Author: Susan Blakey

  • shopping the French brocantes

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    Ever since I was a child, I’ve enjoyed perusing antiques shops, fairs, and flea markets. I’d hold up a tin cup, a ceramic figurine or…

  • a spring thing

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    Though the calendar says March 20 is the first day of Spring, my marker is the start of Daylight Savings time. I know a lot…

  • thinking about: key pieces

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      I posted this article, “How Key Pieces Made A Comeback” on my Facebook page a few days ago and it sparked a lot of…

  • cat’s out of the bag…

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    …and on it. This year for my birthday, I decided to give myself a few hours Off The Leash, so said “d*mn the torpedoes!” and…

  • a stroll around Paris…

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    I’m 59 today. I don’t believe in being coy about my age, but rather view every year as a victory. 😉 My ideal birthday gift, bien…

  • mule-headed

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      The 90’s can keep their slip dresses and grunge looks, but I’m happy to see mules (and “slides,” the sandal version) have made a…