trips

me and kprime. kprime and me.

October 30, 2010

Like I mentioned before, NYC last weekend was a preeeeety fun time. I spent the weekend with one of my bestest pals KPRIME and we had a great Saturday enjoying fall in the city. We met Beck and Beth for Brunch in Brooklyn at a delicious Israeli restaurant in Park Slope. The food was excellent and we spent the better part of 2 hours listening to one of the CRAZIEST stories I have ever heard courtesy of Rebecca. You know when something happens to someone and it’s just UNreal? Well her story was one of those. Plus she is just very talented at telling stories. She’s got that wit to her if you know what I mean. LOVE that about her.

But look here, as usual, I’ve gotten off topic.

Like I was saying, we had a terrific brunch with Beth and Beck and then headed on down (or up? over?) to Union Square where I discovered my new love Fishs Eddy (see below) and then spent the late afternoon perusing the meat and cheese section at Eataly. While we were there we were sure to enjoy a delicious glass of red wine, which you can drink in the middle of the market at one of the tall tables, or even while your shopping if that’s what you prefer. Eataly is a very neat experience– I almost felt as if I was abroad! I just love visiting NY for this very reason. There is so so SO much to see and do, so much to experience and enjoy.

After an early evening of yummy bread and Italian meats and cheeses we headed downtown for a night of more wine and fun. Katie’s friend Laura came with and we had a nice time at Anfora and then of course, Automatic Slims (oh yeah).

As always, KP, it was a pleasure!

Love you, friend! xo

so long, new york!

October 24, 2010

What a terrific little weekend trip I had to New York City. I absolutely LOVE visiting NY and discovering new restaurants, meeting up with friends, and visiting the many many shops! This weekend I got to do all of that and more and in really just a matter of 24 hours. I packed it all in and am sitting on the megabus home feeling very satisfied.

There’s only one thing I would have changed: Bailey was not there. Boo. I missed you, Bails! Tons!

Here is a sneak peak at what I did this weekend…

had a delicious brunch @ Miriam

fell in love with Fishs Eddy

and enjoyed a lovely italian market experience at Eataly in Union Square

FAVOLOSO!

More on each of these experiences this week!

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Hannah and Todd! ♥♥♥

October 2, 2010

I am happy to report that my camera cord arrived in the mail this afternoon. This now means that I can post pictures about many different events that have occurred over the weeks since my old camera cord decided to go MIA on me. Yes, yes, many different events but MOST IMPORTANTLY….

Hannah and Todd’s WEDDING!!!!

What a celebration! What a ceremony!

This wedding was soooooo special. I truly believe it to be THE MOST touching wedding I have ever been to. I think in part it’s because Hannah and Todd have have such a history (10 years!), but mostly it’s just because Hannah and Todd are awesome people aaaand I simply just love their love.

Love it. Love it. Looove it.

Here are some of my favorite pics from the weekend in Maine…

The night of the rehearsal was super fun! We had drinks and dinner at a delicious restaurant in Yarmouth, ME. Also, this was the night of my birthday– and they surprised me with a cake!

The morning of the Big Day we went over to the site of the reception, which was held at a really cool old warehouse!! The room that the dinner and dancing took place in was so gorgeous, with exposed brick walls and windows looking out onto the harbor. Hannah did much of the planning herself, so the bridesmaids spent the morning putting all the details together and making the place look spectacular!

I love this picture from the night Todd proposed to Hannah!

Glad to have been there– it was glorious!

All set and ready to go!

Unfortunately I don’t have any pictures from the ceremony, because I was IN it, but it was so unique. SO personable and emotional. I had the happiest feeling inside the whole time.

There was a poem by e.e. cummings–

I carry your heart with me,

I carry it in my heart.

A heartfelt story about Hannah and Todd’s journey together.

And Hannah and Todd’s friend Maya played the piano, while another friend sang “You and Me” by the Dave Matthews Band (!).

They wrote their vows together and throughout the whole ceremony there were happy tears all around.

The ceremony was just SO “Hannah and Todd”. That’s the best way to describe it.

From the ceremony and pictures we headed to the party in style and the celebration began!… and a true celebration it was. Brickhouse girls were together again and the dancing and singing was out of control.

What a terrific day!

CONGRATS HANNAH AND TODD!!

♥♥♥♥

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Cape Cod 2010!!

September 23, 2010

I was just looking through my pics and I realized I never blogged about Cape Cod!! My goodness, well, it’s ABOUT TIME. Wouldn’t ya say? It is the first day of fall after all. Bummer. I miss summer.

This year’s trip (4th annual) started out pretty rough. Cold. Windy. Rainy. Yick.

Still though, we found ways to entertain ourselves like eating LOTS of delicious meals cooked by my mom and Grammy, doing a little window shopping on Main Street, and watching the Red Sox kick Toronto AND Seattle’s be-hinds. :)

Also, I devoured The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

This book was 110% nuts.

It’s fast-paced.

Exciting.

TERRIFYING.

And, it was amazing.

You should probably read it. Like, now.

Just read it. READ IT.

Aaaaanyways. Where was I? Oh yes, CAPE COD. Glorious, CC.

Cape, I love you.

After a few days of rain, the skies finally cleared and the sun shone bright… OH so bright! We got a chance to finish off the week doing what we love best, beachin’ it!

Here’s some pics from this year’s vacation:

The lovely house!