Category Archives: Shopping

Attention Shoppers: If you need a quilt, Macy’s is having a MEGA sale!

Who doesn’t love a sale? With the warmer weather coming, I need a coverlet or quilt for my guests. I can’t deal with shopping at Macy’s anymore. The store is completely disorganized and it gives me a headache. I can’t … Continue reading

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All I ate today was a bagel…

I came across this video and it is brilliant, just brilliant! Although I do acknowledge that this is not everyone’s experience (considering socio-economics and all that jazz), I also don’t need to do defend or define being a New Yorker… … Continue reading

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just in time for a rainy day

New Bogs boots arrived just in time for errands today. As much as I love the classic look of Hunter boots, I find these are much warmer. Living Authentically.  

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That J.Crew time of year again…

It’s that J.Crew time of year again… Sales and promotions entice me to gear up for winter. Here are some pieces in my shopping cart now. Continually inspired by Nolan Ross, the preppie in me lives on… I finally donated … Continue reading

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Where is ME time?

I have simultaneous projects to complete by the end of the week. I take care of an apartment rental and he JUST gave me permission to spruce it up. His guests arrive this Saturday. Home shopping is always fun, except I … Continue reading

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A Sweet Find!!! (and always a lesson)

Always looking for a deal, I took a chance on a new “Dollar Store” in my neighborhood, hoping to find new sources for basic home supplies. The store is huge, CLEAN, and the layout is simple. After scanning the first … Continue reading

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anne taintor luggage tags

I’m really having fun getting ready for vacation…. the luggage tags on our suitcases are perfectly fine, but they are black just like the luggage…. no contrast means I cannot identify them quickly. I always have to find a way to … Continue reading

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J.Crew Chronicles: calf hair shoes: minus two, plus one

I finally decided to part with my beautiful calf hair Mary Jane’s, AND my favorite run around shoe, the calf hair ballet flats, very ratty and very old. I held on to those shoes because everything I like is too … Continue reading

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cleanin’ out my closet…

My husband and I have settled in a routine and tradition for the New Year. We stay home and watch Twilight Zone episodes (the originals) and toast with champagne at midnight. We always tidy and at least change sheets and … Continue reading

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Current Shoe Obsession

These shoes are adorable! Visualize them with a black dress for a night out, leggings for lunch with friends, blue jeans for a date… And so the thought process (obsession) begins… What would I specifically pair them with? Would they … Continue reading

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