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Songful Style Link Party #49: “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations
About Songful Style Songful Style is a style challenge series hosted by Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, Marsha of Marsha in the Middle, and Suzy of Suzy Turner, The Grey Brunette. Each month we will share a song with the lyrics and video and we invite you to use whatever aspect of the song that inspires you to create an outfit. It is similar to Style Imitating Art where we use artwork to inspire our outfit creations. Except Songful Style gives you lyrics, music, video, and album artwork to inspire your fashion creativity. You may even find inspiration in a memory triggered by the selected song. It is all open to your own personal interpretation…
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“Triumphant Salute” by Matt Beyer | Style Imitating Art
Wishing my American friends a meaningful Memorial Day today and sharing a powerful piece of art. Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle, and Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw fashion inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that will be shared by all three of us on our blogs. The following Monday, each host will share her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday…
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Another DIY Tee Shirt Poncho & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #808
Last week, I shared my first DIY tee shirt poncho that I created from one of Archie’s old Fireside Collective tee shirts and two very old tie dye wrap skirts. It turned out so wonderful that I immediately set about to making a second one. Before I get to the details of this tee shirt poncho, I must mention how very simple this project is. It requires just a few cuts with the scissors and the ability to sew a few straight hems. Honestly, the hems don’t even have to be all that straight to complete this DIY poncho. I can’t sew a straight line to save my life but…
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Why Do Families Choose Teen Residential Treatment in Washington State?
Every parent hopes their teenager will find their way through difficult years with minimal struggle. But some teens face challenges that go far beyond typical adolescent turbulence. Mental health disorders, substance use, trauma, and behavioral crises can push a family to a point where outpatient care simply is not enough. At that crossroads, many families in the Pacific Northwest begin exploring teen residential treatment. Understanding what this level of care actually offers, and why so many families actively pursue it, can help parents make a more confident, well-informed choice for their child. What Teen Residential Treatment Actually Involves Teen residential treatment is a structured, live-in therapeutic program designed specifically for…
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Why Poolside Style Deserves the Same Attention as Everyday Outfits
Poolside style has a funny way of revealing how we treat our wardrobes. We’ll spend ages choosing an outfit for brunch and then grab the same old swimsuit and flip-flops for a day when we’ll probably take more photos than expected. The pool deserves better than last-minute dressing and so do you. It’s Still an Outfit A pool day isn’t just about swimming. It might include lunch, lounging, a walk to the bar, a resort lobby, or a sunset hangout that keeps going longer than planned. That means your look has to work beyond the towel. Poolside dressing doesn’t need to be fussy. It simply needs the same care you’d…
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6 Ways Families Can Create a Supportive Home Environment
A home may feel calm at breakfast and tense by dinner. Someone forgets a permission slip, a teenager slams a bedroom door, or an aging parent needs help. Families don’t need a perfect house to handle those moments well. They need habits that make people feel seen, secure, and able to recover. Below are 6 tips to help you create a supportive environment for everyone in your home. 1. Make Daily Rhythms Easier to Trust Predictability lowers the temperature in a busy home, but that doesn’t mean every minute needs a color-coded schedule. However, a few routines can definitely help. Consider implementing the following… For children especially, consistent family routines…
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Style Imitating Art | Promenade by August Macke
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all of the submissions on her…
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The Thrifty Six Focus on Hemlines
Extending downward from March’s Neckline theme, Sally chose this month’s thrifty prompt of Hemlines. At first, I had absolutely no idea how to approach this style challenge. Hemlines is a very broad prompt since basically every garment has a hemline. So you think this would be a simple theme to style. I could have worn absolutely anything and talked about the specific hemline of my outfit. But I don’t normally take the easy route when it comes to a style challenge. So I decided to take this simple hemline theme and turn it into a master class on layering! Since my closet is filled with a variety of hem lengths…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Pastels & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #807
Pastels for Spring. Yes, please! Thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s Good Buy/Good-Bye Book featuring Pastels. We love what you’ve shared and we appreciate you! The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book is a monthly series hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style and myself. Every month, we invite you to share a photo or two of your Good (or Bad) Buy items that fit the stated theme. We ask that you also provide a short description explaining if the item you are sharing was a Good Buy or one that you will be saying Good-Bye to (formerly known as Bad Buys). Nancy and I will both publish a round up…
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DIY Tee Shirt Poncho & Salt Water Sandals
I have been wanting to make one of these DIY tee shirt ponchos for quite some time now. I have seen these being sold in online boutiques that specialize in boho styles and there are numerous video tutorials available on various YouTube channels. I was hesitant at first, not trusting my own sewing skills, but it ended up being one of the easiest sewing projects I have ever completed. It’s certainly not perfect and I wouldn’t even attempt to sell any of my upcycle projects at this point simply because my sewing skills are still novice level at best. I keep telling myself that practice will improve my skills, yet…
