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During a surprisingly warm Saturday night about a month ago, Jeff and I decided to light up the Solo Stove and enjoy the stars. We had just brought out the garden bench and we moved it closer to the fire so we’d feel a little warmer. Just my luck when a log shot out a …
Our Trip to the MFA to See the Van Gogh Exhibit Jeff and I went to the members’ preview of the Van Gogh Roulin Family Portraits exhibit at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. I feel bad saying this, but Van Gogh has never been one of my favorite artists. Yet, there are a number of …
Actually, I have scarcely taken off my new super soft, black Malibu Lounge Zip-Up Sweatshirt from alice adams alpaca (they don’t capitalize the first letters) since it arrived! Honestly, it’s so comfortable and cozy, plus it goes with almost everything. In fact, it’s become my new uniform. Alicia Adams Alpaca alicia adams alpaca was a …
A few things jumped out at me recently that I thought were interesting or fun or strange, and I hope you might feel the same way. A Dozen Affordable Eggs from The Ordinary The affordable skincare brand, The Ordinary, a Canadian brand that was sold to The Estee Lauder Group, is based in New …
Since we started talking about going to Costa Rica, Jeff has been reading almost everything about the country that he could get his hands on! Although I have heard what a wonderful place it is, I don’t want to worry about getting pickpocketed or have my credit card info taken. I’ve been meaning to do …
On Thursday, I still had a few things to pick up for the holidays. Because I was at Market Basket, one of our supermarkets, I thought I would run into the Marshalls at that strip mall and see what I could find. Well, a lot actually. Cashmere Sweater Marshalls and TJ Maxx often has …
You may remember me writing about gorgeous apparel and home decor designed by impressionist artist, Constance Festo Lafond, whom I met several years ago. Here’s Connie (wearing one of her creations below!) in her studio at Porter Mills in Beverly MA where we first met. So you can learn a little more from the artist …
Although I still love the craftsmen-made purple/pink/yellow bag that Jeff bought for me in Camden Market last year when we went to London, the U.S. brand Portland Leather Goods from Portland OR caught my eye not too long ago. Portland Leather Goods’ bags come in a variety of colors and oodles of styles. After going …
I’ve been trying to get back into jogging on a more regular basis. I still walk (fast) for exercise and ride my bike with Jeff from time to time. But even though my “running” is jogging at best, I think it is good to jog and change up my routine. It was a beautiful, cool …
Nisolo Sandals It may be too late to talk about my new summer sandals. But I’m an optimist, and I believe that the warm weather will be around for another month or so in the Boston area. And I know lots of you live where it’s warm enough for sandals all year round. Nisolo is …
At the beginning of the summer, I saw yet another Facebook ad for a multipurpose tote bag in a cute design that was on sale. I probably have more tote bags than anyone, but this one from Farmhouse Is My Style because: it’s made from heavy duty cotton canvas it has a number of zippered …
I’ve been intending to write about my multicolored shoulder bag from Camden Market for almost a year. In late March, I wrote about Camden Market and the solid perfume that I bought there (click here). We wandered around the large mostly outdoor market, and we came upon a small shop, MM Leather Workshop, with brightly …
Sorry, I disappeared for a couple of days. Luckily, I had a lot of fun things going on for my birthday, and I literally didn’t have time. Bar25 Newburyport MA Jeff and I went to a new to us restaurant in seaside Newburyport MA called Bar25. The restaurant offered drinks, of course, since it’s called …
Now that we’re officially in November, I look at pretty much everything through a lens of gifting as well as personal enjoyment. Since I live in New England where we still have cold winters, items from the Heat Holders brand always make my holiday list. Let me tell you about the new lighter weight socks …
In September, yet another enticing Facebook ad called out to me. I was quite taken by a red handbag in a vintage style from the 1940s-50s. And of course, it was on sale. The red handbag was from Walasa, a brand that was new to me. Frame and Clasp Closure The old-school look with a …