Sweater Outfits
I have about a dozen sweaters. In an effort to appreciate them more and avoid buying new ones, I did a shop-my-closet, try-on session recently. It really helps me to pick out items I don't usually wear and also pair them with things that I wouldn't usually choose. I...
Book Reviews: July – December 2022
The Saints of Swallow Hill Donna Everhart I wanted to like this book, but it had some really unpleasant events. It takes place on a turpentine camp in Georgia during the depression. The story focuses on two white protagonists who endure terrible abuse, while the black...
Backgrounds
I'm always looking for backgrounds, patterns, interesting colors and textures. Here are a few.
Book Reviews: January – June 2022
PiranesiSusanna Clarke This was such an enjoyable read. It was so different from what I usually choose. From the beginning, I was immersed into a world that didn't make sense. I'd loved how the author set the mood and tone of the place. For the rest of the story, I...
Dr. Martens 1460 Mono Boot Review
I got the Dr. Martens 1460 Mono boots back in October. After going through all my boots to assure myself I did not need another pair of boots, I started to think maybe I did. There was one style I really loved and kept thinking about: the black, chunky, lug-sole boot....
Outfit Inspiration: Shopping My Closet in 2022
What to wear? I'm still trying to figure it out. I have clothes. I have clothes I love. But how do I make outfits? Here's a collection of looks I feel like I can recreate. I got to them when I need inspiration and ideas. It also encourages me to shop my own closet....
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