The clothes we wear help shape our days and create memories
Continue readingWhite Skirt, White Linen
new white skirt, old white linen for the festive season
Continue readingOrange to Blue
on the run in all orange, feeling a pull towards blue for early fall
Continue readingOn the Street
even on a country road, a good dress is a good thing
Continue readingEndless Monday
looking to regain some sense of style in 2021
Continue readingGive Me Color
all the colors in this vegetable platter, looking for that feeling in the clothes I’m wearing too
Continue readingNail Time and More
no more gel manicures for a while, giving the nail beds a rest
Continue readingkeep it simple
Yesterday afternoon I sat on the couch and read the November issue of a high-end interior design magazine and got promptly overwhelmed. I should have been doing any number of other things besides sitting on the couch yet I was feeling overwhelmed in general and it was Monday so I thought I would take a little rest. Not a good idea.
I think some of the ‘overwhelmed’ feeling was coming from the impending end of October and then the impending beginning of November. Yes, that most wonderful time of the year.
So, I took a very long walk with my two unmanageable dogs and had a good talk with myself. We’ve done this before, (now like 33 times at least), and we will do it again. Keep it simple I tell myself.
I know that this simple here might be different simple for others, and that’s okay. For me it’s about doing things myself and being hands on. Hands on the food, hands on the flowers, hands in the garden. It’s never quite like the magazine yet I give it a good go.
This past weekend while out in the country I wrestled with the annuals, I’m actually overwintering all of our geraniums, and I think I’m getting better at it, and it’s actually very satisfying. Those overwintered geraniums come back even better the next season out.
I’ve yet to branch out with multiple color schemes, it’s always red geraniums or a whole little vessel of lavender or big bunch of white roses, or a whole lot of one thing all in one color or texture, I can’t seem to manage a mix.
While in France during the month of June I cut fresh lavender from the garden, placed it in five water glasses here and there down the table, and then took all of that lavender with me when we moved to a new spot. Husband thought I was crazy, all of that lavender wrapped in paper towels while moving from one rental house to another. It wasn’t fancy yet it really looked quite amazing, and it was honestly very simple.
If you too might be feeling a sense of unease, of all that’s expected, I say take a big armful of whatever is in season and fresh around you and lay it all down. Lay it on the table, fill an odd number of water glasses, simply make it simple. High-end interior design magazines, oh you’re good, yet you make me feel like I might not ever get there, (The 101 best gifts list with items starting in the upper thousands really didn’t feel right). It’s just me here, and the humans I hold close. November and December, we’re looking at you, and yes, time to move off that couch. Let’s try and keep it simple.
In Case You Missed Me
We had some site issues and a little down time, nothing too serious. I lost yesterday’s post somewhere out there in tech land, so reposting here, today. It was all about a little faux fur. Here it is all copied and pasted:
Took these photos out at the country place while on weekend from working trunk show. The little faux fur is not mine, I borrowed and returned it from the sample set for the afternoon, simply wanted to show it off. It’s a fun piece. Never mind I’m wearing sandals, forgot my very fashionable boots in the back and forth shuffle, that’s how it goes.
Thankful for this absolutely gorgeous upstate New York fall season.
In case you did catch it before it disappeared in cyber space, I’ve added in a new look so the ping in your inbox is not all content you’ve seen before.
Same thing as the faux fur, I borrowed this fabulous embellished sweater from my recent trunk show and then returned it to the set. It is on my wish list. I’m all about a modern holiday crewneck, especially in my favorite color, hehe.
Just so you know I’ve been missing you all quite a bit. I’ve been working on my site with a media team and for a short time (actually a few months!) my email subscriber list got a little lost in translation. That’s all fixed, so hello out there, and welcome back, in case you missed me.
casual looking
Yesterday we opened our Fall Winter Trunk Show, please know we’re all about casual looking or full out mission shopping. The clothes we wear are a very personal expression of who we are, and I believe the things in our closet should be chosen with thought and care, worn often, even on continual repeat.
My team and I work one on one with our clients, offering personalized service, wardrobe suggestions, positive affirmation. From sustainable denim to full out glamour, we can assist with what to wear where. Here are details: Fall Winter Trunk Show now through Monday, October 21st. 651 Delaware Avenue, suite 101, Buffalo. By appointment. Call, text, email. 716-445-3033, rebecca@everydaydress.com.
In addition, on Saturday, October 21st, I’ll be speaking about how to Reignite Your Confidence and Style along with Emily Doren of Lace & Day at a wellness workshop with five other lifestyle experts hosted by Patti Green. It’s all about creating a beautifully balanced you. For more information or to register please visit: bit.ly/bblifewellness.
From casual to creative to professional to stay-at-home, looking good, feeling good, and doing good is what we’re all about. Come hang with us for a while. Trunk Show, now through October 21st, by appointment. Wellness Workshop, Saturday, October 19th, 8am to 1 pm, register here at: bit.ly/bblifewellness.