encore: family, known and unknown
Today would have been my Grandmother’s 115th birthday. She saw and did so many amazing things, many of which I never knew until years after…
Author: Susan Blakey
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mid-week miscellany
I was so happy to see that Eileen Fisher brought back these tencel ankle pants this year. If you’re planning some warm weather travel these…
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inspired by flowers
This month’s By Invitation Only topic is “Flower Power,” and how our style is inspired by flowers. I think of my Grandmother every time I…
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destination: Bordeaux
A few weeks ago, I dropped a hint about one of our destinations for this year’s European travel. We’ll be bouncing around quite a bit…
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more from the Shopbop sale
As requested, here are a few more picks from items still available at Shopbop.com, discounted up to 25% off with code BIGEVENT15. What I like…
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black + blonde
Perhaps it’s because we recently watched the entire three seasons of Wallander, with all that moody Swedish light and those sparse Scandinavian interiors. Or perhaps I…
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from Paris to LA: ode to the jacket
Today Tish of A Femme d’un Certain Age and I are collaborating on one of our favorite topics: jackets. We both love a good jacket,…
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shobop’s having a sale…
For the longest time, I didn’t pay much attention to Shopbop.com. I assumed they were geared toward a younger demographic and to some degree they…
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fresh picks: spring bags
I’ve always been a handbag junkie. I love the flourish that the right bag brings to an outfit, and usually have 2-3 bags in regular…
