A Foliage Guide From a New Englander…

In my last post, where I talked about snapping some foliage photos in Old Sturbridge Village– I had commented how we were presently in what I considered to be the peak and most beautiful Autumnal scenery here in New England- and how it can come and go in an instant. For example, just a couple […]

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Local Loves: Old Sturbridge Village

It’s not very often that I willingly return to places that were common destinations for middle school field trips when I was a kid- and it’s even less often that I genuinely enjoy those return trips that I make- but Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts has been the exception for myself and many others […]

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A Brisk Fall Getaway…

If you’ve been reading ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ for any length of time now, then you’re probably aware that I love a good long weekend getaway- especially if it involves some history, some sight-seeing, live music and great food- and this past weekend checked all of those boxes! A few days ago I hopped a quick […]

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My Fall Makeup Routine!

I hope you’ve all been having a spectacular and spooky October- and a great Fall overall so far! As I put together my Halloween costume and plan for some haunted hayrides and ghost tours with friends in the coming weeks ahead- it seemed like a good time to take a quick break and once again […]

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Fall Foodie: Cheese and Bacon Baked Potatoes

It took a few weeks, but we’ve finally reached “can’t leave the house without a hoodie or a light jacket” weather here in New England. When those early October days creep in- and bring brisk and chilly mornings and early evenings with them- nothing is better than coming home and enjoying a hot bowl of […]

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“Are There Any Spirits Here Who Wish to Communicate?”

When it comes to fascinating, spooky and historic (or possibly commercialized, depending on who you ask!) places to visit in October- you can’t go much bigger and over-the-top than Salem, Massachusetts. While the gorgeous little city on the water is one of my favorite places to visit and spend time in year-round- I usually try […]

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‘Cuse Me…

It’s not very often that I return from out-of-state only to turn right back around and head back to where I’d just come from- but this past weekend saw me heading out to Syracuse, New York just a few short days after I’d come back home from Schenectady, New York. The trips were so close […]

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OOTD: Spells and Sage…

I love a good Fall wedding- especially when the ceremony and reception take place in a unique location surrounded by gorgeous and seasonal scenery! Such was the case this past weekend when I traveled to Syracuse, New York with my dear friend Dan for his cousin Kyle’s wedding to his lovely bride, Amanda! What a […]

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