The shops at Downtown Milford have been undergoing a major transformation. One of those shops that has done so was Sunshine Ceramics. That being said, Sunshine Ceramics is not new to the Downtown Milford area. The shop arrived to the downtown scene a few years ago, but in 2025, it had expanded into the formerContinue reading “Sunshine Ceramics Is A Ray of Sunshine”
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Pleasant Bay by Emily Wakeman Cyr Is the Ultimate Pleasant Beach Read
Pleasant Bay is the debut novel by Emily Wakeman Cyr, an author who left teaching to become a stay at home mom. She rediscovered writing, which then led her to open Colchester’s Folklore and Fable in 2024. When visiting the adorable bookstore a while ago, I decided that I needed to pick up Cyr’s novel.Continue reading “Pleasant Bay by Emily Wakeman Cyr Is the Ultimate Pleasant Beach Read”
July Favorites
I can’t believe that this is the first blog post of August. It seems like this year has flown by. I’m not ready for summer to end, so I am glad that I have one last month before the autumn chill hits. Before Augusts slips away like a matter of time, I did want toContinue reading “July Favorites”
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”
