I need some creative outlets. While I am very fortunate to have my own company and work from home, when we are really busy I find myself craving a creative endeavor. Sometimes I will bake, or cook and sometimes I will sew. This season I started upcycling cowboy shirts into aprons. In October I…
The new trend for brides is to coordinate pajamas/robes for either the bachelorette party or day of, getting ready, in their wedding colors. This trend was news to me when this spring I found myself on the phone with a bride 3 times and 4 emails in 2 days. She was putting together her…
2015, not yet over, has been filled with weather extremes in many areas. I can’t speak to every region, just the East Coast where I visit, and the West Coast where I live. If you live along the East Coast from MD to NH the winter of 2015 was full of snow. If you…
Who would have thought finding an appropriate summer dress would very difficult? I found the difficulty transcends all age groups and can become a bonding experience. Recently I went dress shopping. I was speaking at a friend’s memorial and I wanted a new summer dress. I shopped, tried on scores of dresses and nothing captured…
Dear Title Nine Store, I always enjoy your catalogues when they arrive in my mailbox. I love the colorful pictures and the look of your new lines of clothing. What especially keeps me engaged are the picture compositions. Last catalogue you had models with goats, and chickens and horses and of course dogs. I…
If you are inwardly, silently cringing at another day of warm sunny weather because you are having hot flashes day and night, you are not alone. Here is my tip list to keep your cool and still look great. 1. Sandals Keep your feet exposed to the open air to keep cool. Can’t wear sandals…