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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I’ve talked at length across multiple posts here on ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ and on my social media platforms about how lucky I am to have the incredible and vast circles of friends that I do. Not a day goes by where I don’t feel blessed and beyond grateful to be so loved, supported and happily […]
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For as long as I can remember, my family and most of my friends (and then just me when I moved away from home) have had fake/plastic Christmas trees on display every holiday season. A lot of us have/had pets, other friends had small children, and I guess there was just something about being able […]
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As I continue my holiday shopping and sort out my schedule when it comes to upcoming parties and get-togethers with friends and family (my planner is so full of stuff!) I’m also doing my best to appease my inner micro-management hostess and put together some great snacks/appetizers and desserts so that I’m not showing up […]
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When preparing to attend this past weekend’s Victorian Stroll in Troy, New York with Dan and his parents, and after looking through my closet and storage, I realized I don’t actually own any Victorian-era-inspired pieces (any corsets I possess are not exactly Winter wear!) and so I opted for the next best thing- something that […]
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It seems almost unjust to have to return to work so soon after wrapping up such a fun and busy weekend but alas, here I am, preparing to start another Monday morning (albeit from the comforts of my cozy living room/office set-up!) of phone calls, e-mails and meetings. Is it possible to rewind the clock […]
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Well hello, December! As we enter the final stretch of 2023 and gear up for Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, I wanted to do a quick rewind and talk about the most magical Thanksgiving weekend ever. I’m still floating on a fluffy, tinsel-covered cloud with how sweet, thoughtful and festive it was! Thanksgiving and […]
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