Thursday, May 2, 2024

New to View: Familiarity Breeds Content

Cardigan: So, Kohl's; Tee and jeans: Sonoma, Kohl's

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon

Hair clips: So, Kohl's

Shoes: Cherish, Zulily


Bag: INC, Macy's

Hat: Amazon

Shoes: Jessica Simpson, DSW; Socks: Xhilaration, Target

Dress: Nine West, Kohl's


Bag: Delia's, Dolls Kill

Sweater: Poof, Marshalls; Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Medallion necklace: Banana Republic; Pendant: Nine West, Kohl's; Sunglasses: Party City

Headband: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

They say that familiarity breeds contempt, and maybe with most things that's true.  Like people who start out as fun but end up shredding your nerves into razor-thin cheddar.  But when it comes to other things, putting the same-old on repeat is a comfort.  Which is one of the reasons I wore my Easter hat again.  And also why I love reruns.

Whether I'm testing my glucose, walking in place, or editing pics, it's reassuring to have The Golden Girls, Friends, or The Office humming in the background.  Partly because I already know what's going to happen.  Partly because no matter how complicated a fix Rose, Ross, or Michael get into, in the end, they make it through okay.  But also, paradoxically, because every time I see an old episode, I learn something new.

It's funny how something as "dumb" as TV can give you much-needed perspective.  

Kind of like how a ridiculous hat can help keep your head on straight.  

5 comments:

Caitlin'nMegan said...

Adoring your spring looks! Awesome selection of necklaces too! So many wonderful colors! OH, I still have to have a little Frazier every night too (✿◡‿◡)

Thanks for reading and thanks for your comments.I can't say if I'm mixing it up..or shaking it up. Yet I don't want to think about tornados. Wishing you a beautiful new month full of sweet surprises.

ellie said...

So lovely! Some wonderful great fashion..and love those shoes and special touches. Truly, you are so inspiring. I am adoring those tulips and mushrooms! Such a great post! You look fabulous! Yes, I am enjoying those reruns too. Of course, I'm not that excited about my Friday with the dentist. Hopefully the weekend will be better. And I keep finding a little story here about someone at my storyblog.

Cherry Blossoms said...

Oh, you are so inspiring! Even your make up. Such lovely cardigans too. Love the pink with the blue. Sweet photos! Great to hear you are into reruns too. Happy May๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธ

Ivy's Closet said...

So great to see your post! Oh, always a pop of color! You are always so inspiring!๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿฉท๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿฉท๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿฉท We had a craft swap yesterday at the library and I brought home a few scrapbook sheets to put in the box room I'm making. MY GOD..it takes a lot of glue...and that was just the inside. I was tempted to bring some Millies, but I still want them and hope to each have their own home someday..or at least a box with goodies so I can give them hopefully to someone I think who might need one, of course, this way I can work on customizing too.

Hopefully, May won't bring tornados. I think there has been enough destruction. It has been nice to have some rainy days. Great to hear you are walking in place. I am sure I need to do more of that too.

At least the tagging is done and the big machine is boxed and waiting to leave for some other library. It took three librarians and a guy from the company to get it back into the big box.

It was kind of funny to watch. Wishing you a beautiful May full of goodness!

Samantha said...

What a pastel treat this post is!!! Your necklaces are so cool, and I especially adore the mix of a cherry surrounded by stars and lightning bolts! The way you placed your hair claws in the first outfit, with the muted pastels, is so striking! And of course, that Easter hat is a true eye-catcher that you rock to perfection. I totally get the comfort of familiarity that comes with watching things over and over; even though you know the outcome, you can catch new things every time! ๐Ÿ’⚡️๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒท๐Ÿ„