The fifth month: May! May is filled with all kinds of holidays and such…Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day…but there’s more to May than that! The month kicks off with World Laughter Day on May 1st! And, if there is anything we need it is definitely more laughter! Let’s add in Frog Jumping …
“Scrappy Squares” by Anne M. Bray Style Imitating Art is a group collaboration between Salazar, Terri, and Shelbee. Please make sure you visit each blog to see their SIA looks. For this collaboration, each of the contributors takes turns selecting an inspiration image. They then invite others to interpret that art work through their style. You can read …
A brand new party! Michelle, of My Bijou Life, recently decided to start a new fashion challenge. It seems link parties may be a thing of the past for some bloggers. Others, like me, find them a wonderful way to find new blogs, interests, and even friends! Just as the title says, we are hosting …
And, it works! I have the absolute simplest Instagram hack for you! Do you ever struggle to put on a bracelet? You know, the ones with the lobster claw clasps? I always have, especially when I used to have my nails done. A few days ago, as I was scrolling through Instagram, I happened to …
We took a little trip… Nigel and I, being doubly vaccinated and boosted, took a little trip to Columbus, Ohio. This marked the third time I’ve been to the Franklin Park Conservatory and Nigel’s second. We went last fall and really enjoyed the seasonal outdoor displays (you can read about it here). Newfields has a …
“Hi-Heel Sneakers” Welcome to the April edition of Songful Style! This is a fairly new collaboration with Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, Suzy of The Grey Brunette, Anne of Spy Girl, Michelle of My Bijou Life Online, and me! We create looks based on a song selected by one of us and sharing them on the last day of …
And a thunderstorm maybe… It’s the third Thursday of the month, and I’m joining the other ladies of Ageless Style with a new style challenge! Leslie from Once Upon a Time, Happily Ever After chose April showers. Last month, Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style selected sweatshirts. I was really interested to find out why since she …
Not something I’d intended to do… I honestly did not intend to do a denim try on. But, when all of these jeans started arriving, I thought, “Why not?” That’s what happens when you get free shipping and the store is close so returns are easy! You order multiple styles and colors! In my defense, …
Looking for the perfect pair! When I began this blog, I described my body as a zucchini. I was surprised to find out Lesley from Jodie’s Touch of Style describes her body in the same way! Ordinarily, I’m probably more of a gourd…you know the ones with an hourglass shape. When I gain weight, those …
Did that grab your attention? Many, many people tell you to work smarter, not harder. I know, in my head, what that means. But, in reality, that has never worked for me! I usually work harder, stop, then work smarter! And, that means, I didn’t work smarter in the first place. I don’t really mean …