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• Happy #WorldElephantDay + Some Gift Ideas for Elephant Lovers

  

  I noticed today is #WorldElephantDay, and that means lots of folks are celebrating this amazing animal. If you are a lover of elephants, did you know some of... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rain, Rain—Go Away; Perhaps I’ll Buy a Trench Today

  

  Julia Restoin Roitfeld in Burberry leather trench coat with black pumps. Photo credit: Dave Benett | Getty ImagesThe iconic trench coat. Do you have one in... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mimosa Sunday

  

  Photo: Stephanie VerniWho doesn’t love Sunday brunch? Besides the delectable French toast, Ricotta pancakes, and fresh fruit, the best part about having brunch... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Chalk Paint Your Furniture and Not Be Afraid

  

  This table and these chairs were the victims of my chalk painting project. It was driving me crazy that the cherry table clashed with the red chicken wire Frenc... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Decorating with Books | Part Two

  

  This cabinet and bookshelf was purchased unfinished from a store now out of business. I finished the piece; it is black with red underneath. When I distressed... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tiffany’s: Nothing Very Bad Can Happen To You There

  

  * * *Tiffany’s: the world’s most glamorous jewelry store, thanks in part to Audrey Hepburn’s role as Holly in Truman Capote’s film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Holly... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mercury Glass For A Touch of Sparkle

  

  These beautiful candlestick holders are on my mantle. They stay there all year, and at Christmas, I add crystals and twinkle lights. They are one of my... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Fortune Teller—Flash Fiction

  

  Image: Palm Reading: A Little Guide to Life’s Secrets by Dennis FairchildWhat is Flash Fiction? It’s telling a short story in a limited amount of words. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Finding Inspiration on a Monday Morning

  

  Mondays. We all dread them. It means the weekend is over, and it’s time to get back to work.You can look at it this way if your choose, or you can look at it... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Watermelon Sunday

  

  Watermelon: A refreshing…vegetable??? Yup. Photo credit: Stephanie Verni* * *I don’t know about you, but I can’t seem to get enough watermelon this summer. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• 6 Ways to Wear Makeup That Doesn’t Age You

  

  That’s me above. I swear by foundation. I wear it every single day … I also love SJP’s dewy look. I get it by using Boots Highlights. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ten Words of Wisdom to Defeat the Negativity Monster in Relationships and at Work

  

  Nobody likes to hang around with negative people all the time. Let’s face it—when you’re in the throes of feeling blue, that last thing you should do is allow... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• #Annapolis with #nofilter

  

  Today’s blog post is a photo essay of the afternoon spent with my daughter in Annapolis. Even in this near 100 degree weather, the photos—all taken with my... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Swing Era & Today’s Fashion

  

  1940s original style and its influence today. Photo credit: fragantica.com1940s style inspires today’s fashion.Many people are fascinated with the mid 1930s up... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• “It’s All In the Bag” — Items for Your Pool Or Beach Bag

  

  Scout bag. Check.Suntan lotion. Check.Face lotion. Check.Flip Flops. Check.Bathing Suit. Check.Towel. Check.Sunglasses. Check.Bike. Check. Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Endorsements for Baseball Girl

  

  Today, I’d like to thank Dr. Charles Steinberg of the Boston Red Sox and Jack Magnus of Readers Favorite for their kind commentary about Baseball Girl. Dr. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Choosing the Perfect Briefcase

  

  My Coach briefcase…still looking good after all these years.Finding the perfect briefcase is like finding the perfect purse: it takes time, patience, and a... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Switch to Plain Greek Yogurt

  

  Over the past two weeks I have made a change to my diet: I have switched from flavored yogurts laden with fruit and sugar to plain Greek yogurt. Why? I am tryin... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Putting Beachy Waves in Your Hair

  

  During a few free moments of boredom today, I decided to watch a YouTube video on how to put beachy waves in your hair. I recently cut about 6 inches off and,... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Make Accessories Matter

  

  STYLEMy feet in these fringed stacked-heeled peep-toe boots by SODA.* * *Usually when I go to the Outer Banks for vacation, I come home with one special item... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION