Summer Thoughts

Summer Thoughts

Take time to look into the faces around you…into the clouds above…and appreciate life today! Have a Happy Wednesday everyone! What do you have planned for the day??

SHOPPING WITH LOUIE, JENNIFER AND GIGI

SHOPPING WITH LOUIE, JENNIFER AND GIGI

My dear friend Gigi has been out of town and, of course, there is no better way to welcome her back than with lunch out and resale shopping!!  We had so much fun…she found five different tops from places like Talbots and Saks Fifth Ave.  Though I like to carry my small vintage Louie Vuitton…

Visible at 59….Really 59!

Visible at 59….Really 59!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!  One great thing about birthdays is you hear from so many people!!  Thank you to everyone who sent birthday wishes. Of course, my 86 year old mother called (even after she supposedly denounced me as her daughter), and this was some of the conversation :  Mother:  Happy birthday,…

Sliding Down Toward 60!

Sliding Down Toward 60!

My 59th year began with an amazing sunrise as I walked this morning!!  There is much to be thankful for and my plans are to make this 59th year so much fun!! As I take it one day at a time, I want to see flowers and beauty around me every day….I want to find…

More Shoes….Loving July Sales…Answering Questions!!

More Shoes….Loving July Sales…Answering Questions!!

You read it right!!  $3.23!!  For these cute Dana Buchman FLATS!  They were originally $64.99.  I found  them on a clearance rack for $12.99, during  KOHLS current sale, and I had in my possession a $10 coupon….VIOLA! $3.23!  They were the only pair of its kind on the rack and just sitting off to the…

We’re Talking Shoes and the Smoothie Recipe!!  Such Fun!

We’re Talking Shoes and the Smoothie Recipe!! Such Fun!

 THIS!  Just for the record….I did not wear my two knit skirts back to back, but with these posts it appears that way.  Here is the brown one which I wore with the same white jacket…but I do love these skirts!  Find the skirts in this POST. http://www.dsw.com/shoe/r2+gracelyn+flat?prodId=245454&productRef=SEARCH I bought these flats at DSW with my birthday…

Storm Clouds Come and Go

Storm Clouds Come and Go

At the beginning of this day, this post was going to be all about how my lifestyle change toward good health was progressing!  But it has turned into much more…. Three years ago today, my husband experienced a layoff which blindsided us.  The past three years have had its ups and downs…it has made for…

Knits Work Anytime of Year!

Knits Work Anytime of Year!

Well, I did not last long with my plans not to shop!  The JULY sales and birthday coupons from every retailer I know were just too tempting….with huge expiration dates stamped on the fronts.  My 59th birthday is later in the week…but more about that “later in the week!” Among other places, I went into…