Although I’ve been slowly but surely beginning the process of packing up my Fall/Winter wardrobe to put away in storage for another few months, setting aside things I didn’t wear throughout the colder seasons to have cleaned and donate, and airing out some of my Springtime and Summer dresses and tops- I’ve made sure to […]
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When it’s cold out, I just want to be comfortable, and when it’s cold out and its a weekend – I just want to be comfortable and keep it casual. So many of my Winter weekdays are spent in turtleneck sweaters, woolen sets, and all of the layers because of my job and location here […]
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I had mentioned earlier this week that my Valentine’s Day plans involved cooking a fancy dinner for Troy while he’s in town. Earlier this week after finishing work early, I got started on shopping for and gathering the ingredients I needed for what I had planned while simultaneously trying to not ruin the surprise with […]
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A new year means diving into and experimenting with the “Color of the Year” as chosen by the minds (and specialists) over at PANTONE. These annual posts, a mix of makeup, clothing and a celebration of all things colorful- has become a bit of a blogging tradition here at ‘Coffee & Chiffon‘ since it’s creation […]
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I love a lot of things about New Years. The idea of a clean slate, the optimism and hope so many of us share that the year ahead will be better than the last, the parties, the snacks/meals and champagne- but most of all I love everything and anything glittery and sparkly! I’m a sucker […]
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Merry (Almost) Christmas, everyone! As we prepare to head into the long holiday weekend, and that weird, limbo-like space of time between Christmas and New Years, and before I share my annual year-end “Wrap-Up” posts next week- I wanted to look back on some of my favorite items/products, purchases and gifts from this past month! […]
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When preparing to attend this past weekend’s Victorian Stroll in Troy, New York with Dan and his parents, and after looking through my closet and storage, I realized I don’t actually own any Victorian-era-inspired pieces (any corsets I possess are not exactly Winter wear!) and so I opted for the next best thing- something that […]
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There’s a quote I’ve seen/heard making the rounds on social media as of late, and I think it applies to me perfectly this time of year: “In September, you’re a Fall girl, and then October, a Halloween girl. November you’re a Christmas girl, with the exception of one day – Thanksgiving – where you become […]
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