For the first part of my life, pearls were just something my mother wore to church. But all of that changed the summer of my 18th birthday! I was excited to be hired in the merchandising department at AstroWorld theme park in Houston, which, by the way, no longer exists! The park was strategically located…
Christmas Tea It’s time to set the table Of all my finest wares The china cups, the pot by Spode For Christmas Tea is near. I’ll bake traditional cookies Icing each one with such care Flecks of sugar fall like snow For Christmas Tea is near. The candles burning brightly Sounds of Silver Bells, I…
“After years of painting, drawing, sculpting or whatever, your style becomes you. You are your style. Inseparable, one and the same, no matter what you choose to create.” (Sonja Donnelly) I think the paintings we select reveal much about us as well, and probably about out style. Yes, I love a dreary, cozy day…
Made from a man’s tie!! It was little things that caught my attention today. I have a very fashion forward student who has begun to make head pieces from men’s ties. I loved the one she wore today and it inspires me to work with some of my husband’s old ones and see if…
Please, have A seat…let’s talk: Who do we dress for? Not an easy question. After I turned 50, I decided that I was too worried about what other people thought and I was going to begin to dress more for myself. That was kind of liberating! I started to “get my act together” for me…
Mrs. Joy leads off the show! There’s nothing better than a day when you have permission to do Bad Fashion! My son gave me these when he was four years old…I still love them! Me! Santa’s Helper… Well, that’s tacky Christmas-wear day in high school. It was fun…and I thought I would share some…
One of my favorites is this Beatles message T -Shirt that I got for $11.00 at Kohl’s last year with my pinstripe, silk suit jacket. I have on really big earrings from a thrift story…wish they showed up! I remember 15 years ago when I was so frazzled from raising three children, that I did…
A new favorite pastime?…looking for confident, joyful women 50+. This one was in line behind me yesterday at the craft store. Isn’t she great? This time of year lines move at a snail’s pace so you can make new friends while patiently waiting to close out a big sale. Her necklace was evoking comments from…
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