Truly Purple and Peach

This sweater always photographs as a royal blue, when it is in fact purple. REALLY purple. If you like it, buy it now, it is only $24 at Talbots online. I also own it in green. Underneath it I have this lovely new top that my sister-in-law sent me for my birthday. It's from the Lauren Conrad line at Kohl's.

I had seen someone online wearing purple over peach and it looked so sharp - I'm afraid I'm not quite capturing it here. The top is great, though, a mix of knit and chiffon "petals" with a baby cap sleeve.

White linen pants and (invisible) beige Earthies.

Purple and Grey and . . . the Flash?

Yesterday was the memorial service for our dear friend. If it had not been such a sad occasion, I would have been happy to see so many former colleagues and work pals. I hope that in some small way, it was heartening for the family to see how much this person meant to all of us over the years. I wore the pearls that Nerissa gave me as a tiny symbol of these friendly work connections and mementos.

See that gray blur? It's Riley leaping up on to the counter. "Heavier than air flight IS possible!", said a friend today.