American Woman

American Woman

 I’m joining in with Jill and Adrienne to celebrate America with our red, white, and blue styles!  I have always been fond of July 4th!  Mostly because I love barbecue, lakes, corn-on-the-cob, and ice cream…not to mention fireworks! Red denim, blue blouse: Lane BryantCardigan: Chicos But, when I was eleven years old the local newspaper in Wichita Falls, Texas (The…

Unmasking Fears and Celebrating Freedoms

Unmasking Fears and Celebrating Freedoms

A raisin/bran muffin….NOT a cupcake! Two years ago on July 1, I began this blog.  It really does not seem that long ago…but, I have learned so much as I journey on through life.  There are many things I want to say, but I will do my best to keep this concise.  First of all,…

Signs of Summer 2012

Signs of Summer 2012

Maybe in my past, the Frappuccino sign would have drawn me in…but, as Donna Summer once sang…I’ve Got a New Attitude! My summer is more defined by water and green tea…unsweet, of course.  A student gifted me a Starbuck’s card so I can drink their green tea for a little while.  Also, the only shopping…

New Books For Those Who Love Celebrating Style!

New Books For Those Who Love Celebrating Style!

I am so excited to tell you that Ines de la Fressange is releasing a 2013 Parisian Chic Planner on July 10th!  I just reserved my copy on Amazon.  Here is what the book description from Amazon says: “Ines de la Fressange shares fifty-two new secrets in this elegant and humorous weekly planner that is…

My Summer Focus: Health Watch

My Summer Focus: Health Watch

Last night I went to a lecture about the power of eating vegetables and fruits.  Ok, I know this is something we are told our whole lives, but listening to the actual research and statistics of the difference that diet really makes was sobering. Dr. Richard DuBois, the speaker, is a board certified specialist of…

Fashion News and Views

Fashion News and Views

I cannot believe we are already approaching mid-week and even coming upon July 4th…the summer is moving right along.  There are several stories which have caught my eye lately, so I thought I would share with you random headlines from the news you might have missed.  No, this photo is not from the Marshalls television…

Changing Roles!

Changing Roles!

This month last year I was Mother of the Beautiful Bride, and now I am Mother of the Handsome Groom!!  This past weekend my eldest son got down on one knee and asked his girlfriend of five years to be his wife…ahhhhhhh!  They went to high school together….college together….and now they will start a new…

Summer Trend Savings…Of Course at Goodwill!

Summer Trend Savings…Of Course at Goodwill!

Trends…I know from reading other blogs, some of you like following trends, some of you hate it, and some you just like to use those guidelines from season to season as a way to update your wardrobe.  Where ever you fall in those groups, one thing is for sure, you do not have to spend…