December is just around the corner and Holiday parties are on the horizon…so are you prepared? I’m going to tell you right now, I’m DEFINITELY not, but I’ll get there and one of my favorite ways to get into the…

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December is just around the corner and Holiday parties are on the horizon…so are you prepared? I’m going to tell you right now, I’m DEFINITELY not, but I’ll get there and one of my favorite ways to get into the…



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Orange and purple are having a moment, but they are not the only colors that scream Halloween. Black and white Halloween nail designs deliver every ounce of spooky season energy without the color chaos that can make your manicure look…

October on Cape Cod feels like you’ve been handed a secret. The summer crowds pack up after Labor Day, leaving behind empty parking lots, available restaurant tables and peaceful beaches. The Cape doesn’t lose its charm when the temperature drops….


Emerald Isle, North Carolina, is a stunning barrier island located along the southern Outer Banks, stretching across the western end of Bogue Banks. This charming coastal town is part of what’s known as the Crystal Coast, a spectacular stretch of…

The Florida Keys are a tropical island chain stretching approximately 120 miles off the southern tip of Florida into the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. This unique destination consists of over 1,700 islands connected…

Kauai, known as the Garden Island, is the oldest and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian islands. Located in the central Pacific, this lush paradise receives abundant rainfall that feeds its dramatic valleys, cascading waterfalls, and verdant landscapes. With over…
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