This year, I am giving fewer gifts. Immediate family are receiving one gift, except for Sloane, who is receiving two gifts. Close friends are receiving smaller gifts than in past years. As a person who loves giving gifts, and excels at it, this is a big shift for me. But as I reprioritize my life, […]
This is when it hits me. The year is almost over. February lasted 1,237 years, and December will fly by. And I will be here on December 31st wondering how I got here. This year was tumultuous, physically painful, and wholly unsatisfying. It was the year The Headache controlled my life and almost took my […]
Last month, I decided it’s time to refresh my professional piece in the size I wear now. I’d love to believe that I’m going to change my lifestyle and lose some of the weight I gained after becoming a Mom, but dressing has become complicated without a full wardrobe to choose from. So it’s time […]
Several years ago, I started to get a rash on my neck when I wore wool blends. Then, the rash started forming on my wrists. Pretty soon, I found myself avoiding wool sweaters almost entirely. Finding cotton sweaters is difficult. Very few retailers make anything in 100% cotton anymore. But Boden still does. Originally released […]
The Black Friday madness continues. I have been feeling a little shopping fever this year, which is unusual for me. The good news is that I can always add an item to the cart on my phone, and if I forget about it, it wasn’t meant to be. If I’m back an hour later checking […]
In 2010 (?), when this blog was still in its infancy, I bought a Lo & Sons OMG bag. I carried it every day for years. When they updated the style in 2019, I bought the new version as well. I still carry it today. Few brands have the utility, the style and the durability […]
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