Rooftops, Wash Square P, and YDM

Three things to love in NY- in the summer, on the weekends, and all the time.

Rooftops- Love 'em. Love 'em Love 'em Love 'em. Every single one, no matter how limiting or incredibly expansive the view. The lights, the sites, the NY quality atmosphere that it adds to every party. It's just magical. On endless summer nights, on summer nights as they come to an end, on the rare warm fall night that was last Saturday, and bundled up on winter nights. There's something in the air up there, and I'm convinced that this roof culture only exists in Manhattan. If that's grossly untrue, I won't believe it. I won't even say that they're romantic. It's just the personal awe that I am constantly in over being up there and my inability to hold someone's glance as my eyes are constantly fluttering about the scene. (Although I did have to film a scene once on a rooftop where my best guy friend and I just had to kiss for a while, but that was art... :) )

Washington Square Park- Finally no longer in construction, it has been the site of many post Murray's Bagels lazy summer day lounges, often punctuated by a quick cool-down romp in the fountain. If it's hot enough, no one cares that we're splashing in there along with the tots. It's just small enough to make its occupants feel special, the arch frames the scene with a European flare, and I won't say that I've never played chess or swung on the swings with the best of them. I also once witnessed a group light saber war. Still wondering about that one.

The Young Designers' Market- 268 Mulberry Street (between Houston and Prince). There are actually two of these that I really love, the other is on Bleeker between Lafayette and Broadway. Both are fun to meander about and discover pieces that you didn't even know that you wanted. You can find unique accessories, clothes, and even these really cool journals that I want from up and coming designers. Even if they're not one of a kind pieces, they always feel like they are. Sometimes you may back away from a table in surprise, for some designers' pieces are a little overpriced for not being featured in major spaces, but always a fun afternoon with the girls, as long as you don't find yourselves fighting over the same thrilling wardrobe addition.