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April, Come She Will
A dear friend sent me the most beautiful CD of clear lilting music. She listens to it during facials and bought two copies, one for me. Track two is particularly lovely – it’s music…
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Daisy Chain
My passion for daisies knows no bounds and I’m spotting the free-spirited perennial on nearly everything around me. Yesterday I found a vintage silk scarf by famed scarf designer, Vera, peeking out from a…
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Consolation
In high school, I wanted to be a cheerleader more than anything. I adored the uniforms: black and orange wool skirts with wide pleats, cozy crewneck letter sweaters, black socks and saddle shoes. I especially…
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Prom
All little girls dream of being brides one day, but when I saw the pink meringue confection that my mother wore to my father’s senior prom hanging in the attic, I unabashedly longed…
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Spring Dance
For spring, Valentino has done some gorgeous party dresses. There’s a navy chiffon short number with embroidered flowers and a full skirt, some beautiful fitted lace sheaths in exquisite colors. Sweet feminine fluff…
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Life Wins
Don’t hate me but I don’t like spring. I am an autumn girl – I love the tension of blue sky and falling leaves, sunshine coupled with crisp air. Truth be told, something…