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Galentine Gifts 2021

Valentine's Day fun finds

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

Polly’s Picks: Stylist Polly Goodyear

Polly tackles my closet

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

Forced Family Fun

board games to beat winter blues

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

Podcast Picks No. 2

more of my true crime obsession

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

Tree Trimming

more whimsical glass ornaments

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

Thanksgiving Thursday

wishing you a healthy & safe holiday

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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