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Fall 2012 New York Fashion Week 2
I am enjoying dreaming about some of the things I’ve seen so far. Here are some more images of some of my favorites. 1.. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL 1. Doo.Ri 2. Zero + Maria Cornejo 3. M. Patmos 4....
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Great Big Farm Table
I blame this all on Le Pain Quotidien. Those gorgeous great big Belgian tables are haunting me. I have dreamed of having one of those very tables for years. (Photo via yelp) I guess others have a...
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Photo Escapism
There are times when I need to visually escape. It might be for inspsiration or to get away from the winter grayness or to just recharge. I hope that you can be transported for a moment via these...
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Patchwork Paris – Fall 2012 Shows
It’s no secret that I do love patchwork. Mainly, I love it on quilts and throws and pillows. I haven’t been a big fan of it on apparel. So, as I was looking at the fall 2012 Paris shows, I noticed that...
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Fierce Paris: Fall 2012 Shows
There was no mistaking the presence of strong, fierce, bold looks on the runway. It showed women with strength and bravery. Powerful women. Get out there and walk with confidence. Amen! BOLD FIERCE...
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Paris: Fall 2012 Charming, Smart, Pretty
Alas, the Paris Fall 2012 RTW shows are done. There was so much to love. These are some of my favorite looks. Charming Isabel Marant: Gorgeous lace. Strong, feminine, and fun. Louis Vuitton: The hat,...
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Photo Details: Spring is Coming
I enjoy the little glimmers of promise that remind me that spring is just around the corner. All photos by Amy Dietrich for Coventry Drive
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Kick up your heels!!!
It’s time to ditch the black tights and boots. My heart yearns for cute flats in happy colors! I found a few bright flats that could perk up my wardrobe as I wait for spring to truly arrive....
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Vintage Furniture Shopping
Factory 20 and a Michigan connection I saw a decal on a great big pick up truck in metro Detroit the other day that I think said Factory 20. I liked the name and wondered what it was. And then I moved...
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Peonies
I always look forward to cutting flowers from my garden. My peonies are the first to show off. This year they are really early. Today was the day to gather the first blooms. I enjoyed cutting an...
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Pre-Fall 2013
I haven’t posted in a long time. I’ve been tending to personal matters. Sometimes things are so big that there’s no room for anything else. I have been steadying myself and keeping my kids loved....
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The need for green
Every year at this time, I crave some color. This year it’s green. Oh, I just love green anyway. It’s one of those colors that just makes me happy. But this year, Pantone deemed Emerald Green as the...
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Alber Elbaz and make up!
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Alber Elbaz. There is so much to love about his work. Start with the fact that he assisted the genius Geoffrey Beene and then marvel over his ever-stunning work...
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inspired dressing: quilts
I am inspired by quilts. I especially love Amish quilts. I love the clean design work and the stunning use of color. And everything can inspire the way I dress. Here’s how a beautiful quilt can...
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patchwork bracelets
I bought the book, “Quilt Love: Simple Quilts to Stitch and Treasure,” by Cassandra Ellis a little while ago. I love the book. It gave me a nice boost of fresh inspiration. Cassandra’s quilts are...
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QuiltCon here I come!
Yes, I am really going today! This week will be the first ever QuiltCon presented by the Modern Quilt Guild. Modern quilters will converge upon Austin for lectures, workshops, information, fun, and...
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My QuiltCon Recap
QuiltCon is over. I am back home and back in my routine. I learned so much that my head is still spinning. Seeing friends was priceless. I loved my workshop with Rachel Hobson, was inspired by Amy...
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fall shopping list
Ahh, fall clothes. My favorite! Moto boots, cashmere, leather… sign me up! I know, not much color on my list right now. Usually there’s one color that I’ve got to have, or else! But this fall, I want...
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garage sale
I’ve heard about finding treasures garage sales, but I’d never experienced anything major. Until…..last week! I had just dropped off the kids at their schools and had my vente iced nonfat latte in...
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