“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” ~ Rosalia de Castro 2017 Memories Bare with me because I am about to get disgustingly nostalgic, as I take a trip down memory picture lane. What a year it has been. It has had its ups and ….
Month: December 2017
“I’m a bit grungy – I love wearing boots. But I also love putting on a beautiful white dress and jewels. I have those two alter-egos.” ~ Ellie Goulding Bean Boots If you live in New England, you have probably heard of L.L. Bean. What is more you have probably owned, wanted to own, or settled for a knock off ….
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas! Mine was absolutely incredible, yet pretty low key as I spent it with family. Their was such joy watching my nephews and niece take delight in the magic that is Santa. They fill ….
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” ~ Charles Dickens It is always bittersweet when Christmas Day finally comes. All the excitement and anticipation has led up to this day and then suddenly it is done. We have to wait another three hundred plus days for it all to start again. It ….
“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, Dressed in holiday style In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas Children laughing, people passing Meeting smile after smile And on every street corner you’ll hear” ~ Silver Bells There is no place that the ….
“It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson My last major trip of the year is going to Vermont for my friends’ annual Christmas party which is held on the second weekend of December. While I always fly back to New Hampshire for Christmas, it really does NOT ….
“What is the difference between fashion and style? Fashion says, ‘Me, too,’ and style, ‘Only me.’ ” ~ Geraldine Stutz Aerie In another edition of plaid galore, I am highlighting my new favorite button down shirt. Because I am a full disclaimer kind of gal, I will share a little secret with you. Technically it is suppose to be a ….
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” ~ Edna Ferber I am long over due for another Friday Favorites. With the Holiday season in full swing, there are a LOT of favorite things! ‘Tis the season! While I usually try to keep it to five, I in good conscious just could NOT do that this time around. I did try ….
“Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Last weekend, I flew home to New Hampshire for a quick trip. I had a doctor’s appointment and I was planning to finish up Christmas shopping as well as help my Mom wrap. Unfortunately, even the best intentioned plans ….
“A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.” ~ Jim Morrison Augusta After leaving Jekyll, we stopped in St. Simons for some lunch and then drove to Augusta, where Rhiannon lives with her husband and two adorable pups. I was staying the night with them before heading back to the Concrete Jungle. Augusta was much different ….