I have such a love affair with the seasons. I suppose it's because I love how they force us to change perspective. They give me something to look forward to, to drum up nostalgia, and to build memories around. In my youth, I would have said I was a summer person through and through, but fall has been growing on me in a big way over the past few years.
Read MoreI love Nantucket. It's really hard not to love that sweet little island. And although the summer is magic, I think the off season might be my favorite time to visit. The crowds have gone back to their busy lives, and the island slows down a bit. Back to real island time. And I love that.
Read MoreThanksgiving is all about the turkey for most people, and I get it. It's pretty delicious in its own right. But for me, I'm all about the sides and pie. Now, typically I'm not a sweets eater. I always reach for savory, but when it comes to pie - I'm all about it. And my momma just so happens to make the best apple pie on the planet. You want to know why I feel that way? It's classic. Nothing too gourmet about it, just the absolute perfect pie for Thanksgiving. And really, why mess with perfection?
Read MoreCocktail hours have a reputation for being a bit stuffy, but I'm all the making it more casual. Just gather a few friends, open some good wine (or perhaps even serve a signature sip!), put out snacks - and my friends, you've got yourself a cocktail hour minus the bad conversation. This top from Elizabeth McKay is just the perfect amount of fancy (love the bell sleeve!) to elevate the occasion.
Read MoreThere is nothing I love more on these crisp late summer / early fall days than a stroll around the grounds at the Ocean House. It truly never gets old. And even though summer seems to truly shine around these parts, I love this magnificent property in every season. And this little striped number from Elizabeth McKay? It was basically made for such strolls (and for me - I'm kind of obsessed).
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