Take Time To Really See

Take Time To Really See

Three days remain until Christmas, and like many of you, there is much to be done around my house…menus to finalize, shopping to be done, packages to wrap, cooking… I just had to show these cute Christmas measuring cups a dear friend gave me this week! There is so much beauty this time of year…inside…

Hostess Gift Ideas: Personally Enjoyed!

Hostess Gift Ideas: Personally Enjoyed!

As you head out to parties over the next couple of weeks, consider honoring the hostess with a gift.  I have a few of my favorites here…ones I love and there is not financial compensation coming to me for these recommendations!  Of course, flowers are always welcome! I absolutely love the Nest Diffusers!  The scents…

Weight Training at 60: And My Favorite Things Blog Hop!!

Weight Training at 60: And My Favorite Things Blog Hop!!

That’s right at sixty years of age, I began weight training with a trainer (BZ).  I didn’t go on an hiatus and start again….I didn’t come back to it after stopping in my youth…I started last July for the first time one week away from my sixtieth birthday.  And, believe me,  if I can do…

Blasts from the Past!

Blasts from the Past!

One week until Christmas, and we have so enjoyed cold weather in South Texas this year!  This Jones of New York  windowpane coat was a purchase I made almost four years ago at Ross.  I still love the coat.  I think I have worn it every year of this blog’s life!  The leather boots are…

Lessons Learned From Lifetime Christmas Movies

Lessons Learned From Lifetime Christmas Movies

Yep…the more you watch…the more you begin to see a pattern!  Join me for these provocative insights (well, maybe not that deep) into the Lifetime Christmas movie…just click HERE for Midlife Boulevard! No matter how corny, my daughter and I still love to spend an evening with back-to-backs and a bowl of ice cream! Happy Tuesday…

No Party Needed…Just Sparkle!

No Party Needed…Just Sparkle!

I use to be one of those who thought sequins and bling should be saved for New Year’s Eve!  But, in my new world after 50 and beyond, I realize that a little understated bling is always appropriate. I think I will wear this outfit to visit with friends this week…or shopping…or to dinner…or the…

Party Fashion: What I Wore!

Party Fashion: What I Wore!

Last week, we joined a few thousand people for my husband’s company Christmas party! It was held in the Alamodome and the entertainment was, ZZ Top!  It was a freezing, windy night in San Antonio and while I saw many bare- legged- ladies in dresses, I just could not join them. Though my pictures are…