It’s right smack in the middle of the Beekman Street Arts District. But as with many of the tiny shops on Beekman, don’t look down, cause you might just miss it. It’s clean and modern signage is inviting. But only those who accept the invitation get to truly enjoy the tranquil and intimate shopping experience. […]

My husband is a very private person. So you can imagine his reaction when my weekly SCOOP article arrives in his inbox making reference to him. But I tend to ask for forgiveness instead of permission. Which leads me, today, to writing a short piece about relationships. And Valentine’s Day. And the fake world of […]

It’s that time of year. When just days after the new year begins, Target has already hung the giant pastel conversation hearts. The foil-lined boxes of chocolates are on display everywhere, from gas station to grocer. And the lists of classmates arrive home with plenty of time to address each Valentine. To me, these are […]

Here we are, approaching the last week of January. And I hate to assume. But I bet most who made any kind of New Year’s resolution have already thrown in the towel. Or if you’re anything like me, you simply don’t tell anyone your resolution. So no one will have to know when you break […]

The Adelphi Hotel is a SCOOP Saratoga Partner Anyone who knows my husband and I fully understands how important date night is to us. We made a firm commitment, when our first was born, that it would be part of our weekly schedule. NO MATTER WHAT. We’ve done movies, dinner dates, and shared happy hour […]

I wouldn’t exactly say the world is ending. But there’s something that’s been on my heart for years now. This phenomena that’s been happening right before our eyes. A mindset that is unintentionally impacting our children’s future happiness and dividing our nation. I’m sure there’s a fancy name for it. I simply call it black […]

Anyone else one of those creepy people who got married years ago, but follow wedding photographers and event planners just to get a dose of wedding day dreaminess? Do you ever think to yourself how BEAUTIFUL the options are today, from invites to dresses to flowers? I do it ALL. THE. TIME. Samantha Nass is […]

SO WHAT if the winters are painfully cold here in upstate NY (of course that’s a relative statement). The gorgeousness of a holiday season makes up for it. From the Saratoga streetlights adorned in garland, to the giant wreaths hung on our breathtaking historic buildings. It’s really easy to spend time (and money) on Broadway […]

It’s been many, many decades since I’ve felt jealous of a girl gang. But there it is. I’m going on 45, and I’m admitting to the world that I’m jealous. Not of their gorgeous smiles, tennis skills, ADORBS uniforms or legs a mile long. But of their bond. One that I rarely see with women […]

The Annual Festival of Trees is one of the many community events that is made possible thanks to help from Roohan Realty! For decades (meaning 26 years now), Roohan Realty has been key in making sure this Catholic Charities event was a success! Here, Earline Johnson, event chair and Roohan agent talks about just how […]

The Adelphi Hotel is a SCOOP Saratoga partner. As if it’s not beautiful enough from the OUTSIDE, one peek into the lobby of the extraordinary Adelphi Hotel and you’ll be thrown into the holiday spirit. Trees and wreaths adorning every room. Beautiful garland leading you up the grand staircase.  Maybe you’re popping in to check […]

Everyone has that signature thanksgiving memory. Growing up, mine was the GINORMOUS amount of food prepared by my mom. Eaten by the ENORMOUS amount of guests she hosted. Banquet tables flowing from room to room, and kids’ tables wherever we could squeeze them. My mom was, and still is, THE hostess with the mostess. And […]