Rich in Leopard Print, Neutrals and Wood!

Rich in Leopard Print, Neutrals and Wood!

Hope everyone is enjoying a restful three day weekend! I walked into one retailer last week and everywhere I turned there was leopard, leopard, leopard.  I know you can get too much of a good thing if it is overdone, but a touch of leopard print is something I enjoy. I picked up this lightweight,…

Sunday Morning This and That!

Sunday Morning This and That!

So many kind words from yesterday’s post…thank you to all who stopped by to read. This morning I wanted to share some missing information from recent posts. My colorful flats were discovered two years ago at Garment Exchange, one of my favorite resale shops in San Antonio.  The fun necklace is another piece from Chicos…love all of…

What I Will Wear: Christmas Day!

What I Will Wear: Christmas Day!

Those beautiful trees I showed you earlier today, are now naked!  As if on cue, winter blew in on December 21 and a cold front took off the leaves! I use the phrase “cold front” loosely, because it is not really cold and Christmas day is predicted to be mild.  Since my family will all…

Small Business Saturday:  Support A Favorite!!

Small Business Saturday: Support A Favorite!!

Happy First-Official Holiday Shopping Weekend! Tomorrow is one of my favorite “special” days…Small Business Saturday.  I love small business owners and would like to encourage all of you to pick out at least one favorite and give them your support on this day! One of my favorites in San Antonio is GARMENT EXCHANGE, owned by…

Playing Stylist!!

Playing Stylist!!

Happy Sunday morning, everyone!  Rain is falling as I write and is so welcome here!  My daughter needed an inexpensive fix for a special event recently with her husband! So, of course, I wanted to help.  I found this Michael Kors dress at one of my favorite resale shops GARMENT EXCHANGE!  Owner, Marilyn Caskey, helped me…

HuffPost Live, Purses, and Rita Moreno…oh my!

HuffPost Live, Purses, and Rita Moreno…oh my!

I love surprises…you probably would have guessed that!!  Recently, I walked into my favorite consignment shop, Garment Exchange, and saw this beautiful, brand new Coach bag sitting on a shelf.  I have never been one for logo bags, but I loved this light gold, spring bag!!  I had accumulated some sales, so I bought the bag…

Secondhand Shopping Campaign

Secondhand Shopping Campaign

Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.  -Samuel Ullman Thank you for the sweet comments about the re-design!  I certainly love it and it helps to know that so many of you…

Watch Out for the Teacher!

Watch Out for the Teacher!

SHOPPING is really an art…despite what my husband and others think.  To do it right requires time and dedication.  I have my regular stops which I do often…really because it is fun and it pays off….which is important for teachers and back to school looks! I try to stop at least once every two weeks…