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Paris Retail Challenges my Capsule Wardrobe Plans

Paris Retail Challenges my Capsule Wardrobe Plans

Une Femme has a great article onpacking toiletries/cosmetics for carry-on. My own preparations were detailed way back here. I can happily report back that while I did have to buy new hair products in Paris,…

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From the (presumed) judgement of Paris to a Gardener’s Wisdom. . .

From the (presumed) judgement of Paris to a Gardener’s Wisdom. . .

If you read the comments on my last post, you’ll have noticed one from my lovely neighbour, Jane, welcoming us home and assuring me that she really doesn’t care how I’m dressed. Besides being a talented…

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Rereading Timothy Taylor’s Story House on the Kobo

Rereading Timothy Taylor’s Story House on the Kobo

Before I left for our trip, conscious that I should be spending at least some time thinking about the conference paper I’m presenting this month, I debated which books to bring along for work. I…

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Mais franchement . . . travel wardrobe revisited . . .

Mais franchement . . . travel wardrobe revisited . . .

I’ve already shown you the camera’s evidence that I shouldn’t belt my Burberry trench and I’ve also already posted a travel wardrobe evaluation at the halfway point of our six-week trip. At that point, the too-bright…

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Happy Mother’s Day from the Home (water)Front

Happy Mother’s Day from the Home (water)Front

I haven’t posted photos of our waterfront for ages, have I? I thought it was time to remind myself of the blessings right here at home, even though the skies are grey. And wet. And…

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