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MADEWELL OPENING AT THE PRU IN BOSTON!

March 21, 2017

One of my favorite parts about Spring is being able to leave the house without the added 10-15 minutes of putting on extra layers and boots. Another favorite is opening my Spring/Summer clothes bins and feeling like I have a whole new wardrobe. Even though I love my cozy sweaters, I am more than ready for a little warm weather. How about you?!

I’m excited about today’s post because I would like to extend an invite to all of you lovely readers to the new Madewell opening in Boston! As you may know, there’s one located on Newbury St. but now you don’t have to go far if you are shopping at the Shops at Prudential. Let’s be real, I would prefer a Madewell at every mile of Boston, like the amount of Sonics in Oklahoma or Dunkin Donuts here in Massachusetts. HA! To share my excitement about the opening, I put together two looks and can’t wait to rock the black jumpsuit you see below at the opening party! Alright so mark your calenders:

EVENT DETAILS:

Madewell Opening at The Shops at Prudential (800 Boylston) on Tues., March 28th // Opening party from 6pm-9pm
10% of the event’s proceeds benefit the Institute of Contemporary Art
Guests will receive the signature Madewell Bien Fait tote with any purchase
Drinks and catering by Coppersmith restaurant
DJ tunes
Sweet treats by Parlor Ice Cream Co

Hashtags: #everydaymadewell and #MadewellMA

Shop the outfits above & a few other items I’m loving:

Hope you will come shop with me!

All photos were taken by my lovely & super talented friend, Laura Saur of LCS Studio! Thank you for braving the 19-degree weather (it definitely felt like 2 degrees) with me, definitely made for many laughs! 🙂

INSPIRED BY: JUDY ROSS TEXTILES BY GARNET HILL

March 14, 2017

Although we are in for a blizzard here in New England today, I am excited to refresh our home for Spring. I can’t wait to put away the buffalo check blankets, flannel sheets, and warm throws for some light fabrics and fresh patterns. I recently received a set of the Brushstroke Sheets from Judy Ross’ Collection at Garnet Hill and I cannot wait to put them in our guest room, so much so, that I wanted to share a few more of the pieces from the collection. Judy Ross is an artist and textile designer based in New York, with work seen around the world. In the collection with Garnet Hill, there are two different bedding collections, shower curtains, bath mats, towels, poufs, pillows, area rugs, storage pieces, etc. – all created from a modern drawing or painting by Judy Ross.

shop the pieces: Judy Ross Textiles Brushstrokes Cotton Percale Bedding // Judy Ross Textiles Brushstrokes Matelassé Coverlet and Shams // Judy Ross Textiles Elements Pillows // Judy Ross Textiles Brushstrokes Bath Mat & towels // see the rest of the collection here

What are you excited about for Spring?!

A DAY OF WELLNESS EVENT IN BOSTON

March 10, 2017

Hello, friends. I’m excited to chat about an upcoming event in Boston called A Day of W.E.L.L.ness curated and hosted by the W.E.L.L. Summit. If you’ve been wanting to attend the WELL Summit in past two years and haven’t had the chance yet, this is a great way to see what it’s all about and become a part of the wellness community in Boston (and New England).

There are so many reasons why I attend The WELL Summit, but mostly it’s because I am learning that wellness is not just about eating healthy, yes that’s a big part of being well, but it’s also about we put on our bodies, what/who we surround ourselves with (from cleaning supplies to our friends/family), it’s what we’re thinking, and what we’re saying. The WELL Summit and A Day of WELLNESS are a 360 look at living healthfully and I’m thrilled to learn, continue my relationships in the wellness community, and reset myself and my goals for leading a more thoughtful life. Sorry that was a lot, but I get so excited talking about this!

