spring has sprung

It’s official. Spring has sprung here in Beantown and I couldn’t be happier. This is one of the most perfect times in New England and I’m glad to witness the glorious change of the seasons. I very often say I don’t like winter, but without it, spring wouldn’t be nearly as special now would it?

What are you up to this weekend?

Today I’m out celebrating my dear friend Katharine and her upcoming wedding… it’s a busy day with her bridal shower and bachelorette party later tonight. A weekend of dress up and champagne: my favorite!

(photo from poppy and leo)

a bagel and izze’s

One of my favorite weekend spots! I love heading to Brueggers in Coolidge Corner to pick up a veggie cream cheese bagel on the weekends. If I’m feeling extra spiffy I’ll pick up an Izze’s while I’m there! Happy Weekend!

curly cakes cupcakes

Isabelle’s Curly Cakes. Mmm. This is the most delicious cupcake place EVER!! When my roomie Lauren came home a few weeks ago raving about it I just didn’t know if I could believe her. Not because she’s not trust-worthy about these types of things, because she is, but because I am very picky about my cupcakes. They canNOT be dry. They must be moist. And to be perfectly honest, most cupcakes are just not up to my standards in terms of moistness. Let’s take cake for instance. My most favorite kind of cake, brace yourselves, is from a box. Yes, you heard me. A box. Duncan Hines anyone? Hello, it’s delicious.

I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’ll take a cupcake from Sweet any day. And Magnolia Bakery in NY? The one from Sex and the City? Yeah, I’ve been there. And I liked it. Those cupcakes are decent. They’re tasty. They have yummy frosting. But this place Curly Cakes, located in the heart of Beacon Hill, is sure something special. It is better than decent. It is better than tasty. It is a dream. It is a taste of heaven.

And you should go there and eat cupcakes.

YOU will LOVE it.

I got a red velvet cupcake. Best decision of my life.

And Meg got a Boston creme pie cupcake. IN-credible.

And ya know what else?? They sell Byrne Dairy milk. BYRNE DAIRY! This is the best milk ever, straight from the cows of good old upstate New York. I’m related to the Byrne’s FYI. For realsies. First cousin to Virginia and Timmy Burns: children of Gretchen Burns, previously Gretchen BYRNE: daughter of the late Jack Byrne, part owner of the one and only Byrne Dairy. SO cool, I know!

Anywhoo… I have never in my Boston-living life seen Byrne Dairy milk in Boston. When Meg and I saw this milk we let out a little squeal. For serious. We were so excited we paid over $2.50 for the skimpy bottle. But whatevs, IT’S BYRNE DAIRY! It was worth every penny.

Like I said, you should totally go here. And eat cupcakes. And drink Byrne Dairy milk.

You will be ever so glad you did.

Isabelle’s Curly Cakes
81 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114

a rockin’ new years…

So I know it’s the 10th of January, and this is coming a bit late, but better late than never right? This year for New Years Eve, Zan, Meg, our good friend Andrea, and I made a plan to go to The Liberty Hotel in Beacon Hill. It was truly a top notch choice for one of the most talked-up nights of the year.

Meg’s boyfriend, Josh, works at the Liberty and so we were able to get tickets easily (and free too!). What a perfect place to spend New Years Eve. Oh so posh. The theme was a masquerade ball, so we got all dressed up, put on some glamour masks, and headed to the party. SO FUN!

Starting the celebration off with a little vintage bubby…

Shortly after the ball dropped I, in true Nanner fashion, dumped out all the contents of my purse. Clearly, I felt a dance was appropriate. Of course!

An excellent time had by all! I know I’ve already said this, but I’m saying it again… Happy New Year!

Hope yours is going well so far!