What’s your history…. where are you from… what’s your family… I feel so conflicted. I’m Irish and Scottish and British and German and Swedish. I’m a direct descendent of Sadie Hawkins but much closer are the immigrants, John & Mary, the Wolfes, the farmers and the bakers, the soldiers and the ladies in waiting. What…
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Chrysalis Time
Chrysalis Time is a time of transformation. It’s the process of letting yourself go all gooey and insubstantial, the process of letting go of the things you have known about yourself. It’s a time to say, “I don’t know” and “I used to, but maybe not” and “let’s see”. In chrysalis time, our work consists…
Wilderness
Once upon a time in the Wild, Wild West… we had wilderness. That was the West’s calling card. Empty spaces, rough edges, and Mother Nature red of tooth and claw. All of the majesty, all of the intensity, all of the desolation. In the heart of every true Westerner lies the scratchy disinclination to do…
Spend Money Wisely
How do you spend money wisely on your clothes? Quality over trends Spend on signature pieces What Does Quality Look Like? Fabric drapes nicely, doesn’t stick to the skin or other garments, doesn’t distort. A high-quality garment will naturally hang well, you don’t have to pull at it and fidget with it to make…
How to Save Money on Clothes
I believe that we’re going to see a marked uptick in clothing costs in the next couple of years – so how do you keep your budget from exploding? Make a plan. Spend money intelligently. Spend time intelligently. Expand your hunt. Make a Plan: This is where your wardrobe plan comes in. …
Answering Questions about Fabric
Why are my t-shirts see-through? Answer: Because we’ve gotten so close to the wall on cost-cutting with clothing that the textile manufacturers are just using less textile. Why can’t I find a cotton t-shirt these days? Everything I see is polyester or a blend. Because petrochemicals are cheaper than cotton. And the manufacturers figure that…
Why Plan Your Wardrobe?
It seems like planning out a wardrobe has gone out of fashion. Sure, it’s fun to shop on a whim – but it’s exactly like going to the grocery store when you’re hungry without a list. You’re coming home with all the things – many of which you don’t need. And now instead of…
DIY Dress Doctor
I’ve been listening to business podcasts, and one of the things that they talked about was, “Aren’t you happy to spend money on other professionals who do things for you?” I think that a lot of us aren’t. We want to be the ones who know how to do all the things!!! Self-reliance is a…
Wardrobe/Pantry
Your wardrobe is like your pantry. We all know how to stock our pantries correctly and efficiently – so why not treat our closets the same way? You buy what you need based on what you already have and what you’re planning to cook. And that’s great, and every wardrobe book gets you there……