Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. Since historically this is the day when people profess their love to one another, I thought we’d talk about the old-fashioned love letter. It’s a lost art. Those words on paper that just make your heart ache have been replaced by emails and text messages. While I am just as addicted [...]

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It’s almost that time of the year when the pastels make an appearance from the depths of my wardobe. It means that I’m ready for the season of showers. Baby showers, bridal showers, and just about any excuse to have a shower. When I give gifts, I often like to wrap them in creative ways. [...]

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There are many things to love about the States, but they brewed away a lovely tradition in the Boston Harbor two hundred years ago. There is something utterly civil about relaxing each day, if only for fifteen minutes, with a sweet biscuit and a hot cup of tea. Each sip can reach your furthest extremities [...]

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I do like to cook but I’ve never done it in style. It wasn’t until I came across these adorable vintage aprons at Anthropologie yesterday that it made me want to entertain every day. Here are some of my favorites: Lucky ladybugs ($38), Yellow butterflies ($38), Camellia ($38).

Kitchen aprons aren’t just for avoiding those messy [...]

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