Hi there! I’m Christy, and I’m excited to be guest posting today. Last week I finally got the chance to go back to New York and visit my twin sister for the first time since I moved to Los Angeles almost half a year ago. Unfortunately, a blizzard rolled in only a few days into the trip, but we made the most of it. I love how it feels like the entire city slows down for a beat whenever it snows in New York. The roads are empty, except for a few brave drivers and a handful of yellow cabs. And every lawn in Central Park is scattered with sledders holding household objects they’ve improvised as a sled, cardboard boxes, plastic storage box lids, you name it. In the afternoon, the sidewalks outside restaurants are littered with piles of sleds while families take a lunch break or warm up with some hot cocoa — the only word to describe what it feels like walking through New York on those days is magical. So naturally, I went for many long walks around Central Park, the Upper West Side, and the Upper East Side to soak it all in and took a few snaps that Kelly asked me to share. So, similar to Kelly’s Happiness Walk Through Lincoln Park posts, this is a happiness walk through Central Park.

Ralph's Coffee NYC
Ralph’s Coffee is a quintessential spot in the Upper East Side. They also have the best peppermint hot chocolate.
Carolina Herrera store | A Snow Day in New York City
The Carolina Herrera store looked even more gorgeous in the snow.
skyline of Central Park South | A Snow Day in New York City
The skyline of Central Park South peeking out from the trees and rocks in Central Park.
church dusted in snow | A Snow Day in New York City
Almost anything dusted with snow looks so beautiful, this church was no exception.
Gapstow Bridge | A Snow Day in New York City
The view of The Plaza from Gapstow Bridge overlooking The Pond is stunning during every season.
Citi Bike docks snowed in | A Snow Day in New York City
Citi Bike docks snowed in.
Ladurée NYC | A Snow Day in New York City
Anytime I pass Ladurée I always contemplate picking up a few macarons.
subway station NYC | A Snow Day in New York City
Love how every subway station has a unique design.
The Mall in Central Park | A Snow Day in New York City
The Mall in Central Park just as the snow began to fall.
cross country skiers in Central Park | A Snow Day in New York City
When it snows you always see a few cross country skiers in Central Park.
snowy Central Park West
Snowy sidewalks along Central Park West.
A Snow Day in New York City
I love how places like this exist in the City. This is right by the West 77th Street Stone Arch.
A Snow Day in New York City
The roads were so quiet you could see Columbus Circle from blocks away.
The Mall in Central Park
The Mall in Central Park
view from Sheep Meadow | A Snow Day in New York City
The view of the Central Park South skyline from Sheep Meadow.
Quiet streets in the Upper East Side | A Snow Day in New York City
Quiet streets in the Upper East Side.
blizzard in NYC | A Snow Day in New York City
Just as the blizzard started to pick up.
favorite place in Central Park
Right before the snow. This is my favorite place in Central Park. It’s right by the West 77th Street Stone Arch.
Central Park lampposts
Central Park lampposts beginning to turn on as the sun set.
NYC central park in winter
The reflection of the sunset in the skyscrapers is always so beautiful.
The Dakota on West 72nd Street
The Dakota on West 72nd Street.
sledders in nyc
The last couple of sledders wrapping up a long day in the snow.
lampposts in central park
Love the way the lampposts illuminate the park in the evening.
nyc skyline
The view of that skyline never gets old.
nyc sunday morning
On Sunday morning the sun finally came out.
runners at Central Park
Runners flocked to Central Park.
cleared roads in nyc
The roads were cleared.
nyc in winter
And as the snow began to melt the roads got a little more busy.
bluebird day
Love a bluebird day.
Central park runners in winter
More runners in the Park.
favorite spot by West 72nd St
Another one of my favorite spots by West 72nd St.
Upper West Side nyc
Upper West Side or Paris?
nyc sunny winter day
Can’t get enough of the sunshine!