heather & olive: life lately

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6.23.2025

welp, it's summer.

Man, I had such big aspirations to be more consistent with this, but alas, it's June and my last post was in March. I know everyone has pivoted to substack and I'm not sure if anyone even reads my sporadic posts but I like this little internet spot and I'm going to keep at it. Here's what I've been up to the past couple of months, in photos:

I did my annual Miami trip with my sister in March, and it was perfection, per usual. Always the creatures of habit, we stayed at Eden Roc. We did branch out and spend at day at the Miami Open, which I would absolutely do again, and we also tried out Sunny's which will be another repeat spot.

I turned 43 in April, and my sister gave me the most perfect poster from Shrig Shop that really captures my Aries personality.

I chopped my hair.

I ventured to NYC and saw "Oh, Mary!" with my mom, cousin, and aunt and it was everything I dreamed it would be. 100/10.

My sister came to visit for Memorial Day weekend, and we took a boat to Crown Jewel on Great Diamond Island. It was magical, and I cannot wait to go back.

Attended my first Seadogs game of the season, complete with my favorite handheld treat.

And this past weekend, had my first beach day of the summer and had took a freezing dip in the ocean.

So that's it, in a nutshell. Here's to summer and all of the sweat it will bring.

3.10.2025

2025, so far.

the bug continues to be extremely photogenic.

I got a new piercing.

I ate a lot of my favorite Belleville ham and cheese croissants.

february was filled with too much snow.

seriously, too much.

but there were cozy moments.

and I ate very well.

It's March! We've sprung forward, and as brutal as that initial time change is, I'm so grateful for brighter evenings and the current thaw. January and February are traditionally my most hated months: I am not a snow girl and we got pretty slammed during February. I know we're not completely in the clear, but I'm just happy to be wearing shoes outside that are not snow boots.

Aside from that, the state of the world has me completely depressed, I started a new role in January that I absolutely love and is keeping me very, very busy, and I have some travel to look forward to over the next couple of weeks. And of course, the bug remains an absolute dream.

Here's to meteorological spring!

9.23.2024

a summer well spent.

never enough beach days, but I tried.

perfect summer dinner.

only one concert, but seeing The Head and the Heart at Thompson's Point never disappoints.

lots of golf meant lots of hot dogs at the turn.

outdoor dining friend.

the bug.

my favorite york harbor view.

This summer flew. We lucked out with pretty great weather, especially compared to last year, and I tried my best to soak everything in. I'm so lucky to live where I do.

But now it's officially fall, and while I've been burning this candle since September 1st, it's only started to really feel like the season has changed this past week. I put away my air conditioner, it's been getting dark super early (and I've been ready for bed at 8:00 which is not ideal), and the mornings have been perfect for runs around the neighborhood. I try not to wish seasons away, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't psyched it's fall: it's my favorite.

7.01.2024

hi, july! (and what I've been up to, in pics).

I turned 42 in April, and after spending the morning at the DMV I treated myself to a delicious brunch at Ocotillo. I'm very glad they are now in the neighborhood.

My mom and I traveled down to Pittsburgh to cheer on my sister during the half marathon (I once again had an injury and had to bail) but we had such a great time and the highlight was dinner at Pusadee's Garden -- I am already counting down until I can go back and have the roti and khao yum again.

I went to my parents' house Memorial Day Weekend and unofficially kicked off summer with hot dogs, ping pong, and a little sunburn. I also read Anita Monte Laughs Last, and very much enjoyed it. (Dress is Anthro's Somerset, which I have been living in for both work and play).

I grabbed some spray roses for my bedside table, and they made me very happy.

I was finally sworn into the Maine Bar and celebrated with my parents and champagne at Eventide.

My sister came up (for a week!) and we did all of the Portland things, including drinks and caviar at the newly opened Five of Clubs bar at the Longfellow Hotel, bowling at Bayside Bowl, and all of our favorite food and drink stops. After a visit to Massachusetts for golf and more family time we came back up to York Harbor for the weekend before she headed home.

This picture doesn't do it justice, but I had one of the top 5 dishes of my life at Fore Street. It was their wood oven roasted lasagna that I kind of ordered on a whim but was absolutely insane: artichoke and nettle lasagne with swiss chard, golden raisin and pine nut agrodolce, parm and marsala sauce. It took all of my restraint not to go back for more the following night.

