Last weekend I had spent a beautiful, sunny day in Ogunquit, Maine for a socially distanced reunion with friends I hadn’t seen since January/February- right before the pandemic really started making waves. We kept our distances with our beach towels, chairs and umbrellas- and wore masks when we weren’t lounging in our selected spots or […]
Although I’m not in any hurry for the Summer to be over anytime soon- one of my favorite end-of-the-season activities is heading up to Hampton Beach in September for their annual Seafood Festival-not only because I love a buttery lobster roll or a fresh crab cake as much as the next person- but because all […]
One of my favorite things about living in New England is having different seasons (although I’ve never really made an earnest attempt to hide my hatred for the Winter- but it’s only because I really dislike being uncomfortably cold and shoveling snow) and I tend to fully commit to celebrating each one- be it with […]
When it comes time for the annual clean-out of my closet, I admit I sometimes get a little hesitant to get rid of things- even if they’re no longer considered “in style”- because time and trends have a funny way of coming full circle and those very same “outdated” fads tend to make a comeback. […]
The tradition every Memorial Day Weekend- for as long as I can remember- consisted of at least one cookout and at least one trip to the beach to “jump start” the Summer season with friends and family. Of course, this year things are a little different- what with social distancing, mandatory face coverings, and limited […]
With May officially here and the forecast finally calling for some sunshine in the days ahead- I’ve started the process of packing up my Fall/Winter clothes, shoes and accessories to put into storage for a few months while simultaneously unpacking my Spring/Summer wardrobe. It’s a fun little closet rotation and much-needed organization I get to […]
As much as I would have loved to share a Spring-inspired outfit today- maybe one of my floral-print jumpsuits or a pastel-hued blouse- I gotta’ keep it real and acknowledge that under current circumstances, I really haven’t had the opportunity to dress up the way I could a few weeks ago before coronavirus and quarantines […]