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Turning Fashion Inspiration into Reality
Turning fashion inspiration into reality can be hard. Especially in winter. Winter fashion reality is a whole other kind of reality.
Are You in a “Friends Recession”?
Retirement can trigger a friends recession if you let it. You need to take the initiative, and not let old friends disappear from your life.
Winter Wardrobe Shuffle
My vlog this month is all about my winter wardrobe shuffle. Finding new ways to wear three tops I don’t wear often enough.
On Books & Seasonal Lockdown
The time between Christmas and the start of school in January is a kind of seasonal lockdown for me. The best time to get buried in a book.
Slow Fashion Confessions 2022
It’s time for my yearly slow fashion confessions. How did I do in 2022 in my quest to be a more ethical shopper? Let’s crunch the numbers.
Merry Christmas from “The ‘Tick.”
Merry Christmas from “the ‘Tick.” Hope you have a good holiday, that makes you happy and content no matter what your Christmas traditions are.
On Family Drama
Family drama. We all have it. But we should be careful how much family drama we make public. Because we can’t always take back our words.
November Vlog: Makeover Stories
My November vlog is about makeover stories. Our recent bathroom renovation. And an exploration of MY daily makeover wrt skincare and makeup.
Black Friday Closet Musings
This year I am eschewing my usual Black Friday rant, and starting a new tradition. Black Friday closet musings. Counting my closet blessings.
Running on Retirement Time
Now that I’m retired I run my life on retirement time. Which is great. Except that I now seem utterly incapable of being on time.
Girl in the Green Max Mara Coat
I recently bought a green Max Mara coat. And as opposed to being a shopping mistake. It’s a triumph. And communicates exactly who I am now.
Over the Backyard Fence
Let’s pretend that we’re standing in our backyards, holding our cups of tea. And we have a good natter over the backyard fence.
Girls’ Getaway to Montreal
We went on a girls’ getaway to Montreal. Where we walked and walked. Shopped. Ate and drank. Shopped. And yakked. So much yakking.
Sister Support Network
When family dynamics change family relationships can suffer. But this week I’ve learned that my sister support network is alive and well.