Author Archives: rachelmarlena
Polished
The weather has been crazy-tempermental here in Mass but I guess that is March for you. It was 80 degrees a few weeks back then it dropped back down to the 30 to 50 ranges. I’m still excited to pull … Continue reading
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Products Love
As we hit warmer weather and head into Spring, I find myself craving simpler routines. The humidity is already amping up in Boston and I don’t want to spend an hour (or heck, even a half-hour) doing hair and make-up. … Continue reading
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Loafing About
As the weather gets warmer and we bust out Spring clothes, it is time to put away all those cute Fall boots and slip into something a bit lighter. I’ve spoken before about Commuting Shoes and you all know that while … Continue reading
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Color Crushing
So much of my closet (and my home for that matter) is black and grey. On the one hand it is nice because it’s chic, it is pulled together, everything matches, accessorizing is a breeze. But with Spring just around … Continue reading
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Home Improvements
Truthfully I need to focus more on simplifying the existing pieces in my home rather than bringing in new things, but something about the coming Springtime makes me want to redecorate my apartment. Maybe it is all the lovely pieces … Continue reading
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Wanderlusting: Granada
Maybe it is because I talked about it, but the weather here has turned chilly once again and it is making me wish for balmier locales. So let’s pretend travel somewhere warm, yes? Granada is rich in Spanish history, beautiful, … Continue reading
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Transitionals
I know I’m not supposed to talk about it but whatever I’m going to anyways – the weather in Mass right now is insane. In a good way. It is nearing 50 degrees in February and the forecast says it … Continue reading
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Wordsmith
Like many of you I can waste so much time on Pinterest. There is always something interesting to look at, even without using the Search feature. Lately I’ve noticed such an influx of inspiring quotes on pretty backgrounds and I … Continue reading
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Crossing Over to the Dark Side
I moved to Boston nearly two years ago now and, as I mention in my About Me, felt a little like a foreigner. I loved the city but found myself constantly comparing it to (the superiority of) Louisiana. When I … Continue reading
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Decadent Desserts
I knew I was in trouble when I spent $30 on baking supplies. Now granted, I was at Star Market, which has ridiculously high mark-ups (it was six dollars for a disposable pan – ONE disposable pan!), but still. The first … Continue reading
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