The word “holiday” implies rest…taking a holiday from work, life, the world, whatever. But, I have been on holiday from work for eleven days and I feel like I need to go back just to get some rest. Life has been a spinning tornado since early December….pulsing with adult children moving to new houses, one…
Thank you all so much for your sweet words of encouragement. When emotional and physical exhaustion collide, it can take its toll. But, I am back to rejoicing that I have one more day to smile, and write, and teach, and laugh, and enjoy all of the family and friends around me. Each day is…
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…
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…
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);…
At the end of summer, I purchased a Grace Elements ponte knit jacket at Stein Mart for about $28. I love it and have found so many ways to wear it! That is when I know a garment works for me…is when I actually have too many ways to use it! I should never spend…
As I walked in the neighborhood this morning, the acorns crunched under my feet as if a crackling fire was nearby. The hint of autumn seems to be around a little earlier than usual. Oh, it is still hot…just not as hot as we are used to at this time. But, I am really enjoying…
INSPIRED! That is exactly how I left Fashion’s Night Out at Neiman Marcus. Though I cannot afford anything on their runway, I came home to see many different ways I could adapt the trends of the season!! If you did not catch the runway and off runway looks, make sure you see them here first: ON…