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Somedays, I am struck by the glamour and opulence of high fashion couture. The Spring Dolce & Gabbana Spring Collection came to my attention this week and I couldn’t get it out of my mind. The velvets, furs, over-the-top embroidery, operatic details and lush details had me imagining all sorts of occasions to wear such…

In my mind, I spend every summer in hibiscus prints, on my surf board with a Mai Tai in one hand and flowers in my hair — even though I’m landlocked, pasty-pale and nowhere near a salty, tropical sea. This year is no different. So, hang ten with me no matter where you are or…

This weekend is all Arduinos and robots, steampunk and makers of all kinds as we head out for the Kansas City Maker Faire. So I decided to keep with the theme for Fashionable Friday this week and include things that were either aesthetically maker-y or made by small shops. Some stuff is tech-y and some…

Did you know that the modern anniversary gift for the sixth anniversary is wood? Did you know that today is the sixth anniversary of The Well-Appointed Desk? To celebrate, I put together the best wood-centric desk accessories and other goodies I could find to celebrate. I hope you enjoy them! Lamy Accent fountain pen in…

Feelin’ a little pun-y (and late to my own party!) on my birthday, as usual. Hope you get a bowl of ice cream or sherbet today, too. Strawberry is probably most appropriate, but all sherbet flavors are welcome — as are ice cream, gelato, popsicles and froze treats of all kinds. Pink Lemonade Ombre Cake…

In honor of National Donut (or the more formal “Doughnut”) Day  (and we all know I love a good donut), I’m dressing today up with chocolate, sprinkles and a good glaze! Face Mug $18 (via Uncommon Goods) J. Herbin Cacao du Bresil (30ml Bottle) $11 (via Anderson Pens) Hello Sweetie doughnut umbrella $19 (via Paperchase)…

This week, I spied a beautiful photo of the costumes from the new Disney Alice Through the Looking Glass film and I thought “This is definitely a Fashionable Friday”. The rich, cacophony of colors and brocade fabrics, not to mention a dappling of pop culture, is the perfect basis for a 3-day weekend Fashionable Friday.…