This year I will be attempting to serve my very first Thanksgiving meal to my family of five. While I have called in some help, I am still a bit nervous! At least I have my floral centerpiece completed (see photo). Last week a few of us celebrated a friend’s birthday with a socially distant floral arranging class (at… Read More
Sometimes I come across a product that looks like a valuable purchase, but when I see the price, I have to wonder, “is it worth it?” You already know that I love a good dupe (a virtually equal product except for a cheaper price tag), and I love to save if I can (see Save or Splurge posts here)…. Read More
It’s time! The holiday decorating has begun at my house and not a moment too soon. While the live tree is yet to be purchased and trimmed, the rest of our house will scream Christmas in a few short days. This weekend marks the occasion for me– time to deck the halls. This task involves a little heavy lifting,… Read More
Get ready for the Holidays! This year, my Holiday Gift Guide may look a bit different, much like the way things are looking different in every aspect of our lives lately. While in the past I have posted the guides one at a time, here I have combined all of them into one concise page, making your browsing a… Read More
Goodbye Halloween and hello to Thanksgiving! For the first time in years, we are not going to have Thanksgiving with my extended family. Despite challenging hockey schedules and miles living apart, we always make the drive to share Thanksgiving with my relatives. For obvious reasons, this year we are choosing to stay home in Darien, celebrating as a family… Read More
Every once in a while I come across an influencer that I like so much I want to share them with all my friends (remember Gothamista, Korean beauty expert Renée Chow?). My recent YouTube favorite is Portland-based aesthetician Penny Smith of Penn.Smith.Skincare. Not only does she cover standard concerns (like vitamin C and SPF), but she also tackles the… Read More
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