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Picking apples at Roger’s Orchards
Here in Connecticut, you’ll hear a lot of people say that Fall is their favorite season. Why? Apples! We have so many wonderful apple orchards, including Roger’s Orchards in Southington, a Jensen...
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Catch Poor & Pretty + sugarplum USA at Hartford HodgePodge 9/22 & 10/20
I’m super stoked to announce that I will be representing both Poor & Pretty and sugarplum USA at Hartford HodgePodge for two dates this season! While Rachel is kicking butt up in Boston through...
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VDay on Stage: Dramatic Valentine’s dates
Romeo & Juliet with Orlando Bloom in theaters across the U.S., February 13-19. Yeah, Orlando Bloom. I had to double-take that one, too. Turns out he and Condola Rashad starred in a Broadway...
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4th Annual Trashion Show this Saturday!
It’s that time of year again! The 4th Annual Trashion Fashion Show is this Saturday, April 19th 6-9pm at Hartford City Hall. Get your tickets here. (All proceeds support the Sustainable Farm School.)...
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Maison St. Germain: A Vintage Boutique
Nestled in a shopping center behind Dottie’s Diner at 744 Main Street South in Woodbury, CT is the sweetest little vintage boutique I’ve ever stepped foot in: Maison St. Germain. Owned by...
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Wedding Fever
These last few months have been a little crazy for Stan and I because we were in back-to-back weddings! I’ve shared a few peeks leading up to Jordan’s wedding (my bridesmaid dress, the wedding shower)...
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Grand Relaunch this Saturday at Hartford HodgePodge
I have some pretty exciting news to share! I closed down my Etsy shop earlier this year to refocus and redefine what I wanted to bring to the world of handmade bath & body products. I’m stoked to...
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Upcoming Holiday Events
I’ve now got an event going on every Saturday until Christmas! I hope to see your face at one of them! But if you can’t say hello and shop in-person, you can grab all of my products in my Etsy shop....
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Poor & Pretty’s 5th Blogiversary Giveaway Bash!
(Photo by Jillian Farrell) Five years ago, my friend Mish and I began Poor & Pretty as a way to share our frugal DIYs, beauty tips, thrifted outfits, and favorite places to shop, eat, and play in...
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Be Inspired & Empowered at Monarch Workshop
I have been hoping for something like Monarch Workshop to come to Connecticut for a long time. I live in a small state, sandwiched between big artistic hubs like Boston and New York, which constantly...
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Upcoming Events: Love Local & Galentine Bash
Normally, winter is a time of hibernation for my business, and I don’t usually do events. But one of my goals this year is networking, so I’ve got two lovely events coming up! I’m so pumped to be part...
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Monarch Workshop + Free Printables
I took the day yesterday to let the weekend’s events settle over me, and I’m still coming down from the incredible high that was Monarch Workshop. There were so many wonderful, inspiring, creative...
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5th Annual Hartford Trashion Fashion Show: Sunday, April 19
It’s that time of year again! Now in its 5th year, the Hartford Trashion Fashion Show will be taking over Hartford City Hall next Sunday, April 19th to celebrate Earth Day, the arrival of Spring, and...
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Outfit: The May Flowers Dress + Giveaway!
Fo me, what marks the arrival of Spring more than anything else in Connecticut are the daffodils at Hubbard Park in Meriden. I didn’t make it to the Daffodil Festival this year, but Mish and I went...
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This Saturday: Bridgeport Arts Fest
Join me this Saturday, July 11 at the McLevy Green for the Bridgeport Arts Fest! I am so excited for this event because I’ll be surrounded by lots of friends and fellow creative entrepreneurs — BBA...
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Local Love: Brittany Morgan of Glitter & Bold
Say hello to Local Love! A reincarnation of my Etsy Spotlight and Indie Spotlight interview series, Local Love highlights creative entrepreneurs living in Connecticut (and maybe beyond!). Over the...
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Local Love: Rachel DeCavage of Cinder + Salt
Welcome to the second Local Love post, where I interview my favorite Connecticut creators. Missed out on the first one? Go back and read my interview with Brittany Morgan, the sassy hand lettering...
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Local Love: Randi & Jolie of Rayne Home Decor
We’re continuing my Local Love entrepreneur interview series with Jolie Vazquez and Randi Bayne, the candlemakers and abstract artists behind Rayne Home Decor. I first met Jolie and Randi at a...
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Local Love: Jessica Serra Huizenga of The Confetti Bar
It’s time for another edition of Local Love, my interview series with Connecticut entrepreneurs! Today, I’m chatting with Jessica Serra Huizenga, the Confetti Queen / Expert Confetti Mixologist behind...
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Local Love: Becca & Betsy of Whisk + Brush {and their Kickstarter Campaign!}
The first thing I ate devoured from Whisk + Brush was a pumpkin cinnamon roll at a B:Hive Holiday Pop-Up Shop last year, and it was the best cinnamon roll I’ve ever had. And I’m not a big pumpkin fan...
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