Last week – gloomy donkey. This week – sputtering idiot. Sounds about right.

Today I tip my rabbit fur-lined cap to that much-thwarted doofus, Elmer Fudd. When I was a kid, I always hoped that poor, lisping fool would catch Bugs Bunny – never much cared for cocky, loudmouthed fellows. If you’re out there, Mr. Fudd, take comfort in knowing that someone somewhere managed to catch a rabbit, because my hat is lined with its fantastically cozy fur.

(Interesting side-note: I Googled “wascally wabbit” to make sure I spelled this too familiar catch-phrase correctly, and…..ahem…turns out the wascally wabbit is in fact a rather impressive looking dildo. And here I was just trying to find a childhood memory. That’ll teach me.)

Hat: Cotton, lined with rabbit fur. Purchased on clearance at Mountain Monkey Business in McCall. Jacket: A homemade stunner. Wool, lined in red silk. Purchased at Lux in Boise. Vest: Wool/cashmire blend. From J Crew (judge me if you must). Skirt: Polyblend that deceived me into thinking it was silk. I always read labels now. Gee, thanks a heap for the lesson, Ann Taylor Loft. Boots: ohhhh……these amazing boots. How I love them. Leather, handcrafted in Spain. Made by Frye. You don’t want to know how much I spent on these. Really.

Glasses: Alain Mikli. From Artisan Optitcs in Boise. Earrings/Necklace: Hand-pounded bronze and steel. Made by Hazel Cox, of course! Scarf: Silk. A gift from mom. yay! Bracelet: Copper and leather. Made by Green Man Copperworks, purchased at Idaho Indie Works. Rings: Same elk ivory piece I wear in every post, and a fantastically unique piece – silver, herringbone petrified wood, pearl, citrine – made by Red Stag Jewelry. Purse: Leather and lovely. Given to me by a dear friend. Perfume: Had to include this because it is hands-down my favorite Intentions perfume – Ember. Smells just like crunched up autumn leaves, and I look forward to wearing it every fall.

Gratuitous leg shot. And a reminder that I need to get my boots re-soled.

Just off camera, Kelly Lynae (Monday) is throwing leaves at me. Bethany Walter (Friday) is the genius behind the lens. I am trying to “act natural” as I attempt to keep a straight face and ignore the people walking their dogs through the park and staring at us. It was a good day.

To quote one of my most beloved childhood companions, “This writing business. Pencils and whatnot. Overrated, if you ask me. Silly stuff. Nothing in it.” Sometimes I think of this quote when I get stuck in a writing rut – it reminds me not to take myself so seriously.

But when I found this stunning suit (circa 1959) at an antique store in Hyde Park, I knew it was something worth taking seriously. I tried it on and immediately thought it made me look like an elegant Eeyore. Considering how often I feel a bit (or a lot) like him, I knew it was for me.

“Thanks for noticin’…..”

Wool suit: Carlson Originals, circa 1959 (U.S. Union Made – yay!) And yes, that is a mink collar….! Leather boots: Not sure on the brand or where I got them, but they do have a “made in Canada” tag – yay again!

I just love the fitting on this jacket – the waist is gorgeous. And those little cuff bows are pretty precious, too.

Earrings: Black pearls given to me by my lovely mother  Necklaces: My great-grandmother’s pearls, purchased at Saks 5^th Avenue (ooh, fancy) sometime in the 20’s & my grandmother’s silver beads (not sure where she got them). I love wearing this combo – 4 generations of my family represented in this shot!

Bracelet: Sergio Collection Ring: Gold, diamond, and elk ivory – custom-made by Glade Davies Clutch: Beautiful bakelite number, once owned by my manfriend’s grandmother.