In Decatur: A Walk With Squash

In Decatur: A Vintage Frock

Squash Blossom

Decatur Book Festival

Please follow this link to learn more about the weekend long celebration of all things literary.

Squash Blossom

Seen At The Decatur Arts Festival

Enchantedfuture

A Bit Of Cheer

from Squash Blossom

Tuesday In Decatur: Act I

credit: Ashley Alderman
Intern Ashley met me Tuesday for a style safari in the streets of Decatur. When we stopped by Squash Blossom Boutique, she grabbed this window dressing moment. Well seen!

A Valentine Wish

Holiday Windows: Act III

This wintry wish came to my attention as it was being arranged and gave us a bit of fun. Now behold her artistry in all its splendor.

A Wintry Wish

Snow Day Spirit

So our spring blooms were spared and aren't we glad of it? Still, she entered the spirit of things wintry with those leggings from Inman Dry Goods. Squash Blossom provided the Free People sweater and Square Foot her Frye Boots.

In Decatur: Walking With Louie

blouse and skirt: Dear Creatures via Squash Blossom
shoes: BC Footwear
sunnies: TOMS

Keeping Warm In Decatur, Act I

Last week's deep freeze stilled the streets, giving me an opportunity to repost 2013 favorites. Thursday looked more
like our usual winter: dry, cold air and lots of uv rays. Remember that sunscreen is a layer, too. Her amazing coat is the work of Modcloth. Michael Kors made the bag. Shoes were found at
Squash Blossom. From Ireland came her scarf and Claddagh ring.

Street Scene: Howell Mill Road

jacket: J.Crew
jeans: Levis
sweater: Target
blouse: Squash Blossom
shoes: Minnetonka

Inman Park Festival: Part Two

dress: Anthropologie
belt: Squash Blossom
cardigan: Target
shoes: Stuart Weitzman

Inman Park Festival: Part One

dress and boots: Squash Blossom
necklace: Heather Haase

In Decatur: TOMS Next Chapter

People like TOMS not only for the fashionable footwear but their generous 'One for One' program that matches every purchase with a free pair given to a child in need of new shoes. Last September that number reached an historic millionth donation. Along the way, TOMS has learned much about the needs of this world.

When the time came to launch a new product line, they did so with great style. Squash Blossom Boutique in Decatur was but one of one hundred retailers nationwide chosen to break the news by opening sealed store displays at half-past one (10:30 PST for the home office in California) this afternoon. Large enough to hold a mannequin, its mystery kept the crowd abuzz with speculation. 'Bags' was a favorite guess.

First there was a celebration of canvas. Then we watched an introductory video.

At last came a text message, 'Green Light', and the doors opened to reveal a collection of classically styled sunglasses. The matching gift can be realized in one of three ways: prescription glasses, clinical therapy, or, if required, sight-saving surgery. From my own experience serving the needs of migrant farm workers, I remember their pleas for eye wash and salute TOMS for recognizing this condition and acting to relieve it.

Cath of The Asian Cajuns liked this twist on the classic aviator frame.

The distinctive walnut temples are joined with TOMS signature blue at a stripe of white representing someone's need fulfilled. Bravo!