This trend started a couple of years ago, but I am loving it more than ever now. What used to be relegated to jackets and vests has gone mainstream. Let's take a look at How to Style the Quilted Look after 50. Clearly, I have been loving this trend for several years. I am anxious to hear what you think about it. Interstingly, I tried to find some street styles of "women our age" in the look. I came up with none, other than pictures of the queen and the royals wearing the typical versions ...
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Eight Favorite Soups Your Family Will Love
I don't know about you but when the weather cools, it's soup time at our house. I am often asked where to find this recipe or that one, so so I thought I would round them up in one place, for all of us. Let's take a look at Eight Favorite Soups Your Family Will Love. I have been thinking about purchasing The Soup Book. Do any of you own it? I hope you enjoyed Eight Favorite Soups Your Family Will Love. You might also enjoy my salad roundup The Best Summer Salads from Cindy ...
A Chic Restaurant, a Festive Outfit you Will Love, and More
I hope you are having a great weekend. Let's visit A Chic Restaurant, a Festive Outfit you Will Love, and More. I am joining my pals Mary Ann and Annie for our usual Sunday fun. NEW YORK TIMES ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP I am a huge fan of roasted vegetable soups, I usually roast any veggies I have on hand with onions, garlic, and herbs and puree them. This roasted cauliflower soup from the NY Times sounds slightly more interesting and I can't wait to try it. OUTFