The Regal Beagle

Last Tuesday my east coast booger Erin and I went out for a yummy little dinner at a new restaurant in Coolidge Corner: The Regal Beagle. It was so cute and cozy inside and the menu is fun and delicious. The walls are lined with a red decorative wallpaper which makes you feel as if your in an old saloon. They pass out postcards with the picture of dogs playing poker (above) and it’s the perfect way to describe the atmosphere of the restaurant.
Here’s a look at the menu:
Yummy.

Yummier.

Yummiest.

It was so fun to try a new place and catch up with my pretty Aaron. She’s such a special friend. I love her so.

red velvet goodness.

Today Wyatt and I made Barefoot Contessa’s red velvet cupcake mix. Goodness gracious… Mmm! This is the second time we’ve made these cupcakes and they are really good. Wyatt has a HUGE sweet tooth just like me, so we make a pretty good pair. Someday I might try making these homemade, but for now the mix is just fine (especially when baking with a 3-year old). You can get the boxed cupcake mix online at Ina Garten’s website or through Stonewall Kitchen. The cupcakes are super moist and delicious and the cream cheese frosting is incredible. I guess with a stick and a half of butter anything will taste amazing. (!!)
Mmmm!

BEAUTY.

I’ve been poking around online and in different stores for the perfect shoe for Bailey’s wedding. She gave us the option to pick our own shoes (with a few limitations and guidelines), which in one way is really awesome, but in another way it means I have to make a decision on my own!
Today, I found them. I found them and I love them.

Peeptoe Bow Pump from Ann Taylor

I think I really struck gold here, people. Aren’t they a beauty? They will just go so nicely with my navy Sophia dress. And I will absolutely wear them again. And again. And again. Amen.

Billy Boots

Today was a day for rain boots. Or Wellies. Or Galloshes. Or as my cousin Peggy informed me, which has become my personal favorite: Billy Boots.


I got a pair of Hunter billy boots this past summer and I have never looked back. I used to have a really cute pair of j.crew billy’s that were navy blue with pink polka dots). Nothin’ but precious. However, they were cheep and extremely non-durable (Sorry, j.crew. You know I love you). The rubber cracked and the water got my feet wet and to put it kindly, they were terrible. My Hunter boots are great– and stylish too. And they keep my feet dry, which is definitely an improvement. PLUS Bella Swan wears the exact same color boots in Twilight that I have (which is just so totally cool).
Also, if you’re like me and enjoy accessories you can get some warm hunter fleece socks. They fit snugly inside your boots and keep you nice and toasty.
Go colorful. Go bold. Go Hunter.