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Anne’s balcony garden's avatar

I love this: "If the global mood is to feel shitty, I think they nailed the assignment." I could not agree more!

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

😂 ✅

I’m so glad to have found your new Substack, Anne, and the beauty and magic you have created in your pocket garden 💕.

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Anne’s balcony garden's avatar

Thank you so much! I look forward to reading your posts. I really like how you combine recipes with thoughtful subjects!

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Ellen Kornmehl MD's avatar

You adding color to my world. I am a freak fan to TAUPE nevertheless this mocha is a big Pantone miss, in my opinion, as always love the directions to take me.

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Especially the commentary around the "why" of the choice! That Mocha Mousse represents the "global zeitgeist" is a sad commentary on the state of things 😊

Nothing wring with taupe and neutrals--just not everything, everything, all at once!

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Betty Williams's avatar

Oh those Pucci dresses! 😍 I so agree with you - beige is pretty boring and with my coloring I’ve never been able to wear it. Love high contrast and vivid colors!

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

You would look fabulous in rich colours, Betty...to match all the gorgeous colourful food you make 💕

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Betty Williams's avatar

Thank you! 💞

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Amela Marin's avatar

Bright is the way to go. The ultra-wealthy will catch up with the trend eventually. And if they don't, so much the better. Let them wear beige!

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Indeed! Out of sight, out of mind 😊

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Lori Sugarman-Li's avatar

Loving this fashion commentary and remember your colour-play very well! Often in the form of a fabulous scarf and always a bold lip.

I'm a neutral gal myself, so this pantone will guide me in my own love of all things fall (a knee-high boot! A covered neck!).

What a fabulous photo of faces I remember fondly. That must have been a wonderful gathering. I've often thought of trying to organize a reunion drinks for our team. Inspired! x

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Let me know if you are ever in Toronto Lori! I would be thrilled to host an FS gathering at our place--would be so much fun to see everyone!

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Jules's avatar

all is well with us. I hope you are also doing well!

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Jules's avatar

Love this, Elizabeth!

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thank you Julia! Hope all is well 🥰

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Amie McGraham's avatar

The only good thing I can say about this year’s Pantone selection? At least it’s named after food (sort of).

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Ha! Exactly 🤓

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Shell Plant's avatar

Love this! So vibrant and joyful!

Beige may be classy, but I can never pull it off. It would be a delight to join you with a bold red lippie.

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

We would be a smashing pair especially with your gorgeous new tattoos ❤️

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Shell Plant's avatar

We would be a riot of colour!

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Vera's avatar

Loved this post!!! Perfectly said. I hope you heard me laughing because it was loud and bold ❤️ !!

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

I think I heard you! 😊

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Pam B.'s avatar

Only you, Elizabeth, can carry off bold red lipstick. But I can join you in the loudest floral print dress any day!!!

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

EVERYONE can wear lipstick—and should! Let’s go shopping 😊

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