Things are steadily beginning to slow down after weeks of chaos. My daughter and her husband lived with us for a couple of months after moving back from Saipan. Now, they are in their own home preparing for the birth of their son. We joined our son and his new wife, plus the in-laws, for…
This is my last fashion resolution for the week…next week, I look forward to discussing personal resolutions which include annual goals for this blog!! Today, I just want to encourage you to take time and look your best no matter where you are headed. I have written before about the importance of fixing up for…
I absolutely love cold weather! We finally have experienced a few days, including freezing temperatures, in South Texas. I love the feeling when I walk outside and have the refreshing cool air hit my face. I love to breathe in the air, which feels so clean and tingly, and fill my lungs full to the…
Yesterday I wrote about self-confidence and smiling…important pieces of our personal style. Some of you left such sweet and encouraging comments…thank you so much. One reader said to me, “I guess I could be more confident, if I would just stop listening to those voices in my head which tear me down!” Controlling internal…
“All you really need is loads of self- confidence…and a smile.” Ines de la Fressange I love this quote from Ines because I believe it to be so true. Really, you can wear and pull off just about anything with self-confidence and a smile. During my 40s, my self- esteem was in the gutter. I…
Great sitcom material…such is my life! You have to admit there is great humor in the fact a mild-mannered-high-school-teacher-mom-about-to-be-grandma in South Texas is a fashion/beauty blogger! But, here is where I find myself…yes, still having a great time… The biggest drawback is when I am invited to blog about and attend fashion events…WHAT AM I…
I just cannot believe that Kohls is playing Christmas carols and Black Friday commercials are running…where did autumn go?? It’s time to start making lists…and check them twice…you know lists for gifts…lists for Thanksgiving meals…lists for cards or special remembrances…lists, lists,lists! I have to admit when I heard “Here Comes Santa Claus” entering the doors…
It’s been hot in my kitchen and hot outside…so, let’s start in the kitchen! As promised, here are the two recipes from last weekend’s autumn-themed bridal shower!!: A Great Pumpkin Cheese Ball Crush one cup of walnuts, very fine, in the food processor and set aside. Blend together one 8-oz. package of cream cheese (softened);…