Nautical

15 May

I spent the weekend up by the beach in New Hampshire, sitting on my porch getting some sun and reading the ever-so-scandalous Fifty Shades of Grey.  It’s disturbing and crazy, but I’m hooked!   Please excuse the rubber flip flops.  I forgot to bring my shoes! Lately I’ve been stocking up on jersey dresses for our honeymoon road-trip in France.  They pack so easily and never wrinkle.  A staple if I’m going to try to cram 2 weeks worth of clothes in a carry on!

Dress: TJ Maxx
Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana (discontinued, but I love these)
Necklace: Max & Chloe
Flip Flops: Old Navy

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Newlywed

7 May

I’m blinking in this picture… oops! :)

Shirt: J.Crew Factory
Necklace: J.Crew Factory (similar)
Jeans: J.Crew Factory
Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider
Bag: Kate Spade Outlet (Love this one!)
Sunglasses: Cynthia Rowley via TJMaxx

So…. I got married on Saturday!! 

It was just a small, intimate ceremony with our families.   Our WEDDING is at a beautiful Connecticut vineyard in June and I cannot wait!!  However, being officially married beforehand takes a bit of the pressure off!  And gives me some more bling!

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Spiking the Punch

1 May

Lately, I’ve been seeing Spike The Punch necklaces allll over the blog world and I just needed to get one of their fabulous pieces for myself!  Although I am dying for an always-sold-out Rainey, I thought that the Addison would be a good addition in the meantime!  Apparently a bunch of Raineys were listed this weekend, but in my post-bachelorette state I was not on Twitter early enough to see the announcement.  Boo.  Needless to say I will be STALKING Spike the Punch on Twitter until they post another Rainey announcement. 

Sweater (w/ DIY jewel buttons): J.Crew
Shirt: J.Crew (old)
Necklace: “Addison” Spike the Punch
Skirt: H&M (similar)

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Almost married!

30 Apr

This weekend in Boston was my Bachelorette Party!!  All my close friends and family came to celebrate and we had a great time!  Half the night people somehow kept missing my veil and Bachelorette sash and were yelling “Happy Birthday” at me.  I played along and happily pretended I was 21 again!  Others, who saw the veil, shouted things like “Why?!” and “Don’t do it!” which I thought was incredibly rude, but again I played along and told them that I needed health insurance and my Green Card.  HA!  I wouldn’t let anyone ruin my night.  I did have a crown, after all!

Dinner in the North End in all my feathery pink glory

Besties from home who traveled very far to celebrate with me!

A poor guy in the bar got handed about 5 cameras for this picture!

Although I had a strict “no man parts” policy, the girls managed to sneak a few man gummies into my cannoli!

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A reason to celebrate!

26 Apr

After months and months of interviewing and waiting I finally can tell everyone…. I HAVE A NEW JOB! I am so excited! I will soon be moving into a new group within my current company and I can’t wait!! I’m going out tonight with my fiance for a celebratory gimlet…. or two!

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This cute pic from The Glitter Guide captures exactly how I feel!

The Glitter Guide via Pinterest

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Are you a Foodie?

25 Apr

I recently came across this “Food Challenge List” online while reading a college friend’s blog.   As a child I was a VERY picky eater.  My mom would joke and call me Plain Jane, because everything I ordered was so boring and plain, with all dressings and sauces very explicitly asked for on the side.  As I got older I definitely branched out a bit more and started to try some new things, although I am notorious for what we call “princessing” my meals, as I am always asking for some kind of substitute or swap with another menu item.  I wanted to see how much of a foodie I have become, so I’ve crossed off everything on the list that I’ve tried so far…

