going out

Last week for the first time in a while I had two back to back events that I had been looking forward to attending! I was a little disappointed that the winter weather had stuck around and kept me from breaking out my new dresses, but still had fun none the less.

The first outing last week was the All Over Albany 3rd Birthday Party. I brought my great friend Kelly with me, and we met up with another awesome lady she's friends with. We had a great time, but didn't get to mingle much because this was the packed mob scene:

Fortunately, Kelly was able to make her way to the cupcake table and snagged each of us one of these delicious beauties:

As if that awesome party wasn't enough fun for one week, the very next night Severe Severe had a show! It was at Valentines, and I had a great time listening to some good music with great friends.

hudson river coffee house

 Hudson River Coffee House opened a few months ago, and this weekend was the first time I had a chance to check it out. Friday was Albany's "First Friday" art night, and the coffee shop was displaying work by a local artist an hosting an after party with live music, including M's band Severe Severe.

 It's in the basement of an old telephone company building, all the walls are exposed brick, and it is furnished with wooden tables, vintage chairs, and other vintage accessories like this old rotary phone. I really loved the cozy, homey vibe they created for this place.

 I had to try a Chai Latte (my favorite) and it was delicious. M and I also split their Dutch Hoagie, it had turkey and apples. So good!

And the music was pretty great too ;)

We're looking forward to checking out more shows at this place soon!

scenes from around town

 Taking a drive in the country

 Mural in the mall

The candy shop.