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Christmas on Nantucket

December 19, 2025, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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Lookbook

Summer Suiting

August 21, 2024, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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Literature

March Reading List

March 27, 2024, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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Lookbook

Snowbody’s Business

February 28, 2024, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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Mother's Day

Mama & Me

May 13, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

In preparation for Mother’s Day I met up with my mom (also named Celina) for a mother-daughter photoshoot. We went to Nunan’s Florist & Greenhouse outside of Newburyport, MA. It was a dream landscape for a few shots with my amazing mom. She’s an inspiration to me daily and I’ll be lucky if I end…Read More

Sunday Snapshots

May 12, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

        From left to right: 1) Celebrating Mother’s Day with Celina Senior. 2) I’ve seen some amazing theater lately. 3) Visiting artist studios in Fenway. 4) Two Celinas are better than one. 5) Fancy book club meeting at the Omni Parker House. 6) Fenway’s looking so cute these days.   

Gift Guide: Mother’s Day

May 5, 2016,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

My mom was always giving when I grew up. From cookies and handmade costumes to elaborate play sets and unending support. Everything she did was to give her kids the life she couldn’t have. And though I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to repay her, I want to spoil her properly on Mother’s Day….Read More

Better than Flowers

April 19, 2016,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I’ve been brainstorming more inventive gift ideas than the traditional flowers and dinner out. I found the perfect gift at Alternative Art Space in the South End. Fernando DeOliveira, owner of the gallery and a talented abstract artist, has created a line of stunning silk scarves with his artworks…Read More

Sunday Snapshots

May 12, 2013,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

Happy Mother’s day to all the fantastic moms out there, but in particular to my amazing, fashionable, wonderful mother, the original Celina! From left to right: 1) Coco’s weekly glamour shot, Vogue worthy as always. 2) Some amazing new shoes from Steve Madden, easily my favorite pair. 3) A teal sunhat I wore for a recent photo shoot. 4) Late night snacks…Read More

What My Mama Gave Me

May 13, 2012,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

Happy Mother’s Day everyone! People are always telling me that I look like my mom. You have your mother’s nose, they tell me. Your mother’s smile, your mother’s laugh. But I know that what my mom gave me goes far beyond a tiny waist and an affinity for designer shoes. My mom gave me a…Read More

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I’m Celina, a Boston-based journalist covering food, arts and culture, travel, and more. When I’m not on duty you can find me diving into a new book or gossiping with friends over martinis.

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