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Travel Tips

Several questions, similar to Melissa’s, arrived by email and via comments. “Would you consider writing a blog post on the particulars of your trip, such as transportation, where you stayed, restaurants, shopping?”…

Vacation Packing Tips

I’m happy to share my best tips for packing a casual late summer vacation wardrobe. I always take pieces for travel that can be mixed and matched or layered as needed. Check…

Vacation Snapshots

My visit to Newport, Rhode Island, and Cape Cod, Massachusettes last week was a delight for all of my senses. I took long walks to explore historical sites, the harbor, various parks,…

Hints Of Fall

The days are getting shorter, and the evening air is much cooler now, so I am reaching for darker colors and heavier fabrics after the sun goes down. The antiquated American rule…

The Village of Cashiers

In celebration of my birthday, Mr. Mickey took me to Cashiers and Highlands for the weekend. Cashiers, North Carolina, is about 60 miles away from Asheville, along the Blue Ridge Mountains. Explore…

It’s My Birthday!

I choose not to lament each birthday or view the results of aging as something I should try to fix. I fully realize this is the best time of my life. I…

The Fall Preview

I’ve added a few new pieces to my wardrobe in anticipation of the fall and winter season. Today I’m sharing the items and showing you how I plan to style them with…

Date Night

Our tradition of getting dressed for our dinner date on Friday night is one that we both enjoy immensely. It’s a lovely way to wind down from a busy week and finalize…

The Grove Park Inn

Asheville, North Carolina, offers abundant options for enjoying a day off. Thankfully, it is only about an hour’s drive from my home. On Sunday, we spent the afternoon at The Omni Grove…

Tan and White

Tan shoes, bags, and belts are the perfect accessories to wear with white. As with all colors, tan comes in tones that will either harmonize or clash with your coloring. If you…

I share tips and inspiration for using what you already have in contemporary ways. Defining words include effortless, classic, refined, discreet, and elegant. My style is chic, minimal, and timeless with a bit of edge.