![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rescued from a Dumpster on Manhattan's Upper West Side, it found its way to Lily Koppel, a young writer, who opened its tarnished brass lock and journeyed into an enthralling past. Joining intimate interviews with original diary entries, The Red Leather Diary is an evocative and entrancing work that recreates the romance and glitter, sophistication and promise, of 1930s New York, bringing to life the true story of a precocious young woman who dared to follow her dreams.įor more than half a century, the red leather diary languished inside a steamer trunk. Eventually reunited with her diary, Florence ventured back to the girl she once was, rediscovering a lost self that burned with artistic fervor. Compelled by the hopes and heartaches captured in the pages, Koppel set out to find the diary's owner, a 90-year old woman named Florence. Opening the tarnished brass lock of a red leather diary found in the basement of a New York City apartment building, New York Times writer Lily Koppel embarked on a journey into the past. Rescued from a Dumpster on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, a discarded diary brings to life the glamorous, forgotten world of an extraordinary young woman An extraordinary story about coming of age, following your dreams and discovering (or rediscovering) who you are, were and want to be." - Parade "A world straight from the pages of an F. Evocative and entrancing, "The Red Leather Diary" recreates the romance and glitter of 1930s New York. Isn’t this a sweet gift from Framebridge?! It was a surprise! Just showed up on our doorstep.About the Book A "New York Times" journalist discovers a discarded old diary-a find that introduces her to an extraordinary woman-Florence Wolfson-and a glamorous, forgotten time. I shared this slip skirt (c/o) on my IG story, but wanted to give it a permanent place here too since so many of you guys loved it. Seeing that smile made all the headaches worth it! Jack was having a ball– especially the train!!! We will be going back. I ended up taking Jack to the zoo where we got stuck in a downpour, but it was a blast beforehand. Within 24 hours, I got locked out of the house (accidentally), lost (then found) my wallet, and our childcare fell through and I was about to ~lose~ my mind. The Tom Yum soup was my favorite though…. Can’t recommend it enough– it’s a Thai seafood restaurant. I made reservations at Fish Cheeks after seeing it on Instagram and it was delicious. We went out to dinner in the city with some friends last weekend. We both loved looking around at all the vendors and getting in the holiday spirit. I’ve gotten so many questions about this pullover, it was a gift from Addison Bay!Įlsa and I went to the Fine Day Fair. I walked the aisles of Target with my mom when she was in town trying to figure out what to get him and we were just both so overwhelmed. The Lovevery ads finally got to me… and I have to say, we are already loving the subscription!! I have been having the hardest time figuring out toys for Jack. I paid for the rush shipping so it would be here in time for cold weather. Such a fun night! I loved meeting you guys and seeing some of my CT friends ( hi Mackenzie & Sam)!Ĭan we talk about THIS HAT. I went to Connecticut for a fun launch event for my ChappyWrap collection. I thought he’d be fine just walking down the sidewalk with everyone, but once he realized the girls were going to everyone’s front doors and porches? Well he followed suit! Made the stressful moments melt away! Much better!!! And then he was able to follow his cousins. We had a little bit of a meltdown □ So we ditched the costume, peeled off every layer and ended up in our comfy sneaks. Jack had a sweet little parade at daycare! But he was pretty exhausted to “trick or treat” with cousins. Halloween with a fourteen month old was…. Mike took him to his barbershop and it was adorable. I couldn’t help it! While I miss his little baby wisps, I think he looks extra handsome now. I always swore I wouldn’t be the mom who got overly sentimental about my child’s hair…. Jack’s first haircut! It was long overdue. ![]() (PS Here’s my post with needlepoint tips for beginners!) All feels wonderful!Īfter almost a year, I’m coming to the end of my stitching for my needlepoint stocking! I spent a while trying to figure out how I wanted my name and landed on a good style eventually! I am definitely going to have to sew the stocking myself as I’ve missed finishing deadlines by a long shot. We’ve had a good mix of moody weather and some warm summer-like days too. The leaves have been extra pretty and something about the lighting seems even more special. I keep saying it so I’m sure I sound like a broken record but this has been my favorite fall ever. Here’s the last two weeks according to my camera roll! ![]()
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