#MerchantsPartner Cheers to TEN YEARS! I’m stil #MerchantsPartner  Cheers to TEN YEARS! I’m still in disbelief that I’ve been doing this whole blogging thing for 10 years, so today I’m taking a moment with @drinkmerchants to recognize and celebrate the journey that got me here today!

I’m often so concerned with the end result of things that I forget to acknowledge the process and to celebrate along the way. Head over to my stories where I'm sharing some of my favorite moments over the past 10 years and join me with a Merchant’s cheers!

Merchant’s is a NEW line of hard lemonade and peach tea that inspires their drinkers to take a pause and embrace the beauty of the process! What journey are you celebrating today?
I may have only introduced you to these boots a mo I may have only introduced you to these boots a month ago but they have already shot to the top of my most clicked & bought items of 2020 and it doesn’t surprise me in the slightest.

They are perfection and everyone needs them. And since they come in both regular calf and WIDE CALF 😍everyone can actually wear them 🎉

PS they’re on sale pretty much everywhere so now is the time to buy them! Linking all the sites on the SHOP my Instagram page of my blog, the @liketoknow.it app & through the link in my profile! #ltkcurves #ltksalealert #ltkshoecrush #mynuuly
🎉GIVEAWAY🎉 Diamonds are a girl's best friend 🎉GIVEAWAY🎉 Diamonds are a girl's best friend and I can't name one person who wouldn't love to brighten up their year with a little bit of sparkle!

First, let me introduce you to the brand...NOGAMA is a black-female owned small LOCAL business who believes that every girl deserves a piece of luxury and today you can enter to win a piece of your own!

🎁 PRIZE: 1 Triple Row Diamond Claw Ring in Rose Gold

🎉HOW TO ENTER🎉

💎FOLLOW @jackiegiardina & @nogamajewelry

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💎Multiple entries are allowed! Each new comment/tag is a separate entry.

Giveaway ends at 11:59 EST on Friday, December 18th. One (1) winner will be chosen randomly and contacted by Nogama Fine Jewelry. US residents only. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram.
AD // Stars & Shine & Libra Signs 🤩 Stumbled a AD // Stars & Shine & Libra Signs 🤩

Stumbled as to what you get your zodiac obsessed friend? Astrological jewelry for the WIN! And @shoplctv has SO MANY cute options!

I’m obviously living that LIBRA ♎️☀️SUN life! But I think I want to get necklaces for my Moon & Rising signs too ((Virgo & Pisces)) to layer with!

DROP YOUR SIGN IN THE COMMENTS & then enjoy 20% off your purchase at Shop LC with code: JACKIE20 ⭐️ #deliveringjoy #weshoplc
Name that movie 🎄 HINT: It’s not a @hallmark Name that movie 🎄

HINT: It’s not a @hallmarkchannel movie like my mug suggests, but it’s my favorite Christmas movie of all time 💃🏼

I actually can’t believe it took me until December 12th to watch it this year. And if you’ve never seen it you MUST! #holidaysaftermidnite
The recipe for the PERFECT Virtual Holiday Party.. The recipe for the PERFECT Virtual Holiday Party...
✨Sparkly Earrings
🎄Holiday PJ Pants
🍪ALL the Cookies
& of course...a 🍹FESTIVE COCKTAIL courtesy of @kinkybeverages

I had the BEST TIME at our Cookies & Cocktails virtual party last night! We decorated cookies, laughed too much and had a few drinks and it was amazing! Do you have any virtual Holiday parties planned this season?

PS Head over to my stories where I'm sharing the recipe for this Festive Red Mule 🍹 featuring Kinky Red which is a fusion of fresh watermelon and strawberry with premium vodka #kinkybeverages AD
Just because this Holiday Season looks a little di Just because this Holiday Season looks a little different that doesn’t mean you won’t catch me dressing up in head to toe sequins once or twice ✨  AD

@hm is my go-to when it comes to Holiday sparkle ✨ ((and holiday sweatpants)) and this year is no different. PLUS this dress has elastic waist and is pretty much the most comfortable (and most 🎄 festive) thing I currently own, so while I may be rocking it with sky high stilettos in this photo there’s a good chance I’ll be wearing it with slippers this weekend while I sit on my couch and binge Holiday movies!

I don’t know about you, but putting on a sparkly outfit makes me smile & I plan on doing it as often as possible this month! Who’s with me??

#hm #holidaysaftermidnite
🎉CLOSED🎉 This Holiday Season I wanted to int 🎉CLOSED🎉 This Holiday Season I wanted to introduce you guys to as many small businesses as possible and this one is special not only because they’re a SMALL LOCAL WESTCHESTER BUSINESS, but this is a giveaway that everyone ALL over the US can enter! If you’ve been loving all the cute jewelry I’ve been wearing lately you’re going to LOVE this giveaway!

