Recently I mentioned that I was having trouble getting excited about picking out what to wear. A couple of people offered great advice about looking through catalogs and magazines for inspiration, and I’ve been doing that a bit. It seems to be working, so I also decided to revive my “Getting in the Mood” columns […]
Rhubarb Lemon Muffins
Spring means that a lot of tasty fruits and vegetables are finally in season, including one of my favorites, rhubarb. Although I’m definitely a fan of the classic combination of rhubarb and strawberries, I also like the lesser-known pairing of rhubarb with lemon. Though lemon and rhubarb are both tart, there’s juuuust enough sugar in […]
Dreaming of Bare Toes
For the past few days I’ve been stuck in a seated position, recovering from my tumble on some stairs. Thank you to everyone who has left me kind words; I really appreciate it! Although it’s easy to get frustrated that I can’t unpack and work on home improvement or blog projects, or even walk around […]
Spring Flowers Cocktail with Lilac Syrup
Lilac has been one of my favorite flowers for a very long time. When I was a kid, I even had a pet rabbit I named Lilac. So when the lilacs came into bloom around here, I knew I had to try one of the recipes for lilac syrup I had seen recently. And of […]
Sunday Street Style
Socks with sandals, perfectly cropped pants, and pompom hats all sound pretty reasonable, but in reality they’re difficult to do right. Especially the socks with sandals. I’ve never been able to manage that. But somehow these ladies pulled off those styling feats–I think I need to take notes. Top row: Vanessa Jackman, The Locals Middle […]
Getting in the Mood for Spring: Orla Kiely
You can always count on Orla Kiely for two things: adorable dresses, and divine color combinations. The RTW spring/summer 2013 line is no exception, with pairings like cherry red with petal pink, and bright yellow with mint or blue. Although the handbags are more plain than usual (and I’m not a fan of the shorts), […]
Getting in the Mood for Spring: A.P.C.
Known for their simplicity and classic French sensibility, A.P.C. hits that nail on the head with their spring/summer 2013 collection. The accessories are especially great–those bags and sunglasses are just perfect. The combination of clean design with a little bit of retro flare (I’m getting a definite ’70s vibe, especially from that circle skirt and […]
Getting in the Mood for Spring: Bona Drag
In their new lookbook, “Dark Side of the Moon,” retailer Bona Drag combined space, the moon, and Mara Hoffman pieces to glorious effect. Wait, did someone tell them that these are some of my favorite things? Just throw a cat in there and I’d be seriously worried they were reading my mind. See more here.
Getting in the Mood for Spring: Ulla Johnson
Yesterday I saw a robin hopping around my yard, and the bulbs are starting to poke their heads out of the ground, but tomorrow’s forecast includes “ice pellets.” Spring is clearly on its way, but it might be a little while still. In the meantime, I’ll gaze at designer Ulla Johnson’s Spring 2013 ensembles and […]