A recent article in The Wall Street Journal announced that attitudes toward gray hair are shifting–for old and young. “Younger women are dying their locks in shades from slate to titanium–and those who are fading to silver naturally are embracing […]
Some of you know I turned 60 on January 1st. I was soulfully and seriously preparing to wallow in self-reflection about the last six decades. But, fortunately, my amazing FRIENDS intervened. Instead, we toasted the good times and the not-so-good […]
The Pantone Institute has just announced the official color for 2019 is CORAL. You know, that luscious shade that falls somewhere between orange, salmon, and peach. What does your mind conjure up when you think of coral? A release from […]
In 2018, I introduced my readers to a new concept in resolution-making. It was NO resolutions. Instead, consider one single word to guide your thoughts and actions for the entire year. What might your word be for 2019? Statistics differ, but […]
No doubt you’re hearing the word “JOY” a lot right now. It’s the holiday season and JOY is all around us: JOY is printed on our holiday cards. JOY is often paired with the words ‘Love’ and ‘Peace.’ You can […]
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 […]
Everyone loves a gracious guest. How can you be one? “Bring your holiday spirit to the party,” says my co-author, Janna Beatty. Besides a hostess gift, nothing says I’m so glad to be here more than dressing for the party. Janna says, […]
Last weekend I volunteered at a Yuletide Stroll as a fundraiser for our local Children’s Museum. My friend, Jan, offered her home for the event. Here are some of her brilliant decorating ideas. Begin With the Outside […]
Having a difficult time choosing a special gift for her? It’s easy if you consider her PERSONAL COLORING. If there is one thing I’ve learned from Quintessential Style, it is this: IF AN ACCESSORY GOES WITH YOU, IT’S THE BEST […]
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 […]
Sharon White, co-author of Quintessential Style: Cultivate & Communicate Your Signature Look
Style is all about making choices. Whether you are putting together an outfit, designing a room, or setting a table.
We say, if you know yourself, you can discover your style—your “quintessential style.”
We hope our blog will add joy and inspiration to your day.
![general_logo_ads-2015[2]](http://qstylethebook.com/wp-content/uploads/general_logo_ads-201521-235x300.png){kind=logo}
