The Blue in My Eyes

Trends and Tolstoy 5/11 12:03A Celina

Spring has been slow to arrive this year, but that is allowing me to utilize my coats for a while longer. This one in a rich cobalt tweed with faux fur sleeves won great appreciation at a dinner I...

Retired firefighter helps rescue couple from burning home

WCVB.com (Entertainment) 5/10 6:12A

A retired firefighter who was walking his son to school saw flames shooting from a Weston, Massachusetts home and woke the couple sleeping inside the burning residence early Tuesday.

Firefighters battle 3-alarm fire at home in Weston

WCVB.com (Entertainment) 5/10 3:33A

The fire grew to three alarms at the home in Weston.

Sunday Snapshots

Trends and Tolstoy 5/8 1:00A Celina

From left to right:  1)  Lazy Sunday mornings reading the paper and strolling Brookline with my honey.  2)  It s that time of year! Expanding our garden into veggies this season.  3)  Getting back...

Where to Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Boston

Trends and Tolstoy 4/25 5:56A Celina

Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 30 this year! Despite Amazon s greedy clutches, Boston is still home to many wonderful independent bookstores. These are just a few of my favorites that...

Suited Up

Trends and Tolstoy 3/16 7:47A Celina

Spring is coming and I am not messing around with the seasonal looks. I ve had this suit in my closet for a few months and I finally broke it out and paired it with this chartreuse coat for a joyful,...

Sunday Snapshots

Trends and Tolstoy 3/13 1:00A Celina

From left to right:  1)  Busy, busy, busy these days.  2)  At an Alice in Wonderland themed cocktail party.  3)  New acquisition.  4)  Attending another art battle. 5)  Nights out on the town.  6) ...

Salt anyone? Highway crews ready to tackle winter storm

WCVB.com (Entertainment) 2/24 4:38P

From Weston to Andover, highway crews are ready to plow away what is anticipated to be several inches of heavy, wet snow -- and the potential for ice later on.

Be My Valentine

Trends and Tolstoy 2/14 1:00A Celina

Happy Valentine s Day! This has always been one of my favorite holidays. Yes, I love romance, but I think of Valentine s Day as a time to celebrate love of all kinds. Love of friends, love of family,...

Sunday Snapshots

Trends and Tolstoy 2/13 2:24A Celina

From left to right:  1)  Cocktail hour at his place means Marvel coasters.  2)  Currently reading.  3)  Gearing up for Valentine s Day!  4)  At an Art Battle at Mighty Squirrel Brewery.  5)  Visiting...