Without fail, the debate over when it’s acceptable to decorate for the holidays rages on into the days leading up to Thanksgiving (and it has been since the day after Halloween!) It is an extremely divisive topic- right up there with anything surrounding politics or religion- but I think a fair, nuanced compromise/suggestion would be […]
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As the Earth continues to get warmer, windier and more and more unpredictable weather-wise- natural disasters occurring with increased frequency seems to be the new normal. Here in New England, we’ve had tornado warnings (and occasional touchdowns) almost weekly- and wildfires are underway in Northern California as I write this. Its brutal. But every so […]
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I’ve been talking about doing this since I reached 500 posts here at ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ last month, and because it’s been a minute or two since I’ve had any type of giveaway/contest (I love being able to host them!)– but with work, travel, and Summertime plans being essentially non-stop over these last few weeks- […]
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If I had to summarize May of 2023 with just a couple of words, they’d definitely be “extended vacation.” This month has been all about cross-country travel, live music and festivals, great food, and time with some of my dearest friends and loved ones- a trend I’m hoping will continue into June, as well! But […]
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It seems fitting that I would commemorate 500 posts here at ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ from the comforts of a loft overlooking downtown San Diego and the Bay, watching the sun rise and the city come to life minute by minute. This place has always been dear to my heart for nearly twenty years now- largely […]
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First and foremost, a gigantic and resounding THANK YOU to everyone who reached out to me yesterday, whether it was by phone or text or across various social media platforms, to wish me a happy birthday. I am so truly humbled by and grateful for the outpouring of love, humor and warm wishes as my […]
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Happy (Almost!) New Year, everybody! When trying to think of the right words to properly summarize my 2022 as a whole- two came to mind almost immediately. The first being “abundance.” This year saw an abundance of so many things in my life- be it time with my friends and family, career and creative endeavor […]
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As I sit here with my cup of coffee while listening to the sounds of the dreaded “bomb cyclone” make it’s way through New England (is that a freight train? Is that just wind? Did they just set off the tornado siren?) and prepare for a short day at my full-time job before we take […]
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