Gardening
A “Mixed” Border With Only 3 Plants
A glorious mixed border is one of the most beautiful but daunting sights in gardening. The British make it look so easy, a shrub rose
June 9, 2014
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What To Do About Internet Haters, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:57am
What to do about Internet haters? I’m back from a week posting at Corporette, and while in the end it was a lot of fun,
June 7, 2014
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LPC Is At Corporette, All Week Long
This week I am guest posting at Corporette, Kat’s well-established blog for “over-achieving chicks.” She asks contributors to pick one piece of clothing for each
June 2, 2014
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Blogosphere
Welcoming Houses And Gardens To The Party, Or, Saturday Morning at 7:44am
Well hello everyone. Coming up on 3 weeks before our blue dry summer’s longest day, it’s my favorite time of year in Northern California.
May 31, 2014
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Style
When Luxury Economics Open The Door For More Affordable, Yet Stellar, Design
A few weeks ago. when these comments abounded with recommendations on bag designers, I thought, “Hmm, great ideas deserve a post of their own.” When,
May 29, 2014
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Life’s Little Privileges: Jāsön Soothing Aloe Vera Pure Natural Deodorant Stick
High WASPs aren’t supposed to talk about deodorant. We probably aren’t even supposed to have armpits, but hey, too late. In my continued search for
May 27, 2014
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Fierce at 50
The Third Age Of Women, Or Saturday Morning at 7:49am
There have been times in my life with women, and times without. When I was a teen, for example, it was all about the boyfriend.
May 24, 2014
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Style
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, For A Split Personality
It’s the Nordstrom half-yearly sale. I wanted to get out the word as soon as I could to ensure you some good choices, so I
May 21, 2014
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Interesting brands
Accessorizing A Little Black Printed Dress
Splurging on a pricey black dress can make you feel slightly wanton. “I will wear this so rarely! Be sensible, Oh Woman, refrain” But
May 20, 2014
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Blogosphere
JORD Wooden Watch Winner!
We have a winner of the JORD wooden watch. Kate E., Random Number.org says you’re it! Congratulations, and wear in good health. Email me with
May 19, 2014
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Uncategorized
Generations, Or, Saturday Morning at 6:07am
Pretty much directly after my children came to visit I drove down to Santa Barbara to see my mom. And there we have midlife, in
May 17, 2014
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Style
A Wooden Watch For The Graduate, Or The Mom
(Note: This post is a giveaway. Hooray! When you comment, please let me know if you are throwing your name into the hat) I like
May 15, 2014
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