Hope your Halloween was as fruitilicious as ours! Next year's costumes have already been arranged. Say hello to the future Ariel and Ursulaaaa
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Scavenging
Over Halloween weekend, we also went on a neat BU-sponsored scavenger hunt through the graveyards of Boston, which they called "Mummies, Ghosts, and Graveyards!" The man in charge was really excited and wanted us to participate despite our repeated assurance we were just doing it for fun and not competitively. However, it should be noted that we would have totally kicked butt had we been fully invested in the challenge.
We skipped the first destination, which was the Museum of Fine Arts (Lolly gets free admission, but Lu would have had to pay). The second destination on the list (which was our first) was the Old Granary Burying Ground and the Memorial to John Hancock.
Next was the King's Chapel Burying Ground and the grave of Elizabeth Pain, followed by a lot of sites at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, founded in 1831 as the first rural cemetery in the U.S.
We skipped the first destination, which was the Museum of Fine Arts (Lolly gets free admission, but Lu would have had to pay). The second destination on the list (which was our first) was the Old Granary Burying Ground and the Memorial to John Hancock.
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| There is a local legend that grave robbers dug up John Hancock's body and stole his hand, the same hand that signed the Declaration of Independence. It is possible that the body was also removed when the graveyard was reconstructed in the 19th century. Whatever the truth is about the mystery behind John Hancock's remains, the leafy cemetery is a pleasant site to visit and be among Boston's patriots, long lead, but never forgotten. |
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| Legend has it that Elizabeth Pain was the model for Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter (you can still see the 'A' on the tombstone). From the book: "So said Hester Prynne, and glanced her sad eyes downward at the scarlet letter. And, after many, many years, a new grave was delved, near an old sunken one, in that burial ground beside which King's Chapel has now been built." |
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| The grave of writer Henry Longfellow in the Mt. Auburn Cemetery (suuuper creepy, it was raining and the water on the lake and the fact that no one else was there was eerie) |
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| Grave of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Church of Christian Science.. rumor is that there was a phone installed in her tomb in case she decided to rise from the dead and needed someone to dig her out |
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| Sphinx Monument, commemorating the preservation of the Union and the end of slavery after the Civil War |
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| Bigelow Chapel, built in the 1840s |
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Atlantic City
As an early bday celebration for Lolly, we journeyed to Atlantic City for the day.
But once we arrived we had a ball! We ate at an all-you-can-eat buffet at Caesars Palace (where we loaded up our purses with $20 worth of free candy) Lu loved the fried chicken and Lolly loved the mashed potatoes. We explored the boardwalk and the beach (stopping at sites like "Peanut World"). We shopped at the Tanger Outlets, where Lolly scored a great deal on designer jeans. And we wandered around the different themed casinos. We also got hit on multiple times, but that was to be expected. We also felt like total rock stars coming home at 3 a.m. even though it was way past our bedtime. AC, you were good to us!
Fashion Post 4
Lu and Lolly do Atlantic City day-to-night:
Day: Lu is loving white shorts (Express), hot pink tank top (Whimsy), black sweater (F21), black leather sandals (H&M kids).
Night: Lu is loving black dress (Gap Outlet kids), leopard print sweater (Ann Taylor) and still loving those black leather sandals.
Day: Lolly is loving comfy dress (Rue21), black sandals (Gap Outlet), pearl earrings (F21).
Night: Leopard print romper (TJ MAXX), black sweater (F21) and still loving her black sandals and pearl earrings.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Our Summer Road Trip Adventures
(Adapted from Lu's blog post which you can see here)
Massachusetts
I went back to Boston to visit Catie for the 4th of July. I figured it was a very patriotic place to be and it certainly was. Freedom Fest was in full swing. Catie and I went to the top of the bell tower where Paul Revere once was, explored the Boston Islands and went on an epic, classy (and highly informative) boat tour on the Charles River.
New Hampshire
Just a short drive away from Boston, Catie and I went to the American Independence Museum in Exeter (where we went on a tour with an older British couple) and sat in a room that George Washington once ate breakfast in. We then got candy and continued on to explore Portsmouth.
Maine
Who knew that Kittery, Maine would be a short drive from New Hampshire? We took Pocahontas Road to a hiking and beach area known as Kittery Point/Fort Foster. I became very concerned about these teeny-tiny shelled creatures trying to inch their way to the ocean during low tide and began picking them up and bringing them to ocean.
