The View From Here

Being in the mountains has always made me feel like the earth has gathered me up in her arms.

On our last evening in Highlands, North Carolina, we enjoyed an excellent meal at Ristorante Paoletti, located across the Old Edwards Inn street.

The weather was much warmer this evening, and we were having dinner at an early hour, so I wore the white ankle jeans with the gray tank and the black blazer. I added the pewter sandals and the clutch bag worn with the chain.

Sometimes I forget to take pictures of what I am wearing, so I recreated the look for Sunday. The temperatures were going to be much higher as we left the mountains, and we were going to be traveling for most of the day, so soft layers were the smart thing to wear. I draped the cashmere sweater over my shoulders to use as needed and wore the black tank over the black Travelers pants.

Here’s a tip about choosing a scarf: Look for one that includes the same color as your hair. It will go with your coloring and most of the things you like to wear.

The collage above shows you all the items I packed in the small rolling carry-on bag to recap. I could have created even more looks with these few pieces. You have seen a mini version of my remaining wardrobe this week. Over the past year, I have been brutally editing my jackets and tops. I appreciate the ease of owning pieces that all work together and allow me to add the accessories and scarves I enjoy wearing so much. It is just a matter of getting the proportions right after you have collected the basics. The next task is editing my pants.

Now sit back and enjoy the view as we wound our way through the serene North Carolina mountains on our way home.

I hope you have a restful weekend.