As a kid, I remember being so enchanted with Miracle on 34th Street. Watching it was one of my favorite things to do every year at Christmas. I’ve always been a person who loves to fantasize, and a lot of that revolves around houses and places to live. I’m not really sure why, but I have this romanticized dream about it all. Maybe that movie was what started it.
What I love about the movie is how magical living in New York City looks. Now that I’ve enjoyed it several times as an adult, I know it actually is. But the movie also shows this idyllic home outside the city that is a dream, too. I can never decide which one my heart loves most.
When I was in my 40s, I got to experience the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in real life for the first time. The best part was getting to go with my kids and have my whole family there, including my mom and my brother’s family. It’s a memory I’ll never forget.
A couple of years before that, I was lucky enough to spend some time in the city with my mom, my aunt, and my cousin. My cousin and I had a blast running around the city at night after our moms had gone back to the hotel. We even took a pedicab over to the Empire State Building.
More importantly, we went to Macy’s and headed straight to the top floor. When you get up that high, the escalator has wooden steps instead of metal, and the floor actually feels slanted. It feels like you’re stepping back into the original Macy’s.
When you get off, you’re transported to a different time and universe. It’s decorated for Christmas year-round, and every tree has a different theme. Right there, I got to live my California dream in New York City: a Christmas tree covered in all things beach and ocean. You’ve never seen so many beautiful ornaments.
Imagine my delight when I realized this year would be the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Macy’s has the most magical ornaments and other items commemorating this milestone. I have quite a few things in my cart, and I’m having to make my decisions carefully so I don’t bankrupt myself over this, lol.
They also have great sales. Even if you don’t love the parade or care about the commemorative items, you definitely need to check out their holiday decor. It’s honestly a step above! Macy’s also has such great cashmere and so many other things I love.
Shop my favorite Macy’s finds here.