Rhode Island
One fated day we dreamed up Rhode Trip - a road trip to Rhode Island and it exceeded our expectations. Rhode Island is a beautiful underrated state. We went to the county fair (CRYSTAL GAYLE! ), Newport (where we went to the beach and saw gorgeous mansions), RISD, farm country, Brown University and explored Providence.
Massachusetts
I went back to Boston to visit Catie for the 4th of July. I figured it was a very patriotic place to be and it certainly was. Freedom Fest was in full swing. Catie and I went to the top of the bell tower where Paul Revere once was, explored the Boston Islands and went on an epic, classy (and highly informative) boat tour on the Charles River.
New Hampshire
Just a short drive away from Boston, Catie and I went to the American Independence Museum in Exeter (where we went on a tour with an older British couple) and sat in a room that George Washington once ate breakfast in. We then got candy and continued on to explore Portsmouth.
Maine
Who knew that Kittery, Maine would be a short drive from New Hampshire? We took Pocahontas Road to a hiking and beach area known as Kittery Point/Fort Foster. I became very concerned about these teeny-tiny shelled creatures trying to inch their way to the ocean during low tide and began picking them up and bringing them to ocean.
Rhode Island
One fated day we dreamed up Rhode Trip - a road trip to Rhode Island and it exceeded our expectations. Rhode Island is a beautiful underrated state. We went to the county fair (CRYSTAL GAYLE! ), Newport (where we went to the beach and saw gorgeous mansions), RISD, farm country, Brown University and explored Providence.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Hipsterz
We went to this gig on Saturday. You probably didn't hear about it. It was pretty underground, definitely not mainstream. It wasn't all lame. You know. We talked about some deep stuff, and listened to some really profound music. Whatevs.
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| Monroe & Peyton |
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Book Review: Lady Audley's Secret
Lu takes full blame for the fact that this review is months late. Lolly read the book in a reasonable amount of time and was ready - Lu is a slacker.
LU: This book took me a while to get into. There was lots of background info and character descriptions and history. I was honestly confused and not sure I was going to get into it. However, once I got fully immersed in the story, I really liked it. It was intriguing and a clever idea. The biggest secret was something I could not have imagined. After that though, the rest of the book was pretty predictable. It left me wishing that there would be another upset. I still enjoyed reading a novel that was considered scandalous for its time.
LOLLY: Considering female authors were already frowned upon in Victorian society, I admire Ms. Braddon for daring to cross a few more boundaries. After reading the story, I decided to go over the storyline in my head again but from a different perspective -- besides the arson/bigamy/murder/intrigue aspects, it is really interesting to consider the fine line between sanity and insanity as the underlying theme of the story. The main character is especially interesting to consider under this light: is she criminally insane? Or just a little too smart for a woman of her time period?
LU: This book took me a while to get into. There was lots of background info and character descriptions and history. I was honestly confused and not sure I was going to get into it. However, once I got fully immersed in the story, I really liked it. It was intriguing and a clever idea. The biggest secret was something I could not have imagined. After that though, the rest of the book was pretty predictable. It left me wishing that there would be another upset. I still enjoyed reading a novel that was considered scandalous for its time.
LOLLY: Considering female authors were already frowned upon in Victorian society, I admire Ms. Braddon for daring to cross a few more boundaries. After reading the story, I decided to go over the storyline in my head again but from a different perspective -- besides the arson/bigamy/murder/intrigue aspects, it is really interesting to consider the fine line between sanity and insanity as the underlying theme of the story. The main character is especially interesting to consider under this light: is she criminally insane? Or just a little too smart for a woman of her time period?
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Fantastic 4th of July in Fashion
Before we fully update our blog on the many adventures we had while Lu visited Lolly in Boston over the holiday weekend, here is a sneak peek at how fashionably we hopped around town! These were taken before our departure on a sunset cruise.
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| Lu's loving: buttoned dress (GAP Kids...yep, kids), purse (H&M), headband (GAP) |
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| Lolly's loving: ruffled romper (H&M), purse ('Prada'), sandals (DSW) |
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Last Weekend in NYC
This was Catie's last weekend of her many June visits (thanks fellowship). Naturally, we had to do lots and lots!
Saturday
We met up at the Brooklyn Flea Market where we wandered around all the treasures, junk and random oddities. Lu fell in love with a desk set. We both got lots of free samples and tried some good food - a blood orange donut, grilled corn on the cob with cheese and a BBQ pork sandwich.
