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rifrullo cafe, “a place that’s happening”

November 6, 2013

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There is a little cafe on the corner of Boylston and Cypress Street that is so inviting when you pass it by that it whispers your name like new found secret— and a new found secret it is. On Tuesdays sometimes I drive out to Jamaica Plain to watch a family of kids that I’ve known for years. The drive is a familiar one, through Chestnut Hill and Brookline, and just recently I spotted this perfect little cafe, with its white brick walls and well thought out floor-plan calling me into its charm, inviting me in for a stay. I knew that I had to finally see it for myself once I saw this post, and so a few weeks ago I went. I walked in the doors one Tuesday evening to the most delightful, simple space. I took a few photos, got a dinner to go, and have been thinking about it ever since.

The place is Rifrullo, and it is the loveliest. Real food, hearty goodness, delicious.

Last night I went again, and this time I stayed for a long time. I picked out some treats, then soaked in the cozy light and read my book for awhile— a cookie and hot chocolate for the win.

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an afternoon in southie // #foxholepopup

October 28, 2013

What a great time I had at the Fox Hole Pop-Up on Saturday!

This event was put on by a few of my favorite Boston creatives AND favorite instagrammers. Yes, yes!— I met these girls through social media– a trend that’s hardly a novelty anymore these days, but one that still kind of blows my mind sometimes.

Meet {and follow!} Lauren, Krissy, and Cambria Grace. All the nicest, honestly. : )

“The Fox Hole” is actually the nickname for where Lauren and her husband live in South Boston. Lauren runs an event planning business, Krissy is the florist behind Boston Pollen, and Cambria is one stellar photographer. Together they make the most amazing team and have put together some really awesome events {see their last one, the Flower Potluck, HERE}. This pop-up was such a fun idea for the season– fall drinks, vintage treasures, decorated pumpkins, gorgeous floral arrangements. And! Boozy coffee and cider to boot. Love me some warm spiked beverages. Absolutely delicious.

I’m so glad I came out for this and so glad to have met these ladies in Boston. Makes the city feel a little bit smaller, and definitely a lot more fun.

Can’t wait for the next event— to which I say, SIGN. ME. UP.

Other Boston creatives behind the event:
Flask & Funnel + Workshop + Pop & Circumstance

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new print // “the rain”

October 7, 2013

I made this pretty photo from my instagram feed into a new print.

{thanks for the encouragement.}

You can listen to the song {a favorite} here.

And buy my print here.

{Please link back to my blog or shop if you pin this image or use it on your own site.}
THANK YOU.

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I have been humming this song in my head for weeks. It’s one of those feel good melodies that you can just take with you wherever you go. When I listen in the car, I press the back button at least three times, each time, maybe more. I just love the words. So reassuring, I always think.

Sunday I strolled through Beacon Hill in the rain. I went out to brunch with friends, one of those, I-could-have-stayed-all-day brunches. You know the kind— so good for the soul. And then, I walked through the rain some more. I don’t usually love the rain, but I did on Sunday. On Sunday, the rain was beautiful.

I hope you had a beautiful day, too.

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on summer nights with blogger friends.

July 16, 2013

A few weeks ago Rachael, Natalie, Bridget and I went out on the town for some good old fashioned late night picnic-ing on the Rose Kennedy Greenway over by the North End. We threw around a few emails with a few ideas, picked a date that worked for everyone, and then a plan was born. And what a good one it was. We got a some Lobster Rolls from Pauli’s (they were HUGE. and amazing.), Rachael brought paper cups, Bridget brought a bottle of wine, and we parked ourselves right by the fountains for a delicious dinner for 4 overlooking the city. We even had some music entertainment for awhile— a street player who was actually pretty good. It was really quite the lovely setting.

Have you ever had a picnic on a summer night before? If not, then you must. We met just as the sun was setting and the night time air was cool, but not cold. Also, I think we picked a day early enough in the season that the bugs weren’t around yet (or maybe that’s a city thing?). Either way, it was the ideal setting for lobster roll eating and easy conversation.

I love these blogger friends of mine. Besides being around for fun adventures, they are also just downright wonderful people. Their company makes the night go by so fast (it’s always so late when we part!) and I always leave with such a happy heart.

♥

Some of our other adventures here and here.

Oh! And the first time we met here.

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