While some people think mail order catalogs are simply junk, I love them! Why? Because they can be a source for all kinds of great decorating ideas. While my favorite magazines include Southern Living and Traditional Home, I find lots […]
Many of you know my oldest daughter lives in Sydney, Australia, and I have made several trips there. Each time I go, I am blown away by the sartorial elegance of Aussie women of all ages. It is an effortless blend […]
Of course I mean show me your bracelet stack…What did you think I meant? Layering bracelets is all the rage…AGAIN! Hey, I remember writing a blog about this back in 2015. (Yes, truly, it was called LET’S HAVE AN ARM […]
Last fall, I posted a blog on preppy style. Well, now there’s a similar trend for Spring 2026 known as “Literary Chic.” (I do not know who gets to name these styles. Remember COASTAL GRANDMA?) At any rate, what is […]
You have probably seen these inexpensive little tools in the cosmetic isle of your neighborhood grocery store or makeup counter: gua sha stones and jade rollers. But, what you might not realize is they can actually help your skin look […]
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog on twilly scarves, and this week I want to introduce you to WILD RAGS. You may not be familiar with this style term unless you are into the rodeo scene, but wild […]
In our book Quintessential Style, we discuss the “power of the jacket.” But today we are going to talk about another concept: the “third piece.” What is it? And how can it upgrade the look of any outfit. Rumor has […]
I was looking for a holiday gift for my stylish aunt and came across the perfect little item: a Twilly Scarf. “What’s a twilly scarf?” you ask. It is a small, narrow silk (or silk-like) scarf, often colorful and patterned, […]
Just because it’s the holiday season, doesn’t mean we automatically wake up in the morning feeling comfort and joy. Shopping, cooking, wrapping, sending gifts, traveling, and extra commitments can really put us in a tailspin. What’s your style when it […]
We’ve all heard the expression, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Well, I actually tested this adage at a holiday party. I took a shabbily wrapped package to a friend’s gift exchange to see what would happen. You might […]
