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 […]
I know that Mother’s Day can be challenging for a lot of different people for a lot of different and deeply personal reasons- made even more stressful and frustrating by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing protocols. I consider myself to be fortunate in that I have a strong bond with my own mother- […]
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 […]
This hasn’t exactly been the most normal of Springs- and this past Easter certainly didn’t follow the traditions I’ve grown accustomed to in years’ past. I was unable to be with my family for our annual dinner together, and with current social distancing protocols in place- I spent the day on my own enjoying the […]
For as long as I can remember, wool peacoats have been my default outerwear every Winter. Growing up in Massachusetts, they just seemed to be the most sensible thing to put on- heavy, durable, and able to wear over even the puffiest of sweaters without busting the buttons. I’ve owned them in nearly every color […]