Can you believe we are Marching into spring so quickly?!
Can you believe how lame my dad jokes are?!
Oh we have so much to chat about. 2017 is in full swing y’all and I have been busying myself with traveling, letter writing {whattup Liz, Ed, Joey K the Third}, commuting from the suburbs {3 weeks down, ??? to go}, and Uber Lyfting between all of the fun new places in town!
Here’s what I’ve been doing, buying, and craving this quarter::
Pop-Up Makery at The Street // What do you get when you mix 10+ boss ladies with an empty retail space in a super creative city? Meet the Makery.
This endeavor deserves a post of its own, but I want to get you in here as soon as possible! Staying true to form, The Street has launched another pop-up:: “an event-driven space devoted to interactive classes and workshops, led by six of Boston’s most creative and locally grown brands: Alice’s Table, The Paint Bar, The Third Piece, Sip & Script, Niche and Artists for Humanity.“
All those flower classes I’ve chatted your ear off about? All those paint-night date-nights you hear about? All those Pinteresty projects you wish you had someone to hold your hand through? They’re all here. Knitting, calligraphy, cartooning—check out the schedule and I dare you to find one workshop you couldn’t love. Almost 20 classes alone this month!
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Boutique Fitness // This feels like a bit of a joke to write about now, in which I haven’t broken a sweat in about three four weeks, BUT—believe it or not—I was doing well in the resolutions department for a hot second. In addition to (305) Fitness, I’ve also burned some calories at Xtend Barre and Recycle Studio recently, with a little push from my friends at Bumble BFF.
In typical Newbury Street fashion, these studios are c-h-i-c. Light and bright makes me a lot more motivated that some certain club-like workout environments, I have to say. My Xtend class burned like hell, but was SHOCKINGLY enjoyable, especially for this former dancer.
Recycle was easily the most fun spin class I’ve been to. Maybe it helped that I had Jenna by my side, but I walked out of there feeling more confident than after any other class I’ve taken in Boston. They also have a location in the South End if you prefer to not get caught walking down Newbury Street dripping in sweat.
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Sephora Faneuil Hall // Wowowow. This Sephora. We’re not in the Pru anymore honey! It just popped up on the edge of Faneuil Hall and is making a statement for. sure. If you’re not visiting for the cosmetics, visit for the crazy contemporary architecture that pops like a bold red lip against historic Quincy Market.
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Keds x Rifle Paper Co // If you know me, you know that this needs no further explanation. My pair arrived last night. Shop the whole collection right here::
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Your Voice // Make it heard.
I told you I’d keep this blog light, but I also told you we need to keep up the momentum. I’ve commended bloggers like Julia and Mackenzie for using their platforms to welcome important and necessary discussions, given everything our country has witnessed over the last few months. This is my monthly reminder to, please, stay informed and stay active. Have you called or written to your senators yet? I’ve left my name on a lottttt of voicemails over the past couple months, but if you prefer to write it down, do it!
Two beaut Boston ladies—Madeline & Lindsey—launched Joy Street & Co. after the Women’s March, and I recommend heading over there so you can grab yourself some March Mail:: Each pack contains two postcards, one to keep & a second pre-postmarked and addressed to one of your senators {based on your billing address}. Half the work has been done for you—what excuse do you have left? Time to speak up errbody.
And I’ll leave it at that xx
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I’m dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s on this post in the wake of a Hawaiian vacation. While I don’t discount the incredible time we had on said exotic escape {I can’t wait to tell you more about it later!}, relooking at my photos from a weekend in Newburyport, Massachusetts reminds me that you don’t have to go very far at all to have an I’ll-remember-it-forever kind of getaway.
I was lucky enough to spend a chilly but beautiful winter weekend in 
And the food! Oh we were treated to some of the best meals {and snacks!} I’ve enjoyed in ages, including a dinner by Justin Perdue, Executive Chef for Lark Hotels. Whether you choose to stay in one of these sweet retreats or not, you should make a point to try one of Chef Perdue’s restaurants, like 
While Blue isn’t home to its own on-site restaurant, Newburyport’s downtown is less than a 10-minute drive over the bridge, and I’ve chatted about a couple of my favorite NBPT eateries 
Speaking of eats, I felt like I was in the presence of greatness all weekend alongside some of the Yankee magazine team. We spent Saturday learning how to curate the perfect New England party spread with Senior Food Editor 
While so much of New England is seasonal {or so they say–I’ve been known to brave blizzards for 
Time to face it. It’s December 23rd and unless you’re willing to pay an arm and a leg and beg some customer service rep via support chat {#beenthere}, your days of Christmas shopping via the world wide web are over. TOO bad you’re going to have to shop local(!!!). Here’s where I’m sending ya for some local Boston gifts::
Sweet lil’ Beacon Hill knows a thing or two about decking the halls. If you’ve ever visited the cobblestone streets on 
I’m about to celebrate my 28th Christmas. That means I’ve seen The Nutcracker, let’s say, give or take, 20 times.
27. My vote for the most impressive thing in this show really should be the number of pirouettes Misa Kuranaga can do or how flexible Lia Cirio is but I really cannot stop thinking about how flawlessly that crown goes onto Clara’s head and how it’s able to stay there for the next 45 minutes.
For being so small and having nothing that resembles any sort of “downtown” {or town at all, for that matter}, Monhegan Island has no shortage of activities. I get squeamish at the word “hike,” but even I loved the wooded trails we took, from edge to edge of the island. The seaside views didn’t hurt, nor the sweet fairy houses we found in said woods.
Count me in for this beautiful weirdness—now how do I get there?
I blinked and it was August. But what else is new?
Between weddings, bachelorettes, reunions, birthdays, work, family, occasional sleeping(?), I’ve been running on autopilot since about May 7th, and this is only the start of summer. I’m not complaining about a-n-y of it, but I’ve also been equally grateful for some me-time and me-treats over the last few weeks. I got to try out the following products+places for the purpose of review, and I’m pleased to present them as my June Top 5!