Encore Boston

 I finally lived like they do on the other side and it was absolutely amazing.

Thanks to winning a charity auction at the Boston Children's Museum, Nick and I were off to Encore for an amazing night stay. 

Located just outside of Boston, it was easy to get to and there was plenty of parking.

The room itself was gorgeous. We had a one bedroom suite, overlooking the water, and the bathroom was the most amazing, luxurious thing I have ever seen. The room is a completely smart room, utilizing an ipad to control the tv, temperature and windows!

Included in our auction win was a a day at the spa, including the cold dip pool, the sauna, a massage, and a facial as well as a $400 meal allowance at Rare Steakhouse. We soaked, we relaxed, we splurged. Dinner was Wagyu steak, a massive potato, crab legs... it was decadent and delicious. 

We took a quick boat shuttle to Boston and walked around Faneuil Hall, but headed back to the hotel. Even though we don't gamble, the building was beautiful and we enjoyed walking around and seeing what they offered. We could not walk by Shake Shack without having some cheesy bacon fries!

Did I mention I'm in love with all the mirrors everywhere?

When it was time to head home, we grabbed breakfast at The Garden Cafe, and I still dream about that mimosa flight! So delicious.

We absolutely loved our trip and hope to get back again one day!

May + June Books

 Between moving and my uncle passing away, I just have not had time to read and it shows. Only 3 books in two months!

19. Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes, Suzanne Collins

20.Beware the Woman, Megan Abbott

21. Four Found Dead, Natalie Richards

22. The Family remains, Lisa Jewell

23. The Only Survivors, Megan Miranda

I need to make up some reading if I'm going to hit 50 by the end of the year.

As always, check out my GoodReads Challenge to see what I'm reading!

xo, Heather

The Cloak and Wand -Mystic

 Emma and I found a great little store in Mystic which gave serious Harry Potter vibes. Cloak and Wand, located in Olde Mistick Village, makes you feel like you've stepped into Hogsmeade.

The store offers lots of fandom items - Harry Potter, Sanderson Sisters, fairies, etc... and Emma loved the animal adoption area, as well as the Potion Bar. They offer over 64 different types of drinks, most with whipped cream, or glitter, or flavors. You can also customize the drink however you like!

This is one of our new favorite stores and we can't wait to go back. Coupled with a visit to Alice in the Village and Alice's Little Haunted Bookshop and lunch inside the shops, and it's a perfect day trip.

- Heather