Happy President's Day! I may be working today, but I am still relishing in the glory of an amazing weekend getaway. We only live an hour from Boston, but with our schedules, we never really get to enjoy it. {cv} changed that this weekend. He booked us a room at the cutest hotel on the planet and we soaked up a weekend in the city, as evidenced by the photos below...
{behind the photos}
bed: Our room at the Inn at St. Botolph was picture perfect. Chevrons, gingham and seersucker--oh my!
dress: I Rent The Runway for weddings and events but never for fun nights out. This Shoshanna stunner also made it easy to break out my wedding shoes! A winner all around :)
glasses: {cv} treated me to what was easily the nicest meal of our lives at O Ya. I became an adventurous eater for a night--and loved every minute of it. He booked the rezzies a month in advance, so he earned big points for this one!
{unseen goodness}
-I finally caved and bought a polka-dotted chambray shirt at J.Crew {much like this one}. I can already see it running heavily in my rotation!
-We stumbled upon Olives & Grace, a gorgeous little store specializing in small batch products. The best part? Moochie's Macarons was hosting a tasting in the store! I had my first chocolate-covered macaron--and haven't stopped dreaming about them since.
-I picked up these Rifle notecards at the sweet Gracie Finn. I can't wait to send them!
{unseen goodness}
-I finally caved and bought a polka-dotted chambray shirt at J.Crew {much like this one}. I can already see it running heavily in my rotation!
-We stumbled upon Olives & Grace, a gorgeous little store specializing in small batch products. The best part? Moochie's Macarons was hosting a tasting in the store! I had my first chocolate-covered macaron--and haven't stopped dreaming about them since.
-I picked up these Rifle notecards at the sweet Gracie Finn. I can't wait to send them!
After this magical weekend, we both agreed we needed to make this "stay-cation" a regular thing. We travel to see friends and family regularly, but we don't often get a chance to get away the two of us.
With so much left to explore, you better believe we're coming back to Boston for more.
Are you a stay-cation fan? I can't wait to hear! xoxo {av}
With so much left to explore, you better believe we're coming back to Boston for more.
Are you a stay-cation fan? I can't wait to hear! xoxo {av}
I am a HUGE fan of staycations! I planned one a few years ago with the guy I was dating at the time here in Cincinnati. We went up the Carew Tower (tallest building in Cincy), took a carriage ride downtown, stopped at the art museum and ate a river along the river. It really was one of the best times. It's so much fun to discover hidden gems in your own city that you never knew existed!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of that bookshop and the hotel room - so contemporary! Sounds like you had a fantastic time. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that pillow in your hotelroom! Sound like a lovely weekend, you must have had an amazing time :)
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Suzanne
www.writtenbysuzanne.com
I love Boston! Looks like an amazing weekend! I'm going to have to make a mental note of that restaurant for next time I'm there!
ReplyDeleteYou know what? Thought living so close, I've NEVER been to Boston. We've been talking about it for ages- but this post may be just the push we need to go!
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Manda from Eat Cake
That dress is amazing! So it is a Rent the Runway?? I want to own it. It's so beautiful! Glad you had a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect weekend! I love that Shoshanna dress...her stuff is so amazing. Staycations are the best because you don't have to travel to relax! We spent 4 days in Sun Valley (2 hours from Boise) over Thanksgiving and it was the nicest getaway. I think it's great that you're setting a goal to do them more! xo
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect, thoughtful trip! justin & i went on a little valentine's day trip to charleston the weekend before, & reading your post brought back memories of ours! there is nothing like a trip to a nearby city, to explore & relax. glad y'all had such a great time.
ReplyDeleteSo jealous that you are so close to Boston! It looks like you had a great weekend. Xo
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Looks like you had a lot of fun! Love the dress!
ReplyDeleteLove that BedRoom!
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KT
Sequins,Mint&Makeup
What a beautiful way to spend time together!
ReplyDeleteDenise
http://silhouettedefemme.blogspot.ca/
What a wonderful weekend. That sounds like a great tradition toost start for sure!! That room you stayed in is absolutely adorable. I've still never visited Boston, but it's on our list.
ReplyDeleteSounds like such a fun weekend, and that hotel looks adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat hotel room looks perfect! I would also fall in love with all those books. What's not to love?
ReplyDeleteSaw your pics on Instagram and it looked like a perfect weekend! xo
ReplyDeleteI love a good staycation! I get teased for my love of the getaway all the time. My favorite places are Maine and Boston but I'll go anywhere for a night or two!
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely a staycation fan! My husband and I try to get away for a night somewhere not too far at least three times a year. It's a must!
ReplyDeleteAnd Boston is my favorite! We had our mini-moon in Boston and it was fantastic! I love that city :)
Looks like you had an amazing time. I adore Rifle + I'm using them for my wedding invites! Your pics are gorgeous + that dress.....
ReplyDeleteCheers for Staycations.
-Becky
The Pumpkin Spot
ooooh, that bed!!
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