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the power of the internet

First, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your supportive comments and emails in response to yesterday’s post. They mean more…

mercredi miscellany

First, my sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones in recent terrorist attacks, both in Brussels and in Turkey. I wish the injured…

friday miscellany

Pampering even a Type A can love… True confession: I am not a Happy Spa Gal. After about 30 minutes of whatever treatment I’m undergoing,…

how to hang a sweater

Here’s the method I use to hang sweaters. This minimizes stretching and eliminates shoulder “bumps” from hangers. Fold the sweater in half lengthwise. 2. Lay…

hit refresh: closet cleanse

I believe that when the wardrobe doldrums hit, the answer often isn’t more, but less. At least as a starting point. 😉 I’ve been itching to…

6 gift ideas for travelers

’tis the season…for gift guides. Last year I promised myself that I wouldn’t feel compelled to hop on the bandwagon unless I felt I had…

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you’re able to spend the day with people you love most, whether family or friends. If you haven’t yet entered to win a…

beauty for the traveler

One of the questions that most often comes up when I post travel wardrobes is how to include favorite beauty products and still pack light….