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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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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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The Search for Self: Embracing Change and Joy
Knowing Yourself is The Beginning of All Wisdom –Aristotle I’ve spent much of my life unsure who I am. Not in the dramatic, soul-searching way novels portray—but in the quiet, persistent ache of trying on identities like ill-fitting dresses. Funeral director. Writer. Model. Actress. Author. Each stitched with hope, worn with grace, sometimes discarded with…
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Why Sea Salt and Wood Sage is a Summer Essential
I was recently at the Jo Malone counter at my local Bloomingdale’s and struck up a conversation with a fellow customer. We both expressed our love for Jo Malone scents, enthusiastically sharing our seasonal favorites and discussing what makes each fragrance special. As we explored the array of options, we playfully spritzed on a few…
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Summer Fragrances: Your Passport to the Perfect Summer Scent
Summer is a magical time for me, and I love everything about it – the beach, dining al fresco, shopping for bathing suits and sandals – and changing up my fragrance. I must admit that I’ve already used Beach by Bobbi Brown (on my summer of 2024) list, a few times. I find it has been a perfect…
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Summertime is the Best Time
Summer is truly a magical time filled with endless possibilities. I adore everything about it: the beach vibes, dining al fresco with friends, hunting for the perfect bathing suits and sandals, and picking out a fresh fragrance that captures the essence of the season. There’s something about summer that makes even the ordinary days feel…