Photo Overload and Other Updates

Ever misplace your camera adapter for over two months (eeeek!)? Good, me neither! Here are some extremely overdue photos from the holidays and my trip home. 

Downtown Salem, Massachusetts.

Freshly roasted coffee beans ready to be ground. I can almost smell them just from looking at this picture!

Raisin-studded brioche from Seven Stars sliced for French toast.

Thistle + tulips from the Thanksgiving table.

Orange + dark chocolate chip scones sliced and ready to go into the oven. These made a great take-home favor at a Christmas get together with friends.

Our Christmas tree that we tagged and cut down from a local tree farm. I miss the holiday decorations!

My favorite vintage ornament from the 1950s that was gifted to my by my grandma.

Santa's suit + matching sparkly nails.

Newest s'more obsession from Brooklyn's S'more Bakery.

My family's hand-stitched stockings lined up on the mantle.

Colorful wrapping paper + glittery ornaments.

The best ombré birthday cake ever (made by Tiane's talented sorority sister). 

Fun joint birthday celebration with Tiane and Alex.

The decadent oreo in a blanket cookie from Bakeshop.

Spiky NYE decorations on my mom's table.

Lighter-than-air homemade doughnuts for brunch on New Year's Day.

Colorful tassel garland hanging over my Washington, DC poster in the guest room.

So that's what's been going around in these parts over the past few months. I can't believe Christmas has come and gone once again and I'm another year older. I actually forget how old I am sometimes now. If that's what happens when you're officially 'old' then I'm there! I have been hard at work on my 30 before 30 list. There are some simple things I'd like to accomplish (ahem, getting the courage to chop my hair) and of course some loftier goals (like take a trip outside of the country and brush up on my French skills). I think 2013 came so fast that I haven't had enough time to fully process all that went on in 2012. I'm still working on reflecting on last year's resolutions and building from there. I hope you all had a great end to the year and that 2013 is starting out strong for you!  

Stickygram

Have you heard of Stickygram? It's such a great idea and easy company to work with! They take photos from your Instagram feed and turn them into little 2" x 2" magnets. I just placed my first order last week and was shocked to find them at my doorstep yesterday afternoon. I first heard of Stickygram through Photojojo, who posted about them on their photo feed. There's usually some sort of coupon code that you can use to get a discount, too, and shipping is always free. It's a fun way to actually have something tangible from all of the photos you take.


The hardest part for me was narrowing down my choice of pictures--I wanted to turn them all into magnets! You can use the code 'helloandroid' for 15% off until the end of April. Have you tried Stickygram yet?

Follow Stickygram on Instagram and follow me while you're there (xotaylor)!

And That's a Wrap

Well, Tiane and I made it!

365 photos in 2011.

Time for 2012. Are you ready? Pour a glass of bubbly and toast to a new year!

So Long, 2011

Just wanted to share a few shots from the last week of 2011 taken with my new camera (which I'm having so much fun learning to use). Here's to a safe and happy new year, filled with lots of adventures!


sesame crusted tuna from our sushi date


bright birthday flowers


ultra rich drinking chocolate from Pitango


cinnamon + dark chocolate gelato with mom


vintage shop in Fells Point


Sprinkles cupcakes


Christmas lights on the mantle


glittery snowflake table decorations


champagne flutes for Christmas morning mimosas


birthday dinner at Zengo


make a wish!

I'm ready for 2012!

Moneyball Matinee

Finally made it out to the movies this afternoon to see Moneyball. As someone who loves baseball (and math), I thought it was a really great film. Jonah Hill played his character incredibly well and obviously Brad Pitt is always great. Two thumbs up!

Multi-Pics

I've been having so much fun with my new diptic app. It's a great way to create little collages with your iPhone photos and add different colors/effects. I'm going to use it to capture an outfit (think shoes, hair, accessories). Do you have a fav photo app?

Weekend Snapshots: Welcoming Fall

The perfect day for apple picking at Barden's Orchard.


Oversized heirloom tomato.


Crates of miniature gourds.


Sugary apple cider donuts made the perfect post-picking treat.


Reaching for the perfect apple!


Clusters of the honey crisp variety.


Sunday NFL special: lemon-pepper grilled wings.


Hot deep-dish apple pie straight from the oven.
(recipe here)

This weekend was the first one that really felt like fall, which led to a trip to a local orchard for apple picking and the first Starbucks pumpkin misto of the season. I love everything about fall: changing leaves, football, layering clothes, tall boots, Halloween, heartier meals, and crisp temperatures. It means the holidays are coming, which always gets me excited! What are your favorite things to do in the fall?

Weekend Snapshots: Labor Day

Saturday morning Pinkberry date.


Homemade french toast muffins with cinnamon and sugar.


Ready for fall with gingham + arm party + Essie's chinchilly.


Delicious Mediterranean slate from Armsby Abbey.


Summer's last BLT with farmers market heirloom tomatoes.


Sparkly ring finger inspired by this photo.


Rhode Island themed onesies for our friends' new baby boy.


Look at the cheeks on baby Brandon!

I can't believe Labor Day has come and gone. It feels like I was just celebrating my cousin's wedding over 4th of July. I spent the long weekend with lots of grilling, fun times with friends, soaking up the sun, and getting back to some of my regular routines (now that summer is winding down).
What did you do?

Weekend Snapshots: Parisian Invasion

Leslie getting ready to feast on sushi at Haruki.


Shared sushi-the Mexican roll with cilantro and fresh jalapeño.


Multicolored party.


George's at Salty Brine state beach.


Leslie in the surf.


Pre-dinner beach stroll.


Rocking the gingham and chambray.


Corona and seafood make the perfect pair.


Leslie + me out on George's deck.


Sunday morning Pinkberry run. Watermelon, please!


Neon nail polish at American Apparel. Their fall pencil skirts are perfect.


Souvenir shopping at Craftland.


Amazing grilled pizza with spinach + feta at Bob & Timmy's on Federal Hill.

As I said before, my cousin was in town for the weekend in mid-August. She goes to school and lives in Paris, but spends summers in the states. This was her third year visiting Providence and we had so much fun! It's great to have visitors, because we do lots of things that we wouldn't typically get around to doing.

Some highlights of our weekend:
sushi date at haruki. hope street farmers market. pb&j pinkberry. matching bracelets. clamcakes + chowder on the beach. live music out on the restaurant deck. putting our feet in the ocean. grilling up a breakfast pizza. silly photo shoots. iced coffee runs. shopping on westminster street. bob & timmy's grilled pizza. and most important = carrying on a fun summer tradition!

Can't wait to see you next summer, Les!