Are you looking for Mother's Day gift ideas? Mother's Day is little more than two weeks away but there’s still time to find the perfect present for your mom, grandma, mother in law or mother figure in your life. or a few ideas to pass on to those who might be shopping for you. Let's chat about a Mother's Day Gift Guide your Mom will Love. Of course, finding the best mother's day gifts can be a challenge. Don't be afraid to look in unexpected places for inspiration. Forget the gift cards, ...
How to Create a Multifunctional Guest Room
Many of us have downsized and require our spare rooms to be multifunctional. The spare bedroom may need to serve double duty as a home office, a craft room, a media room and a room for overnight guests. Let's chat about How to Create a Multifunctional Guest Room. We are very fortunate to have two guest bedrooms (each with their own bath) in our new home. One of these rooms needs to function (most of the time) as our granddaughter Summer's room. It needs to be kid friendly but not "kid ...
Do You Love Landscape Design and Fresh Appetizers
We are finally having nice weather, so we are working on to freshening up our outdoor spaces. Do you Love Landscape Design and Fresh Appetizers? If so you have come to the right place. I am joining my pals Mary Ann and Annie for our Sunday favorites. PAUL HENDERSHOT DESIGN ON INSTAGRAM Paul Hendershot is a landscape designer in Santa Barbara. I love his work and I think you might enjoy following him on Instagram if you love landscape design. You can follow him on Instagram ...
My Simple Roadmap for Timeless Collected Interiors
If you have been reading this blog long you know I am a huge fan of timeless collected interiors. The original version of this post was written in 2016. It remains one of my most popular posts. Much of the information and pictures were outdated so I thought it was time to update the post with new pictures and more extensive information. Let’s take a look at My Simple Roadmap for Achieving Timeless Collected Interiors. MY SIMPLE ROADMAP FOR ACHIEVING TIMELESS COLLECTED INTERIORS Most of us ...
How to Style a Linen Jacket Six Chic Ways
The sky is the limit when it comes to styling a blazer. I love a linen blazer that can take you from Spring right into hot Summer days with the ability to create multiple outfits. Let's talk about How to Style a Linen Jacket Six Chic Ways. It is always interesting when I am doing these posts. I have an idea what I think will be the best look, but sometimes it is one that I just threw together. I have had a hard time getting on the sneakers with dresses and skirts bandwagon. I totally ...
The Best Body Makeup for Women Over 50
Raise your hand if you have varicose veins, scars and or age spots? Who doesn't at our age? We have earned them. The onset of Spring and Summer means, sandals, swimsuits, skirts or even shorts. Whether you're looking to cover things like hyperpigmentation, scars, tattoos, or just want an uneven skin tone the right body foundation can provide full coverage and create a smooth flawless finish. Let's take a look at The Best Body Makeup for Women Over 50. If you have been reading this blog ...
Do you Love Blue and White
It's Sunday so Mary Ann, Annie and I are sharing our Sunday favorites. Do you love Blue and White? If so you have come to the right place, this week I am sharing a great blue and white outfit, a pretty blue bedroom, Mark D Sikes new collection for Anthropologie and more. FREDERIC MAGAZINE Pilar Almon and Adam Charlap Hyman reimagine their family home in Connecticut Love the playful mix of vintage and new fabrics in this charming Roxbury home. OUTFIT OF THE WEEK This ...
Five Over 50 Wedding Guest Outfits you Will Love
This month I am joining my pal Kim from Northern California Style for our monthly Signature Style Series. This month we are mixing it up a bit. Kim's readers are wanting dress suggestions and you all want suggestions for proper wedding attire. If you are a wedding guest over 50 or way over 60 in my case what to wear can be challenging once you receive that wedding invitation. Let's take a look at Five Over 50 Wedding Guest Outfits You Will Love. Times have changed since 1975. According ...
How to Edit an Existing Garden Without Ruining Its Bones
We were very fortunate to have found a home and garden that needed very little. However there were a few changes that we wanted to make inside and out to make the home and garden our own. We have lived here nearly a year, so we are gradually making a few changes. Let's chat about How to Edit an Existing Garden Without Ruining Its bones. Before making any changes "take into consideration the garden’s present conditions (light, moisture level, soil)" Figure out which plants are thriving ...
