GLAMOUR GIRLS GUIDE

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A sparkling little corner for navigating motherhood, family, life’s unexpected storms, and all the glorious chaos in between, with plenty of humor, heart, and a dash of magic.

  • Sitting by the Pool

    Henry calls George his “Drink Monkey”–when he is thirsty, Drink Monkey gets him a drink. I’m waiting for my Drink Monkey to bring me a drink by the pool…
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  • Bold Ideas: Learn to Change The World

    “Instead of regimented lessons, she lets children circulate among centers. Instead of suspending or expelling troublemakers, she deploys teachers with counseling expertise to address underlying emotional problems.” I read this quote today from Vera Triplett, an education entrepreneur who created “Noble Minds”, a new school in New Orleans. I am
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  • Glamour Girls Guide to Charles Street in Beacon Hill

    I love researching the Glamour Girls Guide to Boston Project! Yesterday the Glamour Girl Team (meaning me and my assistants, Rosemary and Coco) hit Charles Street in Beacon Hill. Aside from the fact that everything we saw on Charles Street was overpriced (one does not go to Beacon Hill for
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  • Goorin Bros. Hat Shop

    Another jewel in the Glamour Crown of Boston is the Goorin Bros. Hat Shop located on Newbury St and in Harvard Square. Created in 1895, the shop is like stepping back in time, with leather tufted wing-back chairs, decanters and vintage sherry glasses, retro vanities, intricately carved wooden bars, and
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  • Galvanized Headwear for Glamour Girls Guide

    I LOVE researching for Glamour Girls Guide to Boston. I get to explore new areas of the city and meet the most fabulous people! (Not to mention all the new treasures in my closet!) Today I visited Galvanized Headwear in the South End of Boston, at 450 Harrison to be
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  • Stock Exchange

    Another Treasure Store on the North Shore: The Stock Exchange in Manchester By The Sea. This high-end consignment shop is full of eye-popping treasures at fabulous prices. For example, I recently got a pair of glossy ruby red Louboutins in excellent condition for $60. This is the place ladies drop
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  • Modern Millie’s

    One of my all time favorite shops on the North Shore for one-of-a-kind fashion statements is Modern Millie’s in Salem. Named after that effervescent flapper, Millie, the shop is filled with retro fashions alongside some designer-wear. (I myself have consigned bejeweled Jimmy Choo kitten heels and Chanel wedges here.) The
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  • Glamour Girls Guide to Vintage Shops in Boston and North Shore

    If you want eye-catching one-of-a-kind vintage jewelry, take a jaunt to Twentieth Century Ltd. 73 Charles Street in Beacon Hill. The other day I was taking a walk around Beacon Hill with my dear friend from New Orleans, Cathy, and the kids. We walked to get cupcakes at Sweet, an
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  • My New Goal

    My New Goal: Walking on wine bottles wearing pointe shoes, a leotard, and cat ears…
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