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With the cold, (and in my case) snowy days and long, dark nights of winter officially settling in, the Danish concept of Hygge (pronounced “HOO-gah, like a football cheer in a Scandinavian accent” according to the NYTimes) seems a fitting, if slightly odd, topic for Fashionable Friday. However, the concept of Hygge is all about coziness and…

In the spirit of the holidays and an urge to celebrate New Year’s with the proper sparkly pomp, I bring you “All That Shimmers” this week. I hope your holidays sparkle with promise and celebration this week and all of 2017. Daisy Place Pencil Cup $20 (via Kate Spade NY) Sailor 1911 Large Fountain Pen…

Oh, Pantone! You picked my signature color as the color of the year? Why, thank you. This year Pantone chose “Greenery” as their color for 2017. It’s also known as PMS 376C or PMS 15-0343 TCX, if you are familiar with Pantone’s color matching systems. Their theory is that 2017 will be a year of…

This week, we lost another great, a true hero. Astronaut and politician John Glenn passed at the age of 95. The fact that for the last two days I’ve been awakened by an internal soundtrack of David Bowie singing “Starman” and “Major Tom” seemed to be a clear sign I needed to recognize our collective…

While I’m a novice when it comes to Pumpkin Spice Lattes, I’m a master at Peppermint Mochas. Star Wars™ Chewbacca™ Holiday Apron $24.95 (via Hallmark.com) Red and White Washi Tape 15mm x 10mm $3 (via Fresh Blue Mornings on Etsy) Johanna’s Christmas: A Festive Coloring Book $15.95 (via JetPens) Leuchtturm1917 Hardcover Squared Pocket Notebook –…

Regal 117 Alice Rollerball Pen and Fountain Pen Nib in White $20 (via JetPens) Field Notes Colors Editions Black Ice 3-Pack $12.95 (via Field Notes Brand) Kokuyo Kadokeshi Eraser $2 (via Fresh Stock Japan) Robert Oster Signature Blue Sea Ink (50ml Bottle) $16 (via Anderson Pens) Parker Jotter in Waterloo Blue $20 (via Anderson Pens)…

I must confess I’ve never actually had a Pumpkin Spice Latte but I love the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg and the sight of a warm latte topped with a dollop of whipped cream dotted with fragrant spices on a chilly fall afternoon gets me into the autumnal spirit in a big way. So, today…