Hi Reader, Happy Labor Day! While you may be sitting poolside or enjoying a day in your garden as you soak up the last days of summer, my kids and I are celebrating our favorite holiday: Allston Christmas! Every September 1st, Allston Christmas, my personal Super Bowl, descends upon Boston like clockwork. Thousands of students unleash chaos upon the city, transforming sidewalks into impromptu flea markets overflowing with discarded furniture and odds and ends. It's not just an event—it's my official, unofficial inspiration for my interior decorating style: Vintage Allston Christmas. For Judi 411 readers, sharing my Allston Christmas Blog has become a cherished tradition each year. So have a read and learn from the masters of Allston Christmas! Even if you think you’ve read this before, you’ll want to read it again because I’ve updated it with some new developments! Best, P.S. If you've participated in Allston Christmas, please reply and share your best Allston Christmas acquisition! |
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Hi Reader, It’s that time again—back to school, back to business, and all the energy of fresh starts in the air. I’m in the thick of some really exciting announcements, and I can’t spill the beans just yet… So this week? You’re getting a cliffhanger. Stay tuned—next week, I promise, it’ll all make sense (and trust me, you won’t want to miss it). To suspense and fresh starts, Best,
Hi Reader, my fellow food lover, Years ago, I boldly declared: kids should make their own lunch. Yes, make their own lunch. Cue the gasps, eye-rolls, and the occasional concerned “Are you sure about this?” from parents who thought I was either a little nuts or a bad mom pushing childhood out the door faster than a speeding rollercoaster. Armed with bon mots like “Marie Antoinette said let them eat cake. I say, let them make lunch,” and “If your kids can carry 4 AP classes and still find time...
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