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2 Aqua Summer Outfit Ideas + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
I have been meaning to get this post up for a couple of weeks but life has been a bit hectic between work deadlines and my seemingly...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 14, 2023
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Mixing Prints and Shades of Blue for SIA: Taking in the Laundry
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1951 painting "Taking in...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 7, 2023
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OOTD: Aqua Print Jacket Outfit + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
This spring I have continued to design paper bead bracelet sets to coordinate with particular print items (clothing or scarves) from my...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 2, 2023
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Mixing Black and Navy Prints for SIA: Floral Forms
Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1936 watercolor "Floral Forms"...
sallyinstpaul
May 24, 2023
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3 More Soft Blue Outfit Ideas for Spring and Summer
I knew that I like wearing softer alternatives like denim, chambray, and grey-blue colors in the spring and early summer, but apparently...
sallyinstpaul
May 15, 2023
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Outfit Ideas: Softer Alternatives to Navy for Spring and Early Summer
Navy is probably my favorite neutral, and it's my dominant neutral in high summer (with olive/moss/sage and white supporting it). I like...
sallyinstpaul
May 8, 2023
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Where Bloggers Live: My Weekend Paper Bead Dip Glaze Tutorial
Welcome back to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live! I am lucky to have joined a terrific group of bloggers who give a peek into...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 14, 2023
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Styling a Tonal Column of Color for SIA: Redoute Roses + DIY Paper Bead Page to Bead Examples
Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked four rose paintings by 18th/19th...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 12, 2023
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How to Style a Denim Skirt: 30 Wears - Part 1
The light teal sweater + denim skirt outfit I shared in my last post brought that denim skirt up to 30 wears! So it's time for a review...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 5, 2023
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OOTD x2: Light Teal Sweater + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
For readers who live somewhere Spring = warm, here is a reminder of why my Winter/Spring sartorial season (aka Cool Spring) doesn't end...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 3, 2023
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OOTD x2: Double Denim for Spring + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
I have to say that wearing double denim as a style choice is not something that comes naturally to me! I am still haunted by the...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 31, 2023
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OOTD: Navy Floral Dress for Cool Spring + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
Although the weather is warming up (this weekend, it seemed that snow was melting before my eyes), it's still tights and boots season in...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 29, 2023
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OOTD x2: White Rabbits for Spring + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
Today I'm sharing two recent outfits featuring white rabbits. Not the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland...just white rabbits...in...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 24, 2023
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3 Green Outfits + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
Since it's St. Patrick's Day, I am sharing three recent OOTD featuring various shades of green. I don't actually have any classic...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 17, 2023
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Layering Beaded Necklaces for SIA: Cherokee Beadwork + DIY Paper Bead Page to Bead Examples
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked two pieces of beadwork by...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 15, 2023
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Where Bloggers Live: Favorite Weather Website
Welcome back to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live! I am lucky to have joined a terrific group of bloggers who give a peek into...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 10, 2023
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A Comfortable but Sumptuous Outfit for SIA: Ladies Having Tea
Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1890 painting Ladies Having Tea...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 1, 2023
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Snow Follies + Viva Magenta Jeans Outfits + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
After posting about my accidental Viva Magenta DIY bead bracelet, I thought I'd follow up with a few recent OOTD incorporating magenta...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 24, 2023
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OOTD x2: Monochromatic Teal Outfits for Winter + DIY Viva Magenta Bead Bracelet
I was recently contemplating whether I prefer green or blue - because truly, I love both - and decided that my favorite colors are...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 22, 2023
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Red, Maroon, and Burgundy Outfits for Late Winter + DIY Paper Bead Page to Bead Examples
Rosemary at Distinctly Southern Style is wearing red for Heart Awareness Month to raise awareness that heart is disease is the leading...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 17, 2023
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