From left to right: 1) Dreary Boston has me missing the warm Miami sun. 2) Is it really brunch if you don’t have oysters? 3) Spirit Airlines may have questionable policies but boy are their planes cute. 4) One of my favorite walls in Wynwood. 5) To everyone who underestimates me because of my size. 6) Just a journalist looking for…Read More
Travel
Packing for a Weekend in a Carryon
I’m headed to Miami this weekend and while I can’t wait for the sand and sun, packing has proved a challenge. We’re flying Spirit, the Ryanair of the United States. Spirit achieves its budget prices (I once flew round trip to Baltimore for $40) by giving you the barest of services and charging extra for…Read More
Newport, RI Travel Guide
Last weekend I skipped out of dreary, rainy Boston for a seaside getaway in Newport, RI. Known as the favorite summer spot of Vanderbilts and Astors, the history-drenched town has quickly become one of my favorite New England spots. Where to Stay There are many interesting lodging options in Newport, but Castle Hill Inn is…Read More
Fresh Face
Things are looking at bit different around Trends & Tolstoy these days! After celebrating my six year anniversary I realized I haven’t given the site a facelift since 2012. It was time for a spruce. I wanted my online space to encapsulate the changes my brand has experienced over the past few years. The focus…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Exploring the scenic beauty of Albany, New York’s state parks. 2) Wearing your sweater backwards, Monday mishap or sartorial statement? 3) Scoping out the Albany art scene. 4) Only a few more days to see The Artist’s Museum at the ICA. 5) Fascinating panel on dance and race at the Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre. 6) More nature cause upstate New York.
Ogunquit Travel Guide: What to Eat
In this second installment of my Ogunquit Travel Guide (see the first here), I’m covering where to eat on the road to the seaside city, and once you’re there. On the Way Up: The route up from Boston takes you through one of my other favorite seacoast spots, Portsmouth, NH. I recommend stopping for lunch at…Read More