Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
These tiny little shops are tucked all over Paris, and they are like little floral jewelry boxes, with fragrance added. They often spread rose petals on the sidewalk outside their shops, which just about breaks your heart. Floral arrangements are available from the most tiny nosegay (what a treat to carry to dinner!) to the most immense "boy did I screw up" apology bouquet imaginable. Only in Paris could roses be so cherished!
www.aunomdelarose.fr ... View the Post
Getting off of the train on my way to visit relatives, I started chatting with a woman wearing the above jacket. Her outfit was very simple, black pants and a classic handbag, and the jacket made her look - simple and elegant. I've not had another rain jacket in my shopping plan, but this sighting of sleek chicness has me thinking...
love, Janice ... View the Post
Over the years I've looked at all sorts of schemes and organizational plans for how to decide what to purchase - are you building a capsule wardrobe? maybe buying the entire matching set of sheets? For whatever category of product you're purchasing, someone somewhere will give you some guidance regarding what to buy. But I don't really want to live my life (or spend my money) according to someone else's guidelines, so I've searched for years for a different way to evaluate the merits of the things I'm going to buy.
A few years ago, a distant relative died, leaving nobody near to her to clean out her home. My mother and I gamely volunteered to take on the project, and in retrospect I think we were both suffering from ... View the Post
And so I've decided to take matters into my own hands and create my own blog! I'm still in touch with many fascinating and fabulous French females, and so I will try to use this space as an opportunity to share with you what I learn from them. If you have questions which you would like for me to pose to my companions, just let me know! ... View the Post