🎁PRIZE: $100 Gift Card to Saachi & $50 Gift Card to Scough

⭐️HOW TO ENTER⭐️

⭐️FOLLOW @jackiegiardina @saachistyle & @wearascough

⭐️LIKE this post

⭐️TAG AN ACCESSORY LOVING FRIEND in the comments! One tag per comment.

⭐️Multiple entries are allowed! Each new comment/tag is a separate entry.

Giveaway ends at 11:59 EST on Sunday, December 13th. One (1) winner will be chosen randomly and contacted by Saachi. US residents only. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram.
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I may not have decided on a design until 30 minutes before my appointment, but they are exactly what I wanted 😍 #nailsaftermidnite
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Fashion, Summer, Westchester · August 14, 2018

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

It’s easy to be a tourist in a foreign place, but did you ever consider being a tourist in your own city? I’ve lived in Westchester County my entire life (minus my 4 years of college), but there is SO much of it I’ve never explored. Like most people anytime I have a few days off I jump at the chance to book a trip somewhere, but starting today I’m going to actually try and explore more of my surrounding areas and you should be a tourist in your own city too!

Lisa and I have been actively trying to visit more beautiful places in Westchester County to take photos for my blog and I’m SO grateful that she’s pushed me to do it. Like I mentioned before I’ve lived in the same 20 miles radius for my whole life and while I’ve known all of these historic and amazing places were just around the corner I’m a creature of habit and tend to always do the same instead of stepping out of my comfort zone.

So I thought it would be fun to put together a list of five reasons to be a tourist in your own city, not only because I wanted to encourage my readers to do it, but because I’m excited to continue exploring.

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

five reasons to be a tourist in your own city

1. It’s inexpensive and doesn’t take a lot of time or effort. No tickets, no passports, no packing, no hassle! You’ll truly get to enjoy your day because there’s no “traveling” or major planning involved. You can literally wake up on a Saturday or Sunday morning and decide to be a tourist and when you’re over it, home is just a few minutes away!

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

2. You’ll appreciate home so much more and look at it with a new perspective. How do you truly know who your are without knowing where you’re from? When you live just outside of a major city it’s easy to forget about all the hidden gems in your smaller hometown. I always like to remind myself that there’s a reason why I choose to live in Westchester and not NYC so why not embrace it more!

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

3. It’ll force you to venture outside your normal routine. Stepping outside my comfort zone is something extremely hard for me to do, but sometimes you have to force yourself and wake up at sunrise on a Saturday, walk half a mile on a bike path and stumble into the rose garden at Lyndhurst Mansion to take amazing photos.

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

4. When you have visitors you’ll know exactly what to do with them so they get your full hometown experience. For years I was bringing out of town friends to the same couple places in Westchester or taking them to the city when they came to visit, but since I started to venture out in my city I’ve made a list of the best things to do (and obviously places to eat). Now I just need more visitors!

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

5. It helps rediscover childhood memories. Lisa and I explored Untermyer Gardens last year and being there brought back so many memories of when my grandma used to take me there as a child. It looked a lot different then and they’ve restored it so beautifully. I’m so glad I got to see it and I know she would’ve loved to see it now too.

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

I’ve been trying to incorporate more Westchester related content (I even added a tab to my main menu on the top of my blog) and definitely plan on sharing my favorite places to explore in the county, but in the meantime if you have any questions or are looking for recommendations please email me! And if you have a suggestion I’m ALL ears and always looking for new places to visit in my own backyard!

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Either way I’m so happy how this corner in my apartment turned out, even if I’m the only one that gets to see it 😍

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Did you know it’s National Ugly Christmas Sweate Did you know it’s National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day? 🎄

I’m not participating because I haven’t worn nearly enough sequins this year, but cheers to you if you are!

Also this sequin dress that everyone is as obsessed with as me is on sale for 30% off and if you just want it for the Holiday season you can rent it from @nuuly like I did! ✨✨

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#MerchantsPartner Cheers to TEN YEARS! I’m stil #MerchantsPartner  Cheers to TEN YEARS! I’m still in disbelief that I’ve been doing this whole blogging thing for 10 years, so today I’m taking a moment with @drinkmerchants to recognize and celebrate the journey that got me here today!

I’m often so concerned with the end result of things that I forget to acknowledge the process and to celebrate along the way. Head over to my stories where I'm sharing some of my favorite moments over the past 10 years and join me with a Merchant’s cheers!

Merchant’s is a NEW line of hard lemonade and peach tea that inspires their drinkers to take a pause and embrace the beauty of the process! What journey are you celebrating today?
I may have only introduced you to these boots a mo I may have only introduced you to these boots a month ago but they have already shot to the top of my most clicked & bought items of 2020 and it doesn’t surprise me in the slightest.

