An Awesome, Yet Different Pumpkin Pie

An Awesome, Yet Different Pumpkin Pie

Well, Thanksgiving didn’t exactly go as planned…but I think I will save that story for next Tuesday! However, the pie exceeded all expectations! It is not uncommon in sunny Texas to celebrate this time of year with ice cream.  Baskin Robbins even sells an ice cream-Turkey cake!  This year I decided to try something new…

Small Business Saturday:  Support A Favorite!!

Small Business Saturday: Support A Favorite!!

Happy First-Official Holiday Shopping Weekend! Tomorrow is one of my favorite “special” days…Small Business Saturday.  I love small business owners and would like to encourage all of you to pick out at least one favorite and give them your support on this day! One of my favorites in San Antonio is GARMENT EXCHANGE, owned by…

Thanksgiving Decor: Touches of Nature Plus A Giveaway!

Thanksgiving Decor: Touches of Nature Plus A Giveaway!

Wednesday it all begins…for two days I will be cooking, cooking, cooking….and I hope to share a new type of pumpkin pie recipe after I begin the process (just know, no-place-but-Texas for a pie like this). My backyard is covered in these bushes and berries…I have tried to find the name of the bush..but only…

For 1001 Times….

For 1001 Times….

This is post #1001! I just happened to notice the number a couple of days ago!  So, I thought it would be appropriate to once again write about a favorite message wearing my favorite coat!   The little note above was actually left on my desk by a student the first week of school….(sorry, I accidentally covered…

Fierce in Fur…The Fur Salon at Saks!

Fierce in Fur…The Fur Salon at Saks!

On the first day of Christmas, Harper’s Bazaar said to me…go to Saks Fifth Avenue and enjoy fabulous beauty!  Four luxurious, chic jackets ready for some blessed new owners. I just had to see them for myself, and my friends at Saks Fifth Avenue in North Star Mall allowed the access. Birger Christensen for Saks Fifth Ave.  Beautiful…

Breaking News: Evodia Website Now UP!

Breaking News: Evodia Website Now UP!

I recently received this beautiful necklace from Kelly, a college student in New York who is beginning her own jewelry company. Her company is named Evodia, which she tells me means “she who wishes others well.”  That is her goal: to spread good energy and positivity to women around the world. She sent me pictures…

Fifty Years Later: One Day We Came Together

Fifty Years Later: One Day We Came Together

I wasn’t a big fan of the school cafeteria in fifth grade.  I always stressed over the food…where to sit…was the boy I currently crushed on ignoring me…feelings of inadequacy…and then one day a significant moment.  I was in an argument with another girl when the principal interrupted our lunch to tell us President John…

Friday Fashion News – Edition #12

Friday Fashion News – Edition #12

We are just one week away from Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season.  Lights, decorations, music, everywhere.  I love it!  Retailers are beginning stockings full of surprises. Coldwater Creek has officially started its Pin It to Win Contest where you can win a $250 gift card.  Check out the details HERE! In blog news,…