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, March 18th // 9am-5pm

Your ticket will include:

Wellness Breakout Sessions (topics including Ayurveda, Meditation, Nutrition, Fitness, Building a Wellness Business & More!)
Thirst Juice Co. DIY Breakfast Overnight Oats Bar With Superfood Toppings
Curated Wellness Gift Bag (their gift bags are always AMAZING!!)
Healthy Snacks, Organic Tea & Coffee to be enjoyed all day.
Custom Tea Bar – Visit our Tea Bar to create your own organic tea blend to take home and enjoy.
Community – There’s something powerful being in one room with a group of others who share the same goal.

Here’s a promo code for you to receive $20 off your ticket! Click here to purchase your tickets and enter “OID” at checkout.

To read more about my previous experiences at The W.E.L.L. Summit click here, here & here.

Photography by Laura Saur of LCS Studio.

A GUIDE TO PARK CITY, UTAH

February 15, 2017

Goodness, Park City was a winter wonderland, especially the day we woke up to 8″ of fresh snow. There was so much to love about this city – the incredibly beautiful mountains, the active yet quaint Main St. & the insane views. This was definitely a trip to remember! When we were planning this trip, we decided we were going to make it an adult vacation and let Evie visit her family in Oklahoma City. Sometimes parents need a break and since we don’t live near family, we were long overdue for a getaway without our little babe. Although we missed her dearly, I’m so glad we were able to make this trip happen with friends from Dallas! Main St. was filled with cute shops, restaurants, bars & ski shops. My kind of place.

Hands down, one of my favorite parts of the trip was when we visited the “Après Lounge” at The Montage. Aka…the most attractive yurt EVER. My girlfriends & I popped a bottle of Veuve Clicquot (worth every penny!) and warmed up by the fire while enjoying the interior design by Gorsuch. Seriously, we stayed there for 3 hours. 🙂 Our Itinerary:

Food & Drinks: High West Distillery, Church Public House (loved the interior & their wifi password: confessions2017), Zoom (highly recommend the Sonny Steele cocktail + the mac n cheese), 501 on Main, Tupelo, Grappa (for our fancy dinner night), Coffee at Pink Elephant is a must (especially on Fridays because they bring in donuts), Apex at The Montage (ask about the doggies that visit the hotel…refer to photo above), St. Regis Bar for their famous Bloody Mary & the buffet (that included a candy bar with bags you can take with you!!). Also, order a hot cocoa or a caramel latte from the St. Regis…because DAMN they were good. Wow, I am now realizing how much I need to do a cleanse after all of that indulging.

Shops: Cake Boutique (my favorite shop for skincare & casual clothing! SO GOOD.), Flight Boutique (gorgeous clothing that I couldn’t afford & a sweet dog in the entry), Overland Sheepskin, Prospect (so many good hats and shoes), Park City Mercantile (I purchased a gorgeous Roost vase/pitcher). there were many other great shops, these were just the ones we stopped in!

Activities: Massage at Remede Spa in The St. Regis Deer Valley (the massage was great…but very pricey), the “Après Lounge” at The Montage, skiing (of course) at Park City Mountain.

Every time we take a trip I’m reminded of how important it is to TRAVEL. Seriously, it’s the absolute best thing you can spend your money on. Cheers to many more trips to follow!

For more adventures & travel inspiration, click here.

3 GIFT IDEAS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

February 1, 2017

1. Kuvée – a Kuvée would make the perfect gift for any wino in your life! Especially someone who tends to open a bottle and then has to throw out the remaining wine (that’s the worst!) as the Kuvée stays fresh for 30 days. I wrote more about how much I love it here.2. greetabl – I absolutely love these super cute greetings! First, you select a gift, then a box and you can add a couple photos and a personalized message. The rosé flavored gummies from Sugarfina and a sweet note would make such a great gift for your besties.3. Bestow et al – a candle and art? I love this idea for gifting to your special Valentine. 🙂 The Bestow LOVE comes with a charcoal, pen and ink print and an hand-poured candle that burns for 50 hours. The site also says the candle’s essential oil blend scent is an aphrodisiac – so there you go! 😉