I love a lot of things about New Years. The idea of a clean slate, the optimism and hope so many of us share that the year ahead will be better than the last, the parties, the snacks/meals and champagne- but most of all I love everything and anything glittery and sparkly! I’m a sucker […]
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Merry (Almost) Christmas, everyone! As we prepare to head into the long holiday weekend, and that weird, limbo-like space of time between Christmas and New Years, and before I share my annual year-end “Wrap-Up” posts next week- I wanted to look back on some of my favorite items/products, purchases and gifts from this past month! […]
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When preparing to attend this past weekend’s Victorian Stroll in Troy, New York with Dan and his parents, and after looking through my closet and storage, I realized I don’t actually own any Victorian-era-inspired pieces (any corsets I possess are not exactly Winter wear!) and so I opted for the next best thing- something that […]
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There’s a quote I’ve seen/heard making the rounds on social media as of late, and I think it applies to me perfectly this time of year: “In September, you’re a Fall girl, and then October, a Halloween girl. November you’re a Christmas girl, with the exception of one day – Thanksgiving – where you become […]
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I haven’t had much need for sweaters here in Southern California. It’s been sunny and warm every single day since my arrival a couple of weeks ago- and any clouds, fog or early morning precipitation is usually cleared up by the time I step outside to start my day. I’m so not used to wearing […]
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I can’t believe that in a couple of days we’ll be jumping right into my favorite month and time of the year and that I’ll be on the West Coast when we do! I adore October, and I’m particularly excited for the new places and adventures I’m going to have for this year’s Halloween season […]
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When I returned home from my brief trip to New Jersey earlier this week, it was like leaving Summer at the Shore behind me in my rearview and finally entering the true ‘New England Autumn’ aesthetic head-on as soon as I crossed state lines. While my time in Asbury Park had been filled with sunshine, […]
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It’s hard to believe that in just a few days we’ll be welcoming September, the unofficial beginning of the Fall season- Labor Day Weekend!- and diving right into what is almost always the busiest time of year for me! I’m excited, anxious (in a good way!) and doing my best to stay prepared and organized […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 