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life

Small Kindnesses and Other Stories

This week Hubby is away & I’ve been enjoying my solitude. And in the wake of my mum’s death thinking of the value of small kindnesses.

fashion

Searching for Tailored Trousers. Again

I’ve been shopping for tailored trousers lately. I found a pair that I like. That fit. And look good. Which is no small feat.

books

Reading Round the Subject of Grief

Reading, and reading round the subject, has always helped me in times of sadness and grief. And this spring is no exception.

fashion

Closet Therapy & Outfit Formulas

Closet therapy has always worked for me when I’m down. Playing with ideas, outfit formulas, and making new combinations always cheers me up.

life

A New Era Begins

It’s the end of an era in my family. And the beginning of a new one.

life

Spring Flooding & Other Miscellany.

I’m thinking of spring flooding this week, my friend. The water is rising in New Brunswick, and I am thinking of home. For many reasons.

fashion

My Spring Shopping Process

My April YouTube video is all about spring shopping 2023. The process I use to determine what I want to shop for, and what I can do without.

books

Surviving a Spring Black-Out

I survived the great spring black-out of 2023. With the help of a log fire, my ski underwear, and a really, really great book.

fashion

Three Outfits for the Spring Thaw

The spring thaw has begun. And I am cooking up three new early spring outfits. Shopping my closet to brighten up a few winter looks.

books

Finding My Inner Miss Marple

I just finished reading twelve new Miss Marple stories, not written by Christie herself. And I think I’ve found my inner Miss Marple.

fashion

Our Many Shades of Grey

High Heels in the Wilderness readers have spoken. Here are their hair stories. Their tales of emerging shades of grey. Or white. Or whatever.

life

Apologies from the Sick Room

My meatier posts have been postponed due to illness my friends. So here’s a little rambling reminiscing about salt water gargling.

travel

Off on An Adventure

We’re going on a road trip. And I’m taking a brief holiday from blogging. Back on March 11.

life

Down a Language Rabbit Hole

I fell down a couple of language rabbit holes this week. Discussing words and expressions. Precipitated by my new Zara jeans.

fashion

A Good Hair Place

I stopped colouring my hair in March 2020. It took months to grow out my natural colour. But ever since I’ve been in a good hair place.