With the end of January (and my full recap of these past few weeks!) upon us in just a couple of short days, it’s about that time for me to share some of my favorite things from the beginning of 2024- including purchases, gifts that have carried over from the holidays, subscription services and video […]
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It only took the first couple of weeks of January, but my belated Christmas get-togethers and gift exchanges that were postponed from last year have finally been completed as of this past weekend! And with it, I’ve officially taken down the last of my remaining Christmas decorations and packed them away until the next holiday […]
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A question I get asked with some regularity every holiday season is how, even at the height of stressful situations (and this season has been right up there in terms of stress!), I still manage to not only get my gift shopping done timely but also succeed in getting gifts that go over well each […]
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With another month coming to an end and July right around the corner (including any and all things related to backyard BBQs and cookouts!) it’s about that time where I line up all of my favorite things from this month-that-was and snap some pretty photos so that I can share them here with all of […]
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You’d never guess by the layer of snow/ice outside my window right now, but we had a few days these past couple of weeks (pre-storm, of course) that truly felt like Spring- with sunshine and higher temperatures that had me removing my jacket and throwing on sneakers instead of my boots. I’m already starting to […]
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Where on Earth does the time go? As soon as January arrived- we’re getting ready to see it go! These past few weeks have been an absolute whirlwind in all the best ways, filled with parties, post-holiday gatherings and lots and lots of snow! And now, with the beginning of February just a few days […]
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As I finish up the last of my holiday shopping (and anxiously await the arrival of things I ordered online so I can wrap and deliver them in time!) I’ve been taking a few hours here and there throughout the past couple of weeks to pick up some local odds and ends for a series […]
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One of my favorite areas to drive through when visiting my mom or running any errands near my hometown is Woodstock, Connecticut. Among the picturesque views and historical homes are small shops and hole-in-the-wall eateries that make incredible food. Earlier this year I had shared one of the best antique shops in the area– but […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 