If I had to summarize May of 2023 with just a couple of words, they’d definitely be “extended vacation.” This month has been all about cross-country travel, live music and festivals, great food, and time with some of my dearest friends and loved ones- a trend I’m hoping will continue into June, as well! But […]
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You would think that with Boston Calling kicking off today that I’d have my fill of live music for the month- but that is rarely the case when it comes to me. I jump at the chance to see my favorite acts whenever they’re performing within a reasonable traveling distance (or not. I’ve definitely flown […]
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Happy *almost* April, everyone! As excited as I am for the coming weeks ahead since I’ve got days full of travel, parties and (hopefully) some sunshine ahead of me- I have to take some time to acknowledge, pay respects to and give so much love to March 2023. While January and February felt like they […]
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Having to return to work on the first day of Spring and after a particularly superb long weekend just feels unfair- but I’m back at the office today and catching up on all the things I’d missed since I set off for a mini-“staycation” last week while Troy is in town visiting for a few […]
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I’m happy to report that I made it through this past weekend’s dreaded polar vortex, arctic chill, the coldest of cold fronts, etc., which hit New England head-on early Friday evening and relentlessly stuck around until late Saturday afternoon. With dangerously high winds and a chill that dropped temperatures into record-breaking negatives, a lot of […]
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I know I say it at the end of every year when I’m putting together my final reflective posts before I take a little break for New Year’s Eve/Day- especially when it comes to this type of post in particular- but narrowing down hundreds (if not thousands) of photos from a year’s worth of travels […]
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If you’ve been reading ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ for any length of time now, then you’re probably aware that I love a good long weekend getaway- especially if it involves some history, some sight-seeing, live music and great food- and this past weekend checked all of those boxes! A few days ago I hopped a quick […]
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How has it been a week since I was gallivanting around Las Vegas and getting ready to see my second Killers show in the month of August? Time really does fly when you’re having fun, working on your tan and eating fantastic food among friends and family- but I’ve been home for a couple of […]
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