With Valentine’s Day approaching (and Galentines Day, too!) the countdown is on to find some cute, fun and/or sentimental gifts for my girlfriends, my mom – as is tradition! – and of course my significant other. While I’ve got some ideas for the little gift bags I’m putting together for some of the ladies in […]
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When choosing a dress for a recent outing in The Berkshires where I met up with my dear friend Dan’s family for lunch and some shopping around Stockbridge, I wanted to be bright and bold for the occasion- but also comfortable! It’s been so hot these past couple of weeks, so I’ve been mindful about […]
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Although I have never denied that I like to shop- it is worth clarifying that I like to shop smart. I keep an attentive eye out for great deals, sales and bargains- especially with brands that can be on the pricier side 90% of the time. Whether it be for clothing, shoes, appliances, hotel stays […]
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While we were waiting for Spring-esque weather to arrive and actually hang around consistently here in New England, Summer just sort of crept up unexpectedly and proceeded to shove both Spring and all of us in the Northeast over within the span of a week or so. These past few days have been some of […]
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In a couple of weeks it’ll have been three years since I first moved to my lovely little loft in the Pioneer Valley out here in Western Massachusetts- although approximately two of those three years having been significantly hindered and limited with what I could do or see due to the COVID-19 pandemic- but with […]
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I’ve slowly but surely started the process of packing up my Spring/Summer clothes to make way for my Fall and Winter wardrobe. That’s not to say I’m wearing all of my sweaters or flannel just yet- since it’s still pretty warm out in the afternoons and evenings right now- but I’m gradually putting away the […]
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I make it a point to get a bit of fresh air every day- all while following social distancing regulations, of course. Whether it’s simply cracking a window in my apartment to a quick walk around the block or a half hour drive through town with the windows down- now that Spring is here it’s […]
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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 […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 