Fondue and Family…

Although this past weekend was mostly spent decorating my apartment, putting together clothes to donate, and buying, wrapping and preparing to either hand-deliver or ship birthday presents for friends and family who are celebrating their special days back-to-back this week – I did take a little time out to enjoy some melted cheese (and chocolate!) […]

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A Month to Remember: March 2025

Oh March – what an exciting and adventurous month you’ve been – and how perfectly paced you’ve felt! As the last remnants of Winter slowly melts away and makes room for Spring blossoms and blooms, I’ve had so much fun these past few weeks – filled with travel, great food, and lots of time with […]

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A Few of My Favorite Things: March 2025

As we wind down these last few days of March and I prepare for a very busy few weeks ahead (including many of my loved ones’ birthdays back-to-back, Easter, a mid-month visit from Troy, and some last minute international travel to-dos I have to take care of before the beginning of May!) I wanted to […]

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Local Loves: Familiars

Although Monday was apparently National Cocktail Day, and I was debating writing about one of the many fine and fun establishments around the Pioneer Valley where I can stop to get a great drink with dinner or a refreshing hard cider just because – your girl loves her coffee more than anything (it’s in the […]

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Rest, Relaxation, and Food…

Any weekend where I can take some time to actually unwind, rest, and enjoy the simple pleasure of not having set, specific plans is a win in my book – and I thoroughly appreciate and enjoy them as they are far and few between in my adulthood. Although I began the process of doing some […]

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In My Spring Cleaning Era…

Despite the fact that it looks like we have some snow on the forecast in the coming days ahead, it’s now officially Spring as of yesterday, and I am more than ready for the season! While I’ve got some sweaters and jackets on stand-by since March and April are almost always unpredictable here in New […]

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Drive-Ins and Saint Danny’s Day…

I love to celebrate my friends at any and every opportunity that presents itself. Finding the perfect presents to give, attending parties that commemorate milestones, participating in events/things that they love and that interest them, etc. It’s one of the best things ever and something I look forward to with every holiday, birthday, get-together, or […]

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OOTD: Minty, Misty Moments

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! It seemed fitting to kick off today’s holiday and what is shaping up to be another week of warmer, sunnier, and dare I say “Springier” weather here in New England with a look at one of the newer (and green!) additions to my wardrobe that I’m excited to wear more […]

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