May 10 on the 10th!

10 on the 10th! When I was teaching, I’m sure I regularly got on my students’ nerves! One of my pet peeves is grammar…specifically, the incorrect use of it (not that I’m entirely exempt from that). My kids would habitually ask, “Can I go to the bathroom?” Now, I want you all to know my …

Style Imitating Art: Gypsy Vardos

About Style Imitating Art… Style Imitating Art comes from Salazar, Terri, and Shelbee. You can think of it as fashion meets art museum! Style Imitating Art challenges people to find inspiration in different art works, create looks based upon that art work, and share them with the curator for that piece. Every other Monday one of the three …

Around the World: Whimsy!

Since February, I have joined the fabulous women from Is This Mutton, MK’s Adventures in Style, Deb’s World, Grownup Glamour, Frugal Fashion Shopper, and Following My Muse for a global writing challenge. I am not a member of this group so you will need to visit one of the women above to link your posts. Mary Katherine chose this month’s prompt. …

Has Spring Sprung?

I thought so… At the end of this past week, Nigel and I were busily planting plants and trees. Well, I was planting plants, and our oldest was planting trees. We visited a local garden center where I found the tree of my dreams. Or, maybe I should say trees. It was a clump of …

Style Imitating Art: Redouté’s Roses

About Style Imitating Art… Style Imitating Art comes from Salazar, Terri, and Shelbee. Please visit each blog to see their SIA looks. You can think of it as fashion meets art museum! Style Imitating Art challenges people to find inspiration in different art works, create looks based upon that art work, and share them with the curator for …