The month of March marks the birthdays of two of my kids, so we have a couple of weeks full of celebration and gifts. This also means that I have to hound them to write thank-you cards to grandparents, Godparents, and friends. My 17 year old declared her stationery too “babyish,” with its pastel pink monogram, and I had… Read More
Struggling with an idea for a Mother’s Day gift? Well, look no further. Hermès has released new items from their recently launched makeup line: soft powder blushes, three new makeup brushes, and a tinted lip balm (called a Lip Enhancer). Or, go with either the matte or satin lipsticks, now in new shades. And, since each item comes elegantly… Read More
A few months ago I had my stylist friend Polly come over to help me with my closet. In addition to choosing some key outfits for me, she also shared some closet detoxing tips, which inspired me to do a bit more and declutter other parts of our home as well. Spring cleaning is a serious subject over here!… Read More
Our family loves to play card games, and we get just a little competitive (during quarantine, we played our fair share of Rummy and Wizard). The kids master their techniques during the summer while away at their respective camps, where Spit replaces Fortnight. I try to stay sharp for our annual ski trip Hearts marathon, but usually end up… Read More
Mother’s Day is just around the corner so I am stocking up. Of course, I will send something fun to my own mom, but I also like to give little gifts to my sister, friends, and mother-in-law. Since I do have a few presents to purchase, I like to keep the cost down to under $50. Here are a… Read More
I used to be such an avid needle-pointer, making belts, pillows, ornaments, and a Christmas stocking (or two). For some reason, I let the past-time slip away from me, trading in the canvas and wool for more books and puzzles. The other day I came across the latest unfinished project in my needlepoint graveyard and decided it was time… Read More
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