Tag Archives: TJ Maxx

Open-back Damask & Scallop Shell Batik

As Spring advances I’m excited to break out the bolder, lighter dresses. One of my favorite designers, called Closet, is frequently available on sale for 50% off or better with coupons from Dorothy Perkins. Last time I ordered I picked … Continue reading

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Winter Garb Mixup

Texas winters in the northeast of the state where I live can be quite mild from time to time, often warmed by the sun during the day with quite chilly night temperatures. I practice the wisdom of the truly cold … Continue reading

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Holiday Outfit Recap 2013

After a whirlwind holiday season I have returned with several festive looks I hope you’ll enjoy. The mister and I kept it relatively simple this year by only attending one wild Christmas party, spending the Eve and Day with our … Continue reading

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ModCloth Abounds + 1 Dress 2 Ways

The month of May is always a busy season, chock full of ceramics sales and events, weekend trips, and horse shows. I wore many items from the small selection of garments in my closet from ModCloth. I even styled a … Continue reading

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Retro Dresses for the Weekend

Honestly, I like to wear dresses anytime, but feel that a good day dress inhabits the most difficult role to qualify for successfully. For me the fabric must consist of natural fibers, be easy to care for and preferably machine … Continue reading

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What I Wore: Desigual for a Ceramic Artist Slide Lecture

I attended a free slide lecture at The Craft Guild of Dallas presented by Bryan Hopkins, a ceramic artist who works in porcelain combining hand-building, commonplace textures like woodgrain, and numerous aesthetic influences to construct both his functional and dysfunctional … Continue reading

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Wool, Silk, Embroidery, & Alphonse Mucha

Aaron has been attending university full time for a few years now, which of course affects how often he gets to a paying job every week. For practicality’s sake we skipped a big dinner out for both Valentine’s and our … Continue reading

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Holiday Season Attire Chronicles

Happy New Year! We’ve arrived in 2013 despite a wildly overstated apocalyptic threat, thanks to the Mayans. I fully expected a communal psychological shift in consciousness or possibly a more abrupt climate change but apparently only time will tell. My … Continue reading

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A Tale of 2 Thanksgivings

Like many married couples across the good old U.S. of A., the husband and I had to suffer through two immense and scrumptious meals under the Thanksgiving pretense. On the actual day we invited Aaron’s immediate family to share our … Continue reading

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Leopard Spots & Heron Wings

Just before she departed for a week-long cruise in the Caribbean, my mother met with me for a full pedicure. I knew I’d miss talking to her while she was at sea so it was nice to spend some quality … Continue reading

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