relax. summer vacation.

June 12, 2009 at 9:43 pm

School is out, the weather is warming up and we went on our first family get-away for the summer to Michigan, one of our favorite places to visit. Southwest Michigan is a popular vacation spot for Chicagoans because it is a quick trip by car. All along Lake Michigan there are summer cottages, wineries, beaches and quaint, little towns. We spent quite a bit of time on the beaches, relaxing and building sand castles. The photo is of me and my youngest son sitting on the boardwalk.

I also found some time to enjoy one of my favorite pastimes: shopping. Last summer I was pregnant, so this summer I have been looking forward to updating my wardrobe with some non-maternity clothes. One of the shops I wandered into was Renvar in Saugatuck, MI. The store had recently opened and was decorated with retro light fixtures and vintage-style floral wallpaper. But the thing that really struck me was the brightly colored hangers covered in fun fabrics and yarn that each piece of clothing was hung on. I thought the hangers were so creative! What a great way to dress up some basic plastic hangers. Take a look at the photo, and see for yourself.

Love, Pauline xoxo

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a fresh, new autumn has arrived.

September 30, 2008 at 1:33 pm

Oktoberfest, Halloween parties, Apple picking, Family gatherings, Pumpkin carving, Leaf raking, Thanksgiving feasts – the activities and events of autumn are in full swing! Eager to dig out my cold weather clothing, I feel rejuvenated wearing outfits that have been stashed away for several months. With a fresh perspective I mix and match last year’s clothes in new, exciting ways. My wardrobe has new life! As always I am pleasantly surprised to find a few pieces that I had completely forgotten about. I find myself more interested in accessorizing with warm scarves and cute, colorful socks. I am also donning some of my favorite fall jewelry pieces, such as the six strand copper bracelet and matching earrings. Enjoy the change of seasons, the sound of leaves crushing under foot, the feel of crisp, cool air and the colors, textures and styles of a new season!

Love, Pauline xoxo

Category: Everyday Life, Our Jewelry, Pauline's Personal Style
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