Tuesday Tuneday: Fancay Schmancay

It's official: I've got the AC bug.

The boy and I are headed off on Friday for a much needed long weekend in Ocean City, NJ at a good friend’s summer home. I am beyond excited to soak up the sun, cruise the boardwalk, maybe invest in a few bro tanks (my YEAH BUDDY one from last year has fallen off trend…tear).

We will also be making the very short journey to Atlantic City for dinner at Amada in the Revel hotel. I am not a big gambler and have never been to AC. I guess unsurprisingly, I have also never been to Vegas. 

pretty swankster, no?

As a perpetual, somewhat intentional over-dresser who loves nothing more than throwing on heels and lipstick for a weekend dinner out (which is sadly borderline “too much” in Boston), I am beyond excited for the rare opportunity to go all out (and dare I say, a little slutty?) for our Sunday night dinner. 

There’s nothing better than a perfect dinner ambiance, and for me, that almost always means music. Here’s what I’d want to hear whilst sipping a swankay drank (my first dirty martini, perhaps?) in a trendy lounge in good ‘ol AC, trying to hold on to my last shred of summer…

Memorial Day Memories: The Tides Beach Club

And so begins my obsession with the Tides Beach Club. After seeing the photos on the hotel's website (many of which are posted here in my pre-stay excitement), I unsurprisingly could not wait to check in. 

And was NOT let down in the slightest. I mean - talk about calming and totally perfect.

Oh, and they gave us a glass of champagne at check in - clearly this place knows the way to my heart.

Loved this custom embroidery (on Frette, bedding, of course).

First of all, these lamps are everything: coral with an oblong shade, atop a lucite base?  And don't even get my started on the carrara marble nightstand...

So monochromatic, but still not obnoxious somehow...probably because that wallpaper was perfection.

I literally could not handle this bathroom.

Yet another photo with a toilet from this trip...weird and excessive? But the driftwood floor was just too much.

And then there was the shower. Subway tile all around, double shower heads - just glorious. Oh, and when I actually took a shower, the pressure and volume was unbelievable, but at that point, I couldn't expect any less.

The front porch was perfect for early evening drinks, with a view of the ocean and a cooling breeze. And my %15 hibiscus/Hendrick's martini was worth every penny.

And then came the time I realized the ceilings were waincoting (waincotted?). At which point I basically died and went to heaven.

Oh, and of course your check casually comes on a lucite plate. The level of detail was just incredible.

Speaking of lucite - just STOP IT with those barstools. The bar itself was a sight to see, but the whole dining area  with its carrara marble tables and chippendale chairs backed up against the plush bar was just so fresh and sophisticated. 

Clearly, by the time we left, I wanted to move in. The rates are on the pricier side once you get into summer months, but I would still 100% recommend staying here, even if you can't use the beach across the street. I mean, there are vintage Schwinn bikes on hand for you to take a spin on whenever you feel like an adventure, and the scenery alone (inside AND outside, haha) are enough to make it worth it.

I wish I had gotten better photos of the lounge (apologies again for my crappy iPhone snaps), but I guess that mean's we'll just have to go back for another visit. And I ain't gonna complain about that!

MDW Sneak Peek

Being stuck at work on the Tuesday after Memorial Day is not being conducive to my long weekend recap, BUT...

Here's a sneak peek via iPhone snaps to hold you over until I can do justice to the perfection it really was:

One of the first glimpses of downtown Kennebunkport; so pretty and peaceful.

Yes, this is a photo of a bathroom - but are you KIDDING me? Nautical striped walls with kitschy buoys? It was too perfect not to capture.

The nautical madness (amazingness?) continued in almost all of the shops around town; this display of home goods and trinkets was almost too much to handle.

Deco details at the Tides Beach Club (and only the the beginning of my love affair - you'll see why).

Pre anniversary dinner drinks on the front porch at the Tides; pretty obsessed with the color coordination going on here (and blue & yellow is an all-time fave).

Monday brunch at the tides, complete with marble tabletops, Chippendale chairs and lucite barstools (swooooon).

How was your long weekend?

Maine: The Way Life Should Be

Happy (almost) weekend everyone!

Unforunately, my Memorial Day weekend isn't conducive to a 3-day trip this year, as the boyf is currently in L.A. living it up with his brother in Hollywood and not returning until tomorrow afternoon, but ain't no thang cause...

I'll be here on Sunday!

The boy and I are celebrating our two year anniversary this weekend with a 2-day mini excursion to Kennebunkport, Maine, and are staying at the AMAZING Tides Beach Club. 

The hotel plays host to a few suites designed by none other than Jonathan Adler...

I mean, come ON. I die.

Obviously, we will not be staying in it on my solo marketing associate salary (thank god he starts his MBA internship in June!), but I'm pretty sure I can deal with this goodness:

(Serena & Lily love!)

(those stools!)

Adorbs reading nook.

And lastly...

Are you for REAL with those Chippendale chairs and lucite barstools?! HEAVEN.

Needless to say, I am excited to venture to the place that deems itself "the way life should be" for some much-needed R&R and time with the boy. 

(That will be me making that tool-ish pose in just 2 days!)

Surely more pictures of lighthouses, rocky beaches and delicious meals (and drinks, duh) to come.

What are your holiday weekend plans?