Although I’ve been in California for nearly two weeks now, my “official” vacation didn’t kick off until today. Since my arrival at the beginning of the month, I’ve been working remotely throughout San Diego and Orange County- starting my day at four in the morning and wrapping up e-mails/tasks around 1:30 in the afternoon. Sure, […]
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There’s a lot of things I’ve grown to absolutely adore in the nearly twenty years I’ve been traveling to San Diego. The friends and extended family I have there. The scenery. The beaches. The music venues (and music scene, of course!) The great places to eat and drink- plenty of which I’ve written about on […]
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Just because I’m presently on the West Coast and fully soaking up the sunshine doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a good, cozy, Fall-inspired recipe or activity. I’m still on the prowl for local pumpkin patches, Halloween events and spooky landmarks to visit while I’m here for the next few weeks. You can take the girl […]
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It’s the first week of October, and any longtime readers/subscribers to ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ might already know what that means- it’s time for me to take a break from all things spooky and scary to talk about my makeup selections for the season! Every few months I love to clean out my makeup bag, tossing […]
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Good Afternoon, everyone- although it’s still morning where I am right now. Greetings from beautiful and sunny San Diego! I got into town on Saturday afternoon after a rather bumpy flight as we passed over a series of storms and high winds throughout the Midwest. Although I was feeling a little groggy and nauseous by […]
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I love you, September- I really, truly and sincerely do! You are the gateway from my beloved hot and hazy days of Summer to my absolute favorite crisp and brisk Autumn nights. You are the month when all things pumpkin, apple, cozy and comforting make their triumphant comeback and I’m always sad when it’s time […]
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I can’t believe that in a couple of days we’ll be jumping right into my favorite month and time of the year and that I’ll be on the West Coast when we do! I adore October, and I’m particularly excited for the new places and adventures I’m going to have for this year’s Halloween season […]
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This week is a busy one for me, with working my full-time job, tying up some loose ends, running last minute errands and carefully packing for my upcoming three-week stay in Southern California. Given how long I’m going to be gone and how far from home I’ll be- I want to make sure I don’t […]
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