Over the past few weeks, I’ve taken a little unplanned break from my weekly blog posting to first soak up the rest of summer as simply as possible, just walking, reading, doing yoga, and enjoying the comforts of home. And then, I went back to school a week and a half ago for teacher inservice…
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Book Thoughts on My 2022 Summer Beach Reads
I returned from our annual summer vacation in Rhode Island last week – the best time of the year when I do the most reading! Although I did not spend quite as much time there as I have in previous years, I still was able to finish five books (and start a sixth) because they…
New Summer Home Details
As a teacher, summer is my least busy season and favorite time for home projects (see last year’s closet clean-out and laundry room organization). This fall, H and I are getting married, and we have started receiving some wedding gifts as well as bridal shower gifts from a few weekends ago. Many of these are…
A Perfect Pajama Set for Leisurely Summer Mornings
I used to wear old t-shirts to bed every night, but with the increased time spent at home during the pandemic, I began to invest in quality pajama sets and really enjoy them, not only because I felt cute at night for a change, but I found that the material of the pjs kept me…
3 Easy Neutral Looks for Summer Vacations
I have been dreaming of summer vacations lately with the warmer weather and just three weeks left of school. I decided to play dress-up using a favorite straw hat and hoop earrings, and was drawn toward neutrals. My intended style was Mediterranean getaway. I am sharing three easy looks to pack for your next trip!…
How I’ve Made January Lovelier With Winter Decor & Self-Care
In the past, I have found January to be a difficult and gloomy month; all the joy and bright lights from the holidays are gone, and left is a long stretch of dark winter days. In recent years I have come to realize that it doesn’t have to be this way. Why does all the…
