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Eliminating Items

Letting go of things you don’t wear or that don’t go with any of your other items frees up valuable space in your closet. Getting dressed in a snap, always looking your…

Eliminated From My Closet

“Are there any looks you wore in your fifties that you would not wear now?” I enjoy getting good questions from readers because they encourage me to narrow my focus and discuss…

Saying Farewell To a Tradition

One of my first “grown-up” clothing purchases was a black pencil skirt and a blush color silk blouse. I was barely eighteen years old and had been in the workforce for only…

Hot Date!

Many of our friends have outdoor kitchens and entertaining areas by their pools, so we are often invited to join them for early evening gatherings. After many such evenings, I have learned…

My Namesake!

Wednesday is a great day to get dressed up for a lunch date to break up a very hectic work week. A few years ago, Gourmet and Company, our favorite local restaurant,…

How I Choose A Scarf To Buy

When I look back over older blog images to use in a lesson, I often think, “That would have looked so much better with a scarf.” Below is an example. Instinctively reaching…

Brunch at the Deerpark

Vivid blue skies beckoned us to travel to The Biltmore Estate on Sunday. Snowcapped mountains were visible in the distance, and very cool breezes were blowing in the valley. We have often…

Necklace Collection

Since early childhood, I have been fascinated with the accouterment of femininity. My favorite “toys” were my Mom’s black kitten heels and a silk scarf. Those heels spent more time on my…

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.