OOTD: Storm-Proof Stripes…

Something I get asked fairly often, especially in New England’s unpredictable weather and humidity during the Summer months- is how I keep my skin, hair and makeup looking fresh. As someone with a combination complexion and naturally curly and unruly hair- it’s not always easy- and I stress the need to develop a regimen of […]

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Cookout Classics: Grilled Shrimp and Steak Surf n’ Turf

To say that the weather here in New England throughout the month of July (so far) has been unpredictable and not particularly ideal would be a understatement. Non-stop rain, flash flooding, tornado watches/warnings- it’s been a bit of a mess, and the sporadic days of uninterrupted sunshine are something to be cherished, savored and enjoyed […]

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Blueberries and Brattleboro…

I am always down for traveling to unique, picturesque locations and indulging in great food and beverages. It’s a big part of why I launched ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ in the first place- since I wanted a space to write about the interesting places I went to and the delicious things I was eating while I […]

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OOTD: Berkshires Blue

When choosing a dress for a recent outing in The Berkshires where I met up with my dear friend Dan’s family for lunch and some shopping around Stockbridge, I wanted to be bright and bold for the occasion- but also comfortable! It’s been so hot these past couple of weeks, so I’ve been mindful about […]

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My Summer Makeup Routine!

Another season in full-swing means another chance to share what I’ve been wearing on my face as of late! That’s right, it’s time for another peek into my cosmetics bag for an updated listing of the makeup that has been making my Summer selfies and group beach photos look especially tanned and toned these past […]

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A Month to Remember: June 2023

It’s hard to say goodbye to a month that has been so full of fun, friends, adventures, seeing new places and indulging in great food and drinks. I never want it to end, but end it must- and so now, with only a few hours left of June 2023- I wanted to give it a […]

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A Few of My Favorite Things: June 2023

With another month coming to an end and July right around the corner (including any and all things related to backyard BBQs and cookouts!) it’s about that time where I line up all of my favorite things from this month-that-was and snap some pretty photos so that I can share them here with all of […]

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Pottery, Paints and Beating the Heat…

Although the forecast for this week called for non-stop rain and thunderstorms to carry us into the first days of July 2023, no one seemed prepared for the unbearable levels of humidity that came with it- or how stifling that humidity was in the sporadic periods of sunshine when we all collectively tried to run […]

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