Happy Sunday everyone! As usual, I am joining Mary Ann and Annie for some Sunday fun. I have had Summer here all week and we have had a blast. The weather has been toasty so we have had a lot of pool time. Let's talk color this week. Color, Do You Love it or Loathe it? THE COLORFUL WORLD OF ARTIST LESLIE TOMS "Color light and luscious painterly brushstrokes" characterize the work of Sacramento-based artist Leslie Toms. Leslie is a long-time reader and regular commenter here on the blog. ...
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How to Grow Beautiful Container Gardens
A few years ago we did a group post on container gardens. Now that I have moved twice in one year, I thought it was time to share my new container gardens. Let's take a look at How to Grow Beautiful Container Gardens in 2022. Containers are great for people without much outdoor space. When we lived in our rental in Salinas we planted nearly everything in containers so we could move our garden with us when we moved. They can also add structure and color to gardens with more space. I have ...
TWO GREAT SALES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS AND MORE
Happy Sunday everyone and Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful fathers out there. Today as always I am sharing my Sunday favorites with Mary Ann and Annie. Let's take a look at Two Great Sales You Don't Want to Miss and more. THE WONDERFUL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT OF PHOTOGRAPHER CLIVE NICHOLS I have admired Clive Nichols's work for years. He has been named Britain's best garden photographer and his work has been featured in practically every magazine imaginable. He offers workshops across the ...
Cheap-Chic Drinks Tables to Complete your Look
The small side table or drinks table (depending on who you are talking to) is the catchall for remotes, glasses, magazines, and of course the glass or two of wine or coffee. According to Architectural Digest the drinks table was "originally designed for settling ashtrays, hence its once-common “cigarette table” moniker". They are perfect for tight spaces and can add interesting color or texture to a room. Let's take a look at some Cheap-Chic Drinks Tables to Complete your Look. Some of these ...
The Best Factory Store Separates you can Wear Now
Today I am joining my pal Jennifer from A Well Styled Life for our Over 50 Style Edit. Jennifer thought it would be a good idea to check out what the factory stores have available for women our age. I purchased three pieces at the Banana Republic Factory store, and I have styled them each two ways. Let's take a look at The Best Factory Store Separates you can Wear Now. Be a little creative with your closet, have some fun, and you can create six new outfits with three inexpensive items. I ...
SIX THINGS DAD WILL LOVE FOR FATHER’S DAY
Happy Sunday everyone. It is hotter than you know what here. The evenings have been beautiful but it has been over 100 the last few days. Today as always I am joining Annie and Mary Ann for our Sunday favorites. Let's take a look at Six Things Dad Will Love for Father's Day and much more. OUTFIT OF THE WEEK What's better or as good as linen? Gauze . J Jill, Eileen Fisher, J Crew, Michael Stars, and more have great offerings. Gauze is cool, comfy, and does not need ironing in my ...
Five Simple Ways to Refresh your Home for Summer
Today I am joining some of my very best blogging pals, Mary Ann, Annie, Kim & Carla. We are talking about fun ways to refresh your home for Summer. In my case Five Simple Ways to Refresh your Home for Summer. Those of you who are regulars here, know that we just moved into our new home in the Paso area. We are almost unpacked but not nearly organized as of yet. We need blinds, curtain panels, nightstands for the master, and we need to hang pictures, etc., but we are getting there. ...
Best Long-Lasting Lip Color for Mature Women
Hi everyone I am joining my pals Sarah and Kim for our monthly Signature Style Series. Sarah suggested lip color this month and I was shocked that I had not posted about this since 2019. Let's face it somewhere after the age of 50 lip color becomes a bit of an issue. Gone are the days when we could just whip on lip color and run out the door. With the good fortune, wisdom. and confidence that comes with age so does the dilemma of how to apply makeup to an aging face (sigh) Sure it is a little ...
How to Move Gracefully with Distractions
The gracefully part is just a joke as you will see at the bottom of the page. It's time for our Sunday favorites with Mary Ann and Annie. Let's talk about how to Move Gracefully with Distractions. We always need them, right? DAVID AUSTIN ROSES ON INSTAGRAM I am really missing my David Austin roses. My current roses are all modern varieties and I am not a big fan. David Austin's Instagram has me dying to plant a few. OUTFIT OF THE WEEK I love this pretty "house dress" (I ...
