Happy Valentines Day!!
Love,
»the Darlings
All You Need Is Love
Snapshots : Boo and Beacon Hill
I’m a camera hog. I admit it.
If we are out and about, out on an adventure, I’m the one with the camera in my hand. But the thing is - Boo really likes photography too. So while I was out of town a couple of weeks ago, Boo had the chance to explore and take photos of things other than my outfit photos. I must say, he did a pretty good job. Maaaaybe I’ll let him have the camera a little more often.
Maybe.
***All photos taken by Boo***
Story Of Some Seagulls
Have I ever told you guys the story of these paper birds I keep hanging in our bedroom? Well, let me tell you.
To start with, I should mention that, in high school, I was given the nickname “Little Seagull”. Long story short - On our school trip to France, during our junior year, my exchange family didn’t exactly pack me the best lunches. So I spent an entire week picking at and eating everyone’s scraps. My friends dubbed me “Seagull”. It stuck. And I accepted it.
Flash forward a year later. It is our Senior year of high school, and Boo and I have been hanging out. A lot. One day, Just as the bell rang at the end of the day, Boo came up to me holding an origami paper bird. A seagull. I squealed, and asked if it could fly. So he threw it into the air, and….. it did not fly. I told him that was ok, that I loved it anyway. But he promised me he would find out a way to make it fly.
Now, flash forward another few weeks. I spent the evening at the drive in with a couple of my girlfriends. We saw both showings, so we didn’t get back to my house until well after midnight. As we approached my front door, there was sign that simply said “follow the arrows”. Inside the house, there were arrows taped to the floor. Through the kitchen, the hallway, and stopping right in front of my bedroom. I opened up the door, turned on the lights, and was shocked. There they were. The seagulls. Just like the one he had given to me before, but this time they covered my ceiling. And there was a fan in the corner, pointed up at them…. making them fly. Along with it, there was a note- asking me to be his girlfriend.
That’s how it began. Seven and a half years later, and I’ll always make sure some of those birds are hanging nearby.
P.S - for those of you that don’t know, those words in the headboard are the lyrics to Jack Johnson’s - Better Together. Which happens to be one of the first songs we danced to together back in hight school - in my driveway. And it also happens to be the song we danced to for our first dance at our wedding.
Sequins and Scallops
I wore this on wednesday for Boo’s birthday. Despite the flashy skirt, It was actually a really low-key day. After spending all day at work, Boo wanted steak for dinner. Sooooooo, we went out for a steak dinner. We then came home and had cupcakes, and went through all of our wedding photos (finally!!). Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
tee: Gap
skirt: JCrew, Buffalo Exchange
necklace: shopHollyDolly
shoes: c/o Big Buddha
Birthday Boo
There’s a certain Boo celebrating his birthday today. And that Boo happens to be my husband.
Happy birthday BooBoo! There’s cupcakes and a big ol’ glass of cold milk waiting for you.
^ P.S -this is how Boo feels about the amount of photos I take.
In My Life - Lately
Boo and I have been taking advantage of the nice weather lately, and have been venturing out for meals more and more. Delicious burgers for dinner, mexican for brunch, frozen yogurt for snack - oh, its so good. I’ve also been keeping myself busy with wedding planning and new sewing projects. It was a busy and fun weekend. But today, since Boo has the day off, we are going to try and head to the beach! I can’t wait!
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How was your weekend?
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P.S- make sure to check back later today for a super fun giveaway!
New Trick
I learned something new this past weekend…. Boo is an amateur hair stylist. Who knew?
I’ve never been able to do my own hair. Never. Sure, I can do a pony, or a simple, loose side braid. But when it comes to all those super cute, intricate hairstyles we all pin so much - I’m at a loss. I understand how to do them, I just can’t execute it on my own head. My solution? Teach Boo how to. And you know what? It turns out he’s pretty good at it. I wonder what other hairstyle I can trick him into doing for me next.
top: Marc by Marc Jacobs
cardigan: H&M
skirt: vintage
bracelet: gift from Boo
heels: Blowfish shoes (won in a giveaway) - here
Red Riding Hood
worn on December 29th, 2011
Boo did pretty good this year. If you follow me on Instagram (username: hollyjollydolly), you may have seen the new iphone case he got me for Christmas. Well, he also got me this cape. Pretty, right? I refer to it as my little red riding hood cape. I guess I have next years halloween costume already started!
cape: American Apparel; christmas gift
tee: Gap
jeans: BCBGeneration
necklace: Little Pancakes
bracelets: InPink
shoes: c/o Big Buddha
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Enjoy this weekend, my friends :)
♥ Holly and Boo
Newburyport
worn on September 10th, 2011
On saturday of Boo’s birthday weekend, we drove out to the adorable town of Newboryport. Many people had suggested going there, and I’m glad we did. We walked around the whole town, had the most delicious pizza, and walked in and checked out every little shop we went by. Yes, it was Boo’s birthday. But I may have gotten a few presents. Typical.
After a while, we headed over to the boardwalk on the waterfront and ate our newly purchases fudge. Just sitting by the water, watching all the boats, might be one of my favorite things to do!
sweater: Victoria’s Secret
shirt: Anthropologie
shorts: DIY’ed Citizens of Humanity jeans
headband: Anthropologie
sunglasses: Urban Outfitters
bow ring: Bobbles and Lace, Newburyport MA
bag: c/o Handbag Heaven
shoes: thrifted
We didn’t stop there! Theeeeeen, we headed over to Plum Island for a little beach time. It was a little too chilly for sunbathing and swimming (although there were many brave souls who were doing so). But we did have a little picnic, took goofy pictures, and even took a little nap.
And finally, the birthday boy and his cupcakes!
