Local Loves: Twice Upon a Time

It’s been more than a minute or two since I’ve been up to Brattleboro, Vermont- nearly a year, I think- and every time I step foot in the quaint, picturesque little town amid the mountains I wonder why on Earth it took me so long to come back. It’s not far from where I live […]

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A Few of My Favorite Things: December 2022

When it came time to compile my final “Favorite Things” assortment of 2022- I knew I had to be mindful not to forget any of the products, finds, gifts and miscellaneous odds & ends that have made December- a chaotic month in general- more fun and a little more stress-free. Some of the things included […]

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Countdown to Christmas…

The week leading up to Christmas and then the week in-between Christmas and New Year’s Eve are almost always a bizarre mix of both frenzied, last-minute errands and travel- and more quiet, comfortable and laid-back moments. For example, this week my full-time job has mercifully been pretty quiet and my caseload has been manageable- giving […]

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Local Loves: Richardson’s Candy Kitchen

As I finish up the last of my holiday shopping (and anxiously await the arrival of things I ordered online so I can wrap and deliver them in time!) I’ve been taking a few hours here and there throughout the past couple of weeks to pick up some local odds and ends for a series […]

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A Few of My Favorite Things: November 2022

I hope everyone who celebrated had a phenomenal Thanksgiving holiday last week! It’s nice to be back after taking a few days off from work and unplugging for a bit to enjoy great food, time with family, and getting some semi-early Christmas shopping and decorating done over the course of the long weekend. I feel […]

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Local Loves: The Christmas Barn

One of my favorite areas to drive through when visiting my mom or running any errands near my hometown is Woodstock, Connecticut. Among the picturesque views and historical homes are small shops and hole-in-the-wall eateries that make incredible food. Earlier this year I had shared one of the best antique shops in the area– but […]

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The Holiday Prep…

After the very strange and “unconventional” (and even that’s putting it mildly) holiday seasons we had in 2020 and 2021- this year feels like a much-needed reprieve and return to some time-honored and beloved traditions for both Thanksgiving and Christmastime. We can relax a little on the social distancing so I can hug my extended […]

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My Fall Skincare/Hair Care Routine!

Before I begin this season’s installment of new finds and favorites in my current skincare and hair care regimens- I think it’s important to define the “routine” part of the “My Fall Skincare/Hair Care Routine!” post title- especially because people have reached out to ask me if any of the products featured in past installments […]

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