This year I’m highlighting small, local businesses in this gift guide because that’s who needs our support the most! Most of these shops are female owned/operated and, of course, it’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs. Candles from Savvy Cocoas You guys have probably heard me raving about my friend Savannah and her sensational Savvy Cocoa’s…Read More
In Cold Weather
When I saw this Gigi Pip hat my very first thought was “that looks like Truman Capote.” The notoriously flamboyant writer was known to be seen in hats and dramatic scarves. So I channeled the talented author in this look, accessorizing with my much loved copy of In Cold Blood. I love hats and this…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) The Boston Public Garden ducks are looking dapper this year! 2) Getting into some knitting thanks to a virtual class. 3) Outdoor opera at the MFA. 4) A new installation at the Martha Richardson Gallery. 5) Made this truffle mac and cheese for Sunday dinner. 6) Taking a virtual cocktail making class with a local bartender.
November Reading List
I’m in the midst of sewing my family’s Christmas gifts so my reading is a little light this month! But I enjoyed some wonderful books. The Last of Her Kind Sigrid Nunez In this book the protagonist finds out her college roommate and former friend has been put in jail for shooting a cop. She…Read More
Fashion Forward
On Nov. 21, the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem transforms its galleries into a runway. Instead of the latest fashion week collections, visitors will find more than 108 mannequins sporting historical and contemporary outfits designed by pioneering women. “Made It: The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion” explores how fashion and female fortitude have shaped not only the clothes we wear,…Read More
Creating Cozy
I put the finishing touches on this dress in time for my trip to Portland and it’s one of my favorite creations so far! I think the faux fur is an unusual fabric choice for a dress, but you know how much I love unique textures. On top of being visually interesting, it’s incredibly warm…Read More