Vintage Style is a mixture of current trends mixed in with elements of the past. Vintage style could be a Bohemian look with a new velvet sofa mixed with antique mahogany side tables. Or, vintage style could be Farmhouse Chic with a new dinette set mixed with antique milk glass. It could also be a beautiful chinoiserie chest with a display of blue and white…
What I’ve Been Reading
I have had the great privilege to read this summer. With long flights, lazy summer mornings and long stretches just to myself, I was able to make it through my summer list (see post here). I have to admit, I enjoyed some more than others. I thought that Golden Hour and The Friends We Keep were fantastic. The River and Leading Men…not so much. Oh…
Favorite Chanel Quotes
I am a fan of Chanel. I love that she was innovative and spunky. There are whole books dedicated to the wisdom of this fashion icon. I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite Chanel quotes.
Seven Ways Coco Chanel Changed Fashion Forever
Today is the birthday of perhaps the most influential designer in women’s fashion. Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel was born August 19, 1883. Coco Chanel was the founder and namesake of the Chanel brand. Chanel was a revolutionary in the fashion world. I want to celebrate Coco by sharing seven ways that Coco Chanel changed the fashion world forever. Pants for All It all started in…
Back to School Essentials for Mom
The end of summer is here. We start school back this week. Gone are the late nights and lazy mornings. (Audible sigh here). While I am looking forward to a bit more free time, I am not looking forward to the routine. If you are a mom, you know what I mean: the lunch making, the begging to get dressed, the nagging about homework and…