Career Wear Over 50 for the Casual Days

Career Wear Over 50 for the Casual Days

Many people call this week, limbo week simply because so many take vacation in between Christmas and New Year’s.  It was so quiet, I could get away with more casual styles all week long.   A simple neutral outfit like this can be jazzed up with accessories.  My scarf and cardigan are old ones from…

Reflections from 2016: Part 2 with Fashion Over 50

Reflections from 2016: Part 2 with Fashion Over 50

I worked with some incredible brands in 2016 with fashion for women over 50, and the first one really took me out of my comfort zone in good ways. The talented, creative boutique designers featured by ARTFUL HOME are very unique and put a personal stamp on any woman’s style. If you like wearable art…this is…

Reflections from 2016: Part I

Reflections from 2016: Part I

2016 was such a significant year for me and for my family!  We added a granddaughter, and saw our two young grandsons move from Saipan back to Texas! My husband graduated with his MBA after returning to school later in life! All three of our children are healthy and striving along with two wonderful spouses….

Back to Work and the Favorite Gift for the Kids!

Back to Work and the Favorite Gift for the Kids!

The past four days have been a whirlwind of family, celebrations, gifts, eating, and eating and eating. I really miss my 16 years in education right now, because the two weeks off was wonderful.  However, I am honored to be working in magazine publishing and headed back to work today. This way I can ignore…

3 Reasons Why I Will See You Next Week

3 Reasons Why I Will See You Next Week

Three little sweethearts…I will be blessed to have all three grandchildren with me this weekend…it will be a full house…and I cannot wait. I will see you next week!  For those who celebrate Christ’s birth, May You Have a Joyous and Blessed Christmas!   Keep Smiling!

Dealing With Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines

Dealing With Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines

It’s the first day of winter…just moments from Christmas Eve…and I have two magazines in deadline mode for January issues!  I have menus and shopping to complete…a office party…and much wrapping to dive into.  Here are my coping mechanisms… First, wear clothes I love!  Actually, my fall/winter clothes are my favorites.  We just hit sweater…

Goodwill SA: Making the Holiday Merry

Goodwill SA: Making the Holiday Merry

I am about to complete my fourth year as a blogger for San Antonio’s excellent GOODWILL SA orgranization.  I have witnessed them help our community with jobs, job training, and veteran assistance over and over again. My favorite Goodwill SA treasure hunts have all enhanced my Christmas decorations.  I have several Christmas collections…Santas from around the…

Christmas Wedding Wear Over 50: All Sparkle Allowed!

Christmas Wedding Wear Over 50: All Sparkle Allowed!

Our celebratory weekend in downtown San Antonio was amazing, and I will share some additional images with you later.  But, today I would like to spend time on the beautiful wedding we attended on Saturday evening with the reception at the elegant ST.ANTHONY’S HOTEL. I confess…the minute I receive an invitation which suggests everyone wear Black…