What a day! Richard and I spent the afternoon car shopping, which is absolutely torturous. My 2007 Honda CRV is my buddy. I love that car, but I know that now is the time to trade it in given all the driving I do. We spent hours in dealerships listening to the salespeople give their spiel.  "What can we do that would close the deal NOW?"...and how about this one "don't you want to save money?'  Just shoot me.

By 5:00 we were ready for a drink and a relaxing dinner, so we looked up recommendations nearby on Trip Advisor and hit the jackpot with Five Corners Kitchen in Marblehead, MA.  I could go on and on about how the service was spot on, the food amazing and the atmosphere so relaxing (but also lively). Bottom line...5 stars.  The best part of the meal was the dessert...sticky toffee pudding made with brown butter, caramel and vanilla gelato. YUM.  Yes, there is a very good reason why my clothes aren't fitting well these days!

Photos above from Five Corners Kitchen

If you're looking for a new line to try that's made in the U.S.,  fits WOMEN not girls,  feels SO good on and is reasonably priced--then let me introduce you to Fabrizio-Gianni.

I discovered this line a few months ago and ended up trying their "Shop & DASH" program where you can order 4 or more items to try on in the privacy of your own home. Whatever you like, you can purchase. Everything else goes back postage paid--shopping doesn't get much easier than this!

Usually when I order over the internet I end up keeping just a few pieces. But not this time...almost everything fit like it was made for me!









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