From left to right: 1) Current reads. 2) A new addition to the leather jacket collection. 3) The rose garden in Fenway is open! 4) Finally braved a restaurant. 5) And a haircut! 6) Protest street art.
Adventures in Reopening
Earlier this week I took some big steps into the slowly re-opening city of Boston. I was hesitant because I know the virus is still active and we’re opening more for economic reasons than because of public healthy safety. But I also know that without more economic support we don’t have a choice. So with…Read More
Clash of the Colors
Pink and red is a pairing that people tend to avoid. It’s one of those things, like pattern mixing, that requires the right pieces to pull off. There may also be some Valentines Day associations at play. I loved mixing the two colors in this playful look with a bold pink top and red tulle…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) A candle delivery from my friend and favorite candle maker (and a black business owner!) Savvy Cocoas. 2) A black centric reading list. 3) A 73-year old costume shop is closing on Mass Ave. I went by to pay my respects. 4) A Russian treasure trove at my Little Free Library! 5) Boarded up windows…Read More
Art Born from Protest
Racial justice protests around the United States have caused major changes in cities. Shops are boarded up, concurrent looting has been reported, in Boston we’ve also been having a fireworks epidemic (I’m not sure if that’s related). All of these things are minor issues in comparison with the racial inequity being fought for. And even…Read More
Essex Culinary Resort Getaway
A few months ago I had the pleasure of visiting Essex Culinary Resort in Essex, Vermont.* What appeared at first glance to be an unassuming property off a somewhat industrial strip turned out to be a fantastic, and delicious, getaway. It’s a resort-wide focus on food that gives this spot its “culinary” moniker. From the…Read More