As I finish up the last of my holiday shopping (and anxiously await the arrival of things I ordered online so I can wrap and deliver them in time!) I’ve been taking a few hours here and there throughout the past couple of weeks to pick up some local odds and ends for a series […]
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When some of my longtime friends proposed the possible return of one of our most favorite holiday traditions this year- our annual ‘Friendsgiving’ celebration- I all but jumped for joy. The sprawling, multi-course dinner- which had usually consisted of a potluck-type of gathering in the days leading up to or immediately following Thanksgiving weekend- hasn’t […]
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The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year to indulge in all things festive and flavorful. Peppermint! Eggnog! Cinnamon! And while sure, I can incorporate those things into so many dishes and desserts year-round- there’s something that just feels special about preparing and sharing them in the days/weeks leading up to […]
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Wearing red and green, even around the holidays- can often be a risky fashion move given that the color combination walks a thin line between festive and chic and “ugly Christmas sweater” territory. It’s one of the main reasons I mix things like red and gold or green and silver, instead- so I can feel […]
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My goodness- where does the time go?! When I sat down to write this annual end-of-the-month recap, it suddenly hit me that we’re only a few weeks away from Christmas and New Years! It feels like it was only yesterday that I was passing out Halloween candy to Trick-or-Treaters and debating on what to bring […]
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I hope everyone who celebrated had a phenomenal Thanksgiving holiday last week! It’s nice to be back after taking a few days off from work and unplugging for a bit to enjoy great food, time with family, and getting some semi-early Christmas shopping and decorating done over the course of the long weekend. I feel […]
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While I’ve always “self-checked” myself to make sure I am staying humble and remaining grateful for the good in my life, especially on days where I may be feeling a little run down, or sad, or self-pitying for whatever trivial reason arises- it was the first appearance of COVID in early 2020 that really made […]
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One of my favorite areas to drive through when visiting my mom or running any errands near my hometown is Woodstock, Connecticut. Among the picturesque views and historical homes are small shops and hole-in-the-wall eateries that make incredible food. Earlier this year I had shared one of the best antique shops in the area– but […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 