The Dirty 30: v.2

All I really wanted for my 30th was to rejuvenate.  Appropriate, right? Jim planned a perfect weekend at Bedford Springs Spa Resort in Bedford Pennsylvania. We spent the weekend relaxing, getting massages, facials, ordering room service, antiqueing, getting mani's and pedi's and soaking in eternal springs.  It was rough. Its not often you get to totally remove yourself from the daily grind and do just, be. It was the perfect birthday with my best friend.

What I loved the most: other than the extreme indulgence of doing nothing but pamper myself for 3 days... the beautiful vintage/modern interior of the resort.  to. die. for.

xoxo, ejg

Crepes, Viva Glam & Faux Specs

 Today was a day without a plan.  I like those the best.  I got my new camera yesterday so Jim and I took it for a spin around town.  I posted some of the best pics pics below.

First we visited Allegheny Cemetery.  I have a romanticized and spooky love for cemeteries but this one is just so beautiful.  It was the first place I wanted to take my new camera.

Next we stopped by Wildcard on Butler Street in Lawrenceville.  The shop is full of colorful handmade novelties; cards, hand bound books, printed paper, jewelry & housewares.  I would love if a few more of these shops would neighbor Wild Card.  The windows and cool floor were my fave!

 

After an unsuccessful trip to Tessaro's for a sandwich (they're apparently closed on Sunday's) we headed over to our favorite French spot for a delicious brunch.  I'm sure Jim will do a full review on Yelp but I can tell you it was yummy.  The crepes were tasty and reminded of my fave crepe spot in Chicago, Iguana Cafe.  My favorite things about Paris 66 is the French greeting when you walk in and on your way out, the pastry case and the collage board of Parisian trips that hangs in the entry way.

We headed home and had a mini photo shoot in the living room.  I broke out the faux glasses, Jims favorite (and prettiest) book and the newest Viva Glam lipstick.

Jim certainly did Ricky and Nicki proud in Macs newest Viva Glam shade.

What I loved the most: Putting lipstick on my man!

Au Revoir, EJG

Tamari = Too Yummy

We headed out for dinner and drinks (lots of drinks) with Erin and Barrett Friday night.  After indulging in beautiful and delicious food at Tamari in Lawrenceville we stumbled on over to Static nightclub in The Strip district.

Tamari: Tasty Latin-Asian cuisine. Good atmosphere and a seemingly high concentration of attractive people for Pittsburgh.  I've been here twice and both times the server has brought out treats from the chef. This time we were surprised with a pre dinner salad and after dinner no bake cookies.  The rolls here are amazing, there are no tv's with football ruining your meal and the service is great.  My only suggestion would be for them to play some music and stay open a little later- we were there til 10:30 and closed the place down. Check out Jims review on yelp!

Static Nightclub:  Not a huge fan of going to The Strip District after dark but I am a huge fan of the music they play at Static.  This is the only place I've found in Pittsburgh that plays house music and has a living breathing DJ putting some thought into what he plays, contrary to the drunk girl with an ipod you experience at most Pittsburgh "nightclubs".  Our little group managed to dance and drink enough shots of SoCo and Lime for everyone.

What I loved the most: hearing good music and dancing

xoxo, ejg

Some Pretty Pittsburgh Things

I get lost at least three times a day. The cool part about that is I find really pretty stuff! The city is full of gorgeous old architecture...it's almost always falling apart which makes it even prettier.

I don't where I was. If you know- email me! I'd like to go back and take more pictures.





I'd be down with a felony or two if I got to do my time in a prison like this. It's actually the courthouse now. Apparently alot of the new Batman flick takes place here. This is the second city I've lived in that's played host to Christian Bale and somehow we've yet to go on a date. wtf.

Everyone knows turquoise is the best color. This is St. Patricks Parish in The Strip District.

This is the time travel tunnel. Otherwise known as The Fort Pitt Tunnel. I DOUBLE LOVE IT. It's my favorite when it's empty. They love when you take pictures while driving in it.

-xoxo ejg