23 April, 2012

The Switch

Last week we turned the corner and, it's all downhill to summer...

We packed up the velvet Belgies...

And, de-ribboned the summer kicks...

It was goodbye winter cashmere and cold weather running tights...

And, hellooo pastels and silks...

A brief intermission to take note of finding the perfect spot on the Hermès altar for the iomoi brass monkey guy I've been eyeing for holding Babe's watch and rings...

Then, back to swapping out cords and khakis...

For Lilly's and Skinny's...

Pulling out the bikinis and cover-ups still reeking of Coppertone and sea...

And, a much cheerier scene on the drying rack...

I'd say, see ya next season Thomas Mason addiction but, I have a feeling there'll be the occasional raid through May...

After that, we'll have some tan flesh that needs exposing...

Kindness of Pilgie and Lolly for being great li'l helpers, Thomas Jefferson for pioneering the whole winter/summer closet idea and, Babe, for understanding that buying something for his benefit doesn't count as a purchase no matter how cute I happen to think it is...XXOO
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  1. AllisonApril 23, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    This post made me SO happy! LOVE seeing those bright colors come out to play! :)

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  2. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    I've nominated you for the Versatile Blogging Award! Come check it out at: http://lillylimes.blogspot.com/

    ~abi jane~

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  3. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    Iam weeping with envy over all of those wonderful colours in your wardrobe. I really need to try to score a Lily dress from Ebay, I would love something swirly and pink and green.

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  4. CharlotteApril 23, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Oh, I wish I was so organized! I swear my winter stuff gets shoved in a drawer at the first sign of warm weather...which I regret every year! :)
    Is it warm there? Still chilly in Indiana...

    Charlotte

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  5. Ashley TurnerApril 23, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Gosh you're organized!

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  6. CherylApril 23, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    This is my least favorite part of the changing seasons, but you did make it look more delicious! I will attempt to get through it all this week! EEEEK!

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  7. GramspearlsApril 23, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Voyeurism at it's finest! Can I come over and play with your stuff? Will you please do a seperate post on the 'bracelet/pearls' tray? I have always admired your love of gold and white ....

    Warmly, Kathleen

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  8. The enchanted homeApril 23, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    What a fun pots...how nice to start seeing all the light and pastel colors,huh? I am kind of doing that but yesterday it was 50 adn back to my gray cashmere sweater cardigan! Go figure...we have simliar taste in clothes/shoes so enjoyed a peek into your beautiful wardrobe:)

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  9. Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams AshoreApril 23, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Looks like you are all ready for spring/summer! Can you come and organize my closet...I never get rid of anything! xx

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  10. Whitney and the Preppy PuppiesApril 23, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    What pretty colors! Aren't closet helpers the best?! I have a few myself, who also love Sunday evenings when it's time to put fresh sheets on the bed. What is that darling patchwork frock on the drying rack? Even though I have a small fraction of the items in your wardrobe, it's nice to see we have the same drying rack. ;-)

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  11. knot Just nauticalApril 23, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I'm waaaaay ahead of you (and unfortunately even more ahead of ACTUAL warm weather lol)! Did the switcheroo as soon as the clocks changed. I love how i can fit so much more into my closet in the summer. I even threw out 3 trash bags of clothing this time! And by the way... Bonanno's sale is on, so if you wanted to add some more to your droolworthy collection... :-)

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  12. Beth DunnApril 23, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Love all your closet pics! The switch is totally here isn't it. I'm in denial
    xoxo
    SC

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  13. TriciaApril 23, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    When your Belgians get scruffy, do you send them back for the rubber soles? Just wonderin'!

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  14. FarrahApril 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    I changed mine out a few weeks ago. Well, I took out the winter clothes, but my summer clothes are at my parents home, 400 miles away...so, I hope to have them soon. I have a few shorts and bought 2 dresses so I would have something to wear! Thankfully it's colder today so I had something to wear.

    BTW, my husband tried some Hermes cologne this weekend and it didn't last long at all, but it smelled divine!

    Will you consider taking the code thingy off? I can't comment as often as I like because I'm often on my phone and it's a pain. Just a thought.

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  15. WorthyStyleApril 23, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Go TJ go! He really was a great innovator. See, even when you are back at home you get a lil' dose of C'ville...

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  16. Tickled Pink And GreenApril 23, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    One day I'm going to look at that exquisite collection (of all seasons) live, in person.

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  17. katie carlinApril 23, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Your preppy wardrobe and organizational skills are making me extremely jealous!

     Katie-Daily Crush

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  18. mary anneApril 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Well done. Do you make house calls?

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  19. The Uppity PuppyApril 23, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I did that a couple weeks ago, and now, like bad karma, it's freezing and raining. le sighhhh.

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  20. JuliaApril 23, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Oh I just love your Spring/Summer wardrobe! So bright and cheery. Makes me long for warm weather :)

    Julia
    Tartan & Sequins

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  21. Harlequin HareApril 23, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Just finished doing the same! Dreary rainy Sunday yesterday; then with a pull of the Lilly capris all was good! Sunny inside the house with all of the pastels & fun prints...hurry up Summer! :) Love your very organized closet!

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  22. Summer is a VerbApril 23, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    K, soooo...Thank you for the award Abi Jane (you are waaaay too young and innocent to be influenced by reading of all my shopping shenanigans)...that's a vintage Lilly Pulitzer long, reversible wrap skirt score from eBay...yes, I always get the cats paw rubber soles put on my Belgies after they are broken in...I wish I could remove the comment moderator but, I'd be besieged by spammers and nutballs...annnnd, most def TPG! XXOO

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  23. pve designApril 23, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Holy smokes....are you for hire. I somehow cannot fathom making the switch until we shut off the heat.
    I must say, I do love looking ahead to (SUMMER is a verb.)
    pve

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  24. lindaApril 25, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    You are soo organized!
    -linda,ny

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  25. KathleenApril 27, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    I like the ritual of the changing of the closets. When it stops raining up here I'll pack up my cashmere, too.

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