This February marks the fourth annual Galentine’s Day gift exchange with my girlfriends. We get together to catch up, eat some lunch, drink some rosé, and have fun with a Yankee swap. We use gift themes, like “date-night” and “the beach” to help get the creative juices flowing. Come Valentine’s Day, we will be swapping gifts that help us… Read More
As you all know by now, I love to shop (that is one of the reasons I started this blog). I share a walk-in closet with my husband, so finding space for my online purchases is always a challenge. I never have enough hanging space for dresses, or shelves for shoes, so I am forever de-cluttering. Enter Polly Goodyear. Polly… Read More
January is right around the corner, and with it comes the post-Christmas blues, cold snowy days, and probably more time at home. In anticipation of being stuck in our house, I stocked up on some non-screen games. When it comes to board games our family has a few favorites: Catan (when we have a few hours to kill, Sorry… Read More
Tis the season to wrap gifts, so I like to listen to podcasts as I go. In addition to enjoying my weekly Crime Junkies episodes, I have increased my library to include some new favorites. Some are short and sweet and can be listened to while running errands in the car or going on a walk, and others are… Read More
I love a good Christmas tree ornament. I often defer to the festive trimming option as gifts for hostesses, neighbors, and family members. There is something both whimsical and traditional about ornaments, and I find these playful glass versions so versatile (with endless, and somewhat random options). The best ones are a perfect mix of playfulness, personal history, and… Read More
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
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