‘Tis the season for holiday parties– which means you will need some hostess gifts. My husband and I used to host an annual Christmas party at our home before two travel hockey schedules got in the way. Over the years we received some amazingly creative hostess presents, wine and champagne included. While a great vintage is always appreciated, these… Read More
Each summer, my daughter and son go to sleepaway camp in Maine, where the only form of communication is through letter writing. This motivated me to find some happy stationery on which to write my many camper letters. I first came across Haute Papier while looking for a hostess present on Etsy. Since then, I have ordered many items… Read More
In an effort to keep my mind sharp, I like to do puzzles– crossword, Sudoku and the good old-fashioned jigsaw kind. Last spring my husband and I were given a Liberty Puzzle by a friend and an obsession was born. She explained how these puzzles are unique because they are comprised of custom shaped wooden pieces called “whimsy pieces” (a sign?… Read More
It should come as no surprise that I would love this makeup line, after all, this British makeup artist has made a name for herself on her glow-from-within techniques. I first became aware of Charlotte Tilbury after watching another favorite YouTube vlogger discuss the Hollywood Beauty Light Wand. This rose gold colored highlight goes on smoothly and looks perfectly natural…. Read More
L’objet candles have been on my lust list for a while. I received my first one years ago as a hostess gift and have tried to collect all the unique ones I can find. (I’ll be adding the leopard one to my collection next.) Like their name suggests, these candles are more than just wax and wick, but more… Read More
My paternal grandparents, Janet & Harold, had an evening tradition that lasted for over 20 years– they played backgammon every night with their cocktails. I remember as a teenager, flipping through the numerous notepads that held the long-running game totals, and thinking that they were so old-fashioned. As a mother of a Fortnite player, I can now truly appreciate… Read More
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