The Review-The Thousand Quilt by Elizabeth Shippen Green

The Review-The Thousand Quilt by Elizabeth Shippen Green

Hello and welcome to a Style Imitating Art roundup featuring all the wonderful interpretations that were sent to me this week. What is Style Imitating Art? Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration [...]

Lace and Vintage Perry Ellis Scarf for “The Thousand Quilt” by Elizabeth Shippen Green

Lace and Vintage Perry Ellis Scarf for “The Thousand Quilt” by Elizabeth Shippen Green

Hello, and welcome to Style Imitating Art’s “Reveal Monday”. Today is the day that the hosts, unveil our interpretations of the chosen artwork. What Is Style Imitating Art? Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw [...]

To The Canyon We Went

To The Canyon We Went

Packing for our big adventure to the Grand Canyon was a challenge. In retrospect, both Michael and I took too much. For myself, I wanted things that would take me from the Grand Canyon’s cooler North Rim to the warmer South Rim. On Southwest Airlines, we have one checked bag each which meant that I [...]

For the Love of Vintage &2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup

For the Love of Vintage &2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup

Those who follow me on Instagram saw this photo pop up on my feed about three weeks ago. My good friend, Diana and I were up shopping in Kansas City for the day and one of our stops was Donna's Dress Shop in Kansas City's Westport area. It was love at first sight for me [...]

The Kampala: A Well Connected Bag

The Kampala: A Well Connected Bag

A bag can be utilitarian, a status symbol, the “it” item of the year, a work of art, a connection to someone or the past....I am sure I'm leaving something out. And of course, bags are just things. They do not live, breathe or have a heart and soul. But some bags can connect us [...]

Romance & Lace 2nd Loved 1st Friday #4

Romance & Lace 2nd Loved 1st Friday #4

Lace and romance is my theme for 2nd Loved First Friday #4. This look is the result of an absolute blast I had on Senior Citizen discount day at Goodwill. I went with the idea of finding a something maxi. A chiffon sundress caught my eye. I have never been too much into flower prints. [...]