Sure, we can party-hearty with the best of them, and we've
never met a scorpion bowl we didn't like. But we also can't deny that sometimes
one of the best parts of a late night out is the coming back in - even if that
return home happens under the glare of early-morning sun. What better way to
end a multi-course evening of drinks, dinner, movie, and club or pub than with
some time in bed snuggling under the soft weight of these gently worn,
beautifully patterned Indian blankets? Made from vintage textiles that
have been carefully reassembled and reinforced with countless miniscule
stitches and patches, these blankets ($225) feel as if they've been around
forever because, in a way, they have. Each textile is completely one-of-a-kind,
which may make picking just one a challenge - but fortunately, these perfectly
faded patterns work well in multiples. So whether you're single, partnered, or
involved in a meaningful one-hour relationship, grab a blanket or two at Joanne
Rossman (6 Birch Street, Roslindale, 617.323.4301), and you'll be
all set for some serious post-party snuggling.
What good is a night of mild debauchery if it doesn't end
with a raid-the-fridge pig-out session? Maybe our alcohol-numbed taste buds are
to blame, but often those wee-hour culinary concoctions have us thinking we
should be first in line at a Top Chef audition. Who
knew peanut butter and salami could be such a satisfying combination? And don't
even get us started on the flavor profile of pretzels smothered with Nutella.
The next morning, of course, such drunken snacking decisions tend to seem far
less inspired. To alleviate the guilt of late-night feasting, why not serve up
those munchies on some sparkling woven placemats ($7.50) made
in India from recycled candy wrappers? Sure, you just consumed an entire jar of
green olives in one sitting, but you did it while hovering (albeit unsteadily)
over a product made from repurposed plastic wrappers that would have ended up
in a landfill if they weren't gracing your table in the form of a placemat. How
guilt-free is that? Get yours at Pod (313 Washington Street,
Brookline Village, 617.739.3802).
