One of my first “real” jobs right out of college was at the J.Crew catalog headquarters in New York City. The choice was simple– the company was young, fashionable and I had loved their catalogs while in school. I couldn’t wait to find the thick glossy pages stuffed into my cramped campus mailbox. During my years with the company, I grew… Read More
Everywhere I go I see more and more camo inspired pieces. Whether it be a cute camo handbag or shoe, the print is unmistakable and quickly becoming a classic. What used to look harsh in dark browns and greens has mellowed with softer shades and pastel hues. Clearly, camouflage is no longer considered purely masculine. It’s even popping up… Read More
I will admit that I judged this book by its cover. How could a jacket with a golden shell, an ornate backdrop and a mermaid in the title indicate anything but magic and romance? But the beauty in The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock is less superficial and found more in Imogen Hermes Gowar’s unique writing and style. Although the plot centers… Read More
You can call it maroon, cranberry, auburn, rust, ruby, or oxblood. This deep, rich, red gem tone is one of my go-to fall staples. For my 40th birthday I treated myself and invested in the oxblood Valentino Rockstud handbag. Now I look forward to cooler weather when I can break it out again (just checked, and it no longer… Read More
In an effort to keep my mind sharp, I like to do puzzles– crossword, Sudoku and the good old-fashioned jigsaw kind. Last spring my husband and I were given a Liberty Puzzle by a friend and an obsession was born. She explained how these puzzles are unique because they are comprised of custom shaped wooden pieces called “whimsy pieces” (a sign?… Read More
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