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REVEALING THE VEIL

For centuries, the veil has been a symbol of honoring a subject or space. Veils signify a religious belief or connote a declaration of happily-ever-after. Growing up, I was exposed to veils by my great Italian aunts, who would cover themselves with dark, delicate lace...

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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

Back in the Summer of '75, two kids got married. They grew together, raised four children and are still lovin' life and one another. Happy Anniversary to Big Mike and JoJo, my crazy-fun parents. Thirty-seven years and counting! Love, love, love, love, love, love,...

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A Hunter’s Wife

I am currently coveting a necklace by Gili Doliner of giligili. Made with wood, wax, zirconia, gold-plated brass and plastic animals, it is equal parts eccentric, odd and charming. It feels as though Alice in Wonderland and Mother Nature have simultaneously joined...

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Dot. Dot. Dot.

This blog has been an open diary for my adoration of the polka dot. It has been weeks, maybe even months (gasp!) since the last dotted expression. You are welcome. Big Dot. Image Credits: Wallet / Shoes / Dress 

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Sail Away With Me

  As earlier posts have declared, I recently returned to the island of Manhattan by way of the Caribbean Sea. During my petit voyage, I hopped aboard the Lady Lynsey for her sunset sail where Captain Frank greeted me with a glass of champagne and tales of the...

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Pin Up

The faux bob has been on the scene for a bit now, but I hadn't tried the look until I was in the Caribbean. No rhyme or reason except to tame my naturally thick, long hair amidst humidity and beachy-ness. The pin up is stellar. I rocked it during the day on a boat...

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A Blog Moon

I am back from the U.S. Virgin Islands. About three hours into my journey, as I relaxed on the beach of  The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, I realized I was on my very own honeymoon. I quickly became known as the party of one: the girl  who plays tennis with the tennis pro...

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Personal Peregrination

A note to let you know I will be away the rest of this week. Life is so funny and unpredictable. You never know who you will meet until you meet them. Worlds become one after having been two parts for so long. I am taking an extended solo vacation. While I have had...

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All Comes From Love

The past five days had me nestled within the San Juan Mountains to celebrate my best friend as she married her best friend. There are a myriad of photos to be shared with you, however the thing on my mind and in my heart today is the gift she gave all of her...

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