Living in the Pioneer Valley definitely has it’s perks, especially in the Fall. While I am in a beautiful, picturesque location all on it’s own on any given day- I’m also just a short driving distance away from the Berkshires, Southern Vermont and New Hampshire- which is ideal if you love watching the leaves change […]
Early September in New England is one of my favorite times of year. The weather is perfect- not too hot but not too cold- Fall festivities are open and underway (like farmers markets, pumpkin patches, apple picking, etc.) and football season kicks off- even if there’s an ongoing global pandemic still happening. So this past […]
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 […]
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no longer considered “in style”- because time and trends have a funny way of coming full circle and those very same “outdated” fads tend to make a comeback.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 […]
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 […]