Well hello, December! As we enter the final stretch of 2023 and gear up for Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, I wanted to do a quick rewind and talk about the most magical Thanksgiving weekend ever. I’m still floating on a fluffy, tinsel-covered cloud with how sweet, thoughtful and festive it was! Thanksgiving and […]
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This week is a busy one for me, with working my full-time job, tying up some loose ends, running last minute errands and carefully packing for my upcoming three-week stay in Southern California. Given how long I’m going to be gone and how far from home I’ll be- I want to make sure I don’t […]
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When I returned home from my brief trip to New Jersey earlier this week, it was like leaving Summer at the Shore behind me in my rearview and finally entering the true ‘New England Autumn’ aesthetic head-on as soon as I crossed state lines. While my time in Asbury Park had been filled with sunshine, […]
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This installment of ‘Local Loves’ is going to be a bit different than past posts. While I designate these (usually) New England-based spotlights on various businesses, attractions and oddities that can actively be visited/explored and experienced- this week’s travel/dining guide is serving more as a tribute to a place that I absolutely adore that recently […]
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The days following an action-packed and extra long weekend can be, and usually are, excruciating- especially when returning to work or trying to get your sleep schedule back in order. This is the predicament I’ve found myself in these past couple of days as I play some catch-up at the office while also simultaneously recovering […]
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When I first moved to the Pioneer Valley just over four years ago (!!!) one of the things I had been most excited for, other than paying way less in rent per month and being closer to friends- was diving into and discovering a brand new community and finding new places to spend some time. […]
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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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Everyone who knows me well knows that I love a good party, and when asked to plan one or assist in the planning of one- be it for a birthday, bachelorette party, Halloween, etc.- I take it very seriously. It may be because of my somewhat meticulous nature and peculiar eye for detail, but I […]
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