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Beneath The Surface

The most crucial element for our health and wellbeing is nourishment. First, you must adequately nourish your body and mind. Clean water, food from nature (not from a factory), some exercise each…

Wine, Women & Shoes

Wellmont Health System hosted its third annual Wine Women & Shoes event on Saturday, April 29th, to raise money to improve access to and affordability of breast cancer screenings for women in…

Navy With Bold Color

Color can certainly help you look your best. I enjoy dark colors on my top half to minimize that area, but I love to add a pop of color with a satin…

Color In The Sun

Do you wear bright, cheerful colors on a cold rainy day? Color seems out of place to me when the weather is bleak. I feel more appropriately dressed in dark neutrals such…

Support Your Symphony

On Friday evening, we attended a fundraiser for our beloved Johnson City Symphony. We have been season ticket holders for many years and often participate in fundraisers to keep our fantastic Symphony…

Bright Colorful Pattern!

Shown below is one of my favorite looks from last summer. Classic shapes in solid colors, lightweight fabric, and great fit are my summer wardrobe heroes. Wearing solid basics on their own…

A Girly Girl

I sincerely enjoy hearing from readers. Your positive comments, questions, and topic suggestions give me ideas for new content. After more than nine hundred blog posts here and on my old blog,…

Keeping The Weight Off

We enjoyed another perfect dining experience at Rowland’s in the Westglow Resort in Blowing Rock on Saturday. Rowland’s is consistently voted one of the best restaurants in the state of North Carolina.…

Enjoy The Journey

Being with friends and family surrounded by the stillness and beauty of nature is a perfect day for me. Since very early childhood, a trailhead has been one of my most favorite…

Weaverville, North Carolina

Weaverville is a delightful small town located near Asheville, North Carolina. It is home to several great restaurants, pubs, art galleries, a bakery, a lovely florist, a nature park, and many other…

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.