Into October

I take my mom to get her radiation treatments on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. She has a small skin cancer on the top of her wrist and will require 20 treatments. There…

Hope

We are surrounded by devastation so vast it is hard to comprehend, but we are safe. We have power, cell and internet service, and food, so my immediate family and local friends…

Posing For Photos Tips

If you recently asked for tips on posing for photos, this post is for you. Since I was already dressed to take my mother to the dermatologist today, I thought I would…

What I Eat Most Days

Many asked for recipes when I shared last week’s “What I Eat and Why” post. The more ingredients and heat we add to vegetables, the less nutritional value they retain, so I…

What I Eat and Why

It’s my birthday, but I am giving you a gift. Today, I’m sharing what I eat about 90% of the time. There are valid reasons for all these selections. It isn’t all…

Birthday Fun

Our dearest couple-friends treated us to dinner a few days before our two birthdays this week. Our male friend’s is four days before mine. Since we rarely go out to dinner these…

Always Evolving

For those who are new here, I began blogging while rebuilding my wardrobe after losing forty pounds. By changing my diet and mindset, I reversed several health issues. Along with learning what…

Favorite Fall Elements

While doing laundry today, I also decided to multitask and work on a new post. These inspirational images using some of my favorite fall pieces from last year may give you some…

I share tips and inspiration for using what you already have in contemporary ways. Defining words include effortless, classic, refined, discreet, and elegant. My style is chic, minimal, and timeless with a bit of edge.