Challenging Stuff
“That’s all you need in life, a little place for your stuff. That’s all your house is- a place to keep your stuff…. Sometimes you leave your house to go on vacation. And you gotta take some of your...
View ArticleKeep, Toss, Donate
The Looming Pile for Donation My mother and I had a tradition when I was a girl that happened every Spring and every Fall. She would painstakingly help me sort through my clothing, in preparation for...
View ArticleCloset Indecisiveness
It is the epitome of a First World Problem, and I am embarrassed and feel guilty for even admitting it. But Lord knows I’ve embarrassed myself before with this blog, and I know I’m not totally alone...
View ArticleSituational Dress Up
I get it. As we move through our phases of life, our personal styles change – mostly because our bodies, preferences and moods seem to shift like the wind. And, at some point we reach a time when “age...
View ArticleHidden Treasures
We recently sold our old bedroom furniture to help fund a new set. The old pieces were ugly, heavy, and not an efficient use of space. They came into my life along with my husband (although he’s...
View ArticleGrin and Bear It
The onset of November tends to make me cranky. Here in New England, I am forced to admit that not only is summer truly over, but we are moving swiftly through Fall. It is getting increasingly colder...
View ArticleBundle Up for Real
Ahhh, the allure of cute winter fashion. As temperatures drop, snow falls, and days get shorter, we create images in our minds of looking adorable and festive in our trendy outerwear. We imagine...
View ArticleWash warm, Tumble low
“These aren’t my socks.” “Wait. Are these my shorts?” “Mo-o-o-m, this is Dad’s underwear.” “Think this stain will come out?” “How long as this stuff been sitting wet in the washer?” Ah, yes, the joys...
View ArticleThe Comfort of Old Friends
I’m tempted to refer to them as dear old friends. But I fear that would be an insult to all of my friends whom I’ve had for many years, yet who have aged beautifully. Because these other friends of...
View ArticleThe Once Upon a Time in our Closets
Most men own clothing for four basic reasons: 1.They aren’t allowed to walk around naked, 2. They want to be comfortable, 3. They wear stuff that makes them look good, and 4. Their significant other...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....