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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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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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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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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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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I had mentioned in my last post that I have been spending a lot of time back and forth between my apartment and The Berkshires in recent days since Troy is visiting from the West Coast for work- which means that on our respective days off I have been trying to pack as many Fall-esque […]
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Greetings from my last day here in Nevada, everyone! Before I pack up, grab a coffee and prepare to check in at the airport- I wanted to take some time to share a few of my favorite things from this past August- a month filled with travel, live music, great food and even better company. […]
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Many years ago, on one of my older blogs and well before ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ was launched- I had done an in-depth “Battle of the Beaches” between two popular New England Summer destinations- comparing attractions, food/beverage options, ocean access, parking costs, places to stay, etc., etc. The contenders at the time were Hampton Beach in […]
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