The Pretty Reckless

So it's Monday night and that means Gossip Girl. Speaking of, I saw Taylor Momsen's band The Pretty Reckless at The Key Club on Friday night. It was funny because it was the kick-off of the Vans Warped Tour which tends to attract an edgier crowd and all of a sudden a bunch of girls in dresses and headbands appeared to see her. Here is a video my friend took..but I would check them out on iTunes or something for audio that is more clear.


Photo Credit: zimbio

Favorite Soundtrack

Sometimes there is nothing better than chillin' out to the Ally McBeal soundtracks.....I just want to go to an after-work Boston lounge and dance to Vonda Shepard!!! Ah...Reason to Believe...Can We Still Be Friends...Walk Away Renee...Tell Him...good times.

Trust me on the sunscreen.

Remember the sunscreen song out in the late '90s? I love the lyrics in that song-I really think it's all great advice. I REALLY wish I adhered to the first line this past weekend: wear sunscreen. My feet are burned to a crisp! :( I am definitely going to get some aloe vera today and pick out the least painful shoes for work possible.

Valentine's Day

I don't usually enjoy Valentine's Day even though I have a wonderful Valentine with whom to share it. This year I am loving the simplistic approach to the holiday. Most everyone seems to be on a tight budget and it's the thought that counts...the little things. Here are some ideas to celebrate without breaking the bank.

Have a date at home. Cook your partner's favorite meal. I'm making filet mignon. Set them up a bubble bath. (L'Occitane and Bath & Body Works are having a sale on candles. B&BW is also having a sale on bubble bath, and Valentine's Day Accessories. Heart Pumice, $3).


Rent a movie. My favorites include:You've Got Mail, Moonstruck, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Love Actually (Christmas-y, but it works), Serendipity, The Notebook, and Sweet Home Alabama. For something sexy: Don Juan de Marco, and something classic: Romeo and Juliet (1968). If you need music to set the tone of the evening, I love the music from the soundtrack of The Wedding Date.

A nice gift...an inscribed book perhaps? A new pair of pajama pants (Gap, $19.50). You don't need to go overboard to do something thoughtful.


Want a night out? Catch a movie, go roller-or ice-skating, go to a museum...

Single or attached I hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day!