In My Life

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» No new projects this week on Design Diary (don’t worry - I’m saving them up for next week!). But I did talk about the importance of good packaging, and introduced April’s Featured Designer - Merl of Clyde’s Rebirth!

» I really, really want to make this lip scrub that Megan created. I love lip scrubs, and I bet it tastes so yummy!

» I’ve been loving all the Etsy treasuries featuring my jewelry lately. This one is one of my favorites! This one too. 

» Only one more week to get your ticket to Blog Better Boston: Style Summit. Julie of Orchid Grey and Tieka of Selective Potential have been announced as speakers. Is anyone else as excited as I am?!

» Are you on Instagram? Follow along! My username is : hollyjollydolly

The North End-er

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It’s April, you guys! And I’ve officially sworn off tights. Even if the breeze still gives my bare legs goosebumps. 

Boo and I took full advantage of the nicer weather this weekend. We walked up and down the streets of the North End, grabbed Italian for lunch (and canollis for snack), sat by the waterfront and watched the sailboats, packed some sandwiches and headed to the park, chased around some ducks and geese, and had a few cups of Starbucks. Phew, that was a lot. But I’m really excited to have a whole lot more weekends like this one this spring and summer. Fo realz. 

How was your weekend?

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dress: Target

denim shirt: American Apparel

jacket: Forever21

bag: Louis Vuitton

shoes: c/o Big Buddha

Snapshots : Nemo

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Well, we’ve made it though the Blizzard of ‘13. There was lots of tea, scrabble, and naps involved. As well as a lot of shoveling. And maybe a few unsuccessful snow angels. 

It looks like this snow may be sticking around for a while. So I hope all of my fellow friends in the Northeast are staying warm!

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Snapshots : Boo and Beacon Hill

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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. 

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***All photos taken by Boo*** 

Polka Dots In The City

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I’m completely smitten with these pants. And this comfy outfit.

Over the weekend, Boo and I headed into Boston for a date night day. We wandered the streets and alleys of Beacon Hill (so adorable. can I live there now?), went to the science museum and played among all the tiny people, and then finished the day with a full DVR and a bowl of popcorn. It was a pretty successful day, if I do say so myself.

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vest: handmade

hoodie: Urban Outfitters

pants: Forever21

bag: ONA (won in a giveaway)

shoes: c/o Big Buddha

Snapshots

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As I mentioned before, ever since I got my new camera at the beginning of the year, I find myself taking a lot more random snapshots throughout the week. And I’m excited to start sharing some of them with you!

So when we got a little bit more of snow last week, I put on my snow boots, grabbed my camera, and went out for a quick little winter wonderland walk. Theres something about the pure, stark white right after a snowfall that is so striking. That is, before it gets a brown and muddy and slushy. gross. 

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Seashells and Sweaters

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Boo and I spend a lot of time lounging at the beach during the summer. But this weekend, we wondered what it would be like to wander in the sand, all bundled up, in the colder months. So we put on all of layers and headed out to Plum Beach to find out. 

Turns out, it’s pretty fun. There are barely any people, and there are little treasures everywhere. We grabbed some coffee, and spent some time combing through all of the shells and driftwood scattered along the shore. And then I made Boo, who is usually behind the camera, step in front of it with me for some fun photos. He loves it….. I swear.

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sweater: thrifted H&M

shirt: American Apparel

pants: Gap

hat: Urban Outfitters (DIY pom)

bow necklace: shopHollyDolly

jacket: Theory

boots: Old Navy