As I sip a hot mug of afternoon tea, listening to howling winds, I am reminded that winter is on our doorstep with each day that passes. November marks the middle of the holiday season with Halloween now behind us and Thanksgiving on its way.

Nothing marks the autumn season more than the stunning colors of fall foliage, crisp mornings and spectacular sunrises from the seasonal shift that we know and love here in New England.

Summer most definitely treated us to endless sunshine and the gift of time to go explore and create experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. September brings the familiar bittersweet feeling of letting go of those long, warm days and relaxed schedules in...

I am writing this newsletter from the island of Mallorca, a magical corner of the world known for its picturesque ports and villages, rugged, mountainous terrain, and its dazzling beaches lining the sparkling, azure Balearic sea.

July ushers in the summer heat as well as sparkling and festive celebrations, from Independence Days to Bastille Day. Fireflies light up the night and the sound of cicadas create a soothing buzz throughout the long, bright days.

June is the official start of summer! As schools let out and graduations take place, there is a palpable sense of enjoyment, whether it be increased recreation, spending time in nature, outdoor dining with friends and family or travel.

May is the month where we officially turn the corner towards summer. The days are getting warmer, and the calendar is stacked with festive events such as the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and various graduations.

April showers bring may flowers; the month of April has really taken this adage to heart! Rain is already here and falling steadily, and “awakening the earth” to quote a dear friend.

As soon as we flip the page from February to March, it feels like Spring is on our doorstep. The sun seems to shine differently, and there’s an earnest hope for warmer weather and loner days.

We made it through January! Somehow, I don’t think that people in the Southern Hemisphere feel as if it lasts 300 days!

New Year’s represents a time to reflect on the past year – the highs, the lows, the wins, the losses – and to celebrate your growth and make peace with whatever you need to let go of so you don’t bring that negative energy into the new year.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year with sparkling lights abound, and shoppers bustling about, toting festive packages promising holiday cheer. The spirit of giving is everywhere.

November is one of my favorite months of the year as I get to celebrate another turn around the sun! Autumn still brings warm, sunny days with slightly cooler evenings, signaling the arrival of winter and all the cozy feels and foods.

The deeper we get into autumn, the more I enjoy spending time in the kitchen preparing cool weather, family favorite recipes.

The end of August is always bittersweet as we bid farewell to thel ong, relaxed days of summer. Yet turning the corner into September after the holdiay weekend always seems to beckon fall with renewed energy and the excitements of reuniting with friends and colleagues whether at work or school.