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My Favorite Clothing Brands of 2023
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My Favorite Clothing Brands of 2023

For my wardrobe, 2023 was a year of classics and new discoveries. I’ve found that many brands that were my go-to shops a few years ago have repeatedly disappointed me with their styles and lack of quality in the past couple of years. Fortunately, I have discovered a handful of new brands that fall perfectly in alignment with my “hunt country chic” personal style. In addition to their classic styles, these brands also provide their customers with a winning combination of superb quality, craftmanship, and customer service. If you, too, are finding it difficult to find quality pieces in many of the high-street and department stores and are looking for classic investment pieces to add to your wardrobe, this list is for you.

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Spotlight | The Fox Club Sweater from Kiel James Patrick
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Spotlight | The Fox Club Sweater from Kiel James Patrick

A few months ago, I purchased The Fox Club sweater from Kiel James Patrick, one of my favorite brands based on the East Coast. This linen-and-wool blend sweater comes embroidered and custom monogrammed (directly from Rhode Island) and is adorned with two lovely foxes. It’s truly the perfect sweater for any lady living in or around Virginia’s hunt country! I have shopped from Kiel James Patrick for years, and the quality of this sweater is just as lovely as the other items I’ve purchased from this brand for myself, my dogs, and my husband.

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What I’ve Been Buying for Early Fall
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What I’ve Been Buying for Early Fall

I know, I know… it’s the middle of August and I’m writing a post about shopping for fall. But, these stormy days in Virginia recently have left me cozying up with a cup of tea and time on my hands to do a spot of online shopping. And, based on a recent poll on my Instagram stories, it looks like 70% of you are also ready for fall! With all that time on my hands, I’ve purchased quite a few lovely autumnal items to add to my wardrobe — as well as a few teas and items for our newly-renovated kitchen — and I figured I’d share them here.

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Outfit of the Day | 09 October 2022
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Outfit of the Day | 09 October 2022

We had a lovely visit to Downtown Fredericksburg yesterday and enjoyed a stroll along the streets, a browse through the shops, a lovely lunch, and a stop to our favorite cupcake store. I find that dressing in layers during this transitional period of the season is key to staying comfortable (and still looking stylish) in Virginia. Here’s what I wore.

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