Tag Archives: Upcycle

Formal Desperation

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

There’s a first time for everything, and I let a formal event on November 23rd sneak up on me, in that I had nothing to wear. I planned on wearing my daughter’s dress but waited until Thanksgiving night to try … Continue reading →

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Honor Thy Mother-in-Law

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

For some reason my 89-year-old mother-in-law and I both own the same shirt.She loves her shirt and wears it throughout the summer. I certainly don’t want my mother-in-law to think I am copying her, so I decided to refashion my shirt. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Hang On To What We’ve Got!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

“ Mom, it’s time for you to quit wearing this strapless top.” Is this a preview of what’s to come? “Mom, this house is more than you can handle. Let’s look at a retirement community.” “Mom, it’s time to turn … Continue reading →

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One $ Wonder(ful)

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

My mother gave me this dress some time ago. She bought it for $1.00 at a thrift store and thought the dress might look cute if I hemmed it. O k a y y y y y  … I thought … Continue reading →

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Carpe Diem

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Carpe Diem does not mean ‘fish of the day’ As I relaxed under the umbrella taking in the surrounding beach activities, the wind blew my current issue of InStyle magazine to a page of celebrities wearing skinny floral pants and … Continue reading →

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