Love Notes

If you're anything like me, you're probably feeling a little like that Christmas tree on the Parisian balcony.   Standing tall and looking out brightly over the last wispy trails of another Christmas .   Look a little more closely, and you'll see that the top half of the tree's lights are out.    I can relate to that.    READ MORE

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How's your week going?   Mine had a few hiccups ... our internet was out for two days (ugh, really? during the busiest shipping week of the season?),  a family of mice set up camp in our attic - right in the Christmas decoration storage area (and I have a huge rodent phobia), and a brush with covid scrooged some fun party plans, (but everyone is healthy).    Life is what happens when you're busy planning it.   READ MORE

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In the fury of a dazzling Christmas frenzy of a week,  I'm off to a friend's daughter's wedding in NYC.  Is there anything more magical than witnessing two young people as they embark on a wonderful new life together?  READ MORE

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"Well there's nooooo place like home for the holidays" ... go on, sing along with Bing.  But what is home, exactly?   Maybe it's not a place so much as a feeling of being with people you love.    READ MORE

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We are just back a wonderful Thanksgiving week in Harbour Island.   I've leaned into some much needed R&R, beach time, frozen rum drinks, and lots of big belly laughs - topped off with all this pink sand and Bahamian blue water inspiration for my upcoming resort collection). I am thankful for family and friends who are like family, and of course for all of you dear readers.  I hope your Thanksgiving was absolutely spectacular.  READ MORE

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