Coconut water or a bottle of bubbles are always a nice touch. I’m a fan of natural wine, and tend to enjoy anything that’s not red (it makes me sleepy).

Want to bring a snack? I’ll definitely appreciate cut fruit and fresh berries, caviar and chips, or your favorite treat from the local place you love.

If you’re the type to bring along small tokens of affection (yay!), showing up with fun things from the dispensary, books of contemporary poetry, and beautiful candles will make my day. Gift cards to your favorite bookstore are also welcomed.

Like all courtesans throughout history, the men who adorn me with jewelry live close to my heart. Pieces by Kinn Studio and Communion by Joy are some of my favorite fine selections. I also love Catbird for everyday wear. I’m typically drawn towards small designers with unique aesthetics.

A directive to treat myself to a new outfit for date night, or just for fun, is always a sweet surprise. Send me to Reformation, & Other Stories, or Free People, please.

Dress me in lace and lingerie, and you’ll have a gift ready to unwrap— a true win-win! Fleur du Mal is my favorite New York shop, and gifting me a new Bordelle set will easily put you on my VIP list. Sizing can vary so it’s best I go in and try things on myself… please keep in mind that quality sets tend to start at the 300 mark.

A day of relaxation at the spa is one of the loveliest treats around. Facials at Rescue Spa are my current fave, and I’ll definitely be at my best after a massage and body scrub at the Shibui Spa at the Greenwich Hotel. There are so many wonderful spas in the city I’m keen to try-- feel free also to simply send me to one you really love.

For a practical gift I can use immediately, Uber and Delta gift cards are always helpful.

Dine: I’m always happy to suggest places I love, and there are so many spots I’m curious to try-- New York City’s restaurant scene is endless and constantly evolving. If you can get us a spot at Tatiana, I’ll definitely be impressed. I’d also love to cozy up at Le Rock, experience the Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, or finally cross Dhamaka off my list. Let’s do omakase at Yoshino, Icca, Bar Miller, or your secret favorite. And nightcaps at Nubeluz atop the Ritz, The Bar at Baccarat Hotel, or the Chelsea Hotel are always a good idea. When it comes to moving beyond the city limits, Blue Hill at Stone Barns is a trip I’m dying to make… I’d love to experience it together.

Escape: There’s nothing like a change of scenery to make you feel alive. New Orleans is one of my favorite places to get away, and I’d love to soak in its amazing energy alongside you. I’ve never been to Nashville, but am curious to check it out, and have dinner at Rolf and Daughters while we’re at it. Also, let it be known that I’m a former California girl, and always happy to join you there, from the Bay to LA, wine country, and beyond.

If you need a globetrotting partner, I’m passport ready, and would love to accompany you. I’ve been all over Europe and have a long list of cities I’d return to in a heartbeat, with Paris and Barcelona at the top. Ireland, where I’ve never been, is a source of serious curiosity, Tokyo and Lisbon are dream destinations, and of course, a beautiful beach anywhere can’t be topped.