All week I have had pain in my neck and shoulder and it progressively got worse to the point that typing was torture. But this morning I woke up feeling better and I had to share a few of my favorite small businesses that I planned to feature yesterday but deserve love any day of… Continue Reading Small Business… Sunday?
This morning in the community garden, wearing Universal Standard overalls (Small), an old J. Crew striped top, an old Halogen cashmere beanie, Ray-Ban aviators, and Sorel boots This morning I didn’t set an alarm. I woke up, did some sun salutations, and went to the community garden to pick cabbage for the side dish we’re… Continue Reading Happy Thanksgiving 2017
ELOQUII comes out with new pieces so often, pretty much weekly I’m checking out their New Arrivals. And when I saw this dress I HAD to have it. See, I journaled my personal style a bit ago and saw there was a constant in my closet – colorful maxi dresses. While some find them to… Continue Reading What I Wore: Dark Floral
The holiday season can get a bit frantic. Come Thursday, it becomes a major snowball rolling down a very steep mountain. How is it almost December?? Last holiday season I thought I was prepared by shopping for presents early, but that’s only part of the seasonal stress. I ended up not sending out holiday cards… Continue Reading Pamper Yourself to Survive the Holiday Season
I learned about cabi in 2011 when my friend became a stylist. This year, I really got to know cabi and the people behind the brand. I was invited to attend cabi Conversations where I chatted all night with founders and staff of cabi. I was also invited to attend Scoop, cabi’s twice-yearly conference that… Continue Reading Attending a cabi Fashion Experience
This week I worked on being kinder to myself and more realistic. It’s still hard. When you’ve dreamed of doing something for years and have so many ideas in your head AND you’ve spent the past two decades working your ass off always more than 40 hours a week… well, it’s an hourly struggle to… Continue Reading Life After Quitting: Week 2
When I mentioned I was going to have gift guides this season, a couple of you reached out in comments, social media, and email and said you desired a gift guide for tweens. Not a kid and not yet a teen, this is a hard age to shop for. I figured no better than to… Continue Reading Gift Guide for Tweens by a Tween
By now you know I am a cabi fan. I’ve been wearing their clothing for several years, but after this summer when I got to meet the people behind the brand at cabi Conversations, and then when I was able to attend their twice-monthly conference The Scoop, I really fell in love. I think the… Continue Reading What I Wore: Regent Regal
I’ve had many friends, and many of you tell me you’ve tried Stitch Fix and you’ve had mixed experiences. And many of you have asked my opinion of Stitch Fix especially since it added plus sizes (and they added a program for men!). Right now they’re having a promotion where your first stying fee is… Continue Reading Stitch Fix Review