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Aesthetic Alterations
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The exploration of fashion, art, and the various accoutrements of an artist in her late 30s.
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Decisions#5: The 2X Factor, A Philosophy for Shopping

Zara Jacket--retail 49.90 Euros (I think) J Crew Schoolboy blazer in chambray--retail $158-$175 Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Petite Stretch-Cotton Jacket (from several seasons ago)-- retail $380 The ...

5 h ago

May Delights

May contained some delightful treats. Let me share . . . Berries with Cool Whip The donkeys enjoying the shade Tomato Tarts (its becoming a joke how often I eat this--or want to eat it) Ice cream--I ...

1 day ago

Blue Schoolboy

Last week I wrote about how my choices have evolved this past year and a half. Today, let me herald something that hasnt lost its allure or usefulness: the J. Crew Schoolboy blazer in lightweight, su...

2 days ago

Chanel Summer

Ladies and gents, meet Holiday and Calypso, my newest Chanel polish and glossimer. Both items are from the Summer 12 collection. A strong coral orange/red, neither is for everyone--but Im loving the ...

3 days ago

Decisions #4: DVF

DVF New Jeanne II dress in Coral Leaves Medium Blue (Note: the Bolide honestly doesnt look like this--its the filter doing strange things--the leather is quite uniform in tone) The DVF wrap dress is ...

4 days ago

Wearing Scarves: Big Scarves

Wearing scarves is one of the joys of caring about style. I first started buying and wearing them during a trip to Paris to meet my then-boyfriends family, now two decades ago. My first scarf was a 8...

25 may 12

Decisions #3: Style Evolution

Warning: This is an image-heavy post. It might take a frustrating amount of time to load. Your patience is very kind. First off, thank you so much, everyone, for your supportive comments on Mondays p...

23 may 12 1 person likes this

Tea Tuesday: Dammann Frères Thé des Marquises

When I first revived Tea Tuesday back in April (so, yes, not on a particularly consistent basis, and perhaps theres been too long a delay for the third installment), I introduced a new-to-me tea labe...

22 may 12

Change: A Re-Statement of Purpose

Its time for a change . . . at least, it is for me. I dont know about you, but Ive been a long-time diary keeper. Ive never been disciplined about it, but Ive kept one since about seven or eight year...

21 may 12

Fragrances for Rising Temperatures

As mid-May approaches, mid-80s temperatures are hitting the heartland. Fair lady that I am, I positively melt in such heat, so Im always on the hunt for fragrances that bring the effect of coolness a...

18 may 12

Jewelry Tales II

Its been a bit of time, I know, so lets pull up a chair, grab our tea or coffee, and get ready for stories. Jewelry Tales has returned (you can see the first installment here), and I have a trio of f...

16 may 12

In Pretty Colors: Puddles

A look around the farm after a small rain . . . . I hope everyone had a beautiful weekend--and to all mothers out there, I hope it was a grand Mothers Day. Anything marvelous to share?

14 may 12

Happy Mothers Day!

I hope all women the world over have a beautiful, loving day!

13 may 12

Into the Ozarks: A Poets Retreat

Sculptures The "back yard" Sculpture Sculpture Funny fuzzy The "back yard" The philosophers cave The "back yard" The "back yard" The "back yard" The ...

11 may 12

Into the Ozarks: Sites and Adventures

St. Elizabeth, Eureka Springs, Arkansas St. Elizabeth and the spa hotel (in the background), Eureka Springs, Arkansas St. Elizabeth (and its Italian stations of the cross) and the spa hotel, Eureka S...

10 may 12

Into the Ozarks: Eureka Springs

View from our B&B A bed filled with Indian textiles Street entertainers A back view of the main historical drag Another back view B&B breakfast A bust looking over the wash basin chirp, chirp...

09 may 12

Packing for a Long Weekend Adventure

Soon, MP and I will be running off for a four-day weekend adventure. One part bed-and-breakfast escape in an artsy Southern town, one part Southern farm romp at a famous writers home--the vacations a...

04 may 12

Makeup 101

Favorite nail polishes for warm weather: Chanel Particulaire, Pierdot, Nouvelle Vague, Mimosa, Illusion dOr Favorite Powders: T. LeClerc Loose Powder (Camélia), Guerlain Météorites (Teint Rosé 01) Fa...

03 may 12

Spring/Summer Alterations: The Secret Joy of Uniform Shopping

Patagonia dress, Anne Fontaine short-sleeve blouse, Uniqlo Tapered Skinny Jeans Kork-Ease Ava wedges With spring and summer--and its promise of revitalizing vacations--comes the understandable longin...

02 may 12

I Luves Me Some LazEE Sundaiz!

Oh my darling kitty, I agree. My cat is such a joy--and a leading philosopher, too. Her life advice: Run around really fast, then collapse on a pillow at night and dont get up even after the coffee i...

30 apr 12

All the Little Flowers

Ahhhhhh. . . . Work. Its all Ive been doing, with an hour or so of photography at the end of very long days. But in the spring that is Oklahoma, Ive been able to do some of it out on the porch. Clapp...

27 apr 12

In Pretty Colors: The South-West Pasture

Well, I wont beat around the bush--Im swamped. But its the good kind of swamped. I love working with creative people who are doing things. And when that is put aside, my own creative side becomes t...

24 apr 12

Young Love Birds, 10 December 2011

Pont des Arts, Dawn, 10 December 2011 Its been an impossible week over in AAs real life. Ive been hard at work on fabulous editing projects--and hearing great news for projects recently completed; a...

20 apr 12

Indian Spring

More iPhone fun! Before heading out to dinner with a couple of people, I grabbed a few long-time favorite pieces from my closet that come from India--a jacket, a scarf, a necklace, and a bracelet. S...

18 apr 12

The Nicest Joint In Town!

Wide range of seating Good white wine Appropriately themed art My favorite bench Sometimes theres lots of temptations Okay--maybe THIS is my favorite place to sit Even better red wine In the middle o...

17 apr 12

In Pretty Colors: Animals, Animals, Animals

Lovin the pasture Look at that view! Miss Piggy is running up! Look who wants her tummy rubbed Oooooooo . . . . lets count the potential spiders Now I feel in another world New sunnies! The best row ...

16 apr 12

Storm Sweeping Over . . . .

One of the interesting things about living on the farm is the ability to see cloud formations in all four directions. As a city dweller, this is pretty new to me. When the storm system came sweepin...

15 apr 12

Quack! Quack! Its Raining Here

Isnt this ducky a darling? MP put this flower in my hair. :) Well . . . were in for a wet weekend here in Oklahoma. Fingers crossed! And just in case it becomes an issue, I can assure everyone we ...

14 apr 12

Jewelry Tales I

A week or so ago now, I highlighted my precious jewelry from India. I hope that I was clear that day about what "precious" meant: something rich with memory and meaning. Thats what makes ...

13 apr 12

In Pretty Colors: The Farm

Way back when I asked if there were things youd like more of at AA, a dear person asked for more pictures of where I live. I took this to mean both more pictures of the farm and more pictures of Okl...

12 apr 12

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