Queen Anne Square Park

After this winter, it feels like it took forever for the weather to warm up and for the flowers to bloom.  Nothing makes me smile more than seeing Japanese cherry blossoms in full bloom… Except for a box macarons, of course.

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"Love They Say" by Tegan and Sara

I found a picture of peonies and used the Over app to create this picture inspired by Tegan and Sara’s song, “Love They Say.” Love, removes the hurt in you Love, I know that this is true Love, they say that it is blind Love, they say it all the time Love, I know that […]

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Newport Restaurant Week 2014 and The Grand Budapest Hotel Film Screening

Considering how long it has taken for Mother Nature to be kind this spring–loads of snow, wind, and rain–today was definitely one of the nicest days of the year so far. Even better, it was the perfect day for a lunch at Castle Hill Inn for Newport Restaurant Week with Ryan. With the exception of […]

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Choose Love Before Everything

Things have changed since the last blog post. Over three weeks ago, my family and I have experienced a tragic loss. I don’t feel that it’s appropriate to divulge such details across the social media world–in doing so would be irreverent and disrespectful–but I want to thank friends and family who have reached out and […]

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First Day of Spring & National Macaron Day

Spring has finally sprung. Spring ahead, fall behind. Swing into spring! Whatever phrase you prefer, there was no denying spring arrived today in Newport! I went for a drive on Ocean Drive a few days ago and I finally snapped a picture of this part of the road. This is my favorite house on Ocean […]

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CMA Spring National College Media Convention

It’s hard to get enough of New York City, because she’s like Christmas morning–no matter how many times you experience it, the excitement never dies. Times Square Hotel Wellington Student newspapers from across the country at CMA NYC conference Spending this weekend at CMA’s Spring National College Media Convention in New York City was amazing. […]

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(Everything Is) Debatable by hellogoodbye

I had no idea hellogoodbye released their latest album, Everything Is Debatable, last October. I suppose I’m not so far behind the times–their last album, Would It Kill You?, was released on my birthday in 2010, but I found about it the following year… Judging from the Everything Is Debatable track, hellogoodbye has transformed their […]

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Women’s Travel Fest: How to Work Digitally & Travel the World

If you’re in need of inspiration, motivation, rejuvenation, you need to be in the city. My brother Adam and I went to New York City for the day–I went to the Women’s Travel Fest workshop on W. 26th Street, while Adam met up with our brother Dylan on Broadway. Of course Paris is my ideal […]

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The Week in Pictures

I really dropped the ball on blogging this week, so I’ll spare you the details and stick to pictures: The Elms Mirrors on the wall at Steph’s Pour Judgment on Broadway Cod on couscous, mushrooms and spinach Bella sitting on my coat before heading to work, while Emma (top left) and Maddie pace by the […]

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"I Was a Fool" by Tegan and Sara

Before Heartthrob, I’ve always been a Tegan and Sara fan. Most people are familiar with some tracks off The Con (2007), but So Jealous (2004) is a personal favorite. I was thrilled that “Closer” became a hit, but I’d have to say “I Was a Fool” is the one that’s been stuck on my mind. […]

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