A sparkly New Year ...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnriG_5tVDSVpChQaySLzF-UYnc52LUGInxLJkBAGAvMXYkj5OrShjmfi6K04b7tyK6v0lylzsFNlZTUYARbXXJpl9SZIr_gq_3cq1PWSKTP-iVC82m7q05lXKHO_tt-w8rFkZFqqf858/s1600/MadisonAvenue_dresses@GlenMagna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnriG_5tVDSVpChQaySLzF-UYnc52LUGInxLJkBAGAvMXYkj5OrShjmfi6K04b7tyK6v0lylzsFNlZTUYARbXXJpl9SZIr_gq_3cq1PWSKTP-iVC82m7q05lXKHO_tt-w8rFkZFqqf858/s800/MadisonAvenue_dresses@GlenMagna.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Wardrobe selection from <a href="http://madisonaveofmelrose.com/">Madison Avenue of Melrose</a> and <a href="http://www.seamscouture.com/">Seams Couture</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>in my space at the Glen Magna Farms Designer’s Holiday Show House</i></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Who doesn’t love a new beginning? A fresh start? A chance to change up our daily routine in order to move in a different direction?  A new year is like getting dressed for a special event and appreciating the opportunity to put a best foot forward.  </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Looking back, 2013 brought many opportunities that I had not anticipated. Of course there were also some moments that were not my favorites, but I do like to focus on the good times (especially on this blog) and I try to put the others behind me, having learned from them.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite resolutions is “Expect to be lucky and focus on gratitude.</span><span style="font-size: large;">” This is probably the only one that I publicly declare that ever sticks more than a week into the new year, so once again it will remain at the top of my to-do list.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">For 2014, I actually have some exciting changes planned. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Stay tuned for more info, plus updates on projects and design related adventures from the year behind us.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers and best wishes to you on achieving all that you set out for yourself while enjoying lucky, unexpected moments!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>

A sparkly New Year ...

Wardrobe selection from Madison Avenue of Melrose and Seams Couture in my space at the Glen Magna Farms Designer’s Holiday Show House Who d...

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Fashion Destination: Madison Avenue

