FALL BUCKET LIST

It's finally cool enough in New York City, where you need an extra blanket on your bed at night. I love how the city changes with each season. And FALL is no exception. As the leaves start to change in Central Park, we pack up our shorts and tanks, break out the sweaters and trade in our iced lattes for PSL's. There is so much in the city to look forward to in the Fall. Here are a few things I have on my bucket list to capture the most of the season. 


1. Walk through Central Park to see the Fall foliage with a Pumpkin Spice Latte in hand.

2. Bake Pumpkin Bread. It's one of the few things I'm actually good at baking.


3. Take a trip to upstate New York with friends. We actually have this beautiful house from the 1800's booked for an upcoming weekend. Can't wait!


4. Visit a festival and sip apple cider. 

5. Carve pumpkins. You're never too old to celebrate Halloween, right?!





6. Find a new favorite Fall scented candle at Bath & Body Works.

7. Ice skate in Bryant Park under the stars. 


8. Drink copious amounts of wine with my best friend. She is visiting NYC for the first time, next month! #girlsweekend

9. Take new headshots for the blog. Any suggestions for local NYC photographers??

10. Launch my lifestyle brand Rae Created. Eeeeek!




What are you adding to your Fall bucket list?  Comment below. 




XO, Rae

Fall To-Do List

{Photo taken at Grand Lake Lodge in Colorado}

I's finally starting to cool down here in New York City after being hot and humid the past few days. I can't wait to finally sip on a PSL and wear my favorite sweater and ankle boots. I also have some other things I am looking forward to doing this fall. Here is a look at my to-do list. 



1. Capture the perfect photo and create a Holiday Card to send to friends and family. I am thinking about ordering through SimplyToImpress.


2. Make a trip to Bath & Body Works to pick up some of my favorite scented candles.


3. Plan a day trip to a winery. This one has a tasting room in a renovated barn. 


4. Find some decor ideas for the table when hosting "FRIENDSGIVING" this year. I think this would be fun and easy. Love these purple ideas.


5. Enjoy the best of things to do in New York during Autumn. Of course this includes seeing the fall foliage in Central Park.


6. Find the perfect pair of snow boots. I want stylish but functional. So far, I like these the most. 


7. Visit the New York Botanical Garden to see the FRIDA KAHLO exhibit. 


8. Bake up some new recipes. This one looks yummy!


9. See the Broadway Show WICKED. 


10. Go to the iconic Village Halloween Parade. 






XO, Rae

New Beginnings

Today is the start of a new month and a new season is right around the corner. It seems like the perfect time for new beginnings. I have been embarking on a new journey since moving to New York almost a year ago. And now that I am currently changing careers, I find myself embarking on yet another new beginning. But that's the beauty in life, you can decide how and when you want your new beginning to be. I know often it is not easy to make a life change no matter what it is. As women, we struggle to find the balance in life and also make time for ourselves. We often think "why can't I have my dream life"? Well the truth is, you can. You can choose at anytime to be who you want to be. You can seek out that new job or follow your dreams and be your own boss. You can loose that 20 lbs. you've been frustrated over.  And you can let go of that relationship that has been holding you back. All of these things are possible. You just have to decide that you want it bad enough. I know, it's not as easy as it sounds. I struggle with this myself and often have to remind myself to not look back but to look forward. There are moments I want to give up because it seems impossible. Every day is not perfect and there are still days I question everything. But I know that in the end I will regret it if I don't at least try. So with a new month ahead, I am reminded of all the possibilities. And continue to set new goals to keep myself motivated. Give yourself the chance to prove to yourself that you can do anything you set your mind to. YOU CAN DO IT! 



XO, Rae

20 Random Facts About Me

You visit my blog, support me & share this journey with me here, so I thought you may want to know a bit more about me. Here are 20 Random Facts to entertain you…



1. Rae is actually my middle name. It wasn't until my twenties that I really started to embrace it.

2. Happiest when I am CREATING or PLANNING something. 

3. Thinks handwritten 'Thank You' notes never go out of style. 

4. Real Housewives junkie. Shout out to Bethenny Frankel. 

5. Queen of 'TO DO' Lists. 

6. I LOVE WINE. Wine makes me HAPPY. 

7. Knows all the words to The Notorious B.I.G. "Juicy"

8. Music is my therapy. 

9. Secretly wish I could sing and perform on stage. 

10. Fall is my favorite season. Pumpkin EVERYTHING! 

11. Proud supporter of yoga pants & tank tops. 

12. Always have wanted to get a tattoo.

13. The Bigger the better. Hoop earrings that is.

14. Carries at least 3 shades of Lip Gloss at all times. 

15. Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing 

16. The word Ya'll will always be in my vocabulary. 

17. Naturally a Red head. 

18. Never thought I would actually move to NYC. 

19. Turning 30 was a game changer for me.

20. Song I most relate to right now is Jessie J- "Masterpiece"



Tell me a random fact about yourself. Comment below. 



XO, Rae