During the COVID-19 shutdowns I was extremely grateful for my neighborhood. Though we lost the restaurant and nightlife vibrancy of Fenway, the are has a lot that fortified me during the pandemic. For those that live here (the longtime residents, not the transient students) it’s a tight knit community and running into neighbors at the…Read More
Winnetu Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard is one of the most storied summer getaway spots in New England, and with good reason. The island has all the charm of coastal New England in an environment that’s surprisingly unpretentious. Despite the plethora of wealthy summer residents (hi, Obama), the island is also home to working farms, a strong Indigenous community,…Read More
Botticelli Babe
I love any opportunity to bring the art world into my wardrobe. So when I found this beautiful corset on Etsy depicting Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus,” it was a no brainer. I paired the piece with a flowy but neutral peasant dress and took it for a stroll on the beach. Now that vaccinated travelers…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Poolside. 2) Sunday morning newspaper read. 3) Fitting a workout into my travel schedule. 4) Quick stop for lobster rolls in Connecticut. 5) Setting sail. 6) First stop on Martha’s Vineyard (and anywhere): empanadas.
Madison Beach Hotel
There’s nothing like a seaside getaway to kick off summer travel and Madison Beach Hotel in Madison, Connecticut has all the trappings for ultimate relaxation. Calm sets in from the moment you step onto the property, an elegant resort situated on a stretch of private beach right on the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, this is…Read More
Stripes at Sunrise
I wore this dress on a recent trip to Madison Beach, Connecticut (more details to come this week). It was the perfect getaway outfit: cute, cool, and comfortable enough to eat several courses in! I paired the look with simple accessories, a sunhat, flats, and a simple gold belt. In the cooler months a leather…Read More