{dear friend}

weekend.

October 25, 2013

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WEEKEND!

I have been battling a cold all week and I think I may be finally ready to kick it. All I need now is a little rest and a lot of nothing.

Here are some links I plan to savor over the next two days:

The Parcel Post Company, started by Nicole.

This post by Grace, shared by Elizabeth.

My newest favorite blogs are Elephantine, Che and Fidel, and Saipua. The loveliest, and all recommended to me by Rachael.

Other favorites I’ve been waiting to catch up on:
The Noisy Plume // Dera Frances // A Well Traveled Woman

{the photography on these blogs are some of my greatest inspiration.}

Rachael also emailed me about Artifact Uprising, which is a feed I’ve followed on instagram for awhile now {GREAT PHOTOS}, and she led me to all the good {oh so good} photo products in their shop. Rachael is so in the know about these kinds of things, if you haven’t picked up on that already. : ) Can’t wait to dive in this weekend and purchase some holiday presents.

Do you use Roadtrippers? I just stumbled upon it this week, on Pinterest actually, and I’m curious. I’m going to try it out this weekend, even if only from my couch.

Things I’m loving + wanting from Etsy lately:
Linen Bunting // Chevron Necklace // Camera Bag // Mini Calendar // Pink + Grey Garland

Have any worthy links to share with me? Shops you like or blogs you love?

I hope your weekend is a cozy one— happy, happy FALL. ♥

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sister style // v. 2

October 21, 2013

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{On me: similar jacket, shirt, scarf, jeans, bag, similar shoes here and here}

{bracelets: here, here, and here.}

Hooray for sisters! Hooray for Meg!

Today is special because today is Meg’s birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEG!!!!! {ENTER ALLLLL THE CELEBRATION EMOJIS HERE. Especially the red dress dancer one. She’s my fave.} We had many a celebrations this weekend, which is the way birthdays should be, of course. Out for drinks on Friday night, bike rides and Head of the Charles on Saturday, and brunch and a South End Sunday makes for a fine weekend in the Bean.

Also, we FINALLY decided to put another sister style in the books. It’s been almost a year since the last {and first!}. Yesterday we went to brunch at Stella on Harrison Ave, then walked over to the SOWA Open Market to get our fill of all the outdoor vendors before they close up for the season. Only one weekend left! It was such a beautiful day and fall is surely in full force here. The tree lined streets are spectacular. Everywhere I look the colors are so rich and true– this city is meant for this season. Gorgeous through and through.

If you’re from around these parts have you ever been to the Head of The Charles weekend? It’s one of my favorites of the year. My college has a tent in the reunion village so it’s always great fun to run into people. I saw lots of old faces this time around, without expecting it either, so it was all a pleasant surprise. Whatever you did, wherever you were– I hope you had a happy weekend too!

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a song, a book, a quote, a look. // 3

October 18, 2013

Haven’t done one of these in awhile, but I’m a big fan of SBQL {started by Jenna!}…

For your Friday. ♥

A song. // From this Valley, The Civil Wars

A book. // This History of Love, Nicole Krauss

A quote. // I saw this on Pinterest and it spoke to me.

A look. // Her. Love me some Natalie Holbrook.

I feel like I’ve sort of got my life together lately. In a more-together-than-two-weeks-ago kind of way. I’ve been feeling good vibes at school. I’m mastering the meetings and feeling settled into my routine. Second grade is so UP and DOING! Like, let’s do this everybody! Math and Reading and Science and Social Studies! Yes, let’s DO THIS! {Also, WE GOT THIS!} At home I’m keeping up with the laundry and dishes. Picking up the house more often, which inevitably keeps me in a better mood. AND I already have the coffee pot all set and ready to go for tomorrow morning, so there’s that, too. It might seem like such a little thing, but to me it is HUGE.

Outfit? Picked out.

Lunch? Practically packed.

Just all around more on top things and feeling pretty solid about it. Not perfect, but who is?

Are you up to anything special this weekend? I’m just going to be enjoying fall in Boston. FINALLY. DREAM! The weather has been just my cup of tea. Remember the end of the fall last year? Snowy disaster. This sort of October is much more my style. This is the kind of fall I could look forward to. But of course, this IS new England so I better not hold my breath. Who knows what’ll happen over the next few weeks. {I dread.}

I think on Saturday I’m going to check out this place, most recently toured by Rachael.

And maybe another round of esplanade fun via my two wheeler. Could be awesome.

Weekend, weekend, weekend! I have been waiting for you!

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the last of summer.

October 16, 2013

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That’s the end of the summer pics, the finish, THE GOODBYE!

Thanks for bearing with me, as I play catch-up— It’s been so fun to go through these photos months later, to remember back to warmer days with little to do and so much to be celebrated. And the best part? I really do believe summer lives in me, in some way or another. {As cheesy as it sounds.}

Until next year, sweet glory days!

These photos were taken at
Good Harbor Beach
{a North Shore Favorite!}