Love Notes

Oh my goodness I've had such an inspiring week.   It started off with a visit to Charleston to see my youngest son, all timed (by me, not him) around the Garden Conservancy's Open Gardens tour in that lovely city.    I was so lucky to visit five jaw dropping private gardens in the coveted South of Broad area (do I have the subtle linguistics on that terminology correct?  Probably not - please correct me.)    I've been hoping and wishing to get to one of these Garden Conservancy events forever, and words cannot express how outstanding it was.      READ MORE

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I got to thinking about bunnies, and the one rabbit who kept inserting himself into the forefront of my mind was the dapper martini drinking gentleman bunny in the mural by Ludwig Bemelman at Bemelman's Bar.   Here's the backstory:  in the 1940s, Robert Huyot, the French born manager of New York's Carlyle Hotel, was friendly with Bemelman family.   He asked the artist (best known for his series of Madeline books) to create a mural in the hotel's bar, depicting Central Park throughout the four seasons.  READ MORE

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In the fury of a dazzling Christmas frenzy of a week,  I'm off to a friend's daughter's wedding in NYC.  Is there anything more magical than witnessing two young people as they embark on a wonderful new life together?  READ MORE

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It was a banner week for me - I made a quick 48 hour trip to NYC - my first visit in over 26 months  (yes, I AM counting - especially as my oldest son has been living there for the past two years).    It was just fabulous  - GO!

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I used to say "summer isn't over until you come home".   Well I am home, and I am embracing being back to town.    There's lots to love in fall dressing, like the ease of chic solids, offset with a signature accessory.   Keep it simple ... black, navy, grey, beige or dark chocolate - add a unique scarf or necklace, et voila, an effortlessly elegant look.  Below are some iconic style inspirations, and a dash or two of fun.  

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