This week I am joining my pals Annie and Mary Ann and I am sharing Five Insider Favorites You Won't Want to Miss PURE SALT INTERIORS I came across this beautiful bedroom by Pure Salt on Pinterest which caused me to check out their pretty portfolio here. They are based in Newport Beach and you can also follow Pure Salt on Instagram here as well. Is anyone else in love with this kitchen? OUTFIT OF THE WEEK This week I am loving Eileen Fisher. This terry wrap skirt ...
How to Get a Collected Look in a Twin Bedroom
I am trying to work (a little bit) on the bedroom that we will call Summer's (even though others will sleep there we won't tell her) I will be using things I already own with perhaps a few new things. More on that later. Of course, I want the room to have a collected look without looking museum-like. Let's take a look at some beautiful examples on How to Get a Collected Look in a Twin Bedroom. I like the idea of two twins as opposed to a king (we have that in our other guest room). If ...
Cross-body Bags do you Love Them or Hate Them
Today I am joining my pals Sarah (Sarahlondonstyle) and Kim (NorCal Style) for our monthly style edit. The last time I wrote about cross-body bags was back in 2019 "In Search of the Perfect Crossbody Bag" I have to admit I have a love/hate relationship with them. What's not to love about having your hands free while having all your essential items in arm’s reach, right? But, sometimes they are a little too teeny if you know what I mean? Let's talk about Cross-Body Bags do you Love them or Hate ...
Do You Think Purple has Power in the Garden
Purple is possibly the most intriguing color in the garden. Because it is both hot and cold it works well with so many other colors in the garden. My new garden has very little purple. I think we are going to have to do something about that. Let's take a look at Do You Think Purple has Power in the Garden and more. Here Wisteria climbs along the roofline of the barn at our former home. I love the complimentary relationship with the purple and the salmon. In my former rose garden the ...
A Delicious Healthy Dinner Salad You Will Love
Today I am joining my pals Mary Ann and Annie and some of our blogging friends. We are sharing some of our favorite dinner salads. I admit I have not been cooking much since we have been in moving mode. Two weeks ago I featured Red's Spicy Poke Salad from Half Baked Harvest on my Sunday favorites. Last weekend I made it and took it to our son and daughter-in-law's for dinner. They have been feeding us often. Today I am sharing a Delicious Healthy Dinner Salad You Will Love. I know we sure ...
How to Style One LBD Five Unexpected Ways
When my pal Annie asked if I would be interested in doing a post on black dresses, I immediately thought of the infamous Target dress from back in 2020. I thought maybe I could find another great dress at Target and reinvent the post. And guess what this dress is $20! Let's talk about How to Style One LBD Five Unexpected Ways. Target does a great job with their jersey knits. As a rule, they are very good quality. A simple black knit dress can be dressed up or down, by simply ...
A Precocious Child Turns Four, Pretty Gardens and More
Hi Everyone. Happy Mother's Day! Today as usual I am joining my pals Mary Ann and Annie for our Sunday Fab Five. Let's talk about a Precocious Child Turns Four, Pretty Gardens, and More. You know who that precocious child is! SUMMER'S FOURTH BIRTHDAY Our little character turned four. This was her first "real" birthday since covid and she enjoyed every minute of it. I am proud to say she was kind and appreciative to all who attended. The look on her face says it all. Birthdays ...
How to Achieve a Collected Look on Your Patio
Hi everyone. If you have been reading this blog long you know I favor a collected look in my home, my garden, and even my own personal fashion style. Why? A collected look has personality, interest, and history. By choosing to avoid a matchy-matchy look you can infuse your own personality and individual style into your designs. You can read more about my philosophy in this post The Collected Look How to Get It. For now, let's chat about How to Achieve a Collected Look on Your Patio. Our new ...
Wide Leg Pants do you Love Them or Loathe Them?
Today I am joining my pal Jennifer for our Monthly Style Over 50 Edit. Wide Leg Pants Do you Love Them or Loathe Them? Last year's post Wide Leg Pants for Women Over 50 was one of my all-time most popular posts. That means one of two things you are intrigued by them or hate them. Let's chat about how to wear wide-leg pants over 50 with confidence. Why do I like wide-leg pants? They are comfortable and cool and you can dress them up or down. I can't wear knee-length dresses (well never ...
