One of my favorite quotes is, “Life is a journey, not a destination”—Ralph Waldo Emerson. I love to pop into an antique store or walk around a park I happen upon in…
One of the benefits of a curated wardrobe that suits you and your lifestyle is that you will be prepared for any event using what you already have. Even if I wear…
What do you wear when the day includes a lovely lunch in a nice restaurant and a long walk in a fabulous garden? Remember, it’s July, so the temperatures will likely be…
Since my Dad is feeling stronger and all my chores were completed, I decided to take the day off and drive to the high country of North Carolina. Shopping in Banner Elk…
My love affair with linen continues as we celebrate Mr. Mickey, aka The Dude’s, 90th birthday month. (His license plate reads ‘Hey Dude.’) Each of his various circles of friends has given…
Elizabeth asked: “You always look so polished and comfortable in your outfits. I have reached a point where I can’t wear heels of any height because of hip and back issues. So,…
Now that the weather is warmer, I’ve been on a linen shirt kick. If the creases and wrinkles of linen are too much for you, opt for black, which looks a bit…
Mr. Mickey will celebrate his 90th birthday this week, which calls for a special evening with beloved friends. Our looks are coordinated as a couple, but we do not dress alike. As…
Blog reader Jill asked, “Please, will you do a blog showing what you wear to different events that are not too casual or too formal.” Classic items such as a crisp white…
On a recent stormy afternoon, we joined our dear friends Lenora and David for a late lunch at the Grove Park Inn on the Sunset Terrace. Since it was a rainy day,…