we got a little relief from the winter winds this weekend so i was finally motivated enough to take off my HUGE fluffy robe and spend some time in my yard with my best friend jan. if only spring was coming soon... but if i know new england winters (and i do quite well), there will be another blizzard on the way any day now... better bundle back up!

so we were gonna go to a fabulous costume party in brooklyn, but we got snowed in at chelce's parents' house instead. totally worth it for the quality time i got to spend with chelce's grandma jean!!!!

my town has a christmas tree lighting every year after thanksgiving~ it's really sweet and homey and everyone you know is always there... and it's good to know that no matter how far away i go, home still feels like home.

this year i'm thankful for friends in every corner of the globe, and my family who's right here with me :)

been watching the autumn go by on this cliff with ben... remember those secret spots? this one is sacred

to give you an idea, this halloween started by sneaking into the back door of a bar and ended with dancing with ernie and burt, but somewhere in the middle we were also back singers for the live band

perfect dinner with ben tonight: artichokes and pumpkin pie :)

when i'm home i love finding the best secret spots around town~ new england is the prettiest place to be in the fall and i loveee taking walks in the woods

we camped out at the quarry to enjoy the last little bit of summer in bethel, but kind of underestimated how cold the nights can be (even in august). all about the shared body heat...

drove up to kent falls today with michelle and sarah~ i hadn't been in so many years, i had forgotton what a little slice of heaven it is (even though that water is FREEZING)... get outside and find your own local paradise!

every year for years and years my friend michelle has graciously hosted christmish, connecticut's favorite christmas party and my one opportunity of the year to see all my old friends in the same place. it's so nice to be home for the holidays and with the ones who know me best :)