Anya

Moving is never easy but moving into a new apartment when you literally have NOTHING, it even worse. I am pulling together my list of all things I bought for my new apartment so you don't have to. Keep in mind, I had to do a lot of testing and returning so everything here was what made my cut, and that I love!

Art in your home is an important piece for tying a room and space together. I think of it as the bow tie on the gift or cherry on top. Here are some of my favorite wall art pieces. Between the pop of color and the neutral “go with anythings”, these pieces are high quality and bound to have guests asking where you bought it!

Because work travel is no joke and I have preached to several of my friends about these things. I have gotten a few questions / compliments on the LARQ waterbottle, laneige lip gloss and sleep mask, and the Samsonite carry-on. Definitely have gotten my friend to buy these too so figured why not make the list!

Boston is known for sports and food and within food, everyone knows that the lobstah roll is a classic. Alongside those come the oysters and cannoli's of course. This list makes up some of my favorite spots for all - especially being a $1 oyster LOVER. Why pay $45 for a dozen when you can just pay $12… 12 oysters cheaper than a drink? I am there.

This list has all spots for French (with a range in the bill) in Boston, MA. Frankly, whatever your vibe, you really can't go wrong with any of these! I was introduced to French food a bit later in my taste pallet - I thought of it as the onion soups and frog legs of the world but realized it's so much more than that. Living in Boston opened my eyes to the beauty and delicacy that is the French cuisine, and these places are IT.

All of my favorite spots to grab something quick for lunch, dinner, or any time really. If you're like me and love a sweet treat after, check out my follow-up list of my favorite sweet treat spots around Chicago!

Did you know that 5% of the Boston population is a student? Well.. if that's you, then you came to the right place. Here are all my favorite spots to hit a good study sesh with a fire latte. At most of these places, the seasonal drinks are a must-try but I always get just the classic latte to gauge how their machine really is. Enjoy!

What's better than going to a place that has the right vibe, the right bar, and the right cocktail menu.. not much when you're in the mood for one. I pulled together all my faves in Chicago with each sporting their own strengths. With Chicago having the wide variety of everything from rooftop lounges to hidden speakeasies, you can't go wrong.

You can't get better than the pairing of a delicious meal and beautiful walk. I wanted to structure this list as that sort of pairing. Choose a food spot and follow up with picturesque walk to or through any of those on the list. Boston certainly has it's moments and these gems might be hidden but they sure shine brightly.

After spending a month in Japan, I fell in love. Here is a list of all my recs. But seriously, if you even had the smallest thought about going, just do it!

In case you find yourself in Boston for a day (or two), this list is comprised of some of the spots I feel you just cannot miss. If I had friend or family in town, you best believe we are hitting at least 3 of these.