For the past few editions of “Local Loves”, I had shared some of my go-to neighborhood restaurants/take-out spots- so for this installment I had wanted to talk about something a little different- one of my favorite small clothing/accessory boutiques and gift shops nestled in one of my favorite hidden gems here in Western Mass. Shelburne […]
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This Valentine’s Day is going to be considerably changed than ones I think many of us have experienced in years past. Obviously, date nights out at restaurants/bars, movie theaters or venues and clubs are going to look a lot different- if they can even happen at all- depending on COVID-19 guidelines and protocols. I’m content […]
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As I’m writing this, another series of snowstorms are making their way across my part of New England and covering us with a few additional inches of powder- and while I would have undoubtedly been dreading that forecast a couple of years ago- the still-working-from-home, doesn’t-have-to-commute-or-shovel me is quite content with watching the snow fall […]
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There are a few pieces in my wardrobe and jewelry/accessory collection that remind me of a certain place or a specific memory. Earrings that remind me of a fancy dinner with friends. A knitted sweater that reminds me of my favorite pumpkin patch in my community. Shoes that remind me of a night running around […]
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Merry Christmas Eve-Eve, everyone! With my holiday shopping finally completed and my gift wrapping, well, sort of done?- I’m ready to ease into the next few days of good food, masked and socially distanced company/present exchanges, cozy pajamas and hot chocolate while I watch some of my favorite holiday movies and prepare to countdown to […]
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For my final OOTD/Outfit of The Day post of 2020- I wanted to share one of my favorite, perfect-for-the-holidays, floor-length gowns courtesy of ModCloth. Some of you may recognize this dress- since it was my must-have and go-to for this past New Year’s Eve in Boston! It feels like a lifetime ago, really- and I […]
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When it comes to holiday parties- I love a good, tacky and absolutely hideous Christmas sweater as much as the next person- but some events call for something a little more fancy or professional looking. Christmas Eve dinner with my family? The annual company holiday get-together (postponed until next year, obviously.) Christmas card photos with […]
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One of the more trivial, less Earth-shattering things the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made difficult in my life (when compared to everything else, of course) is my access to professional equipment and the ability to work with extraordinarily talented photographers and artists in my area this year. I would say that 95% of the content […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 