Heisenberg

Well, it must be fall. The air has a certain coolness about it, the planning of beach trips have almost wrapped up and it's time to start thinking about hibernating again. 

Meaning...

BREAKING BAD STARTS (and sadly, beings to end) THIS SUNDAY!!!

Can't wait. 

Here's a little calligraphy from last night. 

-xo-

eb

BOS to the Tundra

I'm headed to Alaska in two days (read: I will be away from the internets/facespace/instagrams all week - what a vacation!). And what does one pack for Alaska? Well, I'm not entirely sure, but this Colorado girl knows one thing: it's all about layers. With hiking, canoeing and camping on the to do list, highs in the sixties and lows in the forties, you can be sure I'm all about the mix of comfort and functionality. 

Check out my illustrated packing list. Lululemon stretchy pants for botttoms, Patagonia and Mountain Hardware for tops, a good pair of shoes, a camera (or two) and a great read is all about I need. 

Friends have pointed out I'm missing harpoons, bear mace and a machette, but really, who is keeping track? Here's hoping I won't need any of those ;)

-xo-

eb

What's WASPy, Walking and Red All Over?

Saw this lady walking out of the market the other day on a rainy day. Head to toe red, yeow!

There is something so incredibly charming and daring when women don't let their fashion risks die as they grow wiser (ie older).

Hope you're doing the same on this overcast Boston day.

-xo-

eb

To the Sea!!

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for whatever we lose(like a you or a me) 
it's always ourselves we find in the sea 

e.e. cummings

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I grew up in a landlocked state (Colorado). And then moved to a state where the beach was the Coast and it was cold and rainy nine months out of the year. (Oregon). And then to a city where the beach is only hot hot hot two days a year and the only people stripping down are free spirits down at the Baker Beach in the nudist section (San Francisco). 

So this whole concept of "summer," "swimming," "heat" and "the beach" is a little new to me. Not sure I entirely took advantage of it last summer (ok, let's be real, I went to the beach once), so I've vowed to be in the sea this summer. 

Now comes the fun part. What to wear?! Jury is still out, but I've done a little research. See below for some of my top runners. 

-xo-

eb

1 // jcrew rosebud bikini 

2 // jcrew ratti regatta bikini 

3 // the seea riviera one piece

4 // madewell rosie bikini

5 // free people estella bikini

You Know it's a Spring Trash Day in New England When...

1.) This is found in your neighbor's trash pile.

2.) And this is found in another neighbor's pile two doors down.

Apparently it's out with the old and in with the new (boat shoes). I have yet to purchase any of these. But let me tell you. They. Are. Everywhere.

I'm all for regional fashion and style seeped in purpose and authenticity, but it seems to me that boat shoes are just a tad over worn here. But if you are gonna rock 'em off the dock, best to keep them classic, a tad tattered and paired with something with a little laid back, something swingy for a day in a beach town. A little West Coast beach meets Right Coast beach? A little like this...

So, happy boatin' or hangin' or whatever you're doing in those old and worn in comfy shoes of yours!

- xo - 

eb 

1 // old sperry's - new here
2 // t by alexander wang slub classic t
3 // bamboula ltd for jcrew tote
4 // rag & bone distressed boyfriend short
5 // jcrew various friendship bracelets (but better to make your own instead!)
6 // oliver people's jacey sunglasses

Spring Snows Showers in Boston

Just kidding.

THANK GOD.

Instead of snowy scenery here in Boston, all we're seeing is tons of bright blooms. Such a refreshing and wonderful change!

The blooms do have a way of falling off the trees in piles, making it look a bit like snow. So pretty.

-xo-

eb

Saturday Stoop Lunch

So, most people who look for sandwiches in the South End head straight to the Buttery. And maybe, just maybe, I haven't given enough of a chance to the Buttery. But I think it's just... a little overrated. I'd much rather swing by the wonderful South End Formaggio. This go-to gourmet market deserves a entire series of posts dedicated to it's cheese, charcuterie, wine, beer, baked goods, exotic oils, fresh produce... you get the picture. 

