Goodwill: Solving Christmas Challenges!

Goodwill: Solving Christmas Challenges!

Recently, I headed over to Goodwill to see what cold weather treasurers might be hiding there, but I found different treasures this day. These fun decorative china plates will make perfect small gifts for people like my hair stylists, nail salon, blogging contacts…people I would like to say in a special way I am thinking of…

Just Nothing Like Cashmere!

Just Nothing Like Cashmere!

Boxes from England just have to be good…and this one was extra special!  Even the wrapping was beautiful… But, the cashmere poncho inside from Catherine Robinson… exquisite. Everything about Catherine says chic, and I am honored to wear her product!  I know I will wear it a lot! Just visit her site HERE to see all she offers. Also,…

Coldwater Creek: A Holiday Review!!

Coldwater Creek: A Holiday Review!!

Model? Nope not me…but it is fun to pretend! That is exactly what I got to do when reviewing Coldwater Creek’s Holiday Collection!! The wonderful manager (Silvia) of the Quarry market location in San Antonio was willing to play photo shoot with me as I experienced the beautiful clothing for cold weather time….this belted plaid…

Sights of the Holidays 2013

Sights of the Holidays 2013

You may be an online shopper, but decorations make it worth it to get out and about this time of year to experience all of the beauty! I am always as fascinated by what is outside of the stores as inside. I hope to make it out more and look for the places with decorating…

An Awesome, Yet Different Pumpkin Pie

An Awesome, Yet Different Pumpkin Pie

Well, Thanksgiving didn’t exactly go as planned…but I think I will save that story for next Tuesday! However, the pie exceeded all expectations! It is not uncommon in sunny Texas to celebrate this time of year with ice cream.  Baskin Robbins even sells an ice cream-Turkey cake!  This year I decided to try something new…

Small Business Saturday:  Support A Favorite!!

Small Business Saturday: Support A Favorite!!

Happy First-Official Holiday Shopping Weekend! Tomorrow is one of my favorite “special” days…Small Business Saturday.  I love small business owners and would like to encourage all of you to pick out at least one favorite and give them your support on this day! One of my favorites in San Antonio is GARMENT EXCHANGE, owned by…

Thanksgiving Decor: Touches of Nature Plus A Giveaway!

Thanksgiving Decor: Touches of Nature Plus A Giveaway!

Wednesday it all begins…for two days I will be cooking, cooking, cooking….and I hope to share a new type of pumpkin pie recipe after I begin the process (just know, no-place-but-Texas for a pie like this). My backyard is covered in these bushes and berries…I have tried to find the name of the bush..but only…

For 1001 Times….

For 1001 Times….

This is post #1001! I just happened to notice the number a couple of days ago!  So, I thought it would be appropriate to once again write about a favorite message wearing my favorite coat!   The little note above was actually left on my desk by a student the first week of school….(sorry, I accidentally covered…