With the end of January (and my full recap of these past few weeks!) upon us in just a couple of short days, it’s about that time for me to share some of my favorite things from the beginning of 2024- including purchases, gifts that have carried over from the holidays, subscription services and video […]
This has been an extraordinarily fun and busy January so far, which always feels like the longest month of the year. Not that I’m complaining, of course- because I’ve been enjoying as much of it as I possibly can! But, I also know when I need to take an occasional self-care time out and spend […]
We’re a couple of days removed from my birthday, but I’m still feeling the love as more beautiful messages come in, more cards arrive at my apartment, and more big shows/concerts and tours by some of my favorite artists are announced for later on this year. It feels like my party is still ongoing and […]
When I told my friends and family that I was going to be at my office on my birthday (today!) nearly all of them said that I was crazy, and that I should have taken the day off to celebrate- or at the very least relax and sleep in for a change. But, there’s really […]
A new year means diving into and experimenting with the “Color of the Year” as chosen by the minds (and specialists) over at PANTONE. These annual posts, a mix of makeup, clothing and a celebration of all things colorful- has become a bit of a blogging tradition here at ‘Coffee & Chiffon‘ since it’s creation […]
It only took the first couple of weeks of January, but my belated Christmas get-togethers and gift exchanges that were postponed from last year have finally been completed as of this past weekend! And with it, I’ve officially taken down the last of my remaining Christmas decorations and packed them away until the next holiday […]
Between the recent periods of torrential rain/flooding, snow squalls, and then sporadic bursts of sunshine and high temperatures (AKA January in New England, everyone!) it’s nice to just escape the outdoors- even for an hour or two- and cozy up somewhere warm and filled with both greenery and caffeine. Thankfully, Green Haus Café – located […]
Sure, the Patriots are out following an embarrassingly bad season, and yes- Coach Bill Belichick only just yesterday announced he’s leaving his longtime position here in New England- but that doesn’t mean I can’t smile through the pain and still enjoy the last few weeks of the 2023/2024 NFL season as we get closer and […]