When my mother announced her plans for Easter- a multi-course dinner with multiple options for a small portion of our family- I was ready to kick back in jeans and a sweatshirt or- depending on just how lazy I was feeling- leggings and an long tunic so that I could immediately slip into a post-meal […]
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It’s been a few days since I’ve had to wear a jacket outside, there’s no visible snow/ice on the ground, and I have been incorporating more and more pastels and florals into my wardrobe and accessories- which means that Spring is finally here in New England and I can officially share some of the newest […]
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When I was a kid, I had an unfortunate experience with angel food cake that involved becoming violently ill after eating copious amounts of it mixed with watermelon slices and a package of Snoball coconut cakes before going swimming during the hottest day of Summer that year (nine year old me could not be tamed.) […]
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I can’t think of a better way to haves started the month of April than this past weekend’s series of parties, laid-back get-togethers and time spent outdoors in the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Despite the occasional rain storm- a common occurrence this time of year in New England- I think it’s *maybe* okay to say […]
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Happy *almost* April, everyone! As excited as I am for the coming weeks ahead since I’ve got days full of travel, parties and (hopefully) some sunshine ahead of me- I have to take some time to acknowledge, pay respects to and give so much love to March 2023. While January and February felt like they […]
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I have started the gradual and imminent rotation of my wardrobe/closet in recent days, beginning the process of packing up my sweater and jacket collection to put back into storage for a few months and making way for more skirts, cardigans, and flowing/billowy tops. That’s not to say I’m putting everything away right now, of […]
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I have a complicated relationship/history with Smith College. While I’ve met some incredible alumni and faculty from there over the years, I’ve also encountered (firsthand) and am keenly aware of an underlying and toxic environment among some of the students and staff that seems to actively discourage young and impressionable female students from taking any […]
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What better way to kick off a new month (especially when said month includes St. Patrick’s Day!) than with a fluffy, flavorful and slightly-boozy dessert that is sure to be a favorite at any upcoming early Springtime gatherings or picnics you have lined up- weather permitting, of course. I don’t anticipate I’ll be having any […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 