If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man . . .
The song from Fiddler on the Roof will now ear-worm me for 24 hours! If I had big money, of course I hope I would try to do big good with it. For this moment I am just thinking about… Continue Reading
Wardrobe
What I Wore: Trying New Poses, Feeling Silly, Being Thrifty
It was a minor revelation to me that I could contribute almost daily to the “Thrifty” series on Spunky Chateau (go have a look every Thursday). I’ve always known I was rather frugal in my wardrobing, but it’s come to… Continue Reading
Reader Appreciation Day: I Love Your Comments
It’s so gratifying to get comments. First, it is a thrill to realize someone, somewhere out there reads my posts! Then they took the time to reflect and comment and share a piece of themselves. I’d like to start a… Continue Reading
What I Wore: I’m Neutral About This
I like this new/old skirt, thrifted from Goodwill. It’s lightweight, the perfect length, and has cool details like a drawstring waist and an under-skirt that peeks out at the hem. It’s washable and the price was right, about $4. I… Continue Reading
Visible Monday: A Baby Step Outside My Comfort Zone
No, not rompers or hot pants. I courageously bought (thrifted) a yellow blouse, wore it out and liked it. For a recent Everybody, Everywear challenge, we all wore yellow — and I griped about it. But a few of you said… Continue Reading
Visible Monday! and Thoughts about Labels
Happy Visible Monday! You can participate by scrolling down to the bottom of this post and reading the super-easy how-to’s. More bloggers are participating each week (and this is only Week Five). It’s a lot of fun to see what… Continue Reading
Accessorizing: Are You Minimal or Maximum?
Most of us fall somewhere in the middle, I suspect. It depends on the day, the outfit, or the mood, but usually we have a leaning toward one extreme or the other. We prefer just a couple of accessories or… Continue Reading
Everybody, Everywear: Thrift Edition is Easy as Duck Soup
Why is duck soup easy? Hmmmmmm. Today’s Everybody, Everywear’s challenge is simple: showcase a thrifted item from your wardrobe for the Nifty Thrifty Edition. (Hey, it’s also Thrifty Thursday at Spunky Chateau, check them out). I estimate about a third… Continue Reading