Shouldn’t Your “Something Blue” Be Sparkly?
It’s wedding season. Brides around the USA, following tradition, may be exploring blue fol-de-rol. The journey may culminate in a blue garter, it’s OK to
April 30, 2013
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My Son Turns 23, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:06am
Today my son is 23. When your children are born, and young, you aren’t quite sure what’s going to stick. Is this their personality or
April 27, 2013
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Home
Moominmama Makes A Mug
We rarely talk home goods here. As I’ve said, High WASPs are apt to let their rugs and sofa reach states of disrepair they’d never
April 25, 2013
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How To Organize Your Summer Shopping Daydreams
Last week San Francisco enjoyed an 80℉ day. This in and of itself is news for my mostly temperate city, but trust me, it happened.
April 24, 2013
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Jigsaw London Giveaway Winner
And the winner is…. Dawn! Who can also be found here, by the way. Congratulations Dawn, and everyone, thank you for participating. Fear not if
April 22, 2013
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The Various Meanings Of Rock, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:01am
I just finished Elizabeth Strout’s first novel, Amy and Isabelle, Strout also wrote Olive Kitteridge, which won the Pulitzer in 2009. Amy and Isabelle concerns a
April 20, 2013
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Interesting brands
Jigsaw London Brings Polka Dots To Stripes
I first discovered Jigsaw London when my Artsy sister gave me this wonderful navy top as a birthday present. Which I liked so much I
April 18, 2013
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Blogosphere
5 Lists To Browse On A Monday
It’s Monday. You knew that. If you’re back at the office, you’re going to want a few things to browse whenever you pause on your
April 15, 2013
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Gardening
Paving Over, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:01am
I love working in the city. People walking on sidewalks, glimpses of sky between buildings, so many odd conversations. One morning I listened to a
April 13, 2013
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Interesting brands
Isabel Marant Dickers And A Tweed Pencil Skirt
The more I pay attention to style, the more I find myself singling out certain designers as my pals. Take Isabel Marant, for example. I
April 11, 2013
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Style
Lace For Grandes Dames, Artsy Cousins, And Yes, Even Sturdy Gals
Lace. It’s everywhere. From Target to Neiman Marcus, and festooning the internet. Some trends are all or nothing, one cannot dip one’s toes into harem
April 9, 2013
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Don’t Walk On By, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:07am
I wonder what it must be like to have grown up post-Facebook. I remember my daughter had an account very early on. In those days,
April 6, 2013
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