We then wandered around Brooklyn and picked out future apartments/townhouses. It was such a friendly neighborhood. There was even a little park close by. Lolly was feeling it so much that she started feeding the birds... she doesn't even like birds.
As we continued exploring Brooklyn we came upon an ASPCA van that had cats for adoption. Lu had to drag Lolly away and distract her with the prospect of free soda ahead. Lu had spotted people giving out what looked like Sprite. It was in fact SunDrop soda which is essentially caffeinated Sprite. We danced for free SunDrop tote bags and a random took our picture. Oh the things we'll do for free stuff... Then we headed to the Fulton Mall, which is in a less lovely part of Brooklyn. But, we did get some great deals on jewelry at Aeropostale of all places. And we met Justin Bieber.
Can you believe we're still just talking about Saturday? Then we went to a free pre-screening of "Horrible Bosses" where we got free shot glasses. It was a random takeaway that did not correlate well with the movie. Afterward, we braved Time Square for a little bit of shopping.
Sunday
After a lazy morning and church, Courtney and her roommate Rachel hosted a dinner group which on this occasion became a brinner group (breakfast for dinner). Lu and Lolly prepped batter for crepes and pancakes, shredded potatoes for hash browns, and when the guest arrived with their culinary contributions we had quite the smorgasbord! Pancakes (blueberry or s'mores), fruit salad, fresh farm eggs a la Lu (scrambled with cheese), 2 types of sausage, hash browns, bacon, juice and virgin mimosas, toppings such as whipped cream, and syrup... because there was such an abundance of breakfast fare, everyone was too full of pan Nutella cakes and having too much fun 'noshing' for crepes but chances are the batter will not go to waste and find its way into our midnight snack lineup. It was a good group of people, and though short and sweet, was a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Saturday
We met up at the Brooklyn Flea Market where we wandered around all the treasures, junk and random oddities. Lu fell in love with a desk set. We both got lots of free samples and tried some good food - a blood orange donut, grilled corn on the cob with cheese and a BBQ pork sandwich.
We then wandered around Brooklyn and picked out future apartments/townhouses. It was such a friendly neighborhood. There was even a little park close by. Lolly was feeling it so much that she started feeding the birds... she doesn't even like birds.
As we continued exploring Brooklyn we came upon an ASPCA van that had cats for adoption. Lu had to drag Lolly away and distract her with the prospect of free soda ahead. Lu had spotted people giving out what looked like Sprite. It was in fact SunDrop soda which is essentially caffeinated Sprite. We danced for free SunDrop tote bags and a random took our picture. Oh the things we'll do for free stuff... Then we headed to the Fulton Mall, which is in a less lovely part of Brooklyn. But, we did get some great deals on jewelry at Aeropostale of all places. And we met Justin Bieber.
Can you believe we're still just talking about Saturday? Then we went to a free pre-screening of "Horrible Bosses" where we got free shot glasses. It was a random takeaway that did not correlate well with the movie. Afterward, we braved Time Square for a little bit of shopping.
Sunday
After a lazy morning and church, Courtney and her roommate Rachel hosted a dinner group which on this occasion became a brinner group (breakfast for dinner). Lu and Lolly prepped batter for crepes and pancakes, shredded potatoes for hash browns, and when the guest arrived with their culinary contributions we had quite the smorgasbord! Pancakes (blueberry or s'mores), fruit salad, fresh farm eggs a la Lu (scrambled with cheese), 2 types of sausage, hash browns, bacon, juice and virgin mimosas, toppings such as whipped cream, and syrup... because there was such an abundance of breakfast fare, everyone was too full of pan Nutella cakes and having too much fun 'noshing' for crepes but chances are the batter will not go to waste and find its way into our midnight snack lineup. It was a good group of people, and though short and sweet, was a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
This month's book pick!
Lady Audley's Secret
by Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1862)
(from back of book) The flaxen-haired beauty of the childlike Lady Audley would suggest that she has no secrets. But M.E. Braddon's classic novel of sensation uncovers the truth about its herioine in a plot involving bigamy, arson and murder. It challenges assumptions about the nature of femininity and investigates the narrow divide between sanity and insanity, using as its focus one of the most fascinating of all Victorian heroines. Combining elements of the detective novel, the psychological thriller and the romance of upper class life, Lady Audley's secret was one of the most popular and successful novles of the nineteenth century and still exerts a powerful hold on readers.
