My First Boston Birthday

Nineteen years ago today, I was born. How weird is that to think about?

For the past few weeks, I have been saying that nineteen isn't anything special. It is just one of those birthdays that passes by. There is nothing interesting about turning nineteen. I mean yes, it is technically my last year of being a teenager, but that's about as exciting as nineteen gets. However, after this weekend, I realized why nineteen is special after all. I have the best friends in the world. Lately I have not been very happy about my college situation. I am not particularly fond of this school or the students or my classes, but these four people get me through each and every day. Who knew that after only a few short months together, I could be myself completely in front of them. I have never been one to make friends very easily. I tend to stay very reserved in any new friendship making endeavor, but this is not the case with these amazing people. Even if I get nothing else out of my college experience, I found them, and that's enough for me.

Until next time, Mandy

I Have A Pie Addiction

Welcome to Bang Bang Pie Shop, one of the cutest places on earth. After taking a four week ceramics class at an art studio that has its own pie cafe, I am officially a pie addict. I cannot even tell you how many blueberry hand pies I have eaten. I don't even think I want to know myself. So since my classes are now over, I needed to find a new pie place to attend to my addiction. This is where Bang Bang Pie Shop comes in. Last week, my aunt and I had the brilliant idea to go out to breakfast and then head on over to a pie shop right afterwards. We called it breakfast dessert. I think we are going to start a trend. As soon as I walked in, I was in love. I am a sucker for brick walls and fun chairs. Obviously, Bang Bang has both, along with its amazing blueberry peach pie. Everything was just perfect. We sat there for quite awhile taking pictures and savoring every piece of that pie, but I could have stayed there all day. There was even an outside dining area with hanging lights for nighttime. I believe another trip to Bang Bang Pie Shop is in my near future.

Until next time, Mandy

I Like Raiding My Grandma's Closet

dress: grandma's. shoes: target. belt: thrifted.

While I was unpacking my bags from a stay at my grandparent's house, I found that I accidentally grabbed my grandmother's shirt out of the closet. Since I had already brought it home, I decided to wear it. Why not, right? I turned this shirt into a dress, and I couldn't be more happy with the look. I am going to miss raiding my grandma's closet when I leave for school in a few weeks.

Until next time, Mandy

Oh The Interesting Things You Can Find In The Basement

 I love my grandmother's dress.

 I found my grandparent's wedding announcement. She is so beautiful.

 I love their style. Those glasses and that veil make for an amazing wedding.

After rummaging through my grandparent's basement for an hour, I came out with three family photo albums. I love vintage pictures, but when they are of your family they are so much more special. Obviously times have changed since the 60s, and people are getting married later in life. It seems like all of my grandparent's friends got married right out of high school, so there were tons of wedding pictures. I'm not one of those girls who have been planning their wedding since childhood, but I think that if I ever do get married I will use these photos as inspiration. 

Until next time, Mandy