Appreciating – The Directrice

Piled On

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 by the directrice

Do you remember when you were little, the fun of a dress-up box? A big piece of the fun is wearing as many things as you can at one time. For those looking to spend (invest) an hour on this blog, I recommend 2019. I think it was my best year.

The Best Jacket

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 by the directrice

Perhaps if we try to think about dressing for work at home in a more positive mindset, we’ll feel better about it. Pan-dressing: The Power and the Glory! I feel better already. You can see in these photos that the back of the jacket is a little longer than the front. I … Read moreThe Best Jacket

Zoom Hero

December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 by the directrice

Hello, hello! I’ve been missing you terribly, but somehow unable to open my laptop and start typing. The combined forces of election anxiety and pandemic despair annexed the small part of my brain reserved for creative efforts and my heart didn’t have the power to compensate. I realize that one could fairly say, … Read moreZoom Hero

First Place Summer Fun Dress

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 by the directrice

I told you that I bought two dresses to bring a little cheer into my WFH habitat. The one I showed you last week was the understated dress. Look at these sleeves! Have you ever seen anything as wonderful and ridiculous? On me? Dress: Ulla Johnson Juniper Dress; Shoes: The Sandals of the … Read moreFirst Place Summer Fun Dress

Not Easily Ruffled

April 3, 2020April 1, 2020 by the directrice

One of my colleagues wore a necklace to a Zoom practice group meeting* this week. I was so impressed that I put on a belt the next day. First time I’d worn a belt since I began working remotely. Rounding things out, a pair of absurd platform shoes. I think it’s important to wear … Read moreNot Easily Ruffled

Felt Jewelry

February 24, 2020February 23, 2020 by the directrice

Can one have multiple obsessions? Or is that impossible? Spreading one’s attention over several obsessions would seem certain to dilute thoses obsessions to interests. But as the tennis fans among you know, John McEnroe did refer to multiple nemeses (and the fact of having more than one nemesis) with no such sense of limitation … Read moreFelt Jewelry

Here Comes the Bride?

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 by the directrice

The Photographer was asked to take pictures — to be the photographer — at a friend’s wedding. It was a beautiful service and reception, with the most delicious food from Eco Catering. One thing to know about this white top: that flamboyant flamenco sleeve was made to wipe plates clean. This top … Read moreHere Comes the Bride?