I recently shared the one-thousandth post on my website, so Mr. Mickey suggested we get dressed up and celebrate with a champagne brunch at Gourmet and Company.
Our outfit items are several years old, but if you ask about a specific item in the comments section, I will gladly help you find something similar.
Isn’t he the most dashing and dapper 90-year-old you ever saw?
His famous socks never disappoint. Today, it was the martini socks.
Above is the “Susan” sandwich on the lunch menu. (It’s Named after me!) It includes smashed avocado, pickled red onion, shaved radish, Three Graces Goat’s feta, local seasonal roots and shoots, yogurt green goddess, and toasted honey wheat bread.
The Mountcastle Sandwich includes house-roasted turkey breast, grilled granny smith apple, applewood bacon, melted brie, cranberry mustard, and croissant. The soup of the day was creamy tomato basil.
The cornbread cake with berries and vanilla ice cream is Mr. M’s favorite.
My favorite is the trio of house-made ice creams, but he also gets to enjoy most of my desserts. The first half tastes the same as the last!
After lunch, while he was reading the paper, I took a long walk around the neighborhood, enjoying some of the lovely fall colors.
Even the sky provided lovely fall colors at the end of the day. We hope you have a week filled with kindness and things that bring you joy.
Starting my week off in a very happy way – reading a post of yours! Congraulations on your 1000th post – you bring so much information and joy to your readers and I appreciate you!
I use the shampoo here and conditioner here about twice per week. I use the purple shampoo here a couple of times a month to keep brassiness at bay. I use a vented brush like this one to lift my hair as I randomly blow dry it in sections. The less products and effort I put into my hair the better it behaves.
Congratulations on reaching 1000 posts! You both look fabulous! How sweet of Mr. Mickey to take you out to celebrate. The food all looks yummy. The pictures are gorgeous and especially the sky in the last shot.
Congratulations!! I’ve been following you since very early on and you are an inspiration both personally and in fashion! Thank you for all your hard work and thank Mr Mickey for his photography. Best wishes to both of you and here’s to the next 1000 posts!
Congratulations Susan ! You are even more beautiful now. Yes Mr Mickey is very handsome and a wonderful friend to you. You are both very lucky to have such love.
Would you please tell me about your jacket. I think it would fit very nice in my wardrobe. Thank you for always sharing your life ❤️
Congratulations and I hope you have many more posts. Both of you are inspirational to me. Your lovely outfits and your kindness, and Mr M’s determination and strength just shine through. Best wishes always
Congrats again. What a feast! I love it that you have a sandwich named after you. How wonderful is that. Enjoy and yes I agree that Mr. Mickey is both dapper and dashing no matter his age!
Thanks for posting and always a delight to read.
Patty V
Congratulations on your 1,oooth post! You look beautifull and Mr. M is quite handsome!! I discovered you a few months ago and I find your posts very helpful. I am looking forward to the next 1,000!! Thank you.
What a nice way to celebrate your 1000th post! I’m glad you started this and hope you continue.
You both look very nice. Mr. Mickey does NOT look his age! He is a good example of what you can look like when you take care of yourself.
Thank you for the info re: sweater. I forgot to add last post what a GORGEOUS sunset pic! How lucky to have captured it as images like this change in a blink of the eye. Enjoy this lovely day.
Congratulations and thank you for 1,000 posts. This is a true labor of love, Susan. You two look fabulous and the food so yummy. Susan Sandwich!
Best wishes!
Congratulations Ms. Susan! I have been enjoying your posts since you began 50 not frumpy. I have quite a collection of scarves thanks to your inspiration. They really are the extra pizzazz for my classic basics. Truly appreciate you!
I am been following your for many years. and have enjoyed every post. I also have ordered lots items from your sites.
I want to thank you for being my most influential person in my life.
I would like to know when I could ordered the beautiful jacket in this post.
Susan, I think your storage solution is genius. Thank you so much for always giving me the inspiration I need to enhance my own life, whether it be fashion, storage, beauty, food, dining, etc. You’re the best!
Congratulations on your 1000th post! You and Mr. Mickey make such a wonderful couple, and he is indeed a very handsome gentleman, of any age. His socks always make me smile. Wishing you both many more years of happy adventures and delicious meals. You’re both an inspiration and I always enjoy seeing a new post from you.
I’m so proud of you and what you’ve accomplished. I not only enjoy your fashion tips, but love seeing your day and weekend trips with Mr Mickey. Your food tips are an inspiration, as are your daily walks. I particularly love when you take 1 item and put it together with different looks. I also like seeing how you organize your closet. It looks like you have a lot of clothes – just different ones in a more classic look (which I like, too) !
When we travel for a week or longer, I like taking items that can be styled in different ways, so I can take less items. We’ve even been on 2-week trips with nothing but a carry-on apiece !
