A New Woman in Town and A New Fashion Society!

A New Woman in Town and A New Fashion Society!

I wrote yesterday this has been a week of meeting amazing women!  The gorgeous woman next to me with the name tag is Carla Smith Jones, the new marketing director for SAKS FIFTH AVENUE in San Antonio!  Carla comes to SA from SAKS in Columbus where she worked for five years…and with that smile, she will…

A Chat with Designer Rebecca Minkoff

A Chat with Designer Rebecca Minkoff

Blogging has opened doors for meetings with so many amazing women.  This week was full of such meetings beginning with an incredible opportunity to sit down and talk with designer REBECCA MINKOFF, an opportunity given to only three local bloggers thirty minutes prior to her public appearance at NEIMAN MARCUS.  This was one of her…

New Feature:  Would You Wear it Wednesday!

New Feature: Would You Wear it Wednesday!

I thought about waiting until the first of the year to begin something new…but really, why wait?  I have wanted to do this on Wednesday for some time now. I will feature an outfit that I have found in the world of retail.  Then you tell me…would you wear it??  In your comments, let’s help…

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…