TGIS

Massachusetts - Part II

Boston was charming but the heat and humidity dictated a location change a few miles north.

We headed to Marblehead on Thursday and took up residence at the BYC. Rocking in chairs on the deck and taking in a picture perfect view.

It took some time but Ive grown to love my little hometown and all its charm.

All in all an incredible week, balanced with work and play and capped off with fireworks courtesy of the Lynch wedding

Massachusetts - Part I

We split our time last week between the city and the burbs, spending the first 3 nights downtown at the newly renovated Copley Square Hotel.

Strolling the streets of the South End, magically meeting fellow bloggers and indulging in some scrumptious summer fare.

An evening in the backyard of an old friend lasted into the wee hours of the morn.....

image via (sloane contributor) michelle mckenna

And a visit to the public gardens proving some things in this beautiful city never have to change.

click images 1, 2, and 4 for source.

Inspirational Interiors

I'm in a Hamptons state of mind.......

Heading back east in a few days to enjoy some of summer as well as attend Brimfield. It will be a first for us. Would love to hear people's recent experiences. Let the treasure hunting begin!

images Bilhuber & Assoc

Happy Anniversary

Taking the first part of this week off to enjoy summer and spend time with a good friend.

image: Peyton Power Dixey

Summer is finally here and I've traded my cozy nights on the couch for al fresco evenings with friends. See my pick's for the patio in the latest issue of Sloane magazine.

A Present To Myself

Take a peak back to when my love affair for this sort of thing all started....

Friday!

My mind is elsewhere these days. Dreaming of some peace and quiet.

Relaxing in this chaise, and a cozy nook.

click images for source

Happy Memorial Day!

A Long Quiet Ride

Sick to death of interiors, furniture and decor, I am signing off early to enjoy the last days of summer and catch my breath.

photo credit: flckr

The Tides SB

My weekend wasn't exactly adventurous {although I did accidentally drive 45 minutes out of my way and veered from the norm by playing a silly game of tennis with a girlfriend} so today I am taking an online tour of The Tides Hotel in Miami. Care to join?

The moment I check in I will mentally check out.

I'll race to the room and drop my things....

And then head down to the bar to pick up a ginger lemon drop.

Or better yet lets rack up a tab in our pool side cabana....

And swim off our buzz body surfing the waves.

After a shower and a cat nap I'll eat a 4 course meal with friends and enjoy some red wine and the decor...

Until I can't keep my eyes open for another second and its fast to bed for sweet, sweet dreams.......

A Dinner Party Weekend

Some of my friends, ahem HBT, get their food magazines, devour them, and then literally devour them. Making gorgeous meals based start to finish on the articles. But if you're anything like me you skim over the glossy pages, dog ear 1 or 2, tear an especially good one out and then file them away to never, ever make. long sigh.

This weekend if you are entertaining at home I urge you to break the cycle and whip up this culinary masterpiece. Taken from the pages of my Tyler Florence cookbook, Tyler's Ultimate Brilliant and Simple Food to Make Anytime. Some meals just say summer and this is one of them. We had it last night and I already want it again!


No one wants to be stuck in the kitchen at their own party which makes the salad, above, perfect as it can be done in advance. Paired with his Lemon Curry Chicken, below, it is beyond.



I'll set the table for as many as will come! You bring the wine.....
xox

Day Dreaming

Just some summer lovin from around the web.

Beach Day!

Yesterday we took the pup to a dog friendly beach. Such fun!! I wanted this APC bikini to so badly be my summer '09 staple but it just wasn't as flattering on. Boo.

Some Wind In My Sails

summer lovin via here.

Last Sunday

2E and I started our day brunching at Bottega Louies dowtown.


Followed by a long afternoon laying around with pup.

post bath time

Finished perfectly with a night at the Hollywood Bowl with friends.


Listening to Jenny Lewis and Ray Lamontagne under the stars........


and more Louies.

mmmmmmmm. Macaroons.