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jean-michel basquiat: king pleasure

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We made a special trip to New York City specifically for the Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure exhibit. Henry has admired Jean-Michel’s art since he was a toddler (thanks to this book) and I knew we couldn’t miss it. Organized and curated by his family (mainly, his sisters) – it is a rare and intimate look into his life and work. Featuring over 200 rare and never-before-seen paintings, drawings, ephemera and artifacts, it is unlike any previous exhibit of his art. We purchased our tickets online a month in advance, and I’m so glad we did – it has been selling out daily. It was such a treat to see these works up close, as well as get a glimpse into his childhood, personal interests, and famous studio.

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you’re invited!

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November is off to an exciting start – I finally launched @thefrancophiles newsletter after many months of planning! Subscribe here to receive a monthly French fix delivered to your inbox, complete with: events, interviews, favorite reads and products, a playlist and more. In addition, I am thrilled to announce that I’m hosting a shopping event in NYC with one of my absolute favorite brands, Clare V. – an independent French-inspired line designed by Clare Vivier. It’s a big brand now that somehow still feels small, in the best of ways. Get a jumpstart on holiday shopping, buy that bag you’ve been coveting (at 20% off), and enjoy wine + treats from Maman. I hope you’ll join me if you’re in (or around) NYC!

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Marie and Henry are now four years old…and I’m still in shock. We surprised them with two nights in Manhattan, and a trip to this Martin Creed exhibit which includes a room full of balloons. I first discovered it here, and immediately thought it would be fun for their birthday since we weren’t having a party this year. I wasn’t sure how they would handle it, but they loved it so much! These were the only decent photos I could manage while battling balloons and enjoying the moment with my family. Our time in the city was a bit of a blur (much like these photos), but it was full of fun, including an event at the CMA for Bastille Day, and an amazing suite with a view of Central Park (all of which I shared on snapchat: hutchsusan while there). I’m so proud of the people my children are becoming…they are thoughtful, playful, loving little ones, and I cherish each and every day with them. Happy birthday my beautiful babies.

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We love living in Philadelphia, and feel so fortunate to live only two hours away from New York City. Most of the time we day trip there, and find ourselves at one of our favorite spots in Brooklyn. However this time, we focused on Central Park and it’s surroundings, with the help of ZigZag City Guides! Created for young explorers, the guides have been a favorite of ours ever since Henry and Marie’s first adventure in Paris. With the help of  “Zig” and “Zag”, kids learn about a city using colorful cards and a map, featuring local history, fun facts, and short activities. I’m excited to help support their latest Kickstarter campaign, which will help launch three new maps! We found so much inspiration in their NYC guide, and chose to start our day at the Guggenheim, where the kids marveled at the architecture and buzz of the city.

 

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Henry loves to navigate, so we let him choose our first destination in the park – the zoo! They loved watching the monkeys (can you spot him?), and being monkeys. We missed the sea lion feeding, but watched a grizzly bear get playful, felt the humidity of a real rainforest in the Tropic Zone, and saw penguins and puffins galore! After exploring the main zoo, we went next door to the Tisch Children’s Zoo and fed goats, oinked at pigs, and met a Patagonian Cavy. Be sure to check out my Steller story for exclusive photos and video of our day! Up next – carousel rides and a picnic in the Sheep Meadow…

 

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