Again, CONGRATULATIONS on your latest accomplishment ! Connie Briggs, your Anderson, SC friend
I looked in my closet today and realized again how happy I am to have found you many years ago. Thank you for sharing. And please give a big thank you to Mr Mickey for sharing his socks!
Congratulations on your 1,000th blog, Susan! You’ve helped so many with your sage fashion, beauty and health advice. Thank you for helping this creature who values you so much!! ♥️
FABULOUS post !
You both look so sharp and chic and perfectly turned out .Susan I adore your outfit, the colour combination shouts
Finesse. I am not a lover of wide leg pants but those are stunning in white with those gorgeous shoes for a dressy celebratory dining out 1000th. Talking of shoes for once I can’t praise Mr Mickey for his shiny shoes , but Wow those Blue Suede shoes and Champagne socks are the business. You both would look at ease in the fashion city of the world Milano ! I can see you both enjoying a Cappuccino Coffee under a parasol, people watching and the Italian ambiance.
Your celebration meal looks divine , those selection of ice cream look naughty but oh so very nice . .
Excuse my ignorance but what is cornbread?
Lastly your photography skills are very good indeed , you have captured that beautiful sunset with the dark trees in shadow giving the photo a surreal effect , the sky looks as though it has been painted in oils. The other with the autumnal striking colours against a perfect blue sky would make me want to stroll and enjoy Mother Nature at her best.
Hey Ciao,
Regards Pamela UK .
Congratulations Susan, on your 1,000th post!
And, Happy 90th to Mr. Mickey!
I’m happy you found each other & are experiencing much joy in your life!!
Wishes to you both for continued good health!
What a beautiful couple! Congratulations on your success. This blog is always fun to read.
Enjoy your fashion sense and organizational skills!
To the best tomorrows!
Joyce
Starting my week off in a very happy way – reading a post of yours! Congraulations on your 1000th post – you bring so much information and joy to your readers and I appreciate you!
Congrats on 1000. Still looking great and sharing things very pertinent and helpful to your fans.
Could you please do a hair tutorial with products you use and how you style?
I use the shampoo here and conditioner here about twice per week. I use the purple shampoo here a couple of times a month to keep brassiness at bay. I use a vented brush like this one to lift my hair as I randomly blow dry it in sections. The less products and effort I put into my hair the better it behaves.
What a great way to celebrate! I love that Mr. Mickey wanted to celebrate you and your accomplishments.
Congratulations on reaching 1000 posts! You both look fabulous! How sweet of Mr. Mickey to take you out to celebrate. The food all looks yummy. The pictures are gorgeous and especially the sky in the last shot.
Congratulations!! I’ve been following you since very early on and you are an inspiration both personally and in fashion! Thank you for all your hard work and thank Mr Mickey for his photography. Best wishes to both of you and here’s to the next 1000 posts!
Congratulations Susan ! You are even more beautiful now. Yes Mr Mickey is very handsome and a wonderful friend to you. You are both very lucky to have such love.
Would you please tell me about your jacket. I think it would fit very nice in my wardrobe. Thank you for always sharing your life ❤️
The jacket is about four or five years old from Anne Klein.
Congratulations and I hope you have many more posts. Both of you are inspirational to me. Your lovely outfits and your kindness, and Mr M’s determination and strength just shine through. Best wishes always
Congrats again. What a feast! I love it that you have a sandwich named after you. How wonderful is that. Enjoy and yes I agree that Mr. Mickey is both dapper and dashing no matter his age!
Thanks for posting and always a delight to read.
Patty V
Congratulations on reaching this milestone post! Allowing us to be part of this journey has been a wonderful gift to us. Thank you so much!
From head to toe, you both look great and the food scrumptious! So glad you had the opportunity to go out and celebrate.
Question about your white sweater – who makes this v-neck with the inch banding?
My sweater is a couple of years old, but the current similar style is here.
Congratulations on your 1000th post!! I always enjoy your ideas on fashion and healthy meals. And yes Mr. Mickey is very dapper!!
Your pants are lovely! Where did you get them?
I bought them last year at Banana Republic. These pants are similar.
You both look wonderful, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences, all the best to you and Mr. Mickey!
Congratulations on your 1,oooth post! You look beautifull and Mr. M is quite handsome!! I discovered you a few months ago and I find your posts very helpful. I am looking forward to the next 1,000!! Thank you.
What a nice way to celebrate your 1000th post! I’m glad you started this and hope you continue.
You both look very nice. Mr. Mickey does NOT look his age! He is a good example of what you can look like when you take care of yourself.
Thank you for the info re: sweater. I forgot to add last post what a GORGEOUS sunset pic! How lucky to have captured it as images like this change in a blink of the eye. Enjoy this lovely day.
Congratulations and thank you for 1,000 posts. This is a true labor of love, Susan. You two look fabulous and the food so yummy. Susan Sandwich!
Best wishes!
Congratulations!!! Here’s to 1,000 more!