And the bug has been living her best life, per usual.

So that's a high level view of life lately--I am so excited that is finally summer in Maine, which is, quite frankly, the best. I'm looking forward to Saturday farmers' market perusing and as much beach time as I can squeeze in. Here's to summer.

4.15.2024

I'm still here (and life lately, in pics).

some cozy coq au vin for two at Chaval.

I tried the ham and cheese croissant at ZUBakery (just nominated for a James Beard) and it did not disappoint.

Mabel got some snuggles in with my parents' dog, Fiona.

My sister and I went back to Eden Roc for a little escape from the winter doldrums, and it was perfection.

We were hit with not one, but two snowstorms when I got back, and it almost destroyed me.

I got a new linen quilt from Quince, and it has made it exceptionally difficult to get out of bed in the morning.

I wasn't meaning to completely disappear after such a strong start to January, but man, February and March sure are tough months. I was just feeling blah. The trip to Miami helped a lot (as it always does), and then we were hit with snow and it put a huge damper on any motivation I thought I had. But, it seems as though things have turned around, finally--the sun exists, it's been warm (relative to Maine) and I'm so looking forward to opening my windows and getting fresh air.

I have some fun things planned on the horizon, and I'll be checking in here more frequently.

I promise.

1.30.2024

life lately, in photos.

steamy bagel pickup.

snowy view outside my living room window.

saturday lunch at empire chinese.

I got a second piercing, on a bit of a whim.

a bug, of course.

It's the last week of January, and what a weird month. At times I felt like it was flying by, but right now it feels like January 100th. It was pretty quiet for me overall, with some very lowkey weekends and work travel gone wrong. The weather has been snowy, and I've been very content with hunkering down but I also start 1/2 marathon training next month and need to get my butt outside to run--here's hoping for no icy roads. And here's to February, may it be a good month!

1.08.2024

oh, it's 2024.

(ignore the poop bag)

Another year, and I'm still here--maybe 2024 will be a year of consistent blogging? Let's be honest, probably not, but for whatever reason I'm not ready to quit this, even though everyone says blogs are dead and substack is the next big thing, I'll keep this little website and writing into the abyss...for now.

I had a very low-key but great holiday--I spent Christmas with my parents in MA, and then met my siblings and their families in Quebec for a few days. There was no snow, but it was so fun to have everyone together.

And now, back to the grind--although I am once again embracing gentle January and trying to ease into things. Mabel continues to delight, work is great, and I continue to love living in Portland, despite being in the throes of a snowstorm (it's super pretty and cozy, I just hate the gross aftermath and trying to navigate snow covered sidewalks).

So here's to a new year and a fresh start and all that jazz--I promise not to be a stranger.

10.04.2023

september, in pics.

Hello! Not sure where the last month went, but it sure did fly by. Cozy season is upon us, and I am very, very happy. Here's how I spent the last month:

there was a lot of u.s. open watching labor day weekend.

I upgraded my bedside table situation with these beauties from west elm (they have built in chargers!)--I'm quite pleased with the result.

the bug chewed on my pillow.

I spent a lovely afternoon in Bristol, Maine that reminded me for the umpteenth time why I live here.

got fancy for my cousin's wedding and it was the most fun.

played golf with a dear friend at outlook, which has become my favorite place to play.

8.28.2023

august, in pics.

Well, not sure how another month has speedily passed us by, but here we are: the last (partial) week of August. I am personally very much looking forward to the cozy times to come and easing into all things early fall. Here is what I was up to the past couple weeks:

my sister, brother, and sister-in-law came up for the Gregory Alan Isakov concert at Thompson's Point. We had a delish dinner at Fore Street first, and the concert did not disappoint.

a fun work outing at a Portland Seadogs game (my first time, and I will definitely go again).

hit up scarborough beach a couple of times and got rather tan.

enjoyed the garden at my parents' house.

went to the cape for a mini bachelorette/ bridal weekend for my cousin who is getting married in september (which is crazy to think about).

ordered a new fancy dress for said wedding.

had radishes and brown butter at one of my favorite local spots, friends and family.

the bug swallowed and regurgitated a peach pit, which resulted in a trip to the emergency vet and a major freak out from yours truly, but she is fine.

Here's to getting to getting into the post-summer grind.

heather & olive

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