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Strange September Birding for Global Writing Challenge
I am fortunate to have joined a talented group of bloggers for the Global Writing Challenge. Each month, we write about a very broadly...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 11
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A Dusky Pink and Orange Outfit for Spring + DIY Paper Beads
Today I am sharing a recent outfit that I created with a new dusky pink tank that I purchased last August. I was happy to find this new...
sallyinstpaul
May 12
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How to Create an Outfit Starting with a Print for the Good Buy Book: Rainy Days
The April theme for the Good Buy Book was Rainy Days as shared in Shelbee's post and Nancy's post . With spring well underway in...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 25
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Where Bloggers Live: My Bead Storage and Bead Organization Method
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 14
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Where Bloggers Live: Movie Date Nights and DIY Valentine's Day Jewelry
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
Feb 14
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Winter Outfit with Teal Pants + Denim Jacket and DIY Paper Beads
As I described in my post about my 2025 clothing no buy year (shopping break), I have fallen behind on blogging about new wardrobe...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 17
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Birthday Beads, DIY Pearl/Rhinestone Necklace, and Circus Striped Winter Outfit
Welcome to 2025! After a holiday blogging break that I didn't plan for but should have anticipated, I'm back today with some beady...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 8
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Where Bloggers Live: 2024 Birthday Gifts
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
Dec 13, 2024
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Soft Pink Color Combos for Fall/Winter Outfits Using Color Formulas: Black
Today I'm continuing my soft pink color combo series with black, an ubiquitous neutral that is even more popular than usual in the winter...
sallyinstpaul
Dec 10, 2024
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Soft Pink Color Combos for Fall/Winter Outfits Using Color Formulas: Brown
Fall fashion is dominated by the deep, warm tones associated with autumn foliage in mustard, orange, rust, maroon/burgundy, dark green,...
sallyinstpaul
Dec 6, 2024
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Can Google Images (aka Google Lens) Identify Flower Photos?
I love taking photographs of flowers but I am terrible at identifying them. I usually rely on knowledgeable readers like Dame Eleanor to...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 23, 2024
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Mississippi River Running High in St Paul
At the end of June, the Mississippi River here in St Paul, Minnesota was running high after we had a lot of rain. Although this was...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 9, 2024
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Where Bloggers Live: Nature Friday Vacation Days
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
Jun 14, 2024
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How to Wear a Black Column with Neutrals in Spring and Family Resemblance Matching
Although we are clearly past the original time frame for my fall/winter capsule wardrobe based on a 7-color palette, I have continued to...
sallyinstpaul
May 17, 2024
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Spring Sweater Outfits + DIY Paper Beads and Jewelry
I have fallen behind on sharing my outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe since the seasonal change from winter to spring, but...
sallyinstpaul
May 3, 2024
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Where Bloggers Live: My Favorite Season
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 12, 2024
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Dress and Utility Jacket Outfit Formula for Spring + DIY Paper Beads and Jewelry
Today I am sharing an outfit from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that I had previously (accidentally) skipped over. It dates from...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 3, 2024
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Bright Pink Outfits with Bug-Themed Scarves and Mary Janes + DIY Earrings
Today I am sharing two outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that feature bright pink garments along with black and white items...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 15, 2024
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Accent Color Skirt Winter Capsule Wardrobe Outfits + DIY Earrings
Today I am sharing two outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that feature colorful solid knit skirts worn with tights. Sometimes...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 1, 2024
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Magenta Winter Capsule Wardrobe Outfits + DIY Jewelry
Today I am sharing two outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that incorporate cheerful magenta pieces along with capsule items...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 23, 2024
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