I purposely created a neutral pallet for my summer wardrobe this year. Why? Outfits can be easily coordinated, is simple and chic, can be dressed up or down without much effort and attracts splashes of color very well. Besides I do love white and creams together in the summer... so... Continue reading

Since I've been doing a lot of traveling, I am behind on posting about my entire summer capsule wardrobe; however, I would like to point out this one item that I've added as a new piece to that summer wardrobe because it is working so well for me. It happens... Continue reading

Have I told you lately just how much I love living with a capsule wardrobe? It has definitely saved me both time and money and there's so much less frustration when I'm in a hurry or packing for a trip. I can now look in my closet knowing that what's... Continue reading

Do you have plans to attend the Kentucky Derby and if so, do you have your hat decorated yet? Of course Lacey is always up for a party and the Derby is definitely a party. Lacey is dressed in a two piece outfit ... one that she loves because it... Continue reading

Hot Chocolate recipes for the share'n... some of which I've never heard of before and am anxious to try. An InLinkz Link-up Continue reading

Today I'm share'n an awesome idea with you ...diy coffee scrub from Sarah over here. Sarah lives in Australia and has been foofing {and re-foofing} and sharing her nest so graciously with all of us for years. She truly has evolved into an amazing blogger, stylist and photographer. I know... Continue reading

The Christmas vignette is in my courtyard on the top of an old Singer sewing machine cabinet given to me by my son. The old wood sash window was given to me by a lady who owns an antique shop. I love the way the glass wreath looks all lit... Continue reading

Hello... Hope you all had a wonderful holiday on Thanksgiving. My house was full of family and friends throughout the week and I loved it! I decorated table tops and shelves the weekend before Thanksgiving ...haven't put up the tree yet though. Will get that done this weekend. I usually... Continue reading

My favorite style to wear is casual, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy dressing in a more festive outfit sometimes. Here, I've put together a gray tank, golden shirt, cranberry skinnies, a gray cashmere hooded sweater-jacket (for when it gets cooler) ending the look with a pair of gray... Continue reading

Funny but true... I was cleaning out my garage in anticipation of selling my house. Deciding to move things along and forgo the garage sale, I placed two boxes at the curb filled with "give away" type stuff. Each box had a sheet of paper taped on front with the... Continue reading

I am so very excited! It may not sound like it, but I am because my card shoppe opens in 2015. All the planning, organizing and adrenaline rushes are done. It's way different than being pregnant for 9 months and then delivering a baby, but it's certainly up there on... Continue reading

I own a pair of pony print pumps. Why these particular pony print pumps? These little lovelies are equipped with a kitten heel ...just the right height for running my errands and going out to lunch with the girls (like now) when I want to feel a wee bit more... Continue reading

This is the mantel in the Main Room. I love the color turquoise and am so happy it looks so well in combination with the... Continue reading

My passions consist of graphic design, photography, art, decorating, feng shui and fashion styling (to name but a few). I started my first business in the 80's which was a decorating business. In the 90's I started another business offering a combinination of pen and ink drawings and calligraphy quotations.... Continue reading