 1. Abalone    
 2. Absinthe    
 3. Alligator    
 4. Baba Ghanoush    
 5. Bagel and Lox    
 6. Baklava    
 7. Barbecue Ribs    
 8. Bellini    
 9. Bird’s Nest Soup    
 10. Biscuits and Gravy    
 11. Black Pudding    
 12. Black Truffle    
 13. Borscht    
 14. Calamari    
 15. Carp    
 16. Caviar    
 17. Cheese Fondue    
 18. Chicken and Waffles    
 19. Chicken Tikka Masala    
 20. Chile Relleno    
 21. Chitlins    
 22. Churros    
 23. Clam Chowder    
 24. Cognac    
 25. Crab Cakes    
 26. Crickets    
 27. Currywurst    
 28. Dandelion Wine    
 29. Dulce De Leche    
 30. Durian    
 31. Eel    
 32. Eggs Benedict    
 33. Fish Tacos    
 34. Foie Gras    
 35. Fresh Spring Rolls    
 36. Fried Catfish    
 37. Fried Green Tomatoes    
 38. Fried Plantain    
 39. Frito Pie    
 40. Frogs’ Legs    
 41. Fugu    
 42. Funnel Cake    
 43. Gazpacho    
 44. Goat    
 45. Goat’s Milk    
 46. Goulash    
 47. Gumbo    
 48. Haggis    
 49. Head Cheese    
 50. Heirloom Tomatoes    
 51. Honeycomb    
 52. Hostess Fruit Pie    
 53. Huevos Rancheros    
 54. Jerk Chicken    
 55. Kangaroo    
 56. Key Lime Pie    
 57. Kobe Beef    
 58. Lassi    
 59. Lobster    
 60. Mimosa    
 61. MoonPie    
 62. Morel Mushrooms    
 63. Nettle Tea    
 64. Octopus    
 65. Oxtail Soup    
 66. Paella    
 67. Paneer    
 68. Pastrami on Rye    
 69. Pavlova    
 70. Phaal    
 71. Philly Cheese Steak    
 72. Pho    
 73. Pineapple and Cottage Cheese    
 74. Pistachio Ice Cream    
 75. Po’ Boy    
 76. Pocky    
 77. Polenta    
 78. Prickly Pear    
 79. Rabbit Stew    
 80. Raw Oysters    
 81. Root Beer Float    
 82. S’mores    
 83. Sauerkraut    
 84. Sea Urchin    
 85. Shark    
 86. Snail    
 87. Snake    
 88. Soft Shell Crab    
 89. Som Tam    
 90. Spaetzle    
 91. Spam    
 92. Squirrel    
 93. Steak Tartare    
 94. Sweet Potato Fries    
 95. Sweetbreads    
 96. Tom Yum    
 97. Umeboshi    
 98. Venison    
 99. Wasabi Peas    
 100. Zucchini Flowers

40 out of 100…. I think I did OK, right?  Now there are some things that I just will never try…. I am allergic to most cheeses so there goes 17. Cheese Fondue, 49. Head Cheese, 71. Philly Cheese Steak and 73. Pineapple with Cottage Cheese.  I also have NO interest in ever trying 26. Crickets, 91. Spam or 93. Squirrel.  But, I’m game to give the rest a try! 

Have you taken the Food Challenge??

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Chic workspaces

23 Apr

We are currently in the midst of re-painting and re-decorating our home office.  It’s just a little alcove, but previously it was not a very work-friendly space.  It was mostly my fiance’s office, and had all of his computer things, but we’re switching it up so that it will be a nice environment for both of us to work!  After painting over the orange with a light-friendly pistachio green, we will be installing a bar-height floating desk with some snazzy “invisible” cord storage.  Of course I’ve been Pinterest-ing like crazy to find the perfect decor for our new workspace. 

Here are some home office workspaces that I just love:

Decor8 via Pinterest

So light and bright! I wish I had windows on the ceiling!

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Houzz via Pinterest

Just LOVE the zebra chair!

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Veranda Magazine via Pinterest

For an antique-lover like me, this shabby chic office would be a dream! 

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I definitely want it to be a chic workspace, but there is a catch since this is a “His & Hers” workspace.  Nothing too girly or manly, as the space has to be comfortable and productive for both of us.  I will soon be scouring the Container Store for some great storage options, as we will also be installing a high shelf and possibly a bench with bookshelf storage underneath.  I do know I want to install a built in cork board strip on the wall right along the back of the desk so I can pin up some inspiration, notes, etc.  

After the desk is installed and the painting is complete I will get more serious about the decor,  but are there any must-haves for a  home office besides a corkboard, printer, cord storage and shelving??   Let me know! 

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