Weekend Getaway!

We're heading West for the weekend! San Francisco here we come!

Bright and early tomorrow morning, we will be heading to the airport. We've got a jam-packed weekend planned in San Francisco and couldn't be more excited! Not only is it our 2nd Wedding Anniversary!! (Yay!) But we're meeting up with my Parents and my Sister & Brother-In-Law for the weekend. We're looking forward to exploring the City, tasting some wines in Napa and exploring the beautiful coastline! I think it will be an exhausting, but wonderful weekend. I'll let you know all about it when we return next week!

What are you doing this weekend? Whatever your plans, I hope it's fabulous!

xo,
Ellen


This picture is from our trip to SF in 2007 - just days after we got engaged!

Fall is Upon Us!

Hello Friends!
Can you believe that Fall is here already?!
It's starting to feel more and more like Fall everyday here in New York and I must admit that I am loving the crisp air. Don't get me wrong, I love Summer just as much as the next gal. But Fall is really something. The cozy sweaters, boots, changing leaves, sunshine mixed with a cool breeze, football Sundays... Sam Adams Octoberfest on tap, which makes for a happy Husband, even if the Patriots loose! It's just the best!
But my favorite part of fall is fashion! I've been minding my spending lately, but that doesn't mean a lady can't window shop online, right? Check out these fab-u-lous shoes on Piperlime! Don't you just love them?

Right now they've got all shoes 20% off too! Happy Shopping... er, looking! ;)

My Summer Vacation

I know I've mentioned before that I love my job. I'm really lucky, because it's tons of fun! Best of all I get a ton of vacation time, especially in August! This summer I've taken full advantage of time away from the City and away from the office. Since Monday morning I'll be back in the office and into a routine, I thought I'd celebrate summer one last time. What were your favorite summer memories?

Here are a few of my highlights...

Florida...

Long Island & Fire Island...

Taken on my iPhone in Kismet, Fire Island

My Birthday party...

It was a lobster bake!

Me & Hubby - who's a teacher and doesn't like to shave or get haircuts in the summer :)

My fabulous cake made my Marney!

All of these photos were taken by my friend, Kelly. My camera broke! If I can get some more pics, I'll add them later.
It was tons of fun!

The Lake...NYC...

Many days in the park with Hubby & Daphne.
My Mom and two Grandmothers in Central Park


...and of course a day at Six Flags with my cousins. Too fun!

I've Missed You...

Hello, friends! It's been a while, huh? I've missed you!

I've been away for just over a week, trying to soak up as much summer as I can before it's gone! Spent a few days with my hubby and his family at Ossippe Lake, NH. It's a beautiful lake in the middle of the mountains. So relaxing! From there we spent a few days with my family by the beach. I love summer, don't you? I'm also really lucky to have a ton of vacation time at work, much of which was used this August. Fun!

What have you been up to?

Happy Birthday to Me!

Well loves, it's that time of year again... tomorrow is my 28th Birthday!!

I am looking forward to celebrating with family and some good friends. Tomorrow I will be heading to Fire Island with my love and my sister! We'll have a day at the beach, followed by dinner and drinks by the water. One of my favorite things to do in the Summer! Sunday I'll be hosting some good friends and family for a lobster bake at my Mom's house. I'm really looking forward to a lovely weekend. I couldn't imagine a better way to spend my special day.

My birthday wish? That's a secret, of course! But the truth is that I often think I'm the luckiest gal in the World. I can only wish for that to continue.

What are your weekend plans? Whatever you do, I hope it's fabulous!

xo,
Ellen

Yes, please.

A couple of weekends ago my hubby & I did some wondering around this fabulous city. We started in the West Village and just roamed around from there. It was a beautiful day! On our journey, we came across some dream homes. Obviously, we couldn't see the insides - but for me that's the fun! Can you imagine what the insides would look like? Wouldn't you love to live in one of these homes?

If one of these gorgeous homes belong to you... can I come over?

Don't you just love the red door?

My appologies for the poor quality of the pics - they were all taken with my iPhone on a very sunny day!

Only in New York

So I'm walking down the street yesterday and stumble upon this cupcake truck.

Now, maybe this is old news. But it's new to me! And I thought it was such a great idea - gourmet cupcakes on the go. Just thought I'd share...

I appologize for the terrible picture, it was taken on my phone at night... and no, that's not me in the picture.