We’ve all heard the expression: “What goes around comes around.” And that could never be more true for styles this fall. On a recent trip to Dillard’s, I couldn’t help notice a few things that took me back 40 years. […]
Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring? …Neltje Blanchan If you, like me, are ready to add a fresh bit of spring decor to your home, here is an easy DIY wreath. Its simplicity speaks for itself. […]
Spring is busting out! You might even have to shield your eyes from all the vibrant majesty surrounding you. But don’t look away long. There are style lessons to be learned from nature, if you just pay attention. […]
If you live in Texas, you know siting bluebonnets is the surest sign that spring has arrived. While the grass is greening, trees–seemingly overnight–plump with new leaves. Nature is preparing for a party outside, so let’s join the festivities by bringing […]
The Lenten Season begins on Wednesday, so I am reposting this blog from last year titled: FORTY DAYS, FORTY ITEMS. An idea suggesting that on each day of Lent, we choose one item from our closets and place it in […]
Dear lovely readers…After four years of writing almost 250 blog posts, I have an announcement to make. NO, NO, I’m not quitting the blog. What I want to say is: I’D LOVE YOUR INPUT. Sometimes I sit at my kitchen […]
If your neck is freezing right now–and whose isn’t–here’s a stylish scarf tying technique I posted last year. I learned about the Pretzel Knot from style blogger Elaine Parisi (OMG Lifestyle Blog). Use a long, rectangular scarf or pashmina to […]
We’ve all heard the expression, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Well, I actually tested this adage at a recent holiday party. I took a shabbily wrapped package to a friend’s gift exchange to see what would happen. You […]
As a writer, I am constantly reminding myself to “write fresh.” Which means no stale cliches, no tired redundancies — go for the unexpected, because that’s what gets noticed. It’s the same with dressing. Dress Fresh…which means avoiding the same […]