Stripes, Shamrocks & Green Beer

Since I'm Irish I like to go all out for St. Patrick's day.

Wear green, drink green and of course, eat some corned beef and cabbage!

For a night out on the town I donned my new Libertine for Target dress. The emerald green & navy stripes were a perfect match for the green holiday.

I accessorized my dress with some gray socks, a navy sweater from Express, Target boots, a double wrapped brown belt and a cute little shamrock necklace.

For dinner I indulged in some corned beef & cabbage with Irish soda bread.

Sipped on a green cocktail

and later, tried my very first green beer!

It was a perfect holiday evening spent listening to live Irish music, enjoying green spirits and spending quality time with the people I love.

How did you spend your St. Patty's Day?

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Things That Are SO Worth The Calories

a glass of wine

or a fancy martini

chocolate

soft serve ice ream (with sprinkles)

Sonic's cherry limeade

birthday cake

What do YOU think is worth it?!

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Water Fire

This weekend my Fiance and I headed to Providence, RI to spend time with my Parents and see Water Fire. If you've never experienced this and live in the area I highly reccomend checking it out.

WaterFire centers on a series of 100 bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence. The entire area is transformed into a Gothic festival with people dressed as Gargoyles, gondolas in the water, live music, and outdoor food stands and bars.

Thousands of people come to see Water Fire and it's an experience for all five senses.

They use cedar wood which gives off this amazing scent while it burns and you can feel the heat of the fires by just standing on the edges of the river.

the fires start at Water Place

the 100 fires burned until midnight

we enjoyed cold beer in the hot hot heat

the acrobatic fire lighter

live music & dancing

The next day we explored Providence going from Brown University to Federal Hill, John Brown's House, the first Baptist Church in America and on a little Trolley tour.

pretending to be college kids at Brown

Federal Hill

the John Brown House

America's First Baptist Church

our Trolley

Providence is such a great city that is rich with history and fun things to do!

And my fashion choices for our little trip?

I chose some airy, girly outfits to keep me cool in the 90+ degree weather.

Top: Express dress, Forever 21 necklace & sandals, vintage bracelet

Bottom: Old Navy skirt, tee and necklace, Jessica Simpson sandals.

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!

With A Drink In My Hand and A Smile On My Face

I have amazing friends and family, I really do.

We always have such a great time together,

talking, laughing, drinking, partying, dancing, traveling, eating

NH, MA, VT, ME, CA, FL, VA, NY & the Carribean

it's been a lot of fun.

here's a little photo collage of the last few years

some of these date back to 2007!

that's a whole lot of fun packed into one little blog post!

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