· it's a local thing ·

I am so excited about this gelato place that has opened in my neighborhood. Last night I took my twelve year old niece to get some gelato at Boccato. It was probably about my fifth visit to Boccato and I have LOVED every flavor I have sampled. Although, I have to say that the pink guava I had last night has got to be my favorite thus far! But the coconut gelato with a hint of cinnamon is a close second. One of the things I really like about the place is the ambiance. In the evenings the only light in the little shop comes from the glow of the freezer and a few lite candles along the windowsill. The owner, Cristian, is very nice and according to my mom "very charming". Cristian sat and chatted with me, my mom and niece for about 10 minutes before he closed up shop. What a nice little addition to the neighborhood!

If you live in Clarendon, you MUST go and sample some flavors! YUM!

(image via jennifer of odette)

· etsy adoration & things i want ·

Oh etsy! How I love and hate you so! There are just too many things I like and not enough money to purchase them all!

p.s. gifts are always welcome!

#1 Pinwheel silver necklace by Finch Metal

#2 Whale Tale print by Lab Partners

#3 Gnome by e. soule

· delightful images ·

I meant to blog about these images when 3191 first posted these on
July 7th and July 8th...but of course in my busyness I totally forgot. Better late than never, right? Anyways, I always love their photos but I am a total sucker for little kids and little feet...too cute! And I just love the blue hues and the way the sky compliments the wood in the second set of images. The colors just make me happy.

· color in the sky ·

This past weekend I was in NYC for my roommate's bachelorette celebration. On Saturday afternoon we spent a couple hours at the Met. I really enjoyed the views from the rooftop and the Jeff Koons exhibit. I especially like the vivid colors he uses in his pieces.

· my little macaroon ·

I am totally buying some macaroons from Michel Patisserie for when my good friend Jennifer (of odette) comes to stay with me this weekend. We are really looking forward to sampling these yummy treats. Jennifer and I visited Ladurée six years ago when we were in Paris...hopefully my local patisserie produces equally as tasty macaroons.

· happy feet ·

At McCarren Park Pool for some free music by Ronnie Spector...and a flashback to Dirty Dancing, she sang the song "Be My Baby" with the Ronettes. It was a fun weekend!

· Happy 4th ·

I hope everyone has a Happy 4th of July! I am off to visit some friends in Brooklyn...a yearly tradition. Hopefully I will have some great photos of my weekend to share next week. Toodle-loo!

· etsy cuteness ·

I just think these alphabet prints by strawberryluna are so cute. These would be adorable in a little kid's room...heck, I'm even thinking about getting one for myself!