Every year I look forward to girls weekend. It is never long enough but it is always a blast and just good to get together with the girls. Every year we pick a town in the New England area to explore and this year we chose Providence Rhode Island.
We met up in the old neighborhood where we grew up, with one house separating our parents houses. I dropped off Seamus and walked over, where we of course had to take a Selfie before taking off.
We then headed to the Providence Place Mall to do some shopping. I tried to be good so I only got a pair of shoes and some candles from Bath and Body Works. We stopped for some frozen yogurt and before we knew it, it was 5 pm and we hadn’t checked into the hotel yet. So we headed there and rested for a bit. We then headed back to walk around the waterfront and the marketplace where we saw a live statue.
My friend Lynn found the most perfect bracelet that I just had to pick up.
We walked through the wall of hope which was created as a memorial for September 11th and created by residents of Rhode Island.
We found a great spot to stop at while waiting for the fires to be lit.
After a few hours we headed to a late dinner at Bar Louie that had a little bit of a wait. There was an older couple that was trying to push their way into the patio where others were waiting and when my friend told her there was a line she muttered “B$tch” under her breath. I may have said “You are a little too old to be using that kind of language” to which she then stormed out. No one messes with my girls!
We finally got seated but our waitress was a little overwhelmed and we started to chat with the other couple who was waiting for a table. We ended up talking so much they pulled their table over. They were celebrating their 51st anniversary. They were so amazingly funny, and charming. I didn’t take any pictures of our food since we were so engrossed in conversation, but it was really good. We ended up just getting a bunch of appetizers to share. We did share a chocolate cake though.
Sunday meant it was time to head home so after packing up we did our tradition of going to a diner for breakfast. Leaving Providence we went over this bridge for the last time.
The Modern Diner in Pawtucket was really busy but the food was delicious.
After breakfast we headed back home, I picked up Seamus and home I went. It was just after noon when I got home so I went grocery shopping, mowed my lawn and cleaned up some of my lawn. I then sat outside with Seamus for a few hours while I read my book.
How was your weekend?
Linking up with Leeann from Join the Gossip and Biana from B Loved Boston.
What a great weekend you had! We have only explored Providence as far as Providence Place. It’s good to know that there is an active market around the waterfront. Do you park at Providence Place and then walk over? Or is it street parking for that area? Waterfire has long been on our list…so much fun. So glad you had a great time. 🙂 Have a wonderful week.
Thank you. Yes, it was so fun. We did park at the Mall since it was $2 for up to 5 hours so it was easier. It was such a cool experience!
It looks like you had a DELICIOUS weekend!!! That cake looks to die for.
We did have lots of great treats. Back on the running grind today for sure! 😉 It was so good, and it was good we shared or we would have been in a sugar coma!
that was one great weekend (saw it all via IG) 🙂 that bracelet is perfect for you; like you were meant to have it 😀
Thank you. It was a blast! It really was perfect and she only had one other one so it was really meant to be.
Sounds like a great weekend in Providence!! I love Federal Hill – some of the best Italian food out there and then the water fire is just so much fun!! I can’t believe that woman said that – but way to go for standing up – I mean some people are just rude!! We go to that diner every time we leave RI too!! Thanks for linking up!
The food was amazing and it had such a strong Italian presence so perfect in my book! 😉 I couldn’t believe it especially coming from a woman in her 60’s. Such a shame. It was such a busy diner, but the food was delish!
Looks like a great weekend!! I’ve always wanted to vacation up there!
It was so much fun. It has a very artsy vibe and lots of great handmade markets. You really should visit there if you can.
Wonderful weekend! Love that you dined with
The couple celebrating their 51 st anniversary!
Do not love the woman who was rude! Very
Unkind & immature of her.
We met a couple and their 2 kids who were
With the woman’s grandparents on Friday night
At our vineyard concert. Just delightful
Heading into Fourth of July already!
Have a good week.
Love SMD’s Momma
They were very sweet, lots of humor, and intelligence so it was a pleasure for us. It was such a shock especially just for pointing out that she was not waiting to be3 seated like everyone else. Oh, the vineyard concert sounds wonderful. It will be a short week for sure. Have a great week!
I MUST get to Waterfire this summer. Been on my bucket list for a few years now! Was it good?!
You really should. It was so cozy, and the music was so peaceful. It was really good and it is so close to the mall, so we shopped then walked around and even sat right on the water listening to the music and the different boats going by.
Looks like you had a fabulous girls weekend!
It was really fun and just being able to hang with the girls is always nice!
What a fun weekend! I love that you have some lifelong friends that you get to do cool stuff with. And how perfect is that bracelet? ALSO way to go for telling that lady who’s boss! Who does that?
They are the best, and we are like sisters. It was so perfect I had to snag it. It was so rude, and shocking especially since two groups were waiting for tables. Most would have said “Ok, sorry.” but not her.
this looks like so much fun! girls trips are the best. that bracelet is perfect, and i can’t believe that old lady! how rude! that diner looks like something out of a movie, love it!
They really are the best! She was so rude, and to be so harsh when she was clearly in the wrong was just ridiculous. It was so funny and cool.
What a fun weekend you had! Those pizzas look absolutely delicious and that bracelet was meant for you 🙂 Can’t believe that old lady but I’m glad you put her in her place, haha.
-Sharon
The pizza was so good. Haha! I was so unexpected, I almost shocked myself saying something but it was just so rude.
