Author: Susan Blakey

  • L’orangerie!

    As tomato season winds down, citrus season is ramping up.  When we planned our garden makeover, we wanted to include some potted dwarf citrus for…

  • Foulard de la semaine

    A little change from the carrès this week. Here we have deux petits riens for a longer knit scarf.  I prefer scarves that are lightweight…

  • Compare and contrast…

    Pursuant to yesterdays discussion about Hermès’ recent markting campaign.  “That’s all.” Edited to add:  this is just meant as a fun comparison to yesterday’s post…

  • Hermès For Hipsters?

    It seems the marketing people at Hermès have noticed that hardly anyone under the age of 80 is wearing their scarves (outside of we hardcore devotees),…

  • Mystery Clutch

    While out and about last week, I spotted this clutch on a retailer’s accessories table, and had to zoom in for a closer look.  The leather…

  • Foulard de la semaine

    Scarf rings can be a great way to get some different looks from your scarves, and to keep scarves in place.  The “chain d’ancre” ring is from Hermès, and…

  • Think Pink?

    Yes, it’s time for the Talbots Pink Coat reveal!  But before I show you a picture of the coat, I want you to be in…

  • Une femme recommends…

    RéVive Eye Renewal Cream Une femme has learned to be skeptical of expensive, over-hyped skin creams.  I’ve found darn few that really deliver what the…