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Bonus happy: Love to @nelumbotanics for the gift of this gorgeous, ripe mango for the pleasure of watching her sweet boy earlier this week. So perfectly Klara. ❤️ #simplethings #littlethings #gratitude (at East Harlem)

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Lent my office for an hour to a colleague in a bind, and bummed around in the cafe down the block with my book until her session wrapped up. Bought myself this gorgeous cappuccino (Let’s be honest, I go for the designs.). Spotted a framed picture of @krissymay123 and hubby, the reason for which perhaps she’ll share in the comments.... (at Da Capo)

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Day 3. Finally got to meet Jackie, my husband’s friend from business school, with whom I’ve developed a sweet relationship via Facebook in the aftermath of the political apocalypse. We dined at Maison Harlem, which was quaint and delicious. Their menus were pasted on the insides of record albums, and we got Dionne Warwick! #100happydays #friends #maisonharlem #dionnewarwick #warwickburn #kimmyschmidt #frenchfood #records #hunterjohnhannon (at Maison Harlem)

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Day 2. Wasn’t feeling physically well this morning after a beautiful (but excessively celebratory) weekend with our Boston family. Took myself for a mani, settled into my first Lemony Snicket book, and treated myself to a massage. Stepping into CVS later, an elderly woman wearing similar colors stopped me to compliment my kimono; she was so kind and we talked color and clothes for a bit before parting ways. Back at my office I got ready to take a picture of my perfect mani and this shirt/shawl/wrap/kimonothingie, but spent some time admiring my favorite rings which I’ve shoved onto one finger. These gifts from my husband, myself and a great-grandmother I never met briefly reminded of all the different ways in which I’ve been loved. #100happydays #manicure #heirloom #randomactsofkindness #love (at Central Park 96 and 5 Av)

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Three things I could improve upon: self-discipline, Instagram skills and taking a mindful moment for joy and gratitude. With that... Day 1. The Bear practicing yoga surrounded by our lush living room verdure. This space brings me peace. #100happydays #hunterjohnhannon (at East Harlem)