Is anybody else itching to pull out their spring clothing and ditch the heavy coats? But, alas, the morning temps are still in the 40’s, then it warms to the 70’s at mid afternoon. The answer: A Third Layer Piece. […]
Ladies, trends come and go, but line and design concepts are not the same as trends. Concepts of line and design can actually “trick the eye” (trompe-l’oeil as the French say). These tricks can give the illusion that you are […]
Be honest…when was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? I’ll be honest and tell you I had never cleaned mine until I wrote Q Style’s chapter on “Makeup Design.” Brushes are an investment, and good-quality brushes can last […]
It’s almost the end of January and I haven’t made a new year’s resolution. What’s wrong with me? Hmmm. I’ve always prided myself on engaging my readers with some kind of inspiration for the fresh year ahead. Ten years ago […]
‘Tis the season for mail order catalogs, ladies. I don’t consider them a nuisance, because they are a quick guide into the newest style offerings. And it is, after all, the season for boots. Boots can be pricey, so choose […]
Susan Street is one of my favorite style bloggers. You can find her at Susanafter60.com. The other day, I read one of her posts that reminded me of Chapter 5 in Quintessential Style–“Wardrobe ABC’s.” The “A” in that acronym refers […]
Autumn is such a lovely word for such a lovely season. Our garden club recently visited our favorite nursery and garden center–Earthscapes–where owner Kay Lynch divulged a few of her professional decorating tips. Give visitors a sneak peek of your […]
Everyone seems to have a different idea of what to call the color that has been showing up everywhere this fall. It’s cosy, classic, and rich. Let’s just say, if you refer to the name of any red wine, you’ve […]
Yes, it’s convenient to order online. And the anticipation of a package arriving right at your door can even be a bit exciting. But do you ever miss the physical act of shopping–especially in a lovely boutique or specialty store? […]
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog about jewelry trends from the 1990’s coming back en vogue. I got a bit of flack from readers saying, “I don’t follow fashion trends.” Well, that really wasn’t the point of the […]