We started it over the weekend and are loving it!
Our Wonderful Weekend
Friday:
LU GOT A JOB!!!
Bleecker St. Pizza
East Village wandering
Cafe Lalo
My Life As Liz
Saturday:
Working in the community garden
Gnome friend for Felix
Cat in garden (Catie is a cat magnet)
New Courtatie mix
Max Brenner - chocolate cheesecake crepes and apple cinnamon with white chocolate french toast
Union Square
Strand Books
Lady Audley's Secret
NYU
Greenwich Village
NOHO
SOHO
Baked by Melissa cupcakes
DASH
Kate's Paperie
Canal St. - new bags = success
Almost raining but then not
Capitol Hill exploring
Homemade pizza (yes, we are legit!)
Cadbury Eggs
Fairy Friend dolls (Lolly's has a tattoo on back of her head)
Reading aloud
Smoothies
Sunday:
Church
Lunch at small cafe (split a turkey burger and salmon burger - what?? real food??)
Morningside Park ducks, turtles, a cat (of course)
Lu got to talk to Ethan!! While Catie talked to Jefe
Dinner with Becca and Carl. And BEAR.
Everday:
Half-price frappuchinos at Starbucks during 'happy hour'
Weekend Goal: Obtain at least one free item per day
Friday - free second slice of pizza (mushroom, but whatevs)
Saturday - free lemonade samples
Sunday - free mini cupcakes
LU GOT A JOB!!!
Bleecker St. Pizza
East Village wandering
Cafe Lalo
My Life As Liz
Saturday:
Working in the community garden
Gnome friend for Felix
Cat in garden (Catie is a cat magnet)
New Courtatie mix
Max Brenner - chocolate cheesecake crepes and apple cinnamon with white chocolate french toast
Union Square
Strand Books
Lady Audley's Secret
NYU
NOHO
SOHO
Baked by Melissa cupcakes
DASH
Kate's Paperie
Canal St. - new bags = success
Almost raining but then not
Capitol Hill exploring
Homemade pizza (yes, we are legit!)
Fairy Friend dolls (Lolly's has a tattoo on back of her head)
Reading aloud
Smoothies
Sunday:
Church
Lunch at small cafe (split a turkey burger and salmon burger - what?? real food??)
Morningside Park ducks, turtles, a cat (of course)
Lu got to talk to Ethan!! While Catie talked to Jefe
Dinner with Becca and Carl. And BEAR.
Everday:
Half-price frappuchinos at Starbucks during 'happy hour'
Weekend Goal: Obtain at least one free item per day
Friday - free second slice of pizza (mushroom, but whatevs)
Saturday - free lemonade samples
Sunday - free mini cupcakes
Monday, April 25, 2011
Book Review: The Overnight Socialite
So remember forever ago when we said we were reading this and loving it and made it seem like we'd be finishing it ASAP? Sorry about that cause clearly life got in the way and we are just getting around to writing this review (and finishing the book).
LU: A splendid read, the The Overnight Socialite by Bridie Clark was easy for me to relate to, as it follows the theme of trying to make it in the Big Apple. Fate leads Lucy Jo Ellis to meet Wyatt Hayes. It's a pretty classic setup involving two unlikely people from different social backgrounds falling in love. I liked how Lucy Jo proves that money does not buy class, personality or talent. Add in the makeover montage and this is an excellent candidate for a chick-flick (or at least a made for TV movie). Was it predictable? Yes. Was it original? Hardly. Did I still enjoy it? Of course! I'm a total sucker for these kinds of stories.
LOLS: I am also anticipating a made-for-tv movie of this book. Cheesey, yes; predictable, yes -- but in the best way. It reminded me of a more modern version of My Fair Lady (turns out I was right!). However as a critic, today I feel like being critical. As with a lot of 'girlier' books I think it focused a little bit too much on the details of story and not enough on the characters personal development (and maybe the underlying theme of contemporary social inequality). I would have liked more insight from Lucy Jo and Wyatt's perspectives as their relationship evolved, for example. Nonetheless, it fulfilled its niche as a girly feel good story, and my craving for one.
