Author: Susan Blakey

  • Macarons, Anyone?

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    Macarons seem to be Having A Moment, and rightly so. They are the Faerie Princess of Pastries…light, delicate, just a bit frivolous and often whimsically…

  • Copy-catting

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    One of the things I love about Net-A-Porter is that they style just about every item, from clothing to accessories. And they mix it up between designers…

  • Perfect Holiday Party Recipe

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    It’s the first Tuesday of December (yikes, December already!!!) and this month’s By Invitation Only theme is to share our idea of perfect holiday party….

  • Les Cadeaux: Shop Small

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    While I do encourage you to patronize your favorite local businesses today (and every day), sometimes we need to search further afield and I wanted…

  • Les Cadeaux: Gifts For Travelers

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    So here we go…the entire internet is going to be clamoring for your attention for the next few days.  I have a few gift guides…

  • Modern Classics From Burberry

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    This post is sponsored by Nordstrom. Clockwise from top left…Burberry Sunglasses, Umbrella, Scarf, Watch, Riding Boots, Tote, Trench. What is a classic anyway? Everyone has their…

  • Outfit: Days Of White And Roses

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    Karen gave me the idea for this outfit, and I love it! I’m totally behind the idea of wearing white jeans year round. I’ve been…

  • Outfit: Altered States

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    You may remember this Theory jacket from earlier this year. When I purchased it, I felt that the sleeves were a bit too long and…