Congratulations Ms. Susan! I have been enjoying your posts since you began 50 not frumpy. I have quite a collection of scarves thanks to your inspiration. They really are the extra pizzazz for my classic basics. Truly appreciate you!
I am been following your for many years. and have enjoyed every post. I also have ordered lots items from your sites.
I want to thank you for being my most influential person in my life.
I would like to know when I could ordered the beautiful jacket in this post.
Thanks you again and have a good day.
Hi Bernice. The jacket is about four years old. The brand is Anne Klein.
How wonderful to have a sandwich named after you! Looks Felisa! I will copy it.
Susan in San Diego
Congratulations! Best wishes to you and Mr Mickey!!
Susan, I think your storage solution is genius. Thank you so much for always giving me the inspiration I need to enhance my own life, whether it be fashion, storage, beauty, food, dining, etc. You’re the best!
Congratulations on your 1000th post! You and Mr. Mickey make such a wonderful couple, and he is indeed a very handsome gentleman, of any age. His socks always make me smile. Wishing you both many more years of happy adventures and delicious meals. You’re both an inspiration and I always enjoy seeing a new post from you.
Congratulations, you are blessed
I’m so proud of you and what you’ve accomplished. I not only enjoy your fashion tips, but love seeing your day and weekend trips with Mr Mickey. Your food tips are an inspiration, as are your daily walks. I particularly love when you take 1 item and put it together with different looks. I also like seeing how you organize your closet. It looks like you have a lot of clothes – just different ones in a more classic look (which I like, too) !
When we travel for a week or longer, I like taking items that can be styled in different ways, so I can take less items. We’ve even been on 2-week trips with nothing but a carry-on apiece !
Again, CONGRATULATIONS on your latest accomplishment ! Connie Briggs, your Anderson, SC friend
Congratulations! You are looking so good too!
Congratulations! Lovely photos. What amazing looking food too! Love Mr Mickey’s socks.
Congratulations to you and Mr Mickey on reaching this milestone
You both look wonderful! So impressed by your dapper, darling adventure partner. Wishing y’all blessings and good health!
You are both very attractive and make a stunning couple.
Your sandwich sounds delightful.
Both of you look great! Enjoy!
Congratulations ! What a lovely way to celebrate.
Well done you two.
Kathleen Loy
Loved the pop of fun with the shoes. Perfect outfit in my opinion.
Thank you for your 1000 posts. If not all, my count would be many for sure.
YOUR JACKET SEEMS PERFECT, IS IT LEATHER OR WOOL? WHERE TO FIND SOMETHING LIKE THAT . I LOVE THE LENGTH. IM A SMALL PETITE
The jacket is in a bucle wool blend. The brand is Anne Klein but is more than three years old.
Congratulations!!! You are a blessing!!
You are such a beautiful couple!
I looked in my closet today and realized again how happy I am to have found you many years ago. Thank you for sharing. And please give a big thank you to Mr Mickey for sharing his socks!
You both look wonderful, and I’ve learned so much with your advice! God bless you and Mr. Mickey–you are both so stylish!
Congratulations on your 1,000th blog, Susan! You’ve helped so many with your sage fashion, beauty and health advice. Thank you for helping this creature who values you so much!! ♥️
Thank you sweet friend. I miss you!
Congratulations!!!!
The meal looked scrumptious! You look lovely as usual!!
You are so fortunate to have Mr Mickey.
FABULOUS post !
You both look so sharp and chic and perfectly turned out .Susan I adore your outfit, the colour combination shouts
Finesse. I am not a lover of wide leg pants but those are stunning in white with those gorgeous shoes for a dressy celebratory dining out 1000th. Talking of shoes for once I can’t praise Mr Mickey for his shiny shoes , but Wow those Blue Suede shoes and Champagne socks are the business. You both would look at ease in the fashion city of the world Milano ! I can see you both enjoying a Cappuccino Coffee under a parasol, people watching and the Italian ambiance.
Your celebration meal looks divine , those selection of ice cream look naughty but oh so very nice . .
Excuse my ignorance but what is cornbread?
Lastly your photography skills are very good indeed , you have captured that beautiful sunset with the dark trees in shadow giving the photo a surreal effect , the sky looks as though it has been painted in oils. The other with the autumnal striking colours against a perfect blue sky would make me want to stroll and enjoy Mother Nature at her best.
Hey Ciao,
Regards Pamela UK .
We got a good chuckle from your email. Cornbread is a southern dish made with cornmeal, an egg, buttermilk and bacon grease.
Glad I made you chuckle , you both make me happy too . Enjoy your weekend
Best wishes Pamela UK
Congratulations on your 1000th post. You are a very handsome couple.
Congratulations Susan, on your 1,000th post!
And, Happy 90th to Mr. Mickey!
I’m happy you found each other & are experiencing much joy in your life!!
Wishes to you both for continued good health!
What a beautiful couple! Congratulations on your success. This blog is always fun to read.
Enjoy your fashion sense and organizational skills!
To the best tomorrows!
Joyce