Kartell in Boston - Combining three of my favorite things

Window Shopping, originally uploaded by alamodestuff.

Walking back to our car on Sunday, after a day of shopping on Newbury Street in Boston, we stumbled across Kartell. I love this store.

As I drooled over their chairs, I spotted these great rubber boots. Three of my favorite things: modern chairs, boots, and shopping. The perfect way to end our day. Thanks, Kartell.

Our night at the museum - an adventure at the Museum of Science, Boston

Our night at the museum, originally uploaded by alamodestuff.

E and I spent a night at the Museum of Science in Boston this weekend. What a blast! This well organized adventure is offered up to museum members once a year. This was my first time and I'm so glad I went! C, who took our oldest several years ago, was supposed to go but had to work this weekend.

The evening was filled with special activities and programs. We were the first to see their newest exhibit on whales. It was fun just to be one of 100 or so people roaming the museum until midnight. We ended up sleeping in the nature's mystery exhibit under some trees. [People brought inflatable beds. I brought a camping bed roll which worked out fine.] I can't promise you'll get a lot of sleep.

The next morning, after breakfast, we wandered the museum some more before the doors opened to the public. We saw a fantastic Omni movie on whales and purchased some souvenirs at the museum store before heading home.

This was truly a child's dream come true (even at my age). Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, I highly recommend looking into what your local museums have to offer. If they have overnight programs, it is worth doing with your favorite kid(s). It will be something you always remember.

Highlights of our night in Boston without the kids

We stayed at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge (just around the corner from the Science Museum) - great 4 star hotel that I'd recommend.  More whimsical in decor than modern, but lovely.  The robes made us laugh so hard we felt that we needed to share this picture.

Waiting for C outside the hotel before heading over to The Liberty Hotel. [check out their website]

Many FB friends recommended we stay at The Liberty but they were booked solid. The building is a converted prison and very cool. We ate at Clink, one of their 3 great restaurants (Clink, Alibi, Scambo). The food was wonderful and the atmosphere very hip.  The hotel was packed with nightlife.  Next time, we are staying there for sure. [Thanks, friends, for the recommendations!]

On Sunday morning, after a leisurely breakfast and walk along the river, we stopped by the galleria for some quick shopping.  We couldn't pass up the very crowded Apple store.  Playing with the iPad, we saved my blog and website to all the iPad home screens.  Now that's what I call guerrilla marketing!

It has been hard to get back into the work mode today.  The weather is beautiful outside and I'm not feeling very motivated.  I do plan some fun posts this week:  kimonos, outdoor spaces, and perhaps a how-to (if I can edit some footage).  Today, you'll have to forgive me for being a bit self-indulgent.