July 2025

July Fiber Faves

July has been a weird and long month for me between family things, my birthday and anniversary, and a staycation. Crocheting and knitting have come as a comfort but have also taken a backseat. That said, I would still like to share my fiber faves for the month: Embroidery: I got into embroidery a fewContinue reading “July Fiber Faves”

A Look Behind the Scenes of Coastal Creations’ Gorgeous Artwork

When I first saw a post from Alexa, the owner of Coastal Creations, on a local Facebook group, I fell in love with the gorgeous artwork that she was sharing. Her items are all made from shells that were from local Connecticut beaches and painted with gorgeous designs. Her artwork is so beautiful that I’mContinue reading “A Look Behind the Scenes of Coastal Creations’ Gorgeous Artwork”

Murder by Cheesecake Blends Cozy Nostalgia and Cozy Mysteries into One Excellent Read

Picture it: the ladies of the lanai in a cozy mystery novel. As a Golden Girls fan, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Elkstrom Courage at a bookstore and knew this was something that I needed to read. This first installment of the Golden Girls series finds RoseContinue reading “Murder by Cheesecake Blends Cozy Nostalgia and Cozy Mysteries into One Excellent Read”

Best of Milford Awards and Imposter Syndrome

Last night, Milford’s Stonebridge was crowded with people of all different careers and interests but with two things in common. The first was to make their community a better place. The second was that they were all winners of the 2025 Best of Milford Awards from the Milford Chamber of Commerce. I was one ofContinue reading “Best of Milford Awards and Imposter Syndrome”

Pizza Lyfe is Happiness by the Slice

Pizza by the slice is a New York concept that has made its way to Milford. Pizza Lyfe, which originated in Westport, has opened its second restaurant in downtown Milford. This brings the nostalgia and simple experience of an Italian deli abeetz. What makes Pizza Lyfe unique is their sourdough crust on their pies. TheContinue reading “Pizza Lyfe is Happiness by the Slice”

June Favorites

Happy summer everyone! I am excited for the long weekend to begin. July is such a special month for me as both my anniversary and my birthday are in July. I also love the summer months, so I am excited to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine. But before we do that, I want toContinue reading “June Favorites”

2025 Mid Year Book Freakout Tag

It is officially the second half of 2025. Gulp. 2025 has not been the best reading year as of late, I’m not going to lie. I’ve been balancing reading with several other hobbies that I like to do on a daily basis, and therefore, my days of reading 10 plus books a month have beenContinue reading “2025 Mid Year Book Freakout Tag”