Ah, what a week. Busier than most, it was filled with fun events, brunches, exploring Boston, and more. From speaking at the PRSA Boston social media conference, to seeing Mayor Menino speak at the Rosoff Awards, a fantastic brunch with a good friend and exploring the new Restoration Hardware store, here are a few highlights.
Statement cuff bracelets are a fantastic way to perk up your wardrobe. Whether it’s a pop of color, or a dash of sparkle, I always find myself turning to accessories to dress up a more classic outfit. As a result, I couldn’t resist this sparkly Moroccan-inspired Beaded Pave Metal Stretch Bracelet from LOFT. A great mix of gems and beads, it appeals to my inner magpie while offering an exotic element to my jewelry collection. As someone with a very small wrist, the stretch bracelet also fits perfectly, which is fantastic because so many non-stretch bangle bracelets and cuffs do not.
Spotted in an email from LOFT, I purchased this bracelet during a recent 40% off sale (score!) at their recently remodeled location inside Boston’s Prudential Center, but it is also available online at the full price of $34.50.
Though I’ve been snapping photos for ages, this image from the water is especially important because it also serves as The SavvyBostonian blog header. Taken during May 2005 just before I graduated from college, I was in Boston enjoying a Duck Tour with a dear friend from out of town. It was a sunny and warm day and we strolled over the city, from the Back Bay, to Newbury Street, Beacon Hill, the Public Garden. Oh, and the Duck Tour was pretty fun too! Definitely a must-do for tourists and locals alike.
Despite living in the Boston area since 2001, I’ve never seen the city get this much snow all at once. Once the snow stopped falling, I joined many Bostonians in walking around the city to take in the magnitude of the blizzard. Here are some of my photos.
The view from above – a sign of what’s to come outside!
Commonwealth Ave. Mall walking path – not too bad compared to the size streets and sidewalks
Walking – erm, trudging, along Marlborough Street
The reality of post-blizzard street parking in the Back Bay
Really happy this isn’t my car! This is what many Bostonians who parked on the street had to deal with following the storm.
Brrrrr…..baby it’s cold outside! Despite to cold temperatures, Boston is still just as beautiful as ever. I snapped the photo here during a wintry stroll at dusk along the Commonwealth (“Comm”) Ave. path in the Back Bay. The bare trees, accented by festive lights and snow, offer a scenic backdrop worth sharing. As someone who loves pausing to enjoy the beauty in the everyday, I hope that you’ll enjoy this photo as well.