Tag: Winter
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Winter snuggles
January is, for many, a bleak month. The holidays are over; it’s cold, grey, and missing the warmth of festive anticipation. I’ve always loved it, though—not just because it’s my birthday month, but because it brings a sense of fresh air and quiet possibility, a feeling that anything could begin. If you’re firmly in the…
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Reflections
This is my last post of 2025—and what a year it has been. So much happened: travel to faraway and beautiful places, returns home and reunions with old friends, great times with new ones, and busy work schedules made easier by fun and relaxing weekends. There were ups and downs, as there always are, but…
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
I kept my best Christmas picture for last: the famous tree at Rockefeller Center. I managed to catch a short window in the run-up to Christmas and ran over during a work break to see it. Even on a weekday, at a very random time, it was already crowded with people. So yes — I…
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Carnegie Hall
Today is Christmas Eve—Heiligabend– the main event in Germany with afternoon cake, traditional food, presents and one of my favorite parts: my mum revealing her special surprise for the holidays. Always treating us to a concert, the ballet, or a cabaret. Even though I’m not spending Christmas in Germany this year, I’m keeping that tradition…
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Christmas Trees
This year I’m spending Christmas in Manhattan, which means scaling things down — but of course not the level of cosiness. After choosing a cute, real fir tree, decorations followed: lights and a variety of ornaments. But have you ever wondered where this tradition actually comes from? It goes back much further than modern Christmas…
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Belvedere Castle
Perched atop Vista Rock in Central Park, Belvedere Castle feels like something out of a storybook. Built in 1869, it wasn’t meant to house royalty but to offer something just as valuable—a view. To me, it’s a reminder that beauty and reflection often go hand in hand. Today, many of us live in our own…
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Extreme cold
This week, freezing temperatures have gripped New York City—the kind of cold that stings your face and makes bundling up a necessity. While the icy weather might tempt you to stay indoors, it’s worth braving the chill for a stroll through the Meatpacking District. There, a whimsical snowman art installation adds charm to the frosty…
Josephine in New York City 