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LIFE + HOME: Catching Up

October 28, 2014 Alexandra Pettinato

Wow guys, it's already been 3 weeks since I last posted... I kept meaning to turn on my computer and put a post into action, but it seemed like there was always something else calling my name (or an excuse not to complete a post).  I just got so concerned that I wasn't going to be posting at the right time of day, or that I wasn't following any kind of schedule, that I just ended up not posting at all.  Silly, right?  

Fear not, as I settle back into some kind of normalcy + routine, my posts shall too.

Just to give you an idea of what we've been up to around here (because we have been up to a lot), here are a few updates!  

We were pretty busy putting the finishing touches on our apartment and preparing for what I will fondly remember as the month of house guests.  I will share photos of our apartment later this week!  I'm excited to share our completed spaces with you.  It has been a lot of fun collecting pieces that reflect our personal styles to fill our home with.

My parents came to visit from YYZ (it was their first time in Boston).  We did some touristy things like visited Fenway Park, and ventured to the North End for a little (or rather large) pre-dinner snack from Mike's Pastry.  I can't say I've ever waited in line for a cannoli before, but these guys were well worth the wait!  

As someone who always lived within 40 minutes of their whole family, the whole moving away thing has been sort of different (who knew it was so hard to make friends at 25?)...  So it was really nice to have family in town for a few days.  This is my parents on the tourist trolley.  It was rainy that day and I didn't snap too many photos.

Pedro and I roasted our first turkey and hosted our first (Canadian) Thanksgiving - and somehow, we actually managed to pull it off.  The turkey was tasty and even had some bacon on top to make it extra juicy (thanks for the tips G-Ramz).

After my parent's left, a family friend of ours, Marina, stopped by Boston on the east coast leg of her adventures.  We had a blast exploring the city, and indulging in lots of delicious eats (our visit to James Hook & Co. for lobster rolls and chowda was definitely a highlight)!  

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We meandered around Cambridge, spent an afternoon at the Boston Common, spent too much money on Newbury Street, stayed out late in Allston, and went to Church in Fenway (hehe.. for brunch silly! Try the truffle fries, yum)!  And we stopped by the Kate Spade Saturday 30% off sale at the Prudential Center last weekend, and scored some serious goodies.

My yoga space is not complete, but is certainly functioning!  I still need to purchase some props, candles, some plants and maybe a find a little buddha for the space - but it's really nice to have a designated area to practice.  My new Manduka Pro Lite mat arrived a couple of weeks ago, and I love it.  Every time I unroll it, it makes me smile.  #Soulmat indeed!

AND THEN!!! Sunday was Pedro's 28th birthday!  We celebrated on Saturday with his brother, Daniel, and his sister, Laura, was with us via Skype.  I baked my first cake from scratch (it was a brigadeiro cake at Pedro's request), and it sort of turned out.. haha.. I used a recipe from the internet that called for far too many eggs.  But that's one thing off my list of goals for this year!  

Pedro and I then went to see Boston ska veterans, Big D & the Kids Table, play Operation Ivy's, "Energy", at Brighton Music Hall.  It was a lot of fun.  

Sunday was Pedro's actual birthday.  We had brunch at Deep Ellum in Allston, and spent a quiet afternoon at home watching Thelma & Louise, and chatting with family members via Skype + Facetime.  I gave Pedro a homemade card (with a badly drawn version of a photo from our e-shoot), a new wallet, and an awesome Fred Perry polo.

We found out some big news regarding our upcoming honeymoon, but that's another post, for another day when we have more concrete plans.

So yes, while I've been away from the blog, I have certainly been busy.  And while with the upcoming holidays, our travel plans, work, yoga, life, etc,  it certainly doesn't look like things are going to slow down - I promise to be around here a lot more often.  Whether it be at 10:30 AM, 7 PM, or 2 in the morning.

Peace + love until next time,

Alex

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LINKS I LOVE MONDAY: #2

October 6, 2014 Alexandra Pettinato
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Hi everyone!  I hope that you enjoyed the weekend.  We did a little bit of exploring our neighbourhood, checked out a new (to us) cafe, and did a LOT of work around the apartment.  I am happy to report that my office space is almost fully functioning, and that we now have shelves (photos to come soon)!

The leaves have already been changing colour, and I snapped a photo of a particularly firey tree this morning while walking Rudie.  I'm embracing all things pumpkin + apple + spiced + autumn hued, and enjoying curling up under covers as we enjoy watching the first season change together in MA.

 So in honour of all things autumn, I've decided to share a few links that scream October leaves.

1) AUTUMN-INSPIRERD PRINTS FROM ETSY

This print from Etui, on Etsy is super cute.  I love the palette.  I want to live in a burgundy + olive + rust + ocher coloured world all year long.

2) (CANADIAN) THANKSGIVING TABLESCAPES

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My parents are visiting us in Boston this coming weekend, and I'm hosting my first (Canadian) Thanksgiving!  How pretty is this tablescape from Glitter Guide?  I am fighting the urge to gild everything (and failing).  My whole apartment will be gold by the end of the season...

3) BANANA BREAD (WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS + COCONUT + RUM)

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Freshly baked, home made treats definitely remind me of autumn.  Memories of baking apple crisp with my dad (with apples from my grandfather's trees) when I was little, come to mind.  

Unfortunately for my autumn baking - right now, I have an abundance of bananas in my kitchen thanks to a mix-up when I ordered my groceries online.  So what do you do when life gives you an excess of bananas you ask?  Why make banana bread of course!  I've been searching for the perfect recipe.  This one from Tattooed Martha looks absolutely delicious (and it has rum + coconut - yummy)!

4) PUMPKIN DIY'S

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This Copper Striped Pumpkin DIY from Homey Oh My, may be super simple, but certainly doesn't lack flair!  I love love love the look of white pumpkins/gourds, especially when paired with metallics and lovely autumn hues.  I so wish that I had a doorstep to decorate this time of year.  BUT, for now, I will have to stick with decorating my window sill, and making pretty table centrepieces.

5) AUTUMN TO DO LIST

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5) Do you have a list for what you would like to accomplish this fall?  I have some traditions that I usually partake in like, a trip to the farm in a neighbouring small town on Thanksgiving weekend to buy pumpkins + pie, pumpkin carving at my parents' place, celebrating Pedro's birthday by dressing up and attending our friends' Halloween party...  But, because we are so far away from home (and all those traditions), it's time to make some new ones.  

Gala Darling posted this list on her site with lots of ideas for activities to complete this season!  

I keep walking by this tree in my neighbourhood, and think it's the prettiest.  I took the above photo with my phone this morning while walking my pup - so hey, already completed one!

Until next time,

Alex

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