If any of you have been watching the National League Baseball playoffs, you’ve probably noticed a fashion anomaly on the field. Atlanta Braves’ outfielder, Joc Pederson, wearing a pearl necklace. Unusual…or is it? When asked about the pearls, Joc simply […]
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. […]
For some people–like me–getting rid of clothing can be very mental. Blogger Julie Hage (Filling the Jars), says there are five emotional excuses for not decluttering. (That goes for decluttering anywhere in your home.) They are: Guilt (I spent a […]
A few years ago, I wrote a rather popular blog about eating “calorie-worthy foods.” Currently I’m trying to clear out my closet for an upcoming charity sale, and I now find myself asking the question: “Is this garment “WORTHY OF […]
I’ve written a lot of blogs on handbags (see below), but I don’t think I’ve ever discussed cleaning them. And I don’t mean ORGANIZING them. I mean cleaning the OUTSIDE. These days everyone seems to be ultra germ-conscious, SO it […]
The son of a close friend is getting married in a few weeks. A lovely invitation came yesterday. Printed on the card were two daunting words: “formal attire.” When my husband saw this he exclaimed, “I hope I can still […]
Lipstick sales are up more than 80% from this time last year, according to the latest figures from market research firm IRI (which tracks point of sale data at retailers). Well, why would we want to waste good lipstick, when […]
A great friend posted this brilliant poem on FACEBOOK. It was too good NOT to share: Watercolor painting and poem by Rachel Toll. of Devon, England. Does this poem hit a nerve with you? The grass is always greener in […]
Last weekend some friends and I were hosting a wedding shower with a casual vibe. We felt the bride would prefer something more youthful and hip than traditional flowers, so we opted for succulents. “What do we wear?” asked one […]
For the past year, I have not written a single blog on travel. The reason is obvious. But now that we are chomping at the bit to hit the trail, let’s review a few tips on packing that your foggy […]
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