Many years ago, on one of my older blogs and well before ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ was launched- I had done an in-depth “Battle of the Beaches” between two popular New England Summer destinations- comparing attractions, food/beverage options, ocean access, parking costs, places to stay, etc., etc. The contenders at the time were Hampton Beach in […]
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I know that by December I’m going to be longing for and actively looking forward to being in a hotter climate again- but I don’t think I’m asking for too much when I say- “can Mother Nature chill just a little bit?” I’m not talking the need for non-stop snowstorms or frost or anything- because […]
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As we wind down the month of July and get ready to kick-off August next week (and gear up for the final weeks of Summer!)– I wanted to take some time out of my morning to talk about a few of my favorite things from this past month that have helped make my July super […]
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When I was about 7 or 8 years old, I had a two-piece, hot pink and neon yellow-striped terry cloth outfit that became my “go to” in the Summertime for no less than three years in a row before I hit a growth spurt and it no longer fit properly. If you look at any […]
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I’ve made it no secret that despite my initial surprise at the recent round of soaring temperatures here in New England- I’ve been loving them and the reminders they bring that Summer and beach season is right around the corner! I am all about salty air, sand under my feet and swimming in the warm […]
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When I made plans to return to Troy, New York to celebrate my friend Dan’s birthday with his family and some of his friends this past weekend- I knew exactly what outfit I wanted to wear since I had been waiting for both the right weather and the perfect occasion to finally show it off. […]
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It’s hard to believe that we are nearly finished with the month of March, Spring is finally here and April is just a few days away- but here we are! While I prepare to unpack the ups and downs of this past month in an upcoming post and before I begin to actually pack my […]
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Oh how I have been longing to break out my sneakers, my wedge sandals, my dresses, and my lightweight shirts/blouses for the Springtime again. Each day that passes where the sun stays up just a little bit longer and the temperatures get just a little bit higher- I eye my Spring/Summer wardrobe with increasing impatience. […]
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