This one's for you dad

Photos of my late mother and father (Kenneth Nash)

For those of you that know me, you know that I lost my father a few years before I lost my mom. It was what they refer to in life as a "one-two-punch" My dad was a pretty cool cat, and held it together when life got rocky. I also consider myself pretty lucky that when my re-married, she married a fantastic man, that I truly consider a father as well. Today's post is in honor of Father's day, and so I am actually wearing something of my fathers, his old tennis shirt. I will always remember him in this, a little sweaty after a game, smelling like Coppertone. I Love you dad. Happy Father's day.

This Blog comes from the heart and mind, (but mostly from the heart), of Amy Sklar, interior designer, mother, daughter, foodie, and lover of fashion.

I must admit, the driving force behind this blog was my need to somehow, some way, create a tribute to my dear mother Carole Lawrence. She was a great beauty, chef, friend and mother. Sadly, I lost her to cancer February 23rd 2013. Since beginning on February 23rd 2014 it has been my goal to wear a piece of her clothing, jewelry, or an accessory that she passed on to me, for a total of 365 days (Not in a row, sorry, I am also a mother of two, a small business owner, wife and friend. I tried to do it in a row, and it almost broke me.) I believe it is a fitting tribute to this incredible woman with the greatest sense of style I've ever known. A digital archive, a love letter, a journal, a remeberance for your children and future generations. I love you mom.