Looks like a perfect girls weekend! Your food pictures look delicious as per the usual!
It is always a blast when we get together. Thank you so much!
Sounds like a fab weekend!! Yay for weekend with the girls!
Best, Mree
It is always fun, when the girls get together!
Looks like a fun girls weekend!! The pizzas look AMAZING!!
Thank you. It was so fun. That was some authentic italian pizza, the white sauce one was so good!
You totally needed that bracelet! I’m glad you had a great weekend.
It was meant to be mine! 😉 Thank you.
What a fantastic weekend!! I love that you ladies plan a different trip every year 🙂 Federal Hill is one of my favorites and that Eggplant Parm app sounds amazing! I LOVE that you stepped in for your friend when that couple was being jerks!
It is fun to get to explore different cities, plus just being together. So many great restaurants on Federal Hill. I am a kind soul, till you mess with my family! Haha!
Glad you had an amazing time! The weather was perfect for a girls weekend!
Thank you. It was perfect weather especially being out and about.
This sounds like it was a great girls’ weekend! I’ve always wanted to explore RI a bit, it sounds charming. I feel sad for people with an attitude like the woman who called your friend a name. There’s no reason to go through life acting like that, even if you are having a bad day.
Thank you. There really is a lot to do in Rhode Island, we went to Newport a few years ago which is so beautiful but this was a fun trip too. It was so shocking especially since it was late and everyone was kinda mellow. Just so uncalled for to name call.
I love girls’ weekend! I think it’s so great how you all still keep in touch!
Aren’t they the best?! We talk a lot but getting together distraction free is so nice. We have a few more vacations together coming up but it is with the rest of the family so it is nice it was just us.
What an amazing weekend! The food and the drinks look delish (and you look beautiful as always!). I bet Seamus was so happy to see his mommy!
It was amazing! Aww thank you. I was glad it was only one night because I missed him too. He loves playing with my Dad’s dog, but I am glad to be home with him.
what a fun weekend!! I am in need of an all girls weekend. that sounds like a blast!
Yes, girls weekends are the best and fill the soul! Time to plan one!
You look like you head an AMAZING time!
And – oh “You are a little too old to be using that language”… I almost choked! GOOD FOR YOU!
I hate rude people!
🙂
Emry is okay.. 2 broken fingers.. but he’s okay.
Come check out my epic long recap post.
It was amazing, thank you. Haha! It wasn’t as fierce as I was hoping but I think it got the point across. It was so rude. Glad Emry is okay.
It makes me smile that you help strangers celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary.
What’s the deal with the fire? Do they do it every night or is it something special? It looks awesome.
They were the cutest couple. It was a pleasure. They do them on a schedule but around one a month give or take. This year marked the 20th year they have done it so it was a little special.
Looks like you had a great time!! Girls weekends are the best!
It was a lot of fun. It is always fun when you can just get the girls together with no distractions.
That looks like an awesome time!! We docked their one time and went to a concert. It was a super fun city!
It was so fun but mostly just because we got to hang out together. So many places to go there, and the food was amazing.
That looks like such a fun weekend! I haven’t been to Provincetown in FOREVER, seriously, I might have been 12 the last time I was there. Hmmm… I wonder if I can convince the husband to go on a New England trip…
Ohh then you need to plan another trip back. Newport is my favorite but Providence is worth a visit too.
This makes me want a girls’ weekend so bad! The live statue is really cool, and the pizza looks delish!
The live statue was so cute and she would blow a kiss when someone put money in her bucket. Very clever. The pizza was amazing!
YAY for girls weekends!!! I’m glad you had fun!!! 😀
And who the hell swears at someone for telling them there’s a line? YOU’RE the bitch, lady!
It was such a blast. I know, right. She was clearly in the wrong. Some people just should go out in public! Haha!
It is always so much fun to hang with my sisters! Love you Kerry and find you truly inspiring!
I always love spending time with my sisters! Big Hugs. Thank you Lynnie, I feel the same way about you. You are an amazing person, don’t ever forget it!
Omg that food looks delicious and I love that bracelet!! I wish I had time to sit back and read too!!
Thank you. The bracelet was just perfect. This weekend is going to be a perfect reading weekend with lots of other stuff mixed in. 😉
awesome weekend! i had a girls’ night in with movies and snacks and much-needed girl talk!
Girl talk is the best, and just having a fun laid back night is just the best!
Please stop travelling. You’re giving me too many ideas of places to go and it’s taking all the self-control I have not to get in my car and just go.
It looks like you had a great weekend and good for you, putting that lady in her place. She clearly needed it!
Haha!! The month of July I should be home all month though you just never know! 😉 I am putting myself on a spending freeze actually so consider it request granted! 🙂
I’ve always wanted to explore NE. I feel like I should live there lol! Glad you ladies had a blast 🙂
Thanks for linking up!!
You should move here!! The snow is rough but the summers and fall are totally worth it!
Aw love this idea! It’s always so hard to get together with friends as you get older. Families, people move away, jobs, etc. So glad you make the time. Looks like a great weekend!
Thanks for linking up with MMG 🙂 Have a great 4th of July!
Thank you. Yes, it is so important for us to find time to spend it together. It isn’t a long weekend so it feels more manageable.
All the food and drinks look amazing! I totally forgot about the fire water in Providence!
Thank you. It was so yummy! It was a fun event and you could stay as short or as long as you wanted. Having the mall close was nice too.