Podcasting, Snow Squalls and Roadside Bakeries…

Oh Monday, you always feel like you’ve arrived too soon- and even though today is technically a holiday here in the States- I’m still working as normal after a whirlwind of a weekend that saw me traveling between the Pioneer Valley and Vermont on both Saturday and Sunday- all with unpredictable weather happening throughout! On […]

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Local Loves: Plum

One of the perks of both living and traveling around the Pioneer Valley as extensively as I do is that I am only a quick walking or driving distance from so many wonderful and unique small-owned businesses- including boutiques, restaurants, venues and cafés- and I try to frequent them as much as possible at various […]

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Hitting The Slopes…

In recent years I’ve talked about the ways I treat myself and enjoy my own company on Valentine’s Day- specifically because the guy I’ve been seeing lives on the opposite coast at the moment, which makes traditional ways of celebrating just a tad more difficult. I treat myself to a nice dinner, or go and […]

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Game Day Eats: Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Happy Valentine’s Day and Day-After-The-Super-Bowl, everyone! If you’re like me, you’re probably feeling pretty tired today- and maybe you’ve got some Valentine’s Day plans to prepare for, too- so let me help you with one of the quickest and easiest appetizer recipes that saved me a ton of time and effort last night while I […]

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My Winter Skincare/Hair Care Routine!

As the seasons change here in New England, I’ve found that it’s often crucial for me to both introduce and remove products from my skin care and hair care regimen to better suit my needs and address any concerns that I have at any particular time. In the Spring and Summer, I often turn to […]

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Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Visiting New Orleans and exploring it’s rich, exciting history and local attractions is on my “To-Do” travel list, and has been for quite some time- and will hopefully happen within the next year or so- but planning a time to go is a little tricky. Hurricane season takes up a significant amount of the year, […]

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OOTD: A Romantic Lounge…

What do you do when your good friend and photographer is quarantining and recovering from COVID? Set up the ol’ tripod and hope for the best with the tools you have available! Before I start talking about Valentine’s Day and holiday-inspired loungewear- I just want to send healing vibes and good thoughts to my buddy, […]

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Local Loves: Poet’s Seat

At the peak of Rocky Mountain Park and overlooking Greenfield, Massachusetts – with a spectacular view of downtown – lies the historic Poet’s Seat Tower. Originally constructed in 1873 and named for/dedicated to the phrase commonly used by famed local poet Frederick Tuckerman Goddard, this observation tower offers panoramic views of the town below and […]

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