Gift Guide - Valentines Day

Happy Monday friends! I am home with the Mr. who isn't feeling so great so I have been planning a little Valentines day getaway for us to cheer him up. While last years valentines events included bowling with some of my favorite couples, this year we are heading to Woodstock, VT to indulge in a little country living, spa time, winter activities and great food. So since Valentines Day is less then a month away it's Gift Guide time. This year I based my little round up on all things related to the mushy gushy stuff of hearts, flowers, love and romance. There is a little something for every member of your family and even more treats below in the slideshow of valentine themed presents.



one - a beautiful set of love poems
two - everyone needs a back up charger, love this one & this one
three - this cute pajama set is perfect for valentines day and the warmer months
four - jazz up the bar cart with this cute mustache bottle opener
five - espadrilles are so on trend for the spring & this colorful pair will be a cheery addition to your footwear rotation
six - the prettiest card for your special someone
seven - skincare is pretty important & this pretty set helps keep a youthful glow
eight - who doesn't love cookies...need I say more
nine - J.Crew always kills it with the cutest kids clothing, this sparkle & stripe tee is no exception
ten - sleeping in just got a bit more stylish with these fun eye masks
eleven - sweet throw pillow
twelve - some saucy heads & tails cufflinks
thirteen - his and hers love letter trays are great for catching daily mail, keys and change

More Valentine Gifts Below!

Year 3

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Today I celebrate three wonderful years of marriage with my sweet husband.  Words cannot truly describe the happiness and love I feel every single day from this amazing man.  John asking me to spend my life with him was by far the best gift I have ever been given and I will always feel grateful that I have him by my side to go through the adventures of life with. Tonight we have a romantic dinner planned in our little Beacon Hill neighborhood where I can finally break out this new little number that I have been dying to wear.  So without overdosing you on too much gushy love. I leave you with a brief post today featuring a favorite Etsy shop with some beautiful hand painted prints on matters of the heart. Have a great day everyone!

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year one // year two 

Happy Anniversary to my very best friend!

Thirsty Thursday - Rock Lobster

If you were a fan of the show Friends like me then you likely remember "she's your lobster" episode. When I saw this last week on our Nantucket vacation, I was inspired to have a lobster cookout, something that certainly isn't easily executed in the city. A traditional boiled lobster is definitely one of those meals I have always enjoyed eating at home allowing myself to get as messy as I wish. However this little luxury of a meal can also be very stylish when entertaining. Just check out all the chic lobster goodies you can put together to host a fabulous lobster bake in your home. So in light of my usual cocktail concoctions I usually share, I thought I would keep it simple with a simple glass of chilled champagne for an inspired lobster dinner.

Whether you are on the water or not this nautical champagne is the perfect accompaniment to a seaside dining experience and a little lobster cocktail adornment never hurt anybody. A fun "how to eat a lobster" print adds some fun decor. A lobster pot is a necessity for cooking numerous lobsters at a time, while a roll of kraft paper is easy clean up for the messy meal. Bowls for the discarded shells and butter are a must as well is a tray for serving the lobsters. Seafood tools like a cracker for the shell, a long fork to help get out the hard to reach bits and a bib help make the meal more fun and of course you will need lots of lemon to clean off the smell of the sea and chic napkins for drying your hands.

Check out more nautical inspired dining like the images below here.

Year Two

Two years ago today I married my best friend. We were given the wedding of our dreams on the most beautiful day in Newport, RI. I have so much to be thankful for in my life and I will never ever forget or take that for granted. I was torn about sharing our full wedding video on the blog as I did our same day edit on our one year anniversary but I am total sucker for a good cry and our video gets me every single time.  Since I haven't been able to share this film with a lot of our friends and family in person I figured this was the best avenue to show the very best day of our life. I will however forewarn you that this is a 10 minute video so if this sort of thing isn't your jam, I would exit the blog now :)

p.s. the above is a mobile version, to see a better quality version please visit here & enter ANTICIPATION as the password :)

Happy Anniversary to the love of my life, you are my everything!