Before I zip up my suitcase one more time in preparation for my flight tomorrow afternoon, I had just a few more things left to pack that I’ll need for my trip – things that will help keep my skin glowing and safe in the sun, and things that will also help keep my hair […]
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Now that we’re in the final hours of April, and with May knocking at the door and looking to make a grand entrance, it’s about that time where I pause, practice gratitude, and give both a proper summary and loving send-off to the month that was – and what an extraordinary month April 2025 was, […]
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When I first began compiling my packing list for my upcoming trip to Italy (separating things like electronics/adapters, the essentials like my passport and wallet, toiletries and sun protection, etc.) I took to social media for some inspiration and recommendations for when it came time to put together a chic but practical capsule wardrobe so […]
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With Monday being a Massachusetts-centric holiday and also Troy’s last full day here in the Pioneer Valley before he returns to work on the West Coast (although we’re reuniting in Milan, Italy in exactly two weeks – and I still can’t believe it’s happening!) I thought I would take the day off from anything and […]
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It’s been quite an interesting few days weather/climate-wise here in New England this week. On Saturday, I awoke to the aftermath of an overnight snow and ice storm that left enough sleet and sludge on the road that the plows had to be taken out of storage to clear the streets before anyone could safely […]
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Last Friday, when the sun was shining and the temperatures were comfortably cool, I met up with my dear friend, neighbor and photographer extraordinaire, Dan, to grab a mid-afternoon tea and hear about his recent birthday trip that had transpired earlier in the week as the month of April kicked off. Since I hadn’t been […]
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Any weekend where I can take some time to actually unwind, rest, and enjoy the simple pleasure of not having set, specific plans is a win in my book – and I thoroughly appreciate and enjoy them as they are far and few between in my adulthood. Although I began the process of doing some […]
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Despite the fact that it looks like we have some snow on the forecast in the coming days ahead, it’s now officially Spring as of yesterday, and I am more than ready for the season! While I’ve got some sweaters and jackets on stand-by since March and April are almost always unpredictable here in New […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 