Embrace The Spooky…

Being back home has been an adjustment, to say the least. My mind and my body are still very much running on West Coast time, which has made my sleep and meal schedule a little off-balance, and I’ve been spending the last couple of days desperately hitting the “reset” button to try and get myself […]

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Fall Foodie: Mini Pumpkin Scones

Now that I’m back in New England and have access to my kitchen again, I thought it was time to share another pumpkin-infused mini breakfast recipe (to serve as a follow-up to last month’s tiny pumpkin muffins!) that you can whip up in the days leading up to Halloween. While scones sometimes get a bad […]

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OOTD: Crisp and Cozy…

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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Fall Foodie: Herb Flatbreads with Whipped Feta

Just because I’m presently on the West Coast and fully soaking up the sunshine doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a good, cozy, Fall-inspired recipe or activity. I’m still on the prowl for local pumpkin patches, Halloween events and spooky landmarks to visit while I’m here for the next few weeks. You can take the girl […]

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My Fall Makeup Routine!

It’s the first week of October, and any longtime readers/subscribers to ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ might already know what that means- it’s time for me to take a break from all things spooky and scary to talk about my makeup selections for the season! Every few months I love to clean out my makeup bag, tossing […]

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Stormy Skies, Seaside and Sleeping In…

Good Afternoon, everyone- although it’s still morning where I am right now. Greetings from beautiful and sunny San Diego! I got into town on Saturday afternoon after a rather bumpy flight as we passed over a series of storms and high winds throughout the Midwest. Although I was feeling a little groggy and nauseous by […]

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A Month to Remember: September 2023

I love you, September- I really, truly and sincerely do! You are the gateway from my beloved hot and hazy days of Summer to my absolute favorite crisp and brisk Autumn nights. You are the month when all things pumpkin, apple, cozy and comforting make their triumphant comeback and I’m always sad when it’s time […]

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A Few of My Favorite Things: September 2023

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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