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A Local’s Guide to Portland, ME [Updated for 2025]

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Weekly Reading, 08.25.25
Weekly Reading, 08.25.25

A recap of my weekend & links for your week

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My 2023 Product MVPs
My 2023 Product MVPs

Sharing my favorite products from 2023: Wardrobe, Health & Beauty, and Home

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Get the Look (For Less): DÔEN
Get the Look (For Less): DÔEN

how to evoke the DÔEN aesthetic for less with vintage and handmade pieces

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Forever Lenny Kravitz-ing my way through winter🧣 I’ve been really struggling with getting dressed lately in anything other than leggings. Summer was easy - dresses (for me) are pretty comfy to wear around the house - but I struggle with feelin
One of my favorite holiday DIYs that I really hoped to recreate this year... but it just didn't happen. However, if you'd like to try your hand at it – it's pretty simple – here's how to do it: You'll need: ✨Some kind of wreath form (the
Getting cozy with a home-brewed cup of @dunkin while I wrap 🎁 Who wouldn’t love to receive a big ol’ bag of coffee for the holidays? Just in time for gifting season, Dunkin’ is offering 3 pounds of coffee for $19.99 (or 2 boxes of
Borking through the snow... or snugged up at home? Are you a Buster or a Zephyr?❄️
Nothing puts a smile on everyone's faces (pups included) like the first snow of the season! [ad] Chris and I were thrilled to take our @llbean snowshoes out for a spin last weekend in 12 fresh inches of powder❄️ Snowshoeing is one of my favorite win
This week was deeply unpleasant but I’m going to share one good thing that I was able to do to add a silver lining: I paid off my student loans one month early (but technically three years late😹) I could go into the nuances of student debt -