alexandra kathryn mosca
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Wrap Yourself in Warmth: The Best Vanilla Scents for Fall 2025
The scent of vanilla brings back comforting memories for me. My grandmother always wore Guerlain’s Shalimar, her signature vanilla-based fragrance. That early connection made me love vanilla and want something similar, but a bit more youthful. As a teenager in the 1970s, options were limited, so, like many others, I chose Love’s Baby Soft. Fast…
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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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Five Favorite Finds
Max Studio Skull Photo Frame The perfect Halloween gift for my BFF who is also a funeral director. Barbie: Super Sticker Book: Through the Decades For pure nostalgia. Miami Beach Coffee Table Book Sicilian Pistachio Spread If you love pistachio, you’ll love this. Scrabble Aura Glass Game There’s nothing like a good game of scrabble.
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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…