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Unique and Memorable Gifts for Your Hosts
When you visit someone’s home, especially around the holidays, it’s common to bring a bottle of wine or a dessert like cake or pie. But I’ve noticed that desserts can pile up, and the host often already has a special drink planned. So instead of the usual consider bringing a hostess gift. If you know…
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Unboxing Joy: The Barbie Advent Calendar Experience
This holiday season, I noticed a sparkling pink box that felt more like a time capsule than a toy: the FAO Schwarz Barbie Advent Calendar. After reading Renee Rosen’s Let’s Call Her Barbie, I’ve been thinking a lot about Barbie—her history, her contradictions, and her power to shape and reflect who we are. This calendar…
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An Afternoon at Bloomingdale’s
There are days when stepping into Bloomingdale’s feels less like shopping and more like entering a festive sanctuary. Yesterday was one of those days. I began my visit with a stop at the Chloé boutique, where I was greeted by the woman who had helped me with my recent article on vanilla perfume. To my…
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Wearing Many Hats, Finding Joy in the Juggle
Lately, life feels like a carousel of roles—funeral director, writer, mentor, creative entrepreneur. I just gave my website a much-needed refresh (finally!), and I’m deep into writing a cemetery profile that’s both haunting and beautiful. There are other stories brewing too, including one about my microneedling experience—because yes, even in the midst of grief work,…
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Embracing Autumn: Finding Light in Darker Days
Autumn is passing quickly, like golden leaves blowing in the wind. The clocks changed today, and even though we gained an hour, it feels like something is missing. That extra hour means more darkness, which I don’t enjoy. As dusk comes earlier and the day grows quiet, I know I’ll miss the light. This is…