Danrie's Diary

Behind Broken Tart: Motherhood, Pastry & Real-Life Balance

Go behind the scenes with Katie and Krissy Mack, the sister duo behind Chicago’s beloved bakery, Broken Tart, as they talk motherhood, pastries, and finding balance in the chaos.

Modern Motherhood with Lauren Sharkey: Style, Travel & More

Stylist Lauren Sharkey shares her take on postpartum fashion, baby travel tips, and curating a closet that works for every stage of motherhood—plus a peek inside her day-to-day life with baby Griffin. It's honest, stylish, and full of practical advice for moms in motion.

A Family Affair: The Story Behind TRVL Design

We caught up with Irene Herold, the founder of TRVL Design, to learn more about the journey of building her brand. Irene shares the inspirations that led her to establish TRVL Design, and the unique qualities that set her products apart.

Exploring the Hamptons: Uncovering Hidden Gems and Favorite Spots

As summer approaches I wanted to share some of my favorite spots in the Hamptons! As much as I love life in the city, spending time out East is my happy place!

Meet Virginia Hart

We caught up with Virginia Lucas Hart, a professional artist based in Charlottesville, Virginia, who works with individual clients and brands from around the globe.

A Peek into Jessica Quarello's Extra Lucky Life

Jess Quarello, a key force behind Extra Lucky Moms (ELM) and a mom of two, walks us through her journey into and through motherhood, and the origin story of Extra Lucky Moms.

The Colorful World of Balloons by Caro

Carolina Flores, the creative mind behind Balloons by Caro, tells us about her creative journey, her inspirations, and the rewards and challenges of running her own business.

A Spooktacular Halloween with Kids in New York City

Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better place to celebrate this spooky holiday with your kids than New York City! The city offers a plethora of family-friendly Halloween activities that will leave your kids bewitched with delight.

Your Definitive Back-to-School Shopping Guide

There are few things more bittersweet than back-to-school season. With the end of summer comes the end of beach days, ice cream cones, and breezy adventures, but also the excitement of a fresh new year, and, of course, fresh new back-to-school supplies. Here are our picks!

A Chat With Bodega Baby Author Hannah Shatzen

We were lucky enough to chat with Hannah Shatzen, author of one of our absolute favorite books, Bodega Baby, and self-proclaimed “professional aunt,” about her origins as a writer, her top NYC spots, and her foolproof children’s gifts ideas