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The Daytrip Diaries: Sailing into Newburyport

June 6, 2017 by Emily 1 Comment

MJF and I often chat about how if we were absolutely FORCED to trade in the city for the ‘burbs, Newburyport is where we would head. It feels like a small city of its own {my wallet has definitely helped the local economy}, and ya can’t beat the views son.

We drove up there on a record-cold Memorial Day to catch the end of three tall ships’ stay in town. Docked behind the Custom House Maritime Museum to celebrate Maritime Days, these beauties were opened to the public for the weekend, and shoutout to the crew who definitely let me overstay my welcome.

We had a wave of deja vu stepping onto The Alabama–the same ship we took a sunset sail on during our very first trip to Martha’s Vineyard together. Hashtag young love.

Ooh let’s chat about my outfit for a sec, d’you mind? My most-comfortable-ever kicks are the latest edition to my Keds collection (c/o), and they were designed by a local beaut by the name of Alaina Marie. Inspired by “the sea’s working waterfront,” they were the perfect choice for a day on the ships. Boat shoes are so last year.

Haven’t heard of her work? Get on that—and shop her limited edition Keds here.

My new sunnies (c/o) are from another company I’m feeling pretty passionate about these days:: DIFF Eyewear. For every pair of glasses purchased, they donate a pair of reading glasses to someone in need. Doesn’t sound much like a luxury to us, but they are virtually unattainable in so many other parts of the world. I’m also so excited to give you 25% off your pair with code EMILYSHELL. Try limiting yourself to just one. It’s not gonna work.

These ships have unfortunately sailed for the season, but they’ll be back next year! Keep up with Shop Newburyport & the Custom House Maritime Museum to be the first to know.

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Full disclosure:: I received two complimentary tour tickets for the purpose of this review.

Sail the Ocean Blue

September 25, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

I cannot let go of summer this year.

Last weekend, we were down by the Boston Harbor when we decided to take advantage of tourists being gone for the season, and hop on the Liberty Clipper for a last-minute sunset sail. It was the perfect way to send off the season, and the fact that we didn’t plan far ahead of time made it all the more fun.

I wore my new scarf from Margaret Turner Designs. This scarf designer totally knows the way to my heart— seashell designs galore! Mine is cotton voile, but she also offers silk scarves, baby blankets, and watercolor prints now, all with this darling shell theme! You know I am just smitten.

pssst! Margaret was just featured in Coastal Living, so you know these are about to get big! Next on my wish list is her Starfish Skinny Scarf and Sand Dollar Surf Silk Scarf [how Lilly is this one?!].

ANYWAY, back to the cruise.

I tell ya, it’s downright magical seeing this beautiful city of ours from the water. Watching the sunset with a Dark & Stormy in hand wasn’t half-bad either. Can’t wait for an opportunity to do this again!

Aboard Alabama

July 17, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

We were the ultimate tourists on Martha’s Vineyard based on the very fact that we got sucked into one of The Black Dog Tall Ships‘ sunset cruises. Though I have to say, signing up on a whim was one of our best decisions of the entire trip. We got to bring our own dinner + drinks on board, help raise the sails, and watch the sunset while sailing around the Vineyard Sound. I wouldn’t have traded this scenery for anything.