I’m entirely excited and in major anticipation for Reputation. I have had “Call It What You Want” on repeat for the last week. One. More. Day. People. I may have all the songs pre-released already memorized. I’m planning my concert outfit. I’m buying a sweatshirt like Taylor’s on the cover. No shame whatsoever.
I realized I never showcased the beautiful architecture in Connecticut, mostly on the Yale campus, so here goes.
This is the The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion that we just stopped by to check out. It was closed the only day we could see it but the exterior was so cool to see from the walking trails around it. It was built in 1864 and has been used for several movie scenes. Just walking the grounds around it felt eerie to me. There was definitely some kind of strange presence. 
After that, we heading to New Haven to see the Yale campus. It was better than I imagined. I expected like 2 buildings to have some cool windows or whatever. Old Campus was made up almost entirely of Victorian Gothic structures. So beautiful.
Sorry I’m wearing the same outfit in every pic. There was no time or place for a wardrobe change.
You can’t get the whole feel of the campus by the odd angles and view we took. All in an attempt to capture the enormousness and detail of the buildings.
Every door was immense and intimidating. I loved how the student id scanners were placed on the crazy old gates. Some buildings were built in 1750!
Yes, there was tons of ivy at the ivy league. This picture doesn’t do it justice. Some halls had it growing up the entire side of the building and down on the ground floor.
There was a great street with shops and little restaurants so we had to hit the college bookstore.
I had just grabbed ice cream when we decided it was necessary for one last souvenir. I bought a mug…it makes me feel super collegiate while drinking my coffee.
On the way home we found some cute shops in New Canaan as well. The fox is my spirit animal. I had to pose.
This was the best! My own personal store had unique little gifts and table decor.
Look at the sister store that was next door!
Our night ended in Westport at the prettiest Anthropologie I’ve ever laid eyes on.
Anyone else buying Taylor’s album? You know you want to.
“T” minus 1 day.
We need to talk about the rainbow, unicorn bagels. I thought they were legend and only existed in a big, fancy city bagelry. Isn’t that bagel bin a beauty?
It was even prettier inside! I’m 100% sure the bagel was amazing and would have been despite it looking like Play-Doh. Light, fluffy, airy. Mmmm.
Some macarons made their way home with us. The chocolate one was fudge and creamy.
Dark potato chips are a weakness. These did not disappoint. 
The first thing that’s around the corner when you walk in, is the coffee and juice bar! That made me happy from the first step inside. 
I went for a mix of 1/4 hazelnut, 3/4 iced Columbian. Very excellent.
Just a girl among her coffee bean barrels.
I’m obsessed with lobster rolls and order them whenever possible. I LOVE that Connecticut has them to-go! Seriously, one of my favorite goods and I’ll take them any way I can get them. 
Since Stew Leonard’s is a “dairy store,” they even had part of the assembly line in the store to watch! 
Anyone else LOVE grocery stores, food, and shopping for treats?
We’re leaving Sunday morning for Norwalk, CT. Monday I’m planning a visit to New Haven. Then Tuesday we’ll explore the town a little bit before leaving of home. I’m so into making travel plans and have spent the last few days reading Yelp reviews and visitCT.org. I love it all. This trip is not about planning everything like crazy so I’m leaving my detailed itinerary a little open. Oxymoron? Not for me!