For several years, I’ve been foregoing resolutions and opting for a singular ONE WORD to guide my thoughts and direction for the new year. But, for some reason, I’m struggling this year to come up with a word for 2021. […]
I don’t have to tell you that 2020 has been a year like no other. There isn’t anyone in the wide world that has not been impacted in some way by the events that have transpired. But, personally, there are […]
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 […]
Gretchen Ruben–one of my favorite authors–says, “I love whimsy, and I’m a big believer in the power of concrete actions to shape our emotions and thoughts.” It seems we can all use a bit of fanciful tidings right now to […]
Does it seem that the pandemic is dulling our sense of imagination when it comes to dressing? How can we get the creative juices flowing again when it comes to creating great looking outfits? The answer is as simple as […]
Last week, reader Debbie posed this question: I find I love turtlenecks more than ever as I age but haven’t tried jewelry yet with them or other accessories…. what do you suggest? What a perfect question for the season. The […]
I have never been a real fan of t-shirts, but lately I’ve found myself pulling out every novelty top I own, since I don’t really have to dress up when I’m cleaning out a closet or pulling weeds in the […]
These days small, intimate dinners are becoming the new mode of entertaining. But, even if you’re only inviting a few friends over, don’t forget to decorate the table. You don’t have to spend a lot to create an autumnal masterpiece–with […]
Recently, while dressing windows at my hospital’s gift shop, I observed a glaring sight–or should I say, a glaring oversight–when I outfitted my mannequins. What was it, you ask? It’s not what it was–exactly. It’s what It WAS NOT. What’s […]
I passed through the girls’ section of my local department store yesterday. It didn’t take me long to discover how the young girls’ styles consistently mimic our own women’s styles for Fall 2020. Here are Some Trends You’ll Find in […]
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