Fashion, Food, + Frivolity for Healthy, Hardworking Women
I have this weird affinity for pieces and styles that are available season after season. It makes sense really – designers continue to produce pieces that sell well and are liked by many people. Whenever a style is around for more than one or two seasons, however, it’s also a good sign it’ll be a classic piece and wearable in 10 years. 20 years? 50? Since I have a propensity to fall in love with pieces, this is major in my book. One of those classics? My. . .
With November well under way, my skin and beauty concerns have pretty much one focus – dryness! Between the winds and the smoke in the air (thankfully not terrible in my area), my skin seems to be dry every five minutes. I’m using hand lotion and applying lip balm like they’re going out of style and I still can’t seem to get a handle on it. So this month’s beauty picks are focused mainly on body products and ones that help with hydration and happiness. . .
Thanksgiving dinner is a funny thing. There are so many traditional and “must-have” dishes that it’s hard to incorporate anything new. Yet all of us food lovers want to try new recipes and what better time than with a crowd? In our family, each person has their pick and at the end of the day, there isn’t much room for innovation. So, let’s get innovative with leftovers, shall we? And first up, this leftover turkey chili with white beans. . .
The seasons are beginning to change and while it may be slow go, I’m all about getting ready for that fall and winter fashion situation! I’m not sure that I really wear enough dresses (my husband certainly wishes I wore more). I love them, but it’s hard to find dresses that flatter my figure that aren’t too short or too long. This knee-length wrap dress, therefore, is perfection for me and is marked down for the Nordstrom Fall Sale. . .
About halfway between Boston, MA and Portland, ME (see my Portland Travel Guide here) is Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It’s right along the highway and at just an hour from each city it’s a perfect stop along the way or for a day trip! We didn’t really know what to expect in the small, seaside town, but what we found was a cute area around which to walk, great shopping, and the perfect number of things to do for our extended stopover. So here are a few fun Portsmouth, NH things to do. . .
