Beach

Swim at Sunset

July 17, 2014 By Allison 2 Comments

A couple days ago, we decided to go jump in the ocean after a long day of work. I (Allison) was skeptical of this plan. Swimming.. in the ocean.. on this cold.. windy.. night?! Um, I don’t think so.

^^Cheers!!

^^Contemplating.

^^Steve was the first one in!

^^Emily and Caroline going in!

^^ Ivy the Water Dog!

^^Ivy the Anti Water Dog. (Ahh water!)

^^Don’t they look like they were having the best time ever!?!

^^I had to go in! Proof – That’s me on the left in the neon!

It felt so refreshing and good for our souls! We forget that a little thing like that, in the middle/end of a crazy day, can change your whole perspective! It turned out to be a lovely little adventure.

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Spring Beach Campfire

April 8, 2014 By Emily Leave a Comment

We had the most beautiful weather this past weekend. It was such sweet relief after a week of gloom. So, we were left with no choice but to take advantage. Steve’s family and our friend Tom were out visiting and we thought, “Well, we are on Nantucket – let’s go to the beach!” We packed up the cars, bundled up and headed out towards Great Point. It was pretty cold and windy but the sun was shining so we were happy campers. We enjoyed our afternoon Motto! Tom invented this drink. It is delicious. It’s changed my life and I have given up coffee. I’ve posted about it before. Read the latest news about Motto in the Boston Business Journal!!
The double coat look. beachfire7 The sledgehammer toss competition. The spectators.Ivy doesn’t want to leave!
So happy that we are getting closer to beach weather! Nantucket, please warm up a bit!!

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March Madness

March 9, 2014 By Emily 6 Comments

I’m in the middle of March Madness!! Even though my March Madness has nothing to do with basketball, I feel like I’m playing a basketball game right now. I’m juggling so many moving parts and trying to fit everything in before that game clock goes off!

March is usually a pretty boring month for me. The store is closed, the shows are over, Nantucket is quiet and cold and the only thing that keeps me busy are my daily visits to Stop & Shop so I can have some human contact.

This year, my March is pretty dang interesting!! Steve and I are just back from Amanda and Nick’s ridiculously fun wedding weekend in Miami. In a couple of days we are off to meet up with the rest of the Ott family in Europe!!

On top of all that there is a lot going on at the store. We are painting, refinishing the floors and getting things ready for the upcoming season. I’ve got Julia’s wedding shower to plan. Plus, I’ve got the cutest little puppy that I need to spoil because I don’t want her to be sad when I leave her for the next couple of weeks. (Let’s not even talk about it… I’m feeling so guilty!)

Here are some snaps from my first week of March Madness
This was Tuesday. Yep it snowed again:And this was the sunset Tuesday night:
The sunset progression: The beginning stages of my spiffy new floors (they are still going to be gray):Off to Miami we go!! The hotel: The beach: marchmadness4 The Rehearsal Dinner:
rehearsaldinner Amanda’s stunning family! Her brother, (Amanda & Nick), her sisters Erika and Jessie: Epsteins The bridesmaids! We wore Love Shack Fancy Dresses – we will be carrying this style dress at Milly & Grace this season (Photocred: Dani Epstein):I’m sad to say that I didn’t get very many pictures – I was having way too much fun!! (The photographer’s pictures are better anyway!) With Mrs. Godfrey and my main squeeze! March, I’m loving this change of pace! Keep it up! xo