When I first moved to the Pioneer Valley just over four years ago (!!!) one of the things I had been most excited for, other than paying way less in rent per month and being closer to friends- was diving into and discovering a brand new community and finding new places to spend some time. […]
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I am always down for traveling to unique, picturesque locations and indulging in great food and beverages. It’s a big part of why I launched ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ in the first place- since I wanted a space to write about the interesting places I went to and the delicious things I was eating while I […]
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Everyone who knows me well knows that I love a good party, and when asked to plan one or assist in the planning of one- be it for a birthday, bachelorette party, Halloween, etc.- I take it very seriously. It may be because of my somewhat meticulous nature and peculiar eye for detail, but I […]
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Although the forecast for this week called for non-stop rain and thunderstorms to carry us into the first days of July 2023, no one seemed prepared for the unbearable levels of humidity that came with it- or how stifling that humidity was in the sporadic periods of sunshine when we all collectively tried to run […]
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On any normal day, if I were to wake up and see rain clouds/stormy skies overhead and all over the forecast- I can’t say my first reaction would be “time to get on a boat!” I’d probably opt to do something indoors, instead. Catch a movie? Read a book? Binge the new season of ‘I […]
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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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The coming week(s) ahead are going to be busy ones for sure. In-between working my full time job, I’m also going to be catching some live music this week, attending Boston Calling on behalf of indie617 and then picking up a friend who is flying in from Italy for what I’m hoping will be a […]
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