Spring At Duffield Lane

When I was in college, I worked part-time at The Gap.  The season between holiday and spring was known as transitional, and it was always blue and white and a bit of cream.  It felt like a perfect way to start a new year, with a clean color palette and returning to the basics.  I have noticed for a while that I crave a perfect simple palette when the year begins, especially in January.  Maybe it is a cleanse from all the colors and patterns of the holidays, or perhaps I just love the combination, but I definitely feel the pull to wear more navy and white at the beginning of the year. 

All The Pink + The Bows

Now that February, my favorite short month, is here ... it is time to use all the pink we can while the month of love is still here.  I think this month is so much fun.  We are all relaxed again after Christmas and so happy the long month of January is over, so let's have some fun get-togethers. 

Shop Pink Clutch ... online

Guess what?  I have launched an online shop filled with vintage and antique goodies that I find all over.  I am so excited for this next step for my shop as I have wanted to provide online 24/7 shopping for over a year.  With many tries and different avenues, Etsy is the option I chose and I couldn't love it more.  

No Wallflowers Here!

 

We chatted about Never A Wallflower before when I introduced you to their darling Game Day dress.  This fun company carries darling shirts and dresses perfect for game day and every day.  I had thoroughly enjoyed their short and midi dresses and was thrilled to say yes when they asked me if I wanted to try out their new-to-me sweater collection.  Sweaters with embellishments?  How quickly can I say yes?

Needlepoint Month in Review

If you are a follower on Instagram, you know I provided a deep dive into Needlepoint for January.  It was content available to subscribers only, and I shared two lives, one for a stitch class and one about starting the hobby and finishing tips and tricks.  I aimed to inspire those wishing to begin the hobby and re-inspire those who may have taken some time off. Needlepoint is a beautiful activity for me, and it has been so much fun and provided so much relaxation over the few years I have been stitching. I enjoyed the deep dive into the hobby and learned so much about how to begin a canvas and even more about finishing.  I consider the task a success. 

The Birth of The King Cake

While traveling last week, I discovered a new appreciation for the season of Mardi Gras, specifically king cakes. Having an epiphany birthday, I have always felt it was super special being born on the day the three wise men arrived to baby Jesus with their three gifts.  Growing up, we always left our decorations up until the day after Epiphany to appropriately celebrate the birth of Jesus and the season that surrounded us.  It wasn't until purchasing and eating a king cake in Fairhope that I understood the history and tradition of this delicious and super unique cake. 

Print Fresh Sale

Today’s blog post is short and simple, but one you don’t want to miss.  My favorite pajamas as on a crazy sale and today is the very day. I love everything about them, the style, the patterns, and how cozy they make me feel night after night.  

Six Things I Bought + Loved Vol. 22

Happy, happy Friday!  I think this is the first week of the year that I have been filled with inspiration and excitement for 2023.  It wasn't as though I was not looking forward to a clean slate and a new year; I was just a little stuck and needed a reboot.  I am heading out of town today for the weekend, which always gives me unique insight and inspiration.  Stay tuned; I am running someplace beautiful and, hopefully, full of great antique and vintage finds.