This post was in partnership with Cambria Hotels, but all opinions are my own.  A couple weekends ago, Geoff and I spent a full weekend in Boston and it was such a blast. It was our first full weekend in Boston since moving out of the city two years ago. As most of you guys know, Boston was such a huge part of our lives and where I lived for 7 years. Geoff spent even longer there – over 10 years. It’s where I first started building my career, where we fell in love, it’s where we had our first apartment together, and it’s where we went back to after getting engaged. As you can probably ima ..read more

A couple months ago, someone on TikTok asked me for Portland, Maine bachelorette party ideas and it got me thinking… Portland, Maine would be such a fun and unexpected destination for a bachelorette party. If you missed the TikTok video, you can watch it here. Portland, Maine is home to some of the best restaurants on the entire East coast, and the chill, relaxed vibe would be perfect for someone who wants to enjoy the perks of a small, coastal city. Summer or early fall would be the best months to visit for a Portland, Maine bachelorette party, however, it’s definitely a destination that can ..read more

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that getting outside during winter and embracing winter through unique experiences is how you can best get through it. Things like skiing, tubing, cuddling up with a good book, and even a glass of red wine make me happy during the winter months.   And now I’m adding dine in a ski gondola at The Boathouse to my list! A few weeks ago, my in laws came to visit for a belated Christmas celebration and Geoff and I researched fun and unique things to do with them. Since COVID was surging again, we didn’t love the idea of dining inside at a restaurant (they’re i ..read more

There’s not much I love more than exploring all of the nooks and crannies of New England. There are so many amazing places and sometimes I get sad thinking about how there will never be enough time to explore them all. New England is known for being amazing during the summer months – and therefore, tends to be more crowded with tourists trying to get their hands on the views and the best lobster roll in New England (you can read about some of my favorites here + here).  There are so many amazing hotels in New England as well as New England vacation rentals. Curious if you guys use Airbnb ..read more

Earlier this month, I came up with a holiday appetizer for an Instagram partnership. I have to say, it’s such a win that I wanted to bring it over to you guys on the blog who may have missed it (post here!). These Lobster Avocado Red Bell Pepper Bites are so delicious – and easy! When I came up with a holiday appetizer idea, I knew I wanted it to be New England-inspired, but I also wanted it to have some red and green flare and look festive! What’s more perfect than adding lobster into the mix?! Honestly, half of holiday appetizers is how they look  – the other half is taste, obviously ..read more

Is the man in your life hard to shop for? Most of the men I know are very hard to shop for because they just buy themselves what they want! With all of the shipping issues that we ran into last year, combined with how difficult man can be to shop for, I wanted to get my 2021 Gift Guide for Men out early this year! Water Bottle | Sweatshirt | Cloche | Pizza Oven | Speaker | Bar Tool Set | French Press | Ice Ball Maker | Nespresso Machine | Solo Stove | Rowing Machine 2021 Gift Guide for Men Water Bottle This water bottle is super sleek and self cleaning. I love that it purifies water through i ..read more

One thing that really surprised me about wedding planning was how much time it took to find all of our little details. You know the ones – the perfect candles, your guestbook, a getting ready robe, etc. Maybe it was just me because I’m picky, but I swear I spent 6+ hours a day on Etsy for months looking for the perfect items. Since I spent sooooo much time looking for items, I wanted to make your life a little easier if you’re planning a wedding and share the wedding items I purchased from Etsy & Amazon. Wedding Items I Purchased From Etsy & Amazon Our wedding style was definitely c ..read more

Our new apartment in Maine is slowly coming together and is starting to feel like home. We’ve been here about two months now and have taken a slow, intentional approach to finding home decor that blends seamlessly with items we already own. You can read about our move here. I’m so excited to share our new living room furniture with you guys! I will admit, Geoff did most of the research and then asked me if I liked things. A woman’s dream, right?! Our New Living Room Furniture in Our New Apartment We originally said that we weren’t going to buy any new apartment furniture since we’re hoping t ..read more

There’s been a chill in the air this week and I’ve officially put all of my summer clothes away in storage. It’s bittersweet, but truthfully, fall is my favorite season to dress for. Since I didn’t buy many new clothes last year, I’ve loved finding some new items for this year that I can mix in with old items. It makes it feel like you have a new wardrobe without buying everything brand new! Here’s my round up for fall style under $100. Fall Style Under $100 Blue Foral Top | White Turtleneck Sweater | Grey Sweater | Dress | Black Bodysuit | Mock Neck Sweater | Scarf | Skirt | Grey Shirt Jacke ..read more

Since I was a child, lobster has been one of my favorite foods. Particularly, lobster rolls. I could eat one every day if money was no object. Luckily, I’m located in Portland, Maine – an excellent place, if not the best in the world, for Maine lobster! Every year, millions of people flock to Maine to try the best of the best – Maine lobster. Truthfully, it tastes the best in Maine, right from the source. I’ve had numerous lobster rolls in Massachusetts, and nothing compares to the freshness of tasting it right where it was harvested in Maine. In fact, 80% of America’s lobster is harvested her ..read more