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Seasonal/ Travel

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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Sewing

The Power of Pink

January 4, 2021,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

This is my latest creation and I’m so happy with the way it came out! It’s my trusty 50s style pattern but reinvented with this pink microsuede, a slightly longer length, and a new waist tie style. The dress also pairs well with this face mask I got from Gateway Arts!  Dress: Handmade, fabric from…Read More

Sunday Snapshots

December 13, 2020,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

          From left to right: 1) A new piece of public art in Boston. 2) Sewing, sewing, sewing. 3) Festive poinsettias for the holidays. 4) I’m never not book shopping. 5) Spotted in Fenway. 6) Watching a Zoom play.   

Creating Cozy

November 23, 2020,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

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

In the Swing of Things

November 16, 2020,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I made this coat from a vintage ’50s swing coat pattern, but I gave it a modern upgrade in this cozy and lightweight fleece. I’m so happy with the way it turned out! This is my first time working with fleece so I still have a lot to learn, but I think it was a…Read More

Sunday Snapshots

October 25, 2020,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

             From left to right: 1) Dropped my ballot off at the library last week! 2) Book club reading and a homemade poptart from a local bakery. 3) Back on my sewing game! 4) Visiting El Punto Urban Art Museum in Salem. 5) Chocolate shopping. 6) Bought this book in Salem and so far it’s fascinating!   

Lilac Looker

September 29, 2020,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I made this dress for my trip to the Finger Lakes in July but I didn’t get around to photographing it until much later! These retro cotton dresses and matching masks have been mainstays for me during the humid summer. As we transition into fall I’ll wear them with leather jackets and trench coats.  Dress:…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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