For this latest installment of “Local Loves”, I’ve got another Vermont-based bookstore, this time in Woodstock, Vermont – which is where Troy and I headed for his birthday earlier this week for a little road trip and a day of shopping, strolling, eating and reading – and this is honestly one of the best times […]
I always try to take some time off from work between Halloween and Thanksgiving. If not a whole week or longer, then just a couple of days here and there. This year, I opted for a full week off to complete some errands/tasks, tidy up my apartment so it’ll be easier to decorate once I […]
There’s so many things I love about the Fall season and the crisper, cooler months – from the food, the fashion, and the décor, of course – but I also really appreciate how this time of year acts as a nice transitional period between the two seasons that tend to wreak the most havoc on […]
And just like thar – we’ve reached the (almost) end of October! Where does the time go? While I prepare for a night of horror movie marathoning and spooky game playing with friends after work today and then making sure I’ve got enough candy stocked up to hand out to kids in the neighborhood tomorrow […]
There’s only a few days left in October, and while I am still unsuccessfully petitioning for the month to be extended an additional thirty-one days (give me a politician who is running on that promise!) I also know I have to get ready to bid it a fond farewell until next year when we meet […]
With October winding down and Halloween just a few short days away (I still need to stock up on candy!) I’ve been trying to get those final spooky plans and events on the calendar before it’s time to shift gears into Thanksgiving-Mode and preparing for the holiday season. We’re entering the final stretch of 2026, […]
Some of you may look at this post and say “Ashley. isn’t the point of an Outfit-Of-The-Day Post to show what the outfit looks like on you?” and yes, while that is technically accurate – the truth of the matter is that while I really wanted to share this dress I picked up for an […]
It’s been a busy few days as I finalize plans for Halloween Eve and Halloween Night in-between working, putting the finishing touches on a costume for a murder mystery dinner I’m participating in this coming weekend, and finalizing plans for some travel at the beginning of November for my boyfriend’s birthday – but I’ve still […]