A Quiet Day Off
I spent my day off resting in my pj’s and sipping tea from the couch with my laptop and celeb mags. Bowser spent the day Cuddling in his favorite bed.
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January 9, 2012
A little bit of Sunshine
I put this happy yellow arrangement together not too long ago – it’s nice to have a bright pop of color around the house during these dreary Winter months. A few yellow Sunflowers, Golden Roses, and farm greens was all it took!
I tend to want to stay in and snuggle with blankets, my Husband and pup when Winter rolls around, so I need a little indoor sunshine!
February 15, 2011
A Winter Barn Wedding
We have made a few exciting decisions over the past few weeks….our Venue has been booked and our date has been set! This coming December Mike and I will be tying the knot at the Race Brook Lodge in Western MA. We are so very excited. The Lodge boasts a beautiful old barn for our reception, an on site tavern to do the Catering and host an after party, as well as beautifully rustic lodging for our dearest friends and family.
An eclectic four season porch will host our Ceremony and rehearsal dinner – aglow with a roaring fire.
What do you all think? I’m so excited to have such a big piece of the puzzle taken care of. More time to relax, have fun and sort out the fun little details!
January 25, 2011
Winter not so Wonderland
It’s going to snow again tomorrow in to Thursday (allegedly). Really don’t think our little house can handle too much more of this weather.
Hope everyone out there is surviving this brutal winter. If it snows again this weekend, I’ll be holed up inside with lots of blankets, wine and wedding mags!
December 13, 2010
Whimsey & Spice
It was a cold and rainy Sunday and I spent it being deliciously lazy. Lounged on the couch with the dog in my PJ’s all day long and I don’t feel the least bit guilty about it. Days like this always make me crave a comforting hot beverage like tea or cocoa, but nothing is better than a steaming mug of hot chocolate with a few marshmallows tossed in for good measure.
*All images via Whimsey & Spice*
These Marshmallows from Whimsey & Spice are just like the brand’s moniker. They come in a variety of fun and interesting flavors and their oversized shape is certainly whimsical. The company is a husband and wife duo based out of Brooklyn and their Marshmallow confections come in flavors like espresso, chocolate, cardamom, and rose vanilla.
I plan on ordering a few varieties and hope they arrive by December 25th. Wouldn’t these be great for Christmas morning coffee or in hot cocoa alongside after dinner dessert?
December 12, 2010
For the Mr. and the Mrs.
I was at a Holiday Party this weekend and several of the other guests were recently Engaged which got me thinking about my married friends and the upcoming holidays. How cute are these glasses from Furbish Studio? A perfect gift for some one in your life who’s recently gotten hitched!
October 31, 2010
Sunday Brunch
I enjoyed a lovely Fall Sunday with a gorgeous brunch at Aquitaine in Boston’s South End with a few of my favorite ladies.
Peach Bellinis and Brioche French Toast topped with fresh berries and cream were perfection.
That’s all.
Happy Halloween!
October 22, 2010
A Weekend in the Country
Mike, Bowser and I are preparing to head out to get our weekend in the Berkshires started and we couldn’t be more excited! We’re staying at a quaint old Bed and Breakfast that offered gourmet breakfasts, has a wonderful fire place, and farm animals out back.
Can’t wait to take in some Fall Foliage, do a little antiquing and get our relaxation on! I’ll be sure to share some photo’s when we are back.
August 15, 2010
Wildflowers & Champagne
This sounds too good to be true…but this is absolutely real! Saipua is one of my favorite blogs, and if I lived in Brooklyn I’m pretty sure I would be completely broke and living in a card board box that would be full of gorgeous flower arrangements from their store. The Author Sarah Ryhanen is funny and witty and her arrangements are spectacular. She gives lessons on how to create these stunning arrangements your self at the Little Flower School.
These images are from a past wildflower class they held earlier this month:
(all images via Little Flower School)
The cost of the workshop isn’t cheap at $250.00, but you do get to keep your beautiful arrangement and are gifted the flower clippers you use during the class. Best of all each class is ended with a champagne toast and delicious goodies. While this might not be something I’d do on a random afternoon, I could see this being a really nice & memorable way to spend a special occasion such as a Birthday or even an upscale small Bridal shower. Why oh why doesn’t something like this exist in Boston!? Looks like I’ll be planning a trip to Brooklyn sometime in the near future!
August 15, 2010
A Lazy Sunday
I’m having one of those Sundays where I can’t seem to get anything done and I really wish those chores would start doing themselves! Instead of laundry and dishes and preparing for getting back to the grind tomorrow, Bowser and I have been soaking up some A/C and catching up on an HGTV Design Star marathon (obviously in sweats).
We really couldn’t seem to get off the couch! I have to admit though it has been a pretty glorious & lazy Sunday.
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