In addition to all this mad goodness, they also have an array of sandwiches. Classics like butter and ham and turkey and swiss sit pretty next to more fun combinations like goat cheese arugula and fig jam and avocado and black bean torta. Being the fish girl I am (which is bizarre considering I grew up in wonderful landlocked Colorado), I opted for the homemade tuna with american cheese on grilled wheat. Filled with yummy things like pickles and green olives, this is a tuna for kings. 

One Tate's Butterscotch Pecan cookie from the bakery counter and a decaf iced tea from Wholy Grain across the street and I had the perfect makings for a stoop lunch. I polised it all off seconds before a spring shower started. Happy Saturday, all!

-xo-

eb

RAWR! Yum.

Butterscotch is just so good. 

Has always been a favorite of mine.

Oh Joy! It's Spring

Well, I think it's (knock on wood) official.

Spring is here in New England.

And boy, oh boy, am I one happy girl about that. The winter wasn't tooooo terrible (ok, it got a little long there at the end) but all in all, the Coloradan in me kind of said, "Hey Boston winter, so what? Yea, you're a little too cold, a little too grey and a little too long. But all in all, you make me appreciate the summer, blue skies, bike rides and the warmth of good ol' sunshine that much more."

So, good riddance highs of 32°, wool jackets and hot toddy's. Bring on rosé, bare legs and walks around town.

Spring, welcome back.

- xo -

eb 

view from the office.

look at the springy rainbow.

breaking rules left and right:

white kicks before memorial day is how i roll.

an easter monster card i made.

even monsters like spring!

Brrr... Kind of...

It's finally feeling like winter here in Boston. It's not cold or windy enough to make it miserable, although I'm told it's coming.

For now, I'm ok with it. Appropriate for the holidays and it's nice to have an excuse to cuddle up and enjoy some tea and good book. Or, let's be real... most days it's good whiskey and online shopping.

Here some pics from my first real snow in Boston. It's so pretty - I'm wanting more of this white stuff! Famous last words, as I'm sure come February I'll be online window shopping for trips to the Caribbean. When in Rome, eh?

- xo -

eb

My street and own little park. Ain't it cute?

BRING YOUR RED HAT!

Sunset Over Fenway

This is from a couple of weeks ago.

Not bad, eh?

Fenway is really an amazing experience. I grew up as a Rockies fan. Aka I wasn't a proper baseball fan till I was in the 4th grade. My first views from the ballpark were of the Rocky Mountains. My next park, AT&T, has views of the Bay. Not bad, not bad.

Even with those amazing views, I think the sunset I caught at Fenway has to be among the most beautiful view I've ever seen while watching our national pastime. It's so amazing to attend a ball game at a field with such a history. The stadiums 100 year anniversary was this war. Pretty cool.

xo,
eb

Wolf lady

That's me!

Spent Sunday biking down to Jamaica Plain, a cute and hip neighborhood, to help a friend shoot a music video. Costumes included wolf masks.

The sun was out and bike ride was great. JP is up and coming and supposed to have some great restaurants. We stopped by Tacos al Churro for a burrito. Pretty good. I can't wait to go back and explore some more!

xo,
eb

Everyone Getting Ready for the 4th?

I am! I love my star spangled kicks.

Can't wait to see what Boston has in store!

Pretty Type

It's been rainy, rainy, cold here for the past few days.

Look at that sun!! - and dang! Look at that typeface!

Boston Common by Night

This old park is very pretty. Walked through here on a quiet spring evening.

xo,
eb

Waking Up in the Rain

Last night I awoke to a the soft fall of rain in spring.

I'm so excited to be back in a place with four seasons. The Colorado born (and mostly bred) girl in me lives and dies by the changing of the seasons. My time in Oregon really screwed with my head - that nine months of almost straight drizzle can really bum a gal out. And San Francisco - that place is truly a bubble. I think mostly it's due to the fact that the weather exists in a constant warp, so months, seasons, years all start to blend together. Spring lasts about a day. Summer is that blessed three weeks in October. Fall and winter seems to blend together. And then the fifth season, fog, just shows up to blanket us whenever it feels like it.

So, anyways. Spring showers are here. Everything is blooming and green. It's a fresh start, a new beginning. Yay, Boston spring, yay...

xo,
eb

Union Park in green spring symmetry.

Ripple, ripple.