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 […]
I’ve been living in the Pioneer Valley for just over five years now, and while I’d been pretty familiar with parts of Western Massachusetts for much longer than that, having visited friends for many long weekends, holidays, celebrations, etc., before I moved to the area, there were still plenty of places I didn’t know about […]
Last week, when winding down my recap of my time in Northern California and the Redwoods, I had mentioned that Troy had a surprise for me during our long drive back to Orange County – a place that was so unique and cool that it deserved it’s own post – and here we are! After […]
When I first launched ‘Coffee & Chiffon‘ all the way back in January of 2020 (can you believe it’ll be five years in just a few months!?) one my goals was to highlight and showcase some of my favorite businesses, oddities, and off-the-beaten-path spots in and around New England – and beyond! – that were […]
Just because retailers are already starting to both transition into and heavily advertise their Fall and Halloween products/displays doesn’t mean that Summer is over, folks. Far from it, in fact! We’ve been right smack in the middle of a heat and humidity wave here in New England that has left me grateful that my apartment […]
I’ve always been and likely always will be a “beachy girl.” The ocean – any ocean! – is one of my favorite places to be in the Summertime, with many weekends of my life spent up at Rye and Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, Old Orchard Beach and Ogunquit in Maine, and both Laguna Beach […]
I’ve considered myself fortunate in that so many different styles and aesthetics both fascinate and delight me. I’m in love with Southern California surfer chic clothing and accessories this time of year, but I’m also a big fan of Classic Hollywood and pin-up glamour. I have so many 60s and 70s-inspired pieces in my closet, […]
It’s been quite a while since I had a “Local Loves” spotlight on something in my own neighborhood- especially something that is within a short walking distance from my apartment- but given how beautiful (and hot!) the weather has been lately, it seemed like the perfect time to talk about one of my most beloved […]