Threads of Friendship

May 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

There is nothing I like more than hearing from old friends who are busy following their dreams and doing cool and interesting things with their lives. I recently was reconnected with a friend from high school who has passionately been designing jewelry in recent years. It was such a pleasure hearing about how she has… read more

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Third times a charm…

May 20, 2014 6 Comments

SHARE: It is with a heart full of joy that I share the news we are expecting our third baby. The little one should arrive next fall just in time for John’s birthday. The reality of it all is finally starting to settle into our home and we couldn’t be more excited. Sophie thinks it’s… read more

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Recipe: Simple Roasted Chicken with Herbs

May 16, 2014 2 Comments

I recently read an article about how easy it is to cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker so I trotted off to the market and bought myself a chicken. Sadly I got home to realize the slow cooker is up at our house in VT. (Still there from the one and only time… read more

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Pop Up Shopping: M.M. LaFleur

May 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

I can remember vividly the first suit I ever bought for my first job in finance. It was a skin-tight black crepe two-piece BeBe suit with an extra wide shawl collar and three-quarter length sleeves. Looking back – not my finest fashion hour. Fast forward 4 years and as an on-air reporter I owned 3… read more

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Mother’s Day and Love

May 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

To all of you Mothers, Teachers, Surrogates, and Supporters – thank you for the work you do. Teaching, loving, and caring for others is the work that changes us most and matters more than anything and yet too often it is goes unnoticed and under-appreciated. I wonder, what would each day feel like if you… read more

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Spring Social: The Wall Street Tennis Challenge!

May 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Wall Street Tennis Challenge is an excellent event that raises money and awareness for Ovarian Cancer Research. I have written about them in the past here. Ovarian cancer  has touched far too many women I know and love. I also know too many women who have tested positive for the BRCA gene. When you’ve… read more

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The Best of the Met Gala 2014

May 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

Every now and then we all need a little fashion inspiration… The Met Gala has become synonymous with the most important fashion event of the year. The party – with it’s a-list attendees – kicks off the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s yearly Costume Institute exhibit. Emma Stone was amongst my favorites. Christy Turlington is always… read more

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Mignonne Gavigan: Beaded Beauties

May 5, 2014 1 Comment

I was recently green with envy when one of my chicest friends came to my house wearing a show-stopping beaded necklace. I immediately asked who had designed it. I knew then and there that I needed to share this brand with my readers. There is nothing I like more than a piece of jewelry that… read more

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Commercial Impact

May 1, 2014 7 Comments

I wasn’t going to blog today but darn you Powerade. I saw this and new it needed to be shared. If you need some inspiration today watch this commercial. I know it made me wonder if I am giving nearly enough heart and effort to the things I do each day. Let’s all try harder…. read more

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Swim Safe

April 30, 2014 1 Comment

As summer approaches I have swimming on the brain. My girls both head off to camp where swimming is a large part of their day and knowing that they are both competently swimming on their own makes me feel much better about the situation. Swimming is by far one of our favorite family sports. I… read more

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