Fiesta began for me last night with a special event held at the Art Institute of San Antonio. They hosted a reception and invited eight of the top art teachers in the city to display one selection of their own artwork. Of course, Gigi was invited to participate and I went along for moral support. …
Photos by Jonathan Alonzo, Official Battle of Flowers Photographer Today is the official beginning of Fiesta!! I hope to bring you a variety of stories from different events…as long as my schedule goes as planned!! Parade Grand Marshall, AT&T CEO Ed Whitacre (R) with Parade Official, Rhonda Calvert and the children (photo by Alonzo) For today,…
What girl doesn’t love a $5 pair of red shoes!! As I recently told you, I will be a monthly shopper for Goodwill of San Antonio. I shop…they provide…I blog about it! How much fun is that? But, I do want to keep my personal/signature style in mind. As always, I will shop with my…
Are you trying to look a decade younger, or are your trying to look and feel the absolute best you can at your current age? There is a difference in the thinking process and it requires a healthy acceptance of ageing. That’s the topic, however, let’s begin with this: One of the beautiful things about…
Make Me Smile! Yes, I am one of those who really love a rainy afternoon…maybe because we do not have that many in San Antonio! But, I do realize that the weather this spring is very dangerous and I hope all of you are safe! I grew up in Tornado Alley and know how nerve…
Happy Saturday, all! Hope everyone survived Friday the 13th! Unfortunately, I have to work at school all day today as next year’s students come to sign up for fall classes….so if you are doing something phenomenally fun today, let us live through you and tell us about it! I did spend a little time yesterday…
Payless Shoes….Very Comfortable! I’m reading a new book, Gracefully Looking and Being Your Best at Any Age, by Valerie Ramsey. I hope to be able to glean some wisdom from it and share it here soon. Valerie raised six children, entered the corporate world in her fifties, and became a fashion model at 68! Susan…
“Many women make their grand entrance at Lincoln Center looking like exotic orchids in diamonds and paint,” John Fairchild wrote in 1965, “while Mrs. Guest walks briskly down the aisle in a pale cream cardigan suit.” C.Z.Guest My sweet blog friend, Serene of The Elegant Bohemian, recommended a book one day, THE POWER OF STYLE…