holding pattern
We’re now in the weather pattern that usually dominates coastal Southern California from May through mid-July: the Marine Layer. This means the occasional warmer day but…
Author: Susan Blakey
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thursday miscellany
Peonies are one of my favorite things about May. These have been star performers. I’m working on a travel-related post that I hope to have finished…
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new essentials: the soft white shirt
A few months ago, I posted about one of the oft-declared “must-have” wardrobe items, the Crisp White Shirt, and how for many of us it’s a…
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thinking about: elegance and glamour
Not long ago I was filling out a questionnaire for a very exciting project of sorts I’ll be doing in a few weeks. One of the questions…
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thursday bits and bobs
It’s hard to believe, but we’re now just 7 weeks out from our trip to London, Normandy and Paris! We’ve begun nailing down our itinerary,…
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no-fuss celebrations
When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, I’d mostly rather not. I don’t mean that in a bitter, cynical kind of way, but definitely prefer…
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not-too-precious metals
It took me a long time to warm up to metallic footwear (and other accessories) thanks to early childhood indoctrination from my mother who railed against…
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casual vendredi: seeing red
Lately I’ve been crushing on red. I find that red accessories scratch that itch for color, and really make an outfit pop. After yesterday’s post…
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unsung hero: the utility jacket
I never had a utility jacket in my wardrobe until about three years ago, and now I can’t imagine how I got by without one. It’s…
