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July 9, 2015

An Ode to Uncle Sam

Spending the Fourth of July in another country for the second time was at first a little bit sad because I love this patriotic holiday; however, I would not trade spending the day in beautiful Bermuda for anything! The hotel had a great celebration for the Americans visiting, but of course, I had made sure to bring plenty of my own red,…

Travel

Swan Lake

Welcome to Swan Lake Pool… Summer Sundays are for swimming with the swans. The swan , that is. The pet swan. We call him Swanson because he is a part of the family now. Swanson has quite the fabulous life. Basking in the sun all day long and herding around his miniature flamingo followers, he is very happy here. I know what you’re thinking……

Lifestyle

Summer Essie

Now that summer is upon us, I especially love to paint my nails bright and cheery colors. Because I love it so much, I usually end up painting my nails at least twice a week. I can’t quite explain it, as I’ve mentioned here , but there’s something about freshly painted nails that can just escalate the whole day from good to great!…

Beauty

Melon Mules

Moscow mules are a refreshing classic. Mint, ginger and citrus are some of my favorite flavors, so combining them together in a cocktail is truly invigorating. I love how the freshness of the mint balances the spicy ginger beer for an exquisite burst of flavor. Adding a fruity twist to this classic cocktail makes for the ultimate summer refreshment. These Old Kentucky copper mugs are a must…

Eat + Drink

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June 7, 2015

Blackbird Doughnuts

Having been unable to make it to the nearby bakery this past Friday for National Doughnut Day, I will admit that I was quite disappointed. To make up for it, however, a trip to Blackbird Doughnuts in the South End was in order this weekend. These doughnuts are hands-down the BEST in Boston. Doughnuts are all they do day in and day…