July 4th Sparklers Station | Sparklers Station for the July 4th Holiday | Hi guys! If you are like me, you might be feeling a tiny bit unsettled about the fact that the July 4th holiday is falling on Tuesday this year. I'm not sure if anyone knows what to do with...
HOTTER THAN SUMMER 18 Sexy Beach Book Reads That Rival the Sun On a warm afternoon in late summer of 2012, I was walking to Grand Central to catch a train home after a day-long business meeting. I noticed a bookstore and made a split-second decision to pop in to see...
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The ultimate destination guide to all the coolest places to Eat, Shop, and Play along Connecitcut’s coastline. Sarah has scouted all the best restaurants, stores, and attractions and carefully curated each category to bring you the finest Connecticut has to offer. Whether you’re a native Nutmegger, a new resident, or just visiting, this guide provides everyone with the keys to experience authentic East Coast style. The Guide keeps growing, so be sure to check back often!
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We’re home to the #1 pizza in the nation for a reason. Here’s a trusted list of Connecticut’s most highly reviewed restaurants in every category, from Coffee Bars to “Lobsta” Rolls to Fine Dining. Yum!
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Ready for some real fun? Here’s a list of interesting attractions and seasonal events for the kiddos, family, and grownups. Caution – could cause immense joy!
Best Books of 2022 October. November. December. The three busiest months of the year all lined up one after the other with nary a moment to catch your breath. I call them the trifecta holiday season because it starts slowly with Halloween and continues to build...
Best Gifts for Teenage Boys - A couple of weeks ago, my daughter, Catherine, gleefully presented me with a neatly typed list of gift ideas for Christmas. The moment the calendar flipped to December and "Charm" her Elf on the Shelf arrived, her little fingers were...
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How to get the Farmhouse Look One of the most read blog posts on Connecticut in Style, is "Key Characteristics of Modern Farmhouse Homes." Not only have I had over 47,000 views for this specific post on my blogsite, it ranks Number 1 on Google's First Page. When I...
Shelf Decor and Styling Tips Hi guys, I hope that you had a great weekend! I had a fabulous weekend and feel relaxed and recharged. It's exactly the kind of weekend that I needed to get back in the mood to blog. I also got the gift of a little downtime which I am...
If you haven't had a chance to decorate your home for fall and are looking for ideas, you have come to the right place. In today's blog post, I will be sharing lots of fall decor inspiration to get you motivated. There are many spaces inside and outside your home that...
How to wear thigh high boots It's been sooooo cold here in Connecticut and all I want to do is cover myself from head to toe! But, how can we keep warm AND look stylish at the same time? Bring on the thigh high boots! Out of all the different styles of boots, thigh...
Halloween Party Cocktails Every Halloween, I like to welcome the spirits. Both literally and figuratively. Inspired by my girlfriend Kirstin's Friday night ritual, she drinks a Cosmo every Friday regardless of where she is in the world, I decided to spook out this...
September 24th, 2022 Dearest Amanda, How is it that I have lived a year without you my sweet girl? I think about you every day, many times a day actually. You are part of so many touch points in my life and I can't escape you, not that I would ever want to. The...
