The next step in my journey after decluttering my closet and then deciding to take on a capsule wardrobe approach was to select the pieces that I wanted to carry me through this summer. I used the use categories I identified on THIS POST to build a framework for a loose “uniform” for each category. I have no illusions of Vogue knocking on my door to be their new style editor. It is an exercise using my individual taste to ensure… Read more »
After using this book to inspire me to really get rid of any clothes that did not bring me joy any more, I was left with very few things. This offered me a perfect opportunity to attempt a capsule wardrobe approach for this season (summer). I first learned about the concept through Jess Lively’s podcast last year. She interviewed Caroline Rector, the creator of the blog Un-Fancy and the person responsible for really making it a “thing”. She recently stopped blogging,… Read more »
So it was almost a year ago this week that Brian and I began Diane Sanfillipo’s 21 Day Sugar Detox program. Since most people share their experiences with a detox while they are participating or maybe right after, I thought it would be valuable to look back at the experience with one year of perspective. I somehow stumbled on the 21 DSD through a blog I was reading. I honestly can’t remember which one. But when I read about it, it… Read more »
I must say I am the slowest person in the world to make decisions and get started. So today I am proud to finally have taken the first step in starting this little blog. I had so many excuses – “I don’t know how to do it”, “I don’t know what to say”, “It won’t be good”, even more ridiculous things like “My desk chair is too hard.” All excuses. My hope with this new project is by creating this new habit… Read more »
