April showers aren’t uncommon at all here in New England. As many sunny and bright days as we’ve had these last few weeks, we’ve had just as many cold, dreary and soaking wet ones, as well. While torrential downpours can and often do interrupt outdoor activities or ideas- it’s why I always try to have […]
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Although it doesn’t really feel like it with the current weather outside my window (see: snow/sleet) Spring is officially here and ongoing in the Northeast, and I’ve been gradually updating my wardrobe, my accessories- and my makeup regimen to go hand-in-hand with the change of seasons! While my Winter 2023/2024 collection was all about bold […]
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Oh, March, you have been an absolute whirlwind of a month- in both good and bad ways (but thankfully, mostly good!) And while I’ll be giving you a proper send off a little later on this week before I get ready for Easter and all the things I have planned for April- I wanted to […]
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With a string of upcoming April birthdays – one right after the other! – I’ve been seeking out unique gifts, cards and oddities for my loved ones to make their special day even more memorable and fun. And, while there’s plenty of places in and around The Pioneer Valley where I can find some interesting […]
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With February coming to an end soon, albeit a somewhat extended one since it’s a leap year this year, and plans for March starting to swirl around both inside my head and on my schedule – I wanted to take some time to share some of the gifts, purchases and odds and ends that have […]
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With Valentine’s Day approaching (and Galentines Day, too!) the countdown is on to find some cute, fun and/or sentimental gifts for my girlfriends, my mom – as is tradition! – and of course my significant other. While I’ve got some ideas for the little gift bags I’m putting together for some of the ladies in […]
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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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Winter may have only just technically started a couple of weeks ago, but I’ve already gone through my makeup collection in it’s entirety well in advance, tossing out expired or empty products and not only replenishing some of my longtime favorites that I use daily- like my foundation, concealer and setting powder- but grabbing a […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 