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@clementinemacneice We’re big lovers of Clémentine MacNeice’s style here at VIP. The Irish stylist is a total pro at perfecting basics like jeans, knitwear and of course dresses and is forever influencing our online shopping purchases. Her latest OOTD is a gorgeous red summer dress, which is an old piece she already had in her wardrobe. Like many of us she said “I rarely ever wear red” which is so common, as people are often afraid to wear such a bold colour. However, red is a shade that looks amazing on all skin tones, light or dark, so there is...

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. For many, many years, different cultures and religions around the world have used snakes as symbols. Websites such as History.com and Encyclopedia Britannica tell us about snake symbolism in ancient cultures. They say the image of a snake meant fertility and rebirth for some native American groups, as well as people living in ancient Greece and Egypt. One ancient symbol of eternity is a snake eating its own tail. This image was found in the burial place of King Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut. He served as Egypt’s ruler...

We all have days like this. I was tired - no I was exhausted and I just couldn't shake the feeling. Until I went for a long walk after dinner! But I was still tired so I went to bed and had a great sleep and I'm recharged. I think there's been so much excitement in the last couple of days and well - my brain wouldn't shut down. Now I'm good!!In light of that quiet day, here's some peaceful pictures from my walks and the backyard. BUT - there is quilting stuff at the end, so you can scroll...

Thank you, everyone, for your thoughtful comments to my last post. Forgive me for being slow in responding - my heart is full of things that make it hard to write these days. We've been experiencing new levels of craziness here in MN with the rioting and general unease in our neighborhoods. Which is happening at the same time that the kids are finishing virtual school and dealing with the strange mix of emotions that come with it. Earlier this week we picked up the contents of their school lockers, which their teachers had emptied out and consolidated in grocery...

With warmer days ahead, I’ve been on the lookout for wear-now-wear-later summer styles. There’s so much on sale at the moment it can get overwhelming, so I picked out a few pieces I thought you might like. Summer Clothing On Sale When it’s too hot to layer, a lightweight top in a fun print or color is one way to add visual interest to a simple outfit. Anthropologie currently is offering 20% off all clothing, including this button-front top. It’s offered in Misses, Petite, and Plus sizes, and other prints are available too. (And my favorite poodle print top is...