Some of you may see the title of this post and think to yourselves “Ashley, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. What in the world are you doing?” but considering I’m going to be setting up my Christmas tree this coming Sunday so that I can just rest and relax in the long weekend I have […]
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With Troy having returned to California as of yesterday afternoon after a brief stay with me, and myself having taken a few days off of work this week to begin holiday preparations and start getting my Christmas décor out of storage, it seemed like the perfect time to share what has become one of my […]
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In an effort to return to some sense of normalcy and lightheartedness after the events from earlier this week, I thought now would be a good time to share some photos and snippets from last weekend in what I consider to be the “calm before the storm,” so to speak. Last weekend was the annual […]
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Happy Friday and Hello, November! I hope everyone had a fantastic Halloween yesterday/last night. While I enjoyed a couple of parties during the day and evening, unexpectedly won Bruins tickets for a game in Boston next week, and managed to close out the night with a whole lot of leftover candy since I went a […]
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I know that a lot of my recent Fall-inspired recipes have been various forms of pasta with savory sauces, but this is the season of coziness and comfort – and pasta is one of my favorite go-to dishes during the cooler, crisper months (other than soups, of course – but I’m saving those recipes for […]
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I had wanted to share this post last Friday, but I was both recovering from a 24-hour cold (it always happens with the change in seasons, and I’m doing much better now!) as well as finalizing the last of my car repairs and maintenance as we approach the colder months here in New England. An […]
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Last weekend, when I was heading to a spooky Girls Night in Hubbardston with my lady friends, I had mentioned that I was baking a bunch of Halloween-inspired desserts to bring with me and feed a crowd (we had a little potluck style meal with everyone!) and that I was looking forward to sharing the […]
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I had mentioned in my last post (where I shared a fantastic pasta recipe!) that the bulk of this past weekend had been spent going to various farmer’s markets, fairs and festivals – including Fall celebrations, craft exchanges, and art shows. It’s the perfect time of year for outdoor activities and get togethers here in […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 