Appreciating Passage of Time…Winner Announced!

Appreciating Passage of Time…Winner Announced!

I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving week! I love our home this time of year…we are one of the few houses in San Antonio, Texas where autumn comes in brilliant color throughout the front yard and neighborhood.  I could never tire of living in this house. I am thankful for so much,…

Jenny Craig Update:  It Takes Patience to Change a Lifestyle!

Jenny Craig Update: It Takes Patience to Change a Lifestyle!

I have really tried my best to be very honest with you about my weight loss journey.  I know it is a struggle, and at age 61, not easy at all.  I have a lifetime of bad habits…so the road has many ups and downs….hopefully, by showing you those tough times can be eventually overcome,…

Bits and Pieces of News….

Bits and Pieces of News….

First, News for San Antonio…. NEIMAN MARCUS invites you to meet luxury fashion designer REBECCA MINKOFF  for a shop and signing event with light bites and cocktails, Wednesday, December 3 from 5 to 7 PM.  She will be located in handbags on level one at THE SHOPS AT LA CANTERA.. Please rsvpsanantonio@neimanmarcus.com. (oh yes…I will be…

Marie Callender’s Frozen Desserts: Dressed Up for the Holidays

Marie Callender’s Frozen Desserts: Dressed Up for the Holidays

It is officially that special time of year…hustling, bustling, shopping, partying, and sometimes entertaining with a moment’s notice. Because so much happens between now and New Year’s Day, it is nice to have assistance when family or friends unexpectedly drop by to gather round the fireplace or the big game!  MARIE CALLENDER’S FROZEN DESSERTS have…

Jewels of the Vineyard: Fabulous Designs, Designer and a Giveaway!

Jewels of the Vineyard: Fabulous Designs, Designer and a Giveaway!

I am so glad to have met jewelry designer, Cheryl Thompson, and to discover her talents with Jewels of the Vineyard designs.  These pieces are fabulous and I know will be worn over and over again.  CHERYL THOMPSON is a very impressive woman.  She told me the following about herself: “I live and work in the…

Afternoon Wedding Shower: What the Ladies Wore!

Afternoon Wedding Shower: What the Ladies Wore!

Despite stormy, balmy weather, friends and family came out to celebrate the bride for a beautiful wedding shower this weekend.  I thought you might like to see some of the fun fashion worn to this event by the fabulous midlife ladies! These lace pants (right) were gorgeous and she found them at a little boutique…

You Will Not Want to Miss This Giveaway!

You Will Not Want to Miss This Giveaway!

Isn’t this leather bracelet gorgeous?  I have worn it every day since it was sent to me! I need you to come back on Monday to meet the designer…see some more of her work…and register to win one of  her stunning designs for yourself…. or as a Christmas gift!  (Yes, this is a tease!)  Her…