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Notes on life in NYC, including the books on my nightstand, the outfits Iโ€™m styling, musings from my journal, and snapshots of my adventures around the city.

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About Nnenna

30-something living in NYC who loves the feeling of a fresh manicure, books that grab me and donโ€™t let me go, handwritten notes, sweet treats, a daily cup of tea, and pretty stationery.

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