Now that's a nightie

Believe it or not, this is not a wedding dress, it is a negligee. Negligee seems like a poncy word to use, but really that is the only fitting word to truly describe this. I cannot believe that this was meant for sleeping in. Surprisingly, the silk is in amazing shape, but of course I am too chicken to actually sleep in it, for fear of ruing it. This was my great Aunt Margery's, the same Aunt that had the hand embroidered monogrammed slips. God bless her. This is truly a work of art. I think about this and the embroidered kimono from yesterday, there was such an amazing attention to detail in these old pieces. Again, this is another keeper. I think that I am going to start keeping track of what I think I will keep, and what I am ready to let go, I think that will be a good exercise.

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.