Wearing only two colors and repeating one of them can pull together a look in elegant style. Below, dove gray is repeated in the cardigan, necklace, bag, and cap toe of the…
Recent comments from thoughtful readers inspired me to put together this post. “You always have just the right outfit and accessories. How much time do you spend shopping (online, I expect), on…
“What should I pack for my vacation?” My answer is always the same, even if your vacation is only a short weekend getaway. Classic basics in the colors and silhouettes that flatter…
It’s nearly fall y’all! Perhaps the weather is still hot and sticky where you are, but I am feeling a new crispness in the morning air. I’ve learned from years of retail…
There was a short break in the rain on Saturday, so we made our way to Abingdon, VA, to enjoy another delightful meal at Foresta. These shoes were soft and comfortable even…
Fall arrives next month, so it’s time to start thinking about pulling out the light jackets and sweaters. Since all my fall/winter items are in a storage unit (that post is here),…
If you always shop in the same few stores, you may find yourself in a style rut. For example, when I realized I had no dressy tops appropriate for the summer heat,…
We enjoyed a delightful Saturday afternoon in Blowing Rock, NC, where we briefly stopped to see the swans in the pond at Chetola Resort. Along with lighter colors and more open weave…
On Sunday afternoon, we took a break from the city’s heat to enjoy the cool, peaceful solace of the forest beside a stream. We took these photos in Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork…
Tik Tok influencer Lex Nicoleta first used the term “coastal grandmother” to refer to a relaxed, elevated way of living and dressing. Long before the aesthetic took the design world by storm,…