Small Business Success: It Takes a Woman!

Small Business Success: It Takes a Woman!

When I first began blogging over two years ago, one of the first people I met was Marilyn Caskey, owner of a local resale boutique, The Garment Exchange.  Marilyn and I connected at once, mainly through our love of fashion and retail.  Since then, we have done a couple of events together and love to…

When Chaos Rules.. Make Certain You Are…

When Chaos Rules.. Make Certain You Are…

Yesterday, I walked you through my home…decorated with great care for Christmas and all decor was perfect until this happened: My sweet husband scheduled a painting and carpeting makeover of our master bedroom and bath right in the middle of Christmas, weddings, babies, and such.  I know I am going to love it when we…

What Would You Do?

What Would You Do?

LOVE At First Sight….that’s what I immediately felt when I saw these shoes in GARMENT EXCHANGE, my favorite consignment shop, this summer. But, I have struggled since then with styling.  I think they would go best with leggings and a flowy tunic….but I cannot wear that to work.  Here is what I did…but honestly, these…

Neutrals and a POP of Color!

Neutrals and a POP of Color!

Today, I bring you simply OUTFITS OF THE DAY!  I have some emergencies going on around me and I cannot get the blog done properly.  Please forgive me! Hopefully, waters will still over the next couple of days.  Until then, please enjoy these outfits purchased mostly at consignment boutiques.  Oh yes, Gigi is the pop…

The Joys of Being a Turtle! (Not a Hare)

The Joys of Being a Turtle! (Not a Hare)

I have made so many confessions on this blog that I should not hesitate to make one more…but I know some of you will laugh…and scoff…and even call me WIMP!   But, here goes….I HATE SPEED…not the drug (though that’s bad as well) but, actual SPEED.  I do not enjoy going fast in anything…not a theme…

Dress Your Countenance With: #2 Value

Dress Your Countenance With: #2 Value

  Value: Relative worth, merit, or importance Trials and Adversity: Will they make us or break us? ….is always the question…and over time I have observed that one of the first casualties during a trial…when things are beginning to crumble… is our sense of value. We so often allow circumstances and other people to…

The Importance of Visibility When You Just Want To Hide

The Importance of Visibility When You Just Want To Hide

Ellen Tracy Jacket: Marshalls Simply Vera T Shirt: Kohls Pencil Skirt: http://www.janakos.com/ Black Hose: Kohls Target Shoes: $1.99 Goodwill There is no doubt about it, we live in tough times. Though Texas has not been hit as hard as some areas; it doesn’t seem to bring consolation when you are the one hit. We have…