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I have a confession to make. I’m one of those people who starts thinking about October long before October actually arrives. And when September finally comes to an end, I feel like I’ve been waiting for an old friend to show up. October has always been my favorite month. Maybe it’s because my birthday is in October. Maybe it’s the weather, the colors, the traditions, or the fact that Halloween is just around the corner. Honestly, I think it’s all of it. There’s something abou

I was sitting in my office the other day surrounded by clothes, shipping bags, receipts, tags and probably a cup of coffee that I had reheated at least twice. And I thought... This is definitely not the part they show you on Instagram. When I started Edge & Ivory, I pictured the fun parts. Choosing clothes. Putting outfits together. Taking beautiful pictures. Talking with customers. Packing an order and knowing someone was going to be excited when she opened it. And those thi

I caught myself doing something the other day that I swore I wasn't going to do anymore. I picked up a piece of clothing I really liked and thought: Am I too old to wear this? There it was. That ridiculous little question. And I'm 63 years old, which means I should know better by now. I don't remember exactly when women started getting all these imaginary fashion rules attached to birthdays, but apparently at some point we're supposed to receive a list. No short skirts after

Travel has been on my mind a lot lately. Probably because in just a few weeks I’ll be packing my suitcase again, this time for Morocco and Paris. And yes, I’m already thinking about what I’m going to pack. 😊 I’ve been lucky enough to do quite a bit of traveling over the years. I’ve been to France several times. I’ve walked nearly 500 miles across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. I’ve packed for beaches, cities, long flights and trips where I knew I would be carrying everythi

Well, the porch is quiet again. The racks are put away. The clothes are back where they belong. The coffee girls have gone home. And I can finally sit down and say it. What a day. Saturday’s Fall on the Porch sale was such a success, and I’m still smiling about how the day turned out. So many of you came to shop, visit, have some coffee and spend part of your Saturday with us. After all the planning and preparation that went into it, seeing that porch full of people made ever

This week, I’m getting ready for the Edge & Ivory Fall on the Porch sale. And when I say “getting ready,” that sounds much more organized than it actually feels. From the outside, a porch sale probably looks pretty simple. Put out some clothes. Make everything look pretty. Have some coffee. Open the doors. That is not exactly how it happens. There are racks to organize, clothes to steam, tags to check, displays to figure out and about 47 decisions to make about where everythi

When You’re Ready for Fall but the Weather Isn’t: There is something about September that makes me want to change everything. I’m ready for sweaters, boots, darker colors, cooler mornings, and all the things that make fall feel like fall. The only problem is that September does not always cooperate. Some days still feel like summer. Other mornings have just enough chill in the air to make you think fall has finally arrived, and then by afternoon you are wondering why you wor

Every year around this time, I find myself standing in front of my closet asking the same question: What exactly am I supposed to wear today? The calendar says summer, the stores say fall, and the weather seems to change its mind by lunchtime. The morning may feel cool enough for a sweater, but by afternoon, I am wondering why I did not wear a sleeveless top. It is that funny little season between sandals and ankle boots, when getting dressed requires just a bit more thought.

There comes a point every August when I am completely confused about what season I’m dressing for. It’s still hot outside. Very hot. But mentally? I’m already in fall. I’m ready for sweaters, boots, jackets, darker colors and all those beautiful fall fabrics. The weather, unfortunately, has not received the memo. This is actually one of my favorite times of year for clothes because I start looking at my summer pieces a little differently. Instead of putting everything away an

I’ve been thinking a lot about style lately. Maybe that sounds funny coming from someone who owns a clothing boutique. You would think I’d always want more clothes. But the truth is, the older I get, the less interested I am in having a closet full of things just for the sake of having them. I want clothes I actually want to wear. I want to put something on and feel good in it without tugging at it all day, wondering if it’s too young for me, too trendy, too dressy, or if I’m