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGJSPdLjB7IVYndqsDBXJlgZq4Oakkj1TjPD-Lc020b7NWArooiZGcnbLx2cYvwvNjKQzgTHdv1OOtYTnD38FZ0XhAh5cEokCqyBUtJE72xkaQ2o2ziYwU2n9kfnaqExEqHF7fvSZXe7d/s1600/MadisonAveModel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGJSPdLjB7IVYndqsDBXJlgZq4Oakkj1TjPD-Lc020b7NWArooiZGcnbLx2cYvwvNjKQzgTHdv1OOtYTnD38FZ0XhAh5cEokCqyBUtJE72xkaQ2o2ziYwU2n9kfnaqExEqHF7fvSZXe7d/s800/MadisonAveModel.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Do you like designer labels but don’t want to pay full price to change out your wardrobe each season? For my local readers, you have to check out <a href="http://www.madisonaveofmelrose.com/">Madison Avenue Consignment Boutique</a> in Melrose. The owner, Joanne Cotton, has created a one-stop shop for fashionistas. We’re talking runway wardrobe at “I’ll take two” prices. All items are meticulously curated – including items on consignment and new fashion-forward jewelry lines. The store is filled with cool accessories, must-have handbags, conversation starting shoes and a lot of designer bling, not to mention high-end brands that would upgrade most closets.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Visit the Madison Avenue <a href="http://www.madisonaveofmelrose.com/Clothing.php">website</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-Ave-of-Melrose/144329228969689">their facebook page</a> for updates on what is currently available or stop in to experience some bargain-shoppers delight ... you won’t leave empty handed! The store recently celebrated its one year anniversary at its Main Street location. Read about the <a href="http://melrose.patch.com/articles/madison-and-main-new-consignment-boutique-in-downtown-melrose">concept behind the consignment here</a>. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckww_y6aQ3P1u56Eb-hVaqOS4kwoeoa241Nw6JKGMS_CQtfbGM8UqvhgcwvKKmJFzA4O_ihgNp9io11MNWan-PTxcvL9EMR_zjUNv-n_uLSdmbUtmQ0JN3sC8Iz_x_I9uzeesDAg5OeSL/s1600/leopard@madisonave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckww_y6aQ3P1u56Eb-hVaqOS4kwoeoa241Nw6JKGMS_CQtfbGM8UqvhgcwvKKmJFzA4O_ihgNp9io11MNWan-PTxcvL9EMR_zjUNv-n_uLSdmbUtmQ0JN3sC8Iz_x_I9uzeesDAg5OeSL/s800/leopard@madisonave.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPCW6xYN0Pzw43lLwh0Y7_xr3XjTEh45P8E-GHZdJVAvKaO6zFypfm0q32EJR0C97bYeaGWuK6-kH0pTzrtia1YrxneV_6b-Qb9rqmWX5dGtY386CxOpWz1PwKquo8JrNr9EP3-8S9E_S/s1600/scarves@madisonavenue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPCW6xYN0Pzw43lLwh0Y7_xr3XjTEh45P8E-GHZdJVAvKaO6zFypfm0q32EJR0C97bYeaGWuK6-kH0pTzrtia1YrxneV_6b-Qb9rqmWX5dGtY386CxOpWz1PwKquo8JrNr9EP3-8S9E_S/s800/scarves@madisonavenue.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQtdnZ6MkGWtZCAmwN5mUMz_IwhdwNmQj5aPn2efFljaWz0ocO64MyiAkyNEC7-1nfpOoxFMkBbF1W7yPPfKL_I_lnfD2fh_xsVUt4S1tvaQgN3WaQkZNhuLqb7kuO78F4vdLInmNARjc/s1600/jewelry@madisonave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQtdnZ6MkGWtZCAmwN5mUMz_IwhdwNmQj5aPn2efFljaWz0ocO64MyiAkyNEC7-1nfpOoxFMkBbF1W7yPPfKL_I_lnfD2fh_xsVUt4S1tvaQgN3WaQkZNhuLqb7kuO78F4vdLInmNARjc/s800/jewelry@madisonave.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ60LvHHoQ3sy5nITeRlpUkSKg6rivuMqIu5t2XaozBGVt_vRtmw8ZC0G8ocaiuwv-eNHhdXAZph4WGjDnmDbWX7qRGFllx1jQpHI3iju5YFsl4csejq85Q6xsMyeRiLe2B5YGxls3s7Qc/s1600/BetseyJohnson@madisonave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ60LvHHoQ3sy5nITeRlpUkSKg6rivuMqIu5t2XaozBGVt_vRtmw8ZC0G8ocaiuwv-eNHhdXAZph4WGjDnmDbWX7qRGFllx1jQpHI3iju5YFsl4csejq85Q6xsMyeRiLe2B5YGxls3s7Qc/s800/BetseyJohnson@madisonave.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>photo courtesy Madison Avenue</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheGdSNInHXV4NCnhyphenhyphenblgHtK2Mi-9ez_mwLQWtcq36XmfNqLsgwwKZg10-GnahHQjy4S5jwLIpthYQxJQBOkXdxupyz5mtRCW28XgP07JoqGrrk5iCGT3wYBRC8fQAzqDiG7Ub59VHUkUkv/s1600/hats@madisonave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheGdSNInHXV4NCnhyphenhyphenblgHtK2Mi-9ez_mwLQWtcq36XmfNqLsgwwKZg10-GnahHQjy4S5jwLIpthYQxJQBOkXdxupyz5mtRCW28XgP07JoqGrrk5iCGT3wYBRC8fQAzqDiG7Ub59VHUkUkv/s800/hats@madisonave.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><br /><br />

Fashion Destination: Madison Avenue

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