Christmas at The Ocean House

December 26, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

A few snapshots of Christmas cheer in Watch Hill I’ve always heard that the Ocean House is beautiful year-round—especially in the summer—but it was such a surreal experience enjoying the hotel and beautiful beach views with the family for Christmas. My cousin and her family hosted Christmas day in the Narragansett Suite. Only Taylor Swift’s […]

Back for Christmas by Andrew Belle

December 16, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I’m losing my mind over Andrew Belle’s release of his original Christmas song This is a much better alternative to the “Last Christmas, I gave you my heart…” song. This is the “I’m home for the holidays and I hope you are too, I still love you, let’s make this work” song. This is the […]

The Phantom of Fifth Avenue by Meryl Gordon

December 14, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

A great pick for glamour addicts in love with the Gilded Age We all know the Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts and the Astors—but what happened to the Clarks? Written by Meryl Gordon, the New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach, her latest novel examines the history of […]

Macaron Hoarder’s Christmas List 2016

December 9, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

My brother texted me a few days ago what I wanted for Christmas. There was a time when I couldn’t have had too many clothes and gift certificates from my favorite stores. Now I struggle to give anyone ideas for what I want, because I feel like I have enough. Honestly, the magical disappearance of […]

Carry Me by Kygo feat. Julia Michaels

December 7, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I love the fact that the music at Theory plays Kygo. Every time “Carry Me” plays, I get noticeably more excited alive. It’s only appropriate that the lyrics are in keeping with the other heartbreak anthems I’ve been listening to this year, but I don’t mind. This one will be fun to dance to during […]

A Gilded Holiday Weekend in Newport, RI for Governor’s Ball

December 5, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Originally posted December 5, 2016, the blog post may have been edited for clarity and updated with relevant information and links. For Salve Regina University’s 40th Annual Governor’s Ball, I pulled out all of the stops to make it a special weekend in Newport, Rhode Island. About Salve Regina University’s Governor’s Ball Every December, Salve […]

Fashion’s Holiday 2016 Short Films & Campaigns

December 1, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

Christmas is a great time for family, friends and festive holiday ad campaigns It’s time to celebrate the holiday season with fashion-forward film shorts! I am in love with H&M’s collaboration with Wes Anderson, but there are also a few other campaigns that are worth watching for a spoonful of Christmas cheer. Il Neige Rive […]