Archives for May 2012

snapshots.

May 22, 2012

“THIS IS LIVING!” I basically yelled, over and over and over again this past weekend because, really, it just couldn’t be helped.

It was the kind of weekend that great times were made for.

That, and instagram.

Always instagram.

The fancy cam saw a fair amount of Brooklyn love this weekend, too, and I can’t wait to share it all with you. We’re about to talk hot dogs and crazy Googa, people. And by crazy, I mean CRAY-ZAY. The good crazy, the bad crazy, and the crazy crazy.

If I could go back and do it all again? Oh, I would in a heartbeat. But since we haven’t happened upon the secret of time travel yet, I suppose pictures and memories are the next best thing…

Good thing I’ve got both. ♥

15 Comments · Filed Under: instagram, life, travel ·

blogger meet-ups and must-do-in-life-lists

May 18, 2012

There is so much to see and do in life sometimes it blows my mind.

In Boston alone, which I consider to be a pretty small city, there are still things I am discovering all the time.

Do you ever think, how on earth will I ever see it all?

I do. But Lord knows I’m willing to try.

This weekend, for instance, this very minute actually, I am waking up in New York City getting ready to stroll the streets of Brooklyn. I’m checking things off on my must-do-in-life-list as we speak! (This list? I haven’t actually written anything down yet, per say, just merely making it up as I go.) This weekend I’m letting the good times roll with my high school girlfriends at The Great Googa Mooga Festival in Prospect Park. I don’t know much about it yet except that it’s going to be AWESOME.

Speaking of awesome, let’s talk Blogger meet-ups.

I love ’em, guys. Seriously, I do.

But I think you already know that about me at this point.

Last weekend Natalie, Melissa, Smita, Elizabeth and I planned to meet up Sunday for a little blogger get-together. This time around we did breakfast and then spent the morning browsing the goods at the SOWA Open Market in the South End.

And interestingly enough this all came together after I posted about my love affair with the South End last Friday. Love it when things work out perfectly like that.

We started off at The Buttery (a personal favorite) and then worked our way over to SOWA, the cutest little market you ever did see. If you’re ever in Boston on a Sunday you should seriously consider checking this place out. It’s vintage market, craft fair, farmer’s market and food truck heaven all rolled into one.

Yes, PLEASE!

{You can view Smita’s recap of our morning HERE}

I will definitely be going back soon.

Maybe it’s something you can add to your must-do-in-life-list, too.

That, and The Great Googa Mooga Festival.

I’ll fill you in with all the details next week, of course.

Because remember? It’s gonna be AWESOME.

10 Comments · Filed Under: blogging, boston, boston photography, life, vintage style ·

newport: revisited.

May 17, 2012

So we went back to Newport last Saturday! I have a feeling that this is one of those places we’ll return to again and again. It’s just so close to Boston and so perfect for a day trip (and we’re even making plans for a possible overnight). Although Zan did make a comment about how it’s bound to get SUPER crazy once Memorial Day hits and I don’t doubt that for a second.

This time around we went to celebrate Mother’s Day with Zan’s mom and the rest of his family, too. We had everyone over to our place for breakfast super early and then we were on the road down before 9:30 even rolled around.

Have you ever had a breakfast party? This was our second time hosting one and I have to say, I LOVE IT. It’s such a great way to start your day and it’s fun to do something besides dinner once in awhile, you know? We made southwestern eggs and had fruit and OJ. Life was good last Saturday, that is for sure.

I brought my camera with me again (I hardly go anywhere without it these days) and found it crazy how different the place looks and feels since the last time we went. It’s only been about a month, but the change in the weather is really apparent. Last time I was wearing my winter coat, this time— shorts! There were more people about and the boats were being used and the sun was bright. Everything is so much greener, too, and there’s definitely that feeling that summer is just around the corner.

Yep. Juuust the way I like it.

Here are my photos…

And yes! We took little Rue along for the trip!

And YES it was a glorious, glorious day:

We strolled the town and visited the harbor deck. We picniced by the water (caprese salad, lemonade, and rice krispie treats!). We even toured around the Breakers Mansion and walked the Clliff Walk again, because why not? That part of Newport is just amAZing.

Basically everything about this day makes me SO excited for summer.

Just a few short weeks and I’ll officially be living the dream, my friends.

Living the summer vacation DREAM!

8 Comments · Filed Under: life, travel ·

guest posting today!

May 16, 2012

Hi friends!

Today I’m guest posting for Eliza over at her blog Case Study.

The feature is called “A Day in the Life”, where I give you all a little peak into what my week day actually looks like. It was fun to write, so go check it out!

And have a happy Wednesday!

6 Comments · Filed Under: blogging, guest post ·
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