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The Third Piece

Many style bloggers close out the year with a recap of their favorite looks. For the next few days, I will be showing you my favorite looks from 2016, but I am…

A Few Of My Favorite Things

Style bloggers often close out the year with a recap of their favorite looks. I have especially enjoyed this practice because it can help identify which combos served me well and others…

The Nutcracker

Saturday afternoon was spent with my family watching our beloved young cousin, Elizabeth, in the Johnson City Youth Ballet as they performed “The Nutcracker.” My sister, Glenda, and I never had children,…

Love Is The Reason

On one special day each year for the past eleven years, Mr. Mickey becomes Santa for the day. He gives his undivided attention to each child and makes them feel safe and…

Holiday Looks

A hectic social life requires that a large slice of my wardrobe “pie” includes various evening jackets and tops. I sometimes think I have enough, but I find myself longing for more…

Makeup Tips and Tricks

When I changed my eating habits in my mid-fifties, the quality of my skin improved dramatically. The redness and puffiness went away. Breakouts diminished and have all but disappeared. First, I have…

Warm Weather Holiday Dressing

If you live in or you are visiting a warm climate, dressing in a festive holiday sweater may be out of the question. So how do you dress for holiday-themed events when…

The Garden Club Luncheon

If you have been following me for a while, you know that one of the Christmas season highlights for me is to attend the Hill and Dale Garden Club luncheon with my…

Thinking of Retiring?

I suppose I could retire and move to a warmer climate. It would be such a joy to dress in lightweight layers all winter! Instead of taking a trip to Paris for…

Life of the Party

On Saturday, we spent a lovely casual evening relaxing and visiting with dear friends. Everyone brought a type of food-based upon the first letter of their last name. Since Mr. Mickey’s last…

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.