Refreshment and Peace

Refreshment and Peace

Good morning, everyone.  It’s 48 degrees in San Antonio this morning…that is awesome!  I am sitting her with my candles glowing,  sipping Starbuck’s French Roast, in refreshing, dry air…glorious autumn. After three months, my daughter’s family moved into their house and I took mine back.  I have had no place to unwind and be alone…

Sizzling, Sexy, and Silky…My New Blouse!

Sizzling, Sexy, and Silky…My New Blouse!

Since this is my last week in my 50s….I thought I should start it off feeling pretty fierce! And that is exactly how this beautiful blouse from my new sponsor, COVERED PERFECTLY, makes me feel….fierce!  Company founder, Pauline Durban saw a huge need for us, ladies of a certain age, and decided to fill it.  I…

Pink:  Some Days Love It, Some Days Hate It

Pink: Some Days Love It, Some Days Hate It

I am so wishy-washy when it comes to the color pink.  Some days I think it is gorgeous, other days I think I will never wear it again.  I have pretty much decided to keep it in accessories only!  I was living a happy no-pink lifestyle until…. These ELLEN TRACY shoes caught my eye on the…

Talking to Self!!

Talking to Self!!

If someone asked you to describe your current style, what words would you use?? Please join me later this afternoon to discuss the power of words!!  I will be joining Patti at NOT DEAD YET STYLE  for Visible Monday! See you then and have a glorious Sunday!!

5 Inexpensive Ways to Be Fabulously Self Indulgent

5 Inexpensive Ways to Be Fabulously Self Indulgent

In the words of the fabulous Lucille Ball…are you tired, run down and listless, do you poop out at parties?? Well, maybe Vitametavegamin won’t help…but a little pampering just might!  Hop on over to Generation Fabulous and join in the conversation right HERE! After that, if you need a laugh, watch Lucy HERE…then have a fabulous…

BEFORE LEAVING THE HOUSE, DO ONE THING!

BEFORE LEAVING THE HOUSE, DO ONE THING!

Some of you may remember a couple of years ago, when I asked the Fashion Editor of our San Antonio Express News what his number one piece of fashion advice is for women over 50.  Michael Quintanilla’s response is worthy of repeating.  He said, “Never leave the house without a thorough , head to toe…

Reinvention Story: Leaving A Legacy + A Giveaway

Reinvention Story: Leaving A Legacy + A Giveaway

At 59 years of age, Cyndee Conrad is living her dream. “When I am designing jewelry, I feel like I am doing what I was created to do,” she told me recently.  Becoming a new grandmother however, added a whole new dimension to her vision.  Looking into the eyes of her granddaughter, a desire to…

Eileen Fisher…Top of My Shopping List!!

Eileen Fisher…Top of My Shopping List!!

I went to Chicago with a shopping list in mind!  After months of saving a little from each paycheck and a couple of nice gift cards in my possession, I knew exactly where I wanted to start!  San Antonio does not currently have an Eileen Fisher store. For three years, some of my favorite bloggers…