In for 2023
📍 Rainbow Room, New York City
Dress || Boots || Tights || Similar Handbag || Earrings || Lip Color
Welcome to the year 2023. I took one more extra day off to help me get back to the work reality. The good news is I have a renewed sense of inspiration and purpose with my blog, and I am looking forward to making blogging a bigger priority in the new year. The keen observer noticed a little rebrand towards the end of the year, where Orange to Apple became Katie Coleman Kennedy. You can still expect my same love for travel and classic fashion but with a deeper attachment to who I am and who I want to be. After a wonderfully busy 2022, I’m looking forward to a slower-paced year with more intention and reflection. Instead of putting together a list of resolutions, here is my list of what’s ‘in’ for 2023.
Reinspired Ventures
Sometime in 2022, I began Long Weekend Guides to share my passions for writing, photography, and travel on its own platform. It fell on the back burner through no fault of my own but was something I was daydreaming about constantly. Coming soon, you’ll be able to order thoughtfully created 20-plus page issues to help your travels to some of my favorite places. Gasparilla Inn, Newport, and New Orleans are already live, but I have a whole menu of destinations coming soon to you in the year 2023. This is a new frontier for me, so any support and feedback are always greatly appreciated!
French Cooking
Thanks to my trip to Paris and Provence, I found such a deep love for all things French. The Parisian style, classic French tunes, and of course… cooking! I was gifted some incredible cookbooks for Christmas, and I can’t wait to cook French for the foreseeable future. Comforting beef bourguignon in the winter will roll into frisbee salads in the summer. If you need me, you’ll find me in the kitchen!
Spending Nights In
David and I were so on the go towards the end of 2022. Even though we love a social night out, we really began to look forward to date nights at home. I’m talking about your coziest clothes, your favorite takeout, and a bottle of wine while you listen to a jazz playlist. In the year 2023, I’m looking forward to making our home feel like the most intimate restaurant in town.
Monochromatic Looks
Looking back on a year full of posts and outfits, I noticed a huge shift. Suddenly, my closet, full of pastels and bright colors, turned into a rainbow of blacks, grays, and white. Some pops of reds or blues (like this beautiful dress from Tuckernuck) are welcome, but I love the thought of monochromatic outfits for the new year. Très chic!
Slow Paced Travel
Even when I’m on vacation, I’m always on the go. I want to see all the sites, visit all the museums, and make all the reservations. I have no idea what travel is in store for me in 2023, a scary thing unto itself. No matter where I land, I hope it’s for a relaxing, slow-paced vacation where I can swallow up a good book and truly unwind. No cell phones or laptops are allowed!
Chic Sneakers
I have to give Julia Berolzheimer a quick mention. Since she featured the Chloé Nama sneakers, I have not stopped thinking about them. They must remind me of a pair of shoes I had back in the day. Whatever the reason, I cannot wait to get my hands on a pair! In the meantime, I got a fresh pair of Veja sneakers and have dubbed 2023 the year of the sneaker. While I love my Chanel flats, Hermes sandals, and Sarah Flint heels, you can’t go wrong with a classic and comfortable pair of sneakers.
More Reading
Last year, I set out to read 50 books in one year. I was on track, but the summertime got the better of me, and I couldn’t reach my goal. I stopped counting, but I don’t even think I cracked 20. The horror! This year, I’m going to adjust my goals and set out to read 25 books. I have a giant stack of never been opened editions calling my name! First up, On Gin Lane, a Christmas gift from my dear friend, Sydney.
Daily Tea Time
Every once in a while, David and I come together for a cup of tea. One of us puts on the water and we have a check-in on our happenings for the day, things that are the horizon, or anything else on our mind. It’s a really nice bit of time where we mute our phones and computers to just reconnect. What an incredible benefit of both working from home and I appreciate what a little luxury this is. I want to make sure to continue this in 2023, and maybe even a few finger sandwiches to make this a proper high tea.
As we look ahead to the (nearly) fresh slate, I wish you a the best luck on your upcoming resolutions, goals, and ventures. Thank you so much for beginning another year with me. I hope to serve a tiny corner of happiness and inspiration in this vast blogging world. Cheers to the new year!
Love from NYC,
Katie
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