The Waldorf had a little Instagram challenge recently and I won by receiving the most likes on an Instagram. (It ended up being between me and another blogger, but still… Life Lesson #3847: you have to play to win.)
The prize was a stay at the Waldorf and to take over the @WaldorfNYC Instagram account for the night. What a perfect excuse for a staycation!
Garrett and I checked in on Friday afternoon and spent some time exploring the hotel and suite. The suite was legitimately four or five times the size of my apartment… I didn’t want to leave.
Wearing: J. Crew scalloped dress // Similar Monogrammed Weekender // Monogrammed Tote (c/o) // Cinco Powell crossbody (c/o) // Flats // Monogrammed Necklace
I don’t think I’ll ever not get lost in the Waldorf. It’s so big and there’s always something new around the corner. But getting lost is half the fun, right?
Legend has it that the Waldorf invented the red velvet cake because of food rationing during WWII. Chefs used beet juice to sweeten the cake, which gives it the red color! So. Good.
I swear the matching pajamas were Garret’s idea. Seersucker for him and red chambray for me, both given to us by Sleepy Jones!
We slept in on Saturday… a serious luxury for a puppy owner! We would have gone downstairs for breakfast, but room service was too tempting. We ended our little stay with a trip to the rooftop garden. It’s been almost a year since our last visit and still just as breathtaking.
A big thank you to the Waldorf for letting us take a micro-vacation!
xoxo
So jealous! Looks like you two had an amazing time and I loved all of your Instagrams about it 🙂
Annie Belle
That looks like such a fun time!
Lauren,
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This looks amazing! I loved seeing your IG over the weekend + a few more pics in this post. I hope you and Garrett had a great time and I bet Teddy missed you. xo Tali
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This looks like a wonderful time! Love the rooftop garden 🙂
Best,
Kiersten
Prep By The Sea
Props to you for winning the contest…sometimes you have to play hard to win 😉 You did a fabulous job with their Instagram account, and it looks like you had a night you'll never forget. Enjoy your new pajamas, you and Garrett look so cute!
Love, Gigi
Dolce and Gabriella
It would have made your post a lot more interesting (and less bratty) if you bothered to talk about the rooftop garden. Clearly it's a functional garden as I can see both bee boxes and lettuce. Does the Waldorf grow food for their restaurant on the roof? Why have they chosen to keep bees (are they aware of the issues with colony collapse etc. and trying to support bee population)? Adding some more detail about the Waldorf in general, rather than just "yay, my OMGBOYFRIEND and I ate a lot of food in our room don't you want to be like us" would have made your post worth reading.
If you'd like to know more about the garden, you can check out the post from last year, which is linked above, but I'll add it here for your convenience: http://www.carlytheprepster.com/2013/09/waldorf-rooftop-garden.html
And a more detailed description on their website: http://www.waldorfnewyork.com/blog/the-waldorf-astoria-rooftop-garden/
@carly you're much nicer than me. As you can see this CHILD has some issues and insecurities they need to figure out.
@liva really? your a grown ass woman, a TEACHER! if you didn't like the post keep it moving. why be so hurtful?
Liva, what an awful attitude.
Liva, I honestly cannot understand why you even felt that this comment was necessary, not to mention appropriate. As a high school teacher, do you allow your students to blatantly bully each other and make snide remarks like this? I hope not because that is not how I want to see future generations act. Additionally, if my high school teachers acted like you do, I would have lost all respect for them, so for your sake, I hope that your students do not see your comment(s). In the future, I hope that you think before you post a rude comment on any website.
I am just reading this now and I am chocked from Liva's comment … women are mean to each other what world is that?
Anyway loved your post because last year at this exact time I was doing the exact same things after marrying my best friend at this right hotel 🙂 So god bless the Waldorf and their cute garden 🙂
xo Sylvia
that looks so amazing! that breakfast looks absolutely delicious.
xo, cheyenne
That's amazing! And the food, wauw! 🙂
Great post! What luxurious little getaway!
xo-Claire
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The Waldorf is such a landmark. I would love to visit!
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Congrats on the contest, It looks like you had such a great time. I love the matching PJ's. So cute!
xo,
Mallory
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Eee! All this pictures make me want to take a trip to the Waldorf ASAP! I love the little rooftop garden and the room service looks to die for. Glad you had a great time Carly (:
– Kelsey
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I loveee your dress, and you and Garret are so darn cute! – Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
Looks like such a fun weekend! I love that you guys matched pajamas too!
xo, Scarlett
The Trendy Chick
I love how beautiful the building is! And that breakfast looks DELICIOUS!
glad you had a wonderful time dear! such a beautiful place!
Makeshift Munch
Looks like you had a blast! I love staying in hotels even in my own city – just get cozy, order room service and watch a movie 🙂
Such a fun opportunity! I love the idea of a romantic little staycation, hotel beds are so cozy and luxurious!
This looks so fun! And sweet. I adore the matching pajamas. I totally would do that if I could get my husband to comply! And I'm still obsessed with that scalloped dress from J. Crew
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
I have a question: how do those Anniel flats wear? I have a difficult time finding simple ballet flats that don't wear down and out quickly. It's a great staple that I hate to buy over and over again. Thanks!
Sounds like such a fun time, stay-cations can be just as much fun as real ones!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
Beautiful! Lucky you 🙂
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I loved following along with your adventure on Instagram! I am definitely checking out your post about the rooftop garden, that is so neat!
XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass
So fun!! Love the photos!!
xo, Taylor
Love your photos, and your words are easy to read. Absolutely love your blog, the food looks so delicious! I'm hungry now!
It's been a huge dream for me to just visit the Waldorf, let alone spend a night there! Also that hearty room service breakfast looks amazing, my mouth is already watering…
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I'm so jealous! I love the Waldorf and would loooovvveee to stay there. It looks like you had a great time! 🙂
Always fun to have a staycation in your own city – especially at such a cool place!
xo, Katie
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