When Spring Finally Arrives

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Irresistable

 

Simplify

Anne Klein Belted Art Deco Swing Dress

(This is so much cuter in real life. What's with the red jewelry overload?

The dress has fushia pink. Not even close to red. )

 

Our walk-in closet is snarling at us. Daily. Sometimes two or three times a day. There had been a strategy... But, seasons change (as do sizes) and the fat white hangars were fighting each other for space. I've been craving the sight and feel of new t-shirts, while the hanging bar displayed a couple of dozen.

 

I sometimes fantasize about a dozen white t-shirts and 5 or 6 pairs of crisp denim and/or black pants. A closet full of simple, quality, casual living. Maybe a dressy dress and a skirt or two. And, 3 or 4 crisp, no-iron menswear shirts in pink and blue and white.

 

But, first I have to weed and sort and divest.

 

In reality, I can't seem to edit to that optimum level, but yesterday and today I've made drastic progress. I've relentlessly sorted through three walk-in closets and our main coat closet. I emptied my 4-drawer dresser--tossing out sox, pj's, and fading underwear. Slacks, jeans, vests, and t-shirts were vanquished from their closet hideaways. Three pairs of shoes, a summer purse, and a black leather wallet were given walking papers. Exercise clothing has been exorcised.

 

All the better to fit in my recent shopping successes:

 

While at the beach in December I found a great print cotton skirt and medium grey t-shirt for afternoons with friends or just when I want to make a bit of effort for myself. My dark jean jacket is the perfect topper.

 

A few days ago I found a dressy-casual Anne Klein dress (above) for summer celebrations, a slippery black-cream-green flowy top to pair with black linen capris or slacks, and a perfect LBD.

Last night I ordered seven 3/4 length sleeved t-shirts from Talbots (30% off)--(3) white, (2) black, (1) fushia pink, and (1) bright lime. Some are v-neck and some ballet. 3/4 sleeves are my absolute favorite.

 

I ditched (2) white no-iron shirts and have my eye on a new pink and white striped, and also one or two white menswear, no-iron shirts.

 

Is there anything better than a fresh, bright white cotton shirt?! Well, maybe the perfect length, slimming dark wash or black jeans...

 

So, I'm feeling a bit smug. I haven't reached that much-fantasized level of simple dressing, but I now know what I own and what I need.

 

And, that's something to celebrate.

 

Cousins

All my little ones have had some cousin time this month. LG, KF, & NJ flew to Vienna, and then spent time with Slovak family in Bratislava and at the mountain cottage in Dovalovo.

 

 

 

JA, LE, & LC moved into their new house--complete with trampoline--just in time to host Emerson Sophia and Rhys.

 

 

Loving seeing family ties reinforced.

 

Time to Get It Done

 

After months of burying my head in the sand, I might be ready to finish what I started. Today I found this photo on Houzz, and it's the best idea I've seen to build some support into our very precariously perched peninsula countertop.

 

So, I emailed the Corian refurbishing guy--again. And, am trying to track down the electrician/handyman who usually helps us. My text bounced back. After those two guys are in-line, I can call the painters.

 

And, we may just have to barrel on through with refurbishing the master bathroom shower and wall tile. Just maybe.