Category Archives: travel

Week Thirty-eight: Snippets from Vancouver | Regional Assembly of Text

One of the highlights of our Vancouver vacation was visiting Regional Assembly of Text. I’ve been wanting to visit for ages, and the Main Street shop didn’t disappoint. It’s full of quirky charm, from the windows showcasing vintage typewriters + office supplies to the utilitarian-chic metal filing cabinets behind the counter. The shop theme at […]

Week Eighteen: Bobbette & Belle

Nothing stirs up feelings of wanderlust like a gorgeous shop, with bonus points if it’s a patisserie. So when I came across Bobbette & Belle, a charming artisanal pastry shop, in the May issue of Canadian House & Home, I immediately envisioned a summer trip to Toronto. Doesn’t it look perfect? I’m particularly drawn to […]

Week Nine: Wayfare Tavern

We recently spent a cold, rainy weekend in San Francisco (I always bring rain with me when I travel). One of my must-see, must-eat-at stops was Tyler Florence’s new restaurant, Wayfare Tavern, and so undaunted, we headed over on our first night in town. Designed by Tyler Florence and Lori Yeomans, it’s a gorgeous space: […]

Shop the Block

Oh, you lucky Bostonians: tonight is the South End Holiday Night Out. Read more about it at All Stripes, and report in: I’ll be at home watching The Beekman Boys’ holiday special (have missed seeing Polka Spot). image from stripeandfield.com/allstripes

Watson Kennedy

Watson Kennedy has been on my radar for awhile (think my initial discovery was via Country Living magazine) and I’m a huge fan of owner Ted Kennedy Watson’s eclectic/luxe mix of goods. From a Mrs. John L. Strong ostrich noteset (so glad that the brand is still around) to some very pretty scissors to Hugo Guinness […]