For decades, Gloria Everhart’s Act II consignment shop offered high end fashion to women and men in the Kansas City area. At age 90, Gloria retired and Act II closed its doors. I am sad (like a host of others) to see this iconic boutique go and will miss it. At my last visit, IContinue reading “Repeat and Variation”
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My Sew Sew Life-Plaid, Suede and Faux Fur. An Easy No Sew Shawl!
Back in August I had a hankering for a brown plaid wool shawl. Probably reading far too much of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series, but I also just wanted a good piece of wool. Hunting in the usual places (Vogue Fabrics, Mood Fabrics and Joann’s) left me empty handed. Finally I went to my favorite haunt.Continue reading “My Sew Sew Life-Plaid, Suede and Faux Fur. An Easy No Sew Shawl!”
An American Classic and Modern Vice
Today’s story comes in two parts. Part one is about an American classic that I love and the second part is is about what I hope will become an American classic. The story takes shape through a walk on our homestead. We always take photos on Wednesday, and last Wednesday was very windy and IContinue reading “An American Classic and Modern Vice”
Wearing The Summer Whites
I’ve submitted this style and blog post for the Style Imitates Art challenge. This was a fun post to revisit and I have updated my story a bit. Have you been to a summer white party? Last weekend I attended my first as the +1 with my daughter Michelle. The occasion marked the 15th yearContinue reading “Wearing The Summer Whites”
Hats Off To The Alpacas
Hello Everyone, This post has some firsts. It’s the first time I have published on the Journal this year. It is the first time I have ever done a fashion shoot. It’s the first time I have not been in back of the camera and in front. Face it, I am usually shooting Poodles orContinue reading “Hats Off To The Alpacas”
Poodle Time!-Poodles In Fashion-Inspired by Fashion Week
Today’s Poodle Time is inspired by Fashion Week in New York (going on at this minute). Designers and fashion photographers have understood that Poodles complement good design. Poodles have shown up in fashion since the 19th century. Today’s post will have fairly modern overview. Here are a few. I am starting out with the mostContinue reading “Poodle Time!-Poodles In Fashion-Inspired by Fashion Week”
Poodle Time!-Poodle Up Your Home and Garden
Preface: this post was written quite a few years ago. I’m sure these exact items will not be available. However, they could be a start in exploring new and different Poodle home and garden items. Today’s Poodle post in about adding a little Poodle to your life style. A Poodle Topiary is one of my favorites.Continue reading “Poodle Time!-Poodle Up Your Home and Garden”
MeadowTree Perspectives 