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Sand Castles Boutique, Rockport MA Today, I had a bunch of errands to do here and there including to going to the supermarket. For fun, I decided to run into Sand Castles in Rockport MA during their annual 50% off sale that runs from January through March, the non-tourist months of the year in that …
Yes, I know I shouldn’t be buying anything, but just in case it’s a while till we get back there, I did buy a few things. Natural Products When we first arrived, we headed for the local grocery store, Super Massai, where we picked up groceries to make breakfast and at least one dinner in …
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 …
As much as I’ve liked my current heart emblazoned case for my iPhone 13 Pro Max, I realized that it still had a flaw. When my phone is placed screen side up as it most often is, I still couldn’t find it even though the colorful back side of the case stands out. The front …
For the first night of Hanukkah, Jeff gave me a gift that I really wanted. I love rose gold. And if you know me, you know I love hearts. My new necklace has both! Jeff bought the necklace on Etsy. It’s made in Milan, Italy by Muse and Queen. The 16 inch rose gold chain …
I was sent a selection of new-to-me cosmetic products that would make excellent stocking stuffers or small gifts. Stocking Stuffer Ideas The HAIR edit French Twist Claw Clip: I’m usually terrible at putting my hair up. Frankly, I can never do it. Until The HAIR edit French Twist Clip came into my life. Not only …
Almost Perfect Small Leather Goods from Portland Leather The small leather goods that I bought last week from Portland Leather Goods arrived, and I think they’re too cute to give as gifts 😉 😎  Plus, they’re colors I love. Plus, when I opened the box, the smell of the leather was divine, even wrapped up …
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 …
Gift, I Bought This, Affiliate Links A while back, I started collecting limited edition compacts from Estée Lauder. In fact, I wrote about one of them that I bought in 2016 during the Mad Men era (here). It’s a powder blush with a mirror. I put it in my dresser drawer, and I have mostly …
On Sunday afternoon, I made my annual pilgrimage to the Waterfront Festival in Gloucester. Though it may not be quite as exciting as it was when Daphne, the owner of the former Nature Island Botanicals, used to be there selling my favorite handmade bar soaps and body butters, it’s still fun to see what’s new …
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 …
Today I went to Town Hall to pay my property taxes, and then I stopped on the next block in our teeny, tiny downtown to go to the Post Office. One of the earrings that I bought from Chan Luu a year ago (reviewed here) broke when I cleaned the tarnish off with a cloth. …
Most of my Valentine’s Day jewelry were given to me as gifts. Some pieces were new, while others were vintage. Since I adore all things heart-shaped, I try to wear my heart-shaped pieces as often as I can. Vintage Hearts When I first started Never Say Die Beauty, I became friendly with a woman who …
You may know that I find it so hard to resist anything sparkly. And on sale. Alexis Bittar, the jewelry designer, is having their End of Season sale. Since last fall when Alexis Bitter launched their new collection fall/winter season, I’ve had my eye on a pair of earrings that embodies all my favorite earring …