“Don’t forget Manure Patrol.” Those were my dad’s parting words to me every morning as he went out the door for work from my tenth…
Author: Susan Blakey
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When the phone rings at 6am, it’s never good news
My dad passed away early this morning from complications of ALS. I’ll be out of town for a few days to help with arrangements. ~…
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Emotional Baggage is back!
New items up over at Emotional Baggage, une femme’s very own marché des puces!Please e-mail me for more information or to purchase.~ All original content…
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Une femme recommends…
(Cheap Thrills Edition) Pert Plus “Revive & Rejuvenate” shampoo. Wendy B was right (is she ever wrong??). This is some of the best shampoo I’ve…
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Foulard de la semaine
Classic with a twist…literally. If the bulk of a full-sized carré bothers you, try folding diagonally into a long strip, then twisting a few turns…
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Color Me Contrary
In my other life, I am Audrey Hepburn in a black sweater and black cigarette pants. I am cool, graceful, rabidly chic. I stroll along…
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Save the Planet Tip #2569, Read Style Spy
Rather than subscribing to yet another fashion magazine, subscribe to Style Spy though RSS feed or Blogspot, and catch all of her witty, informed and…
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On Holiday
I wish. Non, mes amis, we are off again to the family maison in Palm Springs. I’ve packed the sunscreen, a big hat and several…
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Foulard de la semaine
More fun with my new color palette. The scarf is one I’ve had for a bit, a “Love Quotes” in linen/vicose, color “Artichoke”. The sweater…

