lifestyle – The Grey Goddess

Singing Our Birthday Song…

January 30, 2025 Kimberli SimonLeave a comment

Earrings | Chunky Coat | Maxi Dress | Chiffon Scarf | Boots

I am happy to say I’ve just finished one, and begun another trip around the sun. My celebration included all of my favorite things, including listening to live music at a hidden gem of a club and wearing an outfit that had me feeling like a 70’s rocker chick. I enjoyed some of my favorite foods, like homemade french onion soup and football-chuterie (which is really just charcuterie eaten during the NFL playoffs), spoke with the peeps I love most in this world, and even carved out time to swim, read, watch a movie, and dream about what I might accomplish in the year ahead… Continue reading “Singing Our Birthday Song…” →

The Sweetest Gift…

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 Kimberli SimonLeave a comment

A few years ago, I began making advent ‘calendars’ for the people I love most. I use the term ‘calendar’ loosely, since what I really create are advent boxes filled with 24 wrapped and numbered gifts, to be opened starting December 1^st. I began making these boxes for my children and a sister who lived thousands of miles away from me. Over time, I’ve added a box for my hubby and our daughter-in-law too. It’s such a fun way to provide child-like excitement to the adults in my life and has quickly become a beloved family tradition. Read on and learn how to start an advent box tradition of your own…

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The angels wanna wear my red shoes…

September 21, 2024 Kimberli SimonLeave a comment

One of this fall’s hot fashion trends is the Mary Jane shoe (preferably in red) which works out well for me since I’ve always had a thing for red shoes. I selected three pairs on my ‘things to buy’ wish list and then went virtual shopping for some clothing to compliment each.

For some reason, red Mary Jane’s led me to search for wide leg pants, plaid skirts, tennis sweaters and varsity jackets, all used to build the 1-2-3 wardrobe pictured above. What is a 1-2-3 wardrobe? It’s all about getting creative with your fashion choices, and making less do more (see past versions of 1-2-3 dressing here and here). A few pairs of shoes and/or boots, 2-3 bottoms, 3-4 tops, 1 dress, 1 killer coat and some accessories allow you to create endless combinations you can wear for work or play. Wanna go casual? Pair the pants, red sweater, scarf, bag, and round toe flats for a day out with your friends. Looking for something for a night out? Pair the dress, pointy toe flats, and varsity jacket for dinner, a concert, or dancing at a club! With a 1-2-3 wardrobe your outfit possibilities are endless.

Shoes (top to bottom): Sam Edelman Cass Flats | Zara Faux Patent Leather Mary Janes | Marcelle Vignon Square Toe Mary Janes
Tops: H&M Crewneck Sweater | L’Etoile Racket Sweater | Tnuck Cable Pullover | J Crew Chunky Stripe Turtleneck
Bottoms: Free Assembly Wide Leg Jean | Lands End Plaid Box Pleat Skirt
Dress: Gap Modern Rib Maxi T-shirt Dress
Varsity Jacket: Sugarhill Heartbreaker Letterman Jacket
Accessories: Mark & Graham Double Zip Crossbody Bag | Mark & Graham Italian Blanket Scarf

*The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes – Elvis Costello & the Attractions

Shake your groove thing, oh yeah….

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024 Kimberli SimonLeave a comment

*_{Permanent wave machine. Route 66 Museum, Elk City, Oklahoma}*

I’m an eternal optimist and am against spreading negativity. Since the world has been such a shit show lately, my desire to post has been non-existent. But I really do miss creating, so I’m getting back on the blogging saddle with a ‘low-hanging fruit ‘ephemera post, which is the result of months of saved links that caught my eye and might interest you too.

I recently visited Palm Springs and did not see any of these houses, but wish I had.
What prayer would you ask Venus to grant?
Andy Warhol A-Z.
My desk calendars never looked like this, but I wish they did.
Candy colored images of summer attractions.
All the Dollywood souvenirs you could possibly imagine – plus Dollywood!
It turns out we’ve put a lot of things on the moon besides men.
Sweepstakes luck or strategy – you decide.
A top 30 list of music films – which would you watch?
A belated RIP: Reverend Charlotte (full disclosure: she officiated at my wedding).
Donald Duck adds it up in Mathmagic Land.

Shake Your Groove Thing – Peaches & Herb