Hipster Hideaway: New Paltz, NY

This weekend I got quite the treat.  My boyfriend booked a spontaneous overnight to a B&B in New Paltz, NY.  Always needing a break from the city life, I was super excited for a quick getaway.

Located two hours outside of NYC, New Paltz is a great little college town surrounded by tons of great nature.  Unfortunately, we didn't get an opportunity to go hiking (just not enough hours in the day), but we did get to spend time in this quaint town soaking up all that we could.  We had a great time seeing beautiful fall foliage, tasting NY wines, eating awesome local foods, doing some shopping, and exploring Huguenot Street.

Highland Manor B&B- Amazing grounds, great food, and super hospitable!

We couldn't help but stop for these homemade pretzel rolls and mustard.  We ended up picking up a jar of the cranberry mustard, I can't wait to use it on everything! 

The BF and I on historic Huguenot Street. Love those fall colours!

I totally fell in love with upstate New York and I can't wait to get back!

Hipster Hideaway- Fire Island

Sorry for the delay in regular scheduled programming, but I was MIA this week enjoying the wonders of Fire Island.  I spent the past three days sitting on the beach, reading a book, taking walks, and being lavished with amazing food via the boyfriend.  Just thought I'd share a few pics from the trip.  Cheers!

A wonderfully beachy sunrise

The fresh smell of saltwater and the sand of waves are perfect therapy in the fall

I fell in love with this beach house

This couple was so cute with their dog and baby, kind of a perfect existence.

On of my favourite meals JB prepared.  Fresh pasta with hen of the wood and crimini mushrooms, herbs, onion, garlic in a white wine reduction.  Served with a great big salad and grilled veggies!  Yum!