LU: A splendid read, the The Overnight Socialite by Bridie Clark was easy for me to relate to, as it follows the theme of trying to make it in the Big Apple. Fate leads Lucy Jo Ellis to meet Wyatt Hayes. It's a pretty classic setup involving two unlikely people from different social backgrounds falling in love. I liked how Lucy Jo proves that money does not buy class, personality or talent. Add in the makeover montage and this is an excellent candidate for a chick-flick (or at least a made for TV movie). Was it predictable? Yes. Was it original? Hardly. Did I still enjoy it? Of course! I'm a total sucker for these kinds of stories.
LOLS: I am also anticipating a made-for-tv movie of this book. Cheesey, yes; predictable, yes -- but in the best way. It reminded me of a more modern version of My Fair Lady (turns out I was right!). However as a critic, today I feel like being critical. As with a lot of 'girlier' books I think it focused a little bit too much on the details of story and not enough on the characters personal development (and maybe the underlying theme of contemporary social inequality). I would have liked more insight from Lucy Jo and Wyatt's perspectives as their relationship evolved, for example. Nonetheless, it fulfilled its niche as a girly feel good story, and my craving for one.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
(Almost) summertime and the livin' is easy
Our to do to go list for this summer!!
Massachusetts: Crane Beach, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Jamaica Pond
New York: Long Beach, Montauk, Fire Island
Canada: Toronto, Prince Edward Island
DC
Atlantic City
Massachusetts: Crane Beach, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Jamaica Pond
New York: Long Beach, Montauk, Fire Island
Canada: Toronto, Prince Edward Island
DC
Atlantic City
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Fashion Post 3
Lolly is loving....oversized brown sweater (GAP outlet), infamous furry-hooded coat (Old Navy), skinny jeans and chunky gold necklace (F21), boots (Route 66)
Lu is loving... skinny black pants (AG), raincoat (Macy's), long sleeved shirt (American Eagle), over the knee boots (Chinese Laundry), scarf (Italian street vendor)
Monday, March 28, 2011
BFF Time
Aaaamzing time in NYC last week with our other Bunny, Bianca Beezy Bee.
We (Lu and Lolly) made the best muddy buddies ever and ate too many of them and went to see Red Riding Hood and had some fun adventures at the top floor of the movie theater/observation deck from which you could see the creepy giant Madame Tussaud's hand.
The next time Lu & Lolly will be united is early May... until then, we continue our 'long distance relationship' and will share the fun-ness of our lives :)
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Muddy Buddies
Muddy Buddies (please do not call it puppy chow or monkey munch - we are not animals, we are friends) | |
| 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips | |
| 1/2 cup peanut butter | |
| 1/4 cup butter or margarine | |
| 1 teaspoon vanilla | |
| 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 9 cups Rice Chex   |
- Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
- In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
- Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. (via)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
One Hour and Counting
In just around an hour Lu and Lolly will be reunited!!!
The plans for tonight include:
The plans for tonight include:
- Making muddy buddies (a definite fav... we'll post a recipe)
- Taking muddy buddies into the theatre to snack on as we see Red Riding Hood
- Hitting up Cafe Lalo
Friday, March 11, 2011
World Travelers
Traveling is a hobby that Lu and Lolly share. Lolly is currently en route to AFRICA! Lu desperately wanted to go with her - darn real life and responsibilities.
Here's a map of the places that we've collectively been to
(which is really just fun way to say that Lu's been to Europe and Lolly's been to Costa Rica & Africa)
We've visited 15 Countries (6.66%)
Create your own visited map of The World
We have not travelled much together...this needs to be fixed.
Here's a map of the places that we've collectively been to
(which is really just fun way to say that Lu's been to Europe and Lolly's been to Costa Rica & Africa)
We've visited 15 Countries (6.66%)
Create your own visited map of The World
We have not travelled much together...this needs to be fixed.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Fashion Post 2
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| Lolly is loving... skinny jeans (F21), boots (Target!), shirts (AE), locket (Juicy Couture) |
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| Lu is loving... skinny jeans (AG), long-sleeved shirt (Brass Plum), vest (Brass Plum), shoes (F21) |
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Boston Part 3: What We Ate
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We decided we better have two desserts a day while in Boston, so we did. Lu loved the keylime cupcake from Sweets Cupcakes. Lolly is a regular there. We also got huge treats from Mike's Pastry and split desserts at a local Brighton bakery (with super cool tree chandeliers) and some JP Licks.
We also went out to lunch at Quincy Market (where we got two ethnic versions of chicken and rice), Smoken' Joes BBQ (with food bigger than our faces) and delicious cheap pizza at Pinocchios.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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