Author: Susan Blakey

  • goings on…

    It’s been mostly a quiet July 4th, though our neighborhood has a DIY parade every year. It’s always a treat to see how excited the kids are,…

  • from LA to Paris: 3 summer refreshers

    It’s time again for another Trans-Atlantic Exchange with Tish Jett of A Femme! This time we gave ourselves an “assignment” of choosing three pieces from…

  • franco-american alliance

    For those who are getting tired of the travel related posts 🙂 , something a little closer to home…. earrings: vintage (similar) | necklace: vintage…

  • scene in Paris: street style

    When we’ve visited Paris before, it’s usually been earlier in the season and still been cool enough that most people are out and about in…

  • covered and cool

    I’m a big fan of gauzy tops for warm weather travel. This one in linen is on sale now… Misses | Petite | Womens Here’s…

  • let’s talk luggage…

    I’d promised to review the Briggs & Riley carry-on spinner luggage, and compare to the Lipault spinner I used last year, as well as recap some…