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Rainy Day Blues

Rainy Day Blues

It's a rainy day here in Boston today, and since it's the type of day that makes you want to crawl back under the covers, I thought we'd take a short break from the DIY and the recipes. Instead, I wanted to give you a few quick shots of life around here over this past weekend.

I was too excited for words! He was so friendly and the food at Blue, Inc. is DELICIOUS!

Yes, this is how I figure out where to hammer nails into the wall to hang pictures. OCD? Maybe. Helpful? Definitely.

The chair re-upholstery is coming along well!

I put together our new RAST! Now to decide what exactly I'm doing with it... Thoughts?
This weekend was a blast - starting with meeting Chef Jay Santos on Friday evening (thanks to my good friend Emily!), to being super productive around the apartment, and spending a lot of time with good friends - our weekend was a perfect way to spend the holiday. I hope you had a fantastic weekend too and that you're making the best of this rainy Tuesday!  
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Wednesday Smiles

Wednesday Smiles

Happy Wednesday! With the weather taking a turn for the worse, even though there's a promise that it will warm up in time for the weekend, I am in need of a little pick me up this morning. Today, I want to share with you 5 things that are putting a smile back on my face, despite this dreary weather.

Delicious Chipotle Mayo: Mayo + Creole Seasoning + Tabasco + Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
Giveaway Clothes Post Massive Closet Clean-Out
The Two Cutest Guys I've Ever Seen
Flowers for Admin Professionals Day - Still Alive!
This Silly Shot Josh Captured of Me and Nash

What's putting a smile on your face today? Maybe you're enjoying some beautiful sunshine instead of these miserable clouds? I hope you have a great day!
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PS. Check back this afternoon for a fun post on some DIY copycat art that I made for our apartment!

Rainy Day Blues

Rainy Day Blues

It's another rainy day here in Boston - foggy, gloomy and windy - the works. The only redeeming quality in this is that it should reach almost 60 degrees later on today. Well, that, and that this weather allows me to day dream about all of my favorite rainy day clothes! On a day like today, sometimes the only thing pulling you out of bed are thoughts of your favorite rainy fashion. While I do own a very similar rainy day assortment of clothes (trench, raincoat, fun bright scarf and a great umbrella), it could always use an upgrade - I really do need Hunter rainboots - and this collection would be perfect.

1. Banana Republic Trench; 2. YSL Allegra Cashmere Scarf; 3. Hunter Wellies in Dark Olive; 4. Large Golf Umbrella
I'm really head over heels for YSL scarf and love spicing up my outfits with bright colors - even if it's just a little pop of color in a scarf or a belt! I feel like it's important, especially on gloomy, rainy days, to do something to make yourself smile - whether it's wearing something special or savoring your favorite breakfast. To put a little extra pep in my step today (yes, I did just say 'pep in my step'), I'm wearing my favorite Kelly Green belt just to brighten up my day!

What are you doing to make your day great today? Wearing something extra bright like I am? Or maybe treating yourself to a coffee from your favorite cafe? Whatever it is, I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday and a fantastic start to February! Rabbit, rabbit!

Rainy Day Blues

Rainy Day Blues

There's something about waking up to a thick swirl of fog surrounding your windows that makes you want to just curl up and go back to bed. Something that makes you want to call in sick to the office and spend the day curled up under the covers with a cup of cocoa and great book (maybe 1Q84, December's READ THIS! book...) and forget about everything else around you. It makes you want to pull your computer onto your lap and spend the whole day on Pinterest going through all of their wonderful ideas and start to plan for those sunny days when you can once again create your own beautiful projects.

Today, is one of these days. Except that, as an adult, one cannot simply call out of work because of fog (though wouldn't that be really wonderful?). I thought I'd showcase a few of my latest Pinterest favorites this morning to help get your creative juices flowing. It's supposed to snow here later tonight and this may be bringing a weekend of lots of inside time and so, here are some projects that you can do inside, while enjoying the warmth of your home...

It's almost time to start gifting! You could use this time to start wrapping...




You could also create some delicious recipes...




Or you could get started on some great winter (read: indoor) projects...

Source: etsy.com via Shelley on Pinterest



I hope that you all have a magic Wednesday in spite the gloominess circulating outside of our windows! Can't wait to see you back here tomorrow for an awesome gift guide for this week's edition of Thankful Thursday!

Rainy Day Blues

Rainy Day Blues

So last week, I previewed this week's blog posts with talk of new DIY projects and recipes and then I didn't actually post about any DIY projects or any delicious recipes. I was a little under the weather this week and after a trip to the doctor on Wednesday evening, finally got some antibiotics and now I'm on my way to feeling great again. I am incredibly excited for this weekend and my first trip to a fabric store to pick up fabric to start making my first quilt! As one of the goals on my list for this year, I am so ready to dive into it. I'm still not entirely sure what pattern I'm going to use, but I've narrowed it down to a few and I'm eager to pick one that isn't too hard to get started. And then I have to choose colors - how am I supposed to choose from all of these beautiful colors???

Such Pretty Colors (@ Joann's Fabrics, courtesy of ApartmentTherapy)
I think I'm going to do something with a deep gray background to start, maybe with some purples and greens it as well, but who knows - I may get to the store and just go color and print crazy. Not too crazy though, as this will be my first quilt and we want to keep it simple. It will also be my first major sewing project. Ever. As in, when I was in Home Ec class in 7th grade, the most I learned how to do was sew in a straight line. So tomorrow, I am embarking on quite the adventure - buying some quilting materials (thank god for Walmart) and then also buying a sewing machine. This should be quite the eventful weekend and I am very much looking forward to sharing my progress with all of you as I move through the project.

Speaking of goals, I also plan on getting started on my 26 Soups this weekend and putting my crock pot to some good use. I will also be making a couple of delicious apple treats with step-by-step instructions and lots of pictures to come. So please, have a wonderful weekend and I will see you back here on Monday morning to share some fabric and culinary adventures with all of you!

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