Friday Faves: Relax & Refresh

beat the blues

Happy Friday! The past week has been frigid here in Darien, so I am creating an indoor experience that helps to battle the winter blues. Time for a New Year’s refresh, complete with some indulgent beauty products, a comfy cashmere outfit, pampering skincare, and a good book! (I am most excited to try my new discreet bedside retinol hand… Read More

Top Ten: Winter Moisturizers

rich creams for dry skin

Time for another Top Ten post– and this one is all about facial moisturizers (just in time for the cold months ahead). As the temps drop, thermostats are turned up, causing dryness and skin irritation (and hot showers don’t help). These ten picks are heavy hitters for calming and hydrating the face (and locking in moisture) during these weeks… Read More

Book Blast 70: Cozy Mysteries

fireside reads

What is my idea of heaven? A crackling fire, a glass of red wine, and a good old-fashioned mystery (and maybe a bowl of ice cream). During these winter weeks, I plan on parking myself in a comfy chair and relishing the twists and turns of a good whodunit. I hope you will savor these picks and enjoy the… Read More

Saturday Snippets: 1/4/25

a little bit of this & that

Happy weekend! I feel like I can finally let out a deep breath and relax a bit now that the holiday craziness has subsided. Without further ado, here is the very first Snippet post of 2025, from boots to books, and always a little bit of leopard. My sister nailed Christmas with this Higherdose LED face mask gift for me…. Read More

Friday Faves: 2024 Favorites

what you loved most

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate 1,000 posts published than with a look back. Now that 2024 is behind us, we can see the promise of great things in the new year. But first, I want to take a quick look at what inspired you the most: which posts, products, and categories were the most clicked… Read More

Outerwear Obsession

crazy for coats

Recently, it’s been really cold here, and I find myself reaching for my warmest coat (and then thinking about all the sale coats out there, too). The outerwear obsession is real. I saw this winter white fringed and belted Mango pick and finally pulled the trigger because it was on sale. Here are some more standouts that I came… Read More

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