They are perfection and everyone needs them. And since they come in both regular calf and WIDE CALF 😍everyone can actually wear them 🎉

PS they’re on sale pretty much everywhere so now is the time to buy them! Linking all the sites on the SHOP my Instagram page of my blog, the @liketoknow.it app & through the link in my profile! #ltkcurves #ltksalealert #ltkshoecrush #mynuuly
🎉CLOSED🎉 Diamonds are a girl's best friend a 🎉CLOSED🎉 Diamonds are a girl's best friend and I can't name one person who wouldn't love to brighten up their year with a little bit of sparkle!

First, let me introduce you to the brand...NOGAMA is a black-female owned small LOCAL business who believes that every girl deserves a piece of luxury and today you can enter to win a piece of your own!

🎁 PRIZE: 1 Triple Row Diamond Claw Ring in Rose Gold

🎉HOW TO ENTER🎉

💎FOLLOW @jackiegiardina & @nogamajewelry

💎LIKE this post

💎TAG A DIAMOND LOVING FRIEND in the comments! One tag per comment.

💎Multiple entries are allowed! Each new comment/tag is a separate entry.

Giveaway ends at 11:59 EST on Friday, December 18th. One (1) winner will be chosen randomly and contacted by Nogama Fine Jewelry. US residents only. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram.
AD // Stars & Shine & Libra Signs 🤩 Stumbled a AD // Stars & Shine & Libra Signs 🤩

Stumbled as to what you get your zodiac obsessed friend? Astrological jewelry for the WIN! And @shoplctv has SO MANY cute options!

I’m obviously living that LIBRA ♎️☀️SUN life! But I think I want to get necklaces for my Moon & Rising signs too ((Virgo & Pisces)) to layer with!

DROP YOUR SIGN IN THE COMMENTS & then enjoy 20% off your purchase at Shop LC with code: JACKIE20 ⭐️ #deliveringjoy #weshoplc
Name that movie 🎄 HINT: It’s not a @hallmark Name that movie 🎄

HINT: It’s not a @hallmarkchannel movie like my mug suggests, but it’s my favorite Christmas movie of all time 💃🏼

I actually can’t believe it took me until December 12th to watch it this year. And if you’ve never seen it you MUST! #holidaysaftermidnite
The recipe for the PERFECT Virtual Holiday Party.. The recipe for the PERFECT Virtual Holiday Party...
✨Sparkly Earrings
🎄Holiday PJ Pants
🍪ALL the Cookies
& of course...a 🍹FESTIVE COCKTAIL courtesy of @kinkybeverages

I had the BEST TIME at our Cookies & Cocktails virtual party last night! We decorated cookies, laughed too much and had a few drinks and it was amazing! Do you have any virtual Holiday parties planned this season?

PS Head over to my stories where I'm sharing the recipe for this Festive Red Mule 🍹 featuring Kinky Red which is a fusion of fresh watermelon and strawberry with premium vodka #kinkybeverages AD
Just because this Holiday Season looks a little di Just because this Holiday Season looks a little different that doesn’t mean you won’t catch me dressing up in head to toe sequins once or twice ✨  AD

@hm is my go-to when it comes to Holiday sparkle ✨ ((and holiday sweatpants)) and this year is no different. PLUS this dress has elastic waist and is pretty much the most comfortable (and most 🎄 festive) thing I currently own, so while I may be rocking it with sky high stilettos in this photo there’s a good chance I’ll be wearing it with slippers this weekend while I sit on my couch and binge Holiday movies!

I don’t know about you, but putting on a sparkly outfit makes me smile & I plan on doing it as often as possible this month! Who’s with me??

#hm #holidaysaftermidnite
🎉CLOSED🎉 This Holiday Season I wanted to int 🎉CLOSED🎉 This Holiday Season I wanted to introduce you guys to as many small businesses as possible and this one is special not only because they’re a SMALL LOCAL WESTCHESTER BUSINESS, but this is a giveaway that everyone ALL over the US can enter! If you’ve been loving all the cute jewelry I’ve been wearing lately you’re going to LOVE this giveaway!

🎁PRIZE: $100 Gift Card to Saachi & $50 Gift Card to Scough

⭐️HOW TO ENTER⭐️

⭐️FOLLOW @jackiegiardina @saachistyle & @wearascough

⭐️LIKE this post

⭐️TAG AN ACCESSORY LOVING FRIEND in the comments! One tag per comment.

⭐️Multiple entries are allowed! Each new comment/tag is a separate entry.

Giveaway ends at 11:59 EST on Sunday, December 13th. One (1) winner will be chosen randomly and contacted by Saachi. US residents only. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram.
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