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BOSTON, FOOD

Food: Sweet Lydia’s Toasted Coconut Marshmallows

Mmmmm….marshmallows! Typically perfect for soaking up hot cocoa or spilling over the side of a gooey s’more, it’s rare that marshmallows are the star of the show…until now. During a jaunt to the SoWa Winter Market, I discovered just how satisfying this confection could be on its own by sampling the toasted coconut mashmallows from Sweet Lydia’s.

Perfectly described as extra fluffy, eight good-sized marshmallows come in a pack for $4.50. While this Savvy Bostonian has only tried toasted coconut, the marshmallows also come in thirteen other tempting flavors like Mocha, Pumpkin Spice and Caramel. In addition to delectable marshmallows, Sweet Lydia’s has other crave-worthy offerings like personalized s’mores (omg!!!) and a cool blog that make her site worth a visit: http://sweetlydias.com/.

Excuse me while I take a bite...

FASHION

Fashion: Deals, Steals and Under $30 Dresses at the Wrentham Outlets

Ann Taylor Factory Store Bracelet, $20.99

The President’s Day weekend sales were good to me. I took a chance and braved the crowds at the Wrentham Premium Village Outlets, and it paid off. From classic LBDs, to a $14 skirt, my favorite go-to cardigan’s from J.Crew and a few shiny baubles, I was happy with my haul.

It’s funny, because when I got home, I laughed a little at myself for bringing home three black LBDs. However, the older I grow, the more I gravitate toward simple, yet chic pieces that fit exceptionally well. I’ve also realized that I’m dressing up more when at work, or out on the town, so easy, yet inexpensive pieces that look anything but, are essential. Plus, there’s also something to be said for knowing that you scored an incredible steal! So, guess three LBDs, providing that my next bargains are a little more colorful, isn’t all that crazy….What do you think? Continue Reading

FASHION, TRAVEL

Fashion: Anthropologie’s Living Wall, London

View From The Top of Anthropologie's Living Wall

Though we’ve never met, I’m smitten with the folks on the visual merchandising/store interior team at Anthropologie. I’m amazed at how they cleverly and artistically work to create a unique experience for every customer who steps foot into their stores. Part DIY fantasy, part global bazaar, every store is different and spectacular in its own way.

A great example of this is Anthropologie’s Living Wall inside the Regent Street store in London. Discovered during my recent trip to London, the store has a vast, three story, 200 sq. meter wall that’s filled with living plants. Lush and green, the Living Wall is aligned with the store’s staircase, allowing guests like yours truly to admire new plants on each level. In addition to being beautiful, I was also impressed to learn that the wall is sustainable and is irrigated by rain water collected from the roof.

Anthropologie's Living Wall, Regent Street Store

Anthropologie is located at 158 Regent Street between Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus in London.