Pre-pandemic, back in the days of outdoor weekend brunches with friends in the Spring and Summer or cookouts with my family- I always kept it comfortable and casual. Shorts and a t-shirt, maybe a nice sun dress- but my favorite go-to was always a cute and/or colorful romper with my favorite pair of sandals or […]
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When it’s beautiful outside, you’re halfway to being fully vaccinated- and you have a free Saturday in the Pioneer Valley- the obvious thing to do would be to go on a bit of an outdoor dining food tour to some of your favorite restaurants, hole-in-the-wall spots and food trucks around Western Massachusetts. That’s exactly what […]
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No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. There’s snow in the background of these photos. As I had anticipated all the way back in March- New England got one final (??) blanket of early-Spring snow as a last “gotcha!” from Winter before it finally departs for good. It’s a bit of a shock to […]
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Although Spring has Sprung and we’ve officially made it through Easter- there’s still a chill in the air here in New England. While the days (and nights) aren’t quite warm enough to ditch the outerwear entirely just yet- it’s also not frigid enough to have to bundle up in layers upon layers in order to […]
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The forecast where I live is calling for 60+ degree temperatures a little later on this week, and although it’s definitely something to look forward to and a lot of people in my community are preparing to break out their shorts and sandals to celebrate the occasion- myself and many other longtime Massachusetts residents know […]
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The tradition every Memorial Day Weekend- for as long as I can remember- consisted of at least one cookout and at least one trip to the beach to “jump start” the Summer season with friends and family. Of course, this year things are a little different- what with social distancing, mandatory face coverings, and limited […]
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I know that Mother’s Day can be challenging for a lot of different people for a lot of different and deeply personal reasons- made even more stressful and frustrating by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing protocols. I consider myself to be fortunate in that I have a strong bond with my own mother- […]
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With May officially here and the forecast finally calling for some sunshine in the days ahead- I’ve started the process of packing up my Fall/Winter clothes, shoes and accessories to put into storage for a few months while simultaneously unpacking my Spring/Summer wardrobe. It’s a fun little closet rotation and much-needed organization I get to […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 