Super Bowl Cuteness!

My team is going to the Super Bowl this year! Can you tell by this picture which team it is? : )

This shirt is from the Victoria's Secret PINK NFL Collection. If you’re looking for something cute, but comfy to wear on the big day I would check out the selection at your local store (many teams are not available online).

If you live outside Massachusetts and New York, another resource is Old Navy. I like the men's shirts found here.

And of course, you can always go to the official NFL Shop!

Only one week from tomorrow! I can't wait...especially since one of my dearest girlfriends will be visiting with her husband and we will get to watch the game with them!

Another Holiday Season Come and Gone...

Well I finally finished unpacking and uploading my pictures from my New England Christmas! (Many from my good ol' camera phone.) One of my first nights home, my sister and I went to Bar Louie at Patriot Place for drinks. A charming young man presented her with his business card with this on the back...lucky girl! :)
We also had time to squeeze in a mini-bar tour downtown, which included Elephant & Castle, The Bell- in-Hand, Ned Devine's, and The Living Room. I adore Faneuil Hall even if it is a little touristy.
G. had the chance to go ice skating at Fenway Park before the NHL classic. I saw these tracks on my parents' front yard. What do you think...rabbit or alien maybe??? :)New England neighborhood at dusk.It was a really fun, action-packed trip filled with my favorite people, fantastic food and fabulous martinis. I can't wait to go back when the weather is better!

Favorite Boston Bars

During my trip to Beantown, I was able to hang out at my favorite summer bar, Tia's. Tia's is right on the waterfront by the North End. There is always a ton of good-looking young professionals enjoying the weather after a winter snowed in. It's the perfect place to sip a Blue Moon or Corona and really take in the scenery. The appetizers are good, although I would not go for dinner (it's too crowded and loud to have a relaxing meal). Generally, it has a really invigorating vibe.
Warning: lines can be long if you go late.

Runners-up:

The Bell-in-Hand Tavern ("America's oldest, continuously, operating tavern" and my sisters' fav)
The Black Rose (fantastic Irish bar)
Whiskey Park (swanky, fun atmosphere, great cocktails)
Eastern Standard (also a great lounge for drinks)
Game On (best place to go to get in the mood before or after a Sox game-also a fun place to watch the game if you don't have said tix ;) )

A Little History

One of the places I went to while in Massachusetts was The Lafayette House. If you are a history buff or if you enjoy visiting landmarks, I highly recommend you check out this restaurant. Located in Foxboro, MA (home of the New England Patriots) it has been around since 1784. They say early patrons include George Washington! This is not a burger joint so I'd make this trip one of your "nice dinners" of your trip (or your weekend if you live nearby).

I forgot my camera :( I'll have to post some pics when I go back. I don't think any of the pictures I have seen of it do it justice so I don't want to post them.

Spring!

The downfall of spring for me is spring cleaning. For those of you clean freaks, I'm obsessed with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! It cuts the time of cleaning my kitchen in half...seriously. If you're interested, click here to see what to look for at the store.

Yesterday I bailed early on the cleaning festivities and went down to Sonny McLean's in Santa Monica, CA to watch the BU hockey game. I always enjoy hanging out at this little taste of Boston on the West Coast. If you're a Bostonian in LA or if you can't afford the trip to Boston and want to experience the neighborhood Irish bar feel, check it out here.

For those of you living in the Boston area and are into antiques, you should check out Brianne's post from yesterday about a great place to shop in Norwood, MA.

I'm back.....

So it's been awhile since my last post. I spent a few weeks in Boston. Unfortunately, I didn't get to do much because of the weather.















However, I did get to go vintage shopping with Brianne. I found a really cute dress and handbag (pictured) at Cafe Society in Brookline.














Speaking of vintage, Brianne got me the cutest vintage travel case and scarf (also pictured).
















After New Year's Day, my bf and I headed to San Francisco via LA. We took the I-5 instead of taking the coastal route (it's faster) and I was pleasantly surprised by the scenery. Check out the rainbow!



I haven't been up to too much since as work has been very busy. BUT...I did get a chance to and highly recommend that you also...


See Bride Wars which is a really fun and light. Perfect for a Sunday night with the girls.
Eat at Magnolia on Sunset in Hollywood. It's great for dinner and/or drinks before or after catching a movie at the ArcLight. The blueberry lemondrop is fantastic.
Go to Venice and lay on the beach, ride a bike, or walk along the canals. It makes me want to go back to Italy!

Well that's all for now. XOXO-L