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• French ~~ Pretty Solutions…

  

  …as only the French know how to do.  Attractive and functional–what more could a serious student of Vintage French Chic want (in her kitchen)?  I am talking... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage ~~ Your Home and You (1948 Meets Today) #2

  

  After some consideration, I have decided to rerun a series that I wrote on my previous blog. It was a series based on a 1948 Home Economics book that I found... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ the World Through My Eyes (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  My First Wine Tasting Event–Ever.Amazing, right?  I have been to wine tastings in private homes but never at a restaurant or public venue.  Never with an... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ Curves (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  I am back but in a very limited way.  I have been thinking a lot and re-evaluating some things while I have been away–and I fear I am not quite done with the... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage French Chic ~~ a Bientot!

  

  Guess what?!I CAN’T DO IT ALL…this week.So for the good of my mental health, I am taking a blogging break .  I should be back next week(ish).  The rest of this... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ in the Background (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  I am sorry to do this to you…especially to those of you who had long Winters and crappy Springs.   However, I am featuring a shot from the Winter. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Chic ~~ at Play with My “new” Summer Handbag

  

  I took it out for a spin Sunday.  It went well and I rather like this vintage Susan Gail bag.(sorry about the photo quality)It is big but without bulk.  I love... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage ~~ Your Home and You (1948 Meets Today) #1

  

  After some consideration, I have decided to rerun a series that I wrote on my previous blog. It was a series based on a 1948 Home Economics book that I found... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage and Chic ~~ Andy Rooney’s Sage Comments About Women…

  

  …over 40.I had to post this…it made me smile all the way through reading and it ended with a hearty chuckle.  Who didn’t love Andy Rooney?  Enjoy! Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ Escape

  

  Books.Music.Movies.Three simple ways I enjoy an “escape”.  Not only is it cheap but I can do it all from the best seat on the “plane”. How do you like to... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Chic ~~ the Straw Handbag

  

  It is mid-May and it is time to enjoy the warm, sunny days…when it’s not freezing.  I have thought about my summer handbag(s). Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage Chic ~~ Spring is in the Details

  

  Despite the incredible happiness I have experienced while enjoying our rather fine weather, it has turned colder again. There is an actual “freeze warning” for... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ Pattern (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  Pink, fluffy blossoms against dark, pointed metal.  Patterns converging. Head on over to the Daily Post for more patterns!Enjoy the weekend! Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ Sunday Strolling…

  

  …with SPRING in my steps.  What a gorgeous week it has been around here–finally.  It has warmed up nicely, the sun has been out most days and everything is... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ from Above (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  The Daily Post chose “from above” as this week’s challenge theme. This was taken at the Art Institute of Chicago last summer. If you are wanting to avoid... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Chic ~~ the Allure of Metallic

  

  Today I am linking up with Adrienne (The Rich Life on a Budget) and Jill (Everything Just So) for their monthly edition of ”How I Wear My…”, this month... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage French ~~ Sitting Pretty

  

  I am a big fan of “use what you have”. It pretty much defines my decorating style. But yesterday I broadened my views ( a bit) to encompass the decorating... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 HOME

• Vintage ~~ Reruns

  

  Reruns. We all love them, don’t we? Well, I am hoping that some of you do because that is what is going to happen on this blog. After some consideration, I... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ up (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  It would be nice if I could take this same shot now, in the Spring, with beautiful new buds waiting to burst open. Alas, my poor tree remains dormant in the... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• (literature) Chic ~~ Dorothy Whipple’s “someone at a Distance”

  

  Due to a very busy rest of the month, I am going to re-blog a few posts from my old blog.  Some of you were reading me back then and may remember some of the... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE