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I finally visited the much hyped Erewhon. I have some thoughts.
TikTok will have you believe that Erewhon is the most unnecessarily expensive grocery store in the world. They phrase it as a luxury grocery store with outrageous prices. If there are two things that I’m curious about it is luxury and food. This seemed like the perfect mission for me. Here’s the issue. When I…
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This bigger issue you missed about the “Bezos gala”
Last week, there was an uproar about the Met Gala. And let’s be real, it was there in the weeks prior, too. It wasn’t about the general excess that the event was known for. No, it was about who would be there. Jeff Bezos and his new wife, Lauren Sanchez, were named honorary co-chairs of…
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On this air travel crisis
I am set to travel in just a short while. With the news as it is here in the States. I’m concerned. How soon do I need to get to the airport to make sure I make my flight? Am I going to be safe on the tarmac? Will I have an uncomfortable confrontation with…
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Another government shutdown impacts air travel
Another government shutdown is wreaking havoc on the airline industry. More specifically, the partial shutdown that paused funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has meant longer security wait times for passengers. Even more specifically, the TSA workforce who have not been paid for over a month are calling out or quitting. A long…
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What I learned about event management from attending SXSW
When I attended SXSW, I found myself gravitating to the panel discussions. I was there to learn as much as possible. Even more than just the topics, I learned some tidbits that will help me as I run events myself. Here are all the things I learned: Anyone with an idea can potentially get their…
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Creating time
I have a major problem. I have watched zero fashion shows this month, and we are already deep into fashion month. I have a couple of shows that I have been meaning to watch, and yet I have not yet pressed play. If fashion is my hobby, if it’s something I enjoy, then why haven’t…
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A tiny history of advent calendars
I have recently over the years become ecstatic about advent calendars. Each year, now, I try to find one that I like to get excited about the holiday season and try some luxury products. But luxury skincare and beauty is certainly not what was original what these vessels contained. The first advent calendars were made…
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First impressions of a Guerlain fragrance standout
I sprayed on Spiriteuse Double Vanille from Guerlain. I was lucky to get a sample of this superluxe fragrance from the brand. After I saw how quickly an influencer was going through her bottle, I assumed I would fall in love with it. Hmmmmm… that does not seem to be the case. For me, this…
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If I deserve a treat…
Just a quick musing: Yesterday was Treat Yo’ Self Day, the holiday proclaimed by characters on the sitcom Parks and Recreation. I noticed that no brands have seem to taken advantage of this. There was no cheeky reference to the show, no recommendation to make special purchases, no additional pushes to buy. That’s all well…
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The close-up
I was told that I needed to update my photos. Begrudgingly, as a camera dodger, I complied. In truth, I do my best to avoid getting my image captured because I have never liked myself in pictures. There is always something to pick apart. The eyes caught mid or full blink. The evidence of weight…
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