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Time is marching on and we’re about a month from the holidays. Maybe some of you earlybirds have finished your shopping? Maybe others haven’t started yet. And most of us are somewhere in the middle. In addition to getting our shopping done, there’s so much else going on at this time of year: entertaining at home, …
I heard the siren song of a discount shopping site that showed up in my Facebook feed. I had followed them previously, but something made me unsubscribe several months ago. They didn’t give up because there was their ad again calling to me. What caught my eye was an embroidered bag. I love embroidery. In …
Today is a rather gloomy, drab day especially after the wonderful sunshine and cooler temperatures of yesterday. The perfect day to show you the colorful and cute crossbody that I bought during our trip to Savannah. Last year, I noticed several colorful leather purses at the museum shop at the Museum of Fine Arts in …
Last fall, I started what turned out to be a major crochet project. Almost a year later, I finally finished it! It’s the “Lost In Time” shawl, a beautiful pattern created by a truly talented crocheter and designer, Johanna Lindahl, who creates under the name, Mijo Crochet. Her many patterns are written in Swedish and …
I’ve been on the lookout for a purse to bring with me to Amsterdam. I have a number of bags, but many of them are too big, too heavy, or not secure enough. About a month ago, I bought a cute navy blue leather crossbody from The Sak on sale at Marshall’s in Boston. Marshall’s …
My grandmother, Goldie, was an incredible seamstress. She could make anything — suits, hats, the most complex dresses. She even made fairy and gypsy costumes for my mother and aunts to wear to their music recitals (I don’t know why they wore costumes to a piano or violin recital, but they did). And she could …
This summer, I discovered the most wonderful boutique in nearby Manchester-by-the-Sea MA, Cuddlefish. I wrote about my first shopping experience here, and I’ve been back a number of times since then. Why I Love This Shop! Erika, the owner, is one of the key reasons why I enjoy shopping there. She is a very …
At the end of the summer, I noticed the cute casual shoe-sneakers that my friend Audrey was wearing when we were having lunch at the beach club. They were adorable, and they looked so comfortable. I decided I needed to get a pair of my own. When it comes to footwear, I guess I’m pretty …
It seems that the craft of crochet is on the upswing, and that makes me happy. I learned how to crochet at camp when I was 16. I don’t even remember who taught me, but whoever she was, she taught me just the basics. The rest I learned on my own, first by looking at …
Last night I went out to dinner with a friend at the spur of the moment, and I hadn’t stockpiled any blogposts to put up. When I got home, I was going through the news online, and I noticed something of interest to me in the world of beauty. You may have seen it already, …
I put my crocheting away for months. I don’t know why, but I lost interest. Fortunately, I decided I needed to get back into it. Crocheting can be relaxing, and I can always use a stress-reducer. To be honest, I have more scarves, hats and shawls than anyone I know, lol. I used to gift …
I love the beach. It’s truly my happy place. I’ve posted lots of photos from my favorite, Good Harbor Beach. But even though I always wear sunscreen and sit under a small umbrella, I need more protection from the sun’s rays. I am covered with dark spots so I try to cover up as much …
Did you see the movie, Manchester-by-the-Sea? I did and though I think the movie was more about the people of Gloucester, it was a terrific movie and Manchester-by-the-Sea is a beautiful town. My aunt was visiting with me over the holiday weekend, and today she helped me work on a floral display that my friend, …
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. My friend, Laura S. (I actually have three friends who are Laura S. but hopefully she knows which one), has a wonderful sense of style. She was an artist and designer before her children were born, and now her home and her fashion sense reflect …
The other night Jeff brought me the new summer catalogue from Uno Alla Volta. I call it my Wish Book because I wish I owned just about every item in it. I found an amazing, colorful wind chime that I put on the “next time there’s a gift-giving occasion for me” list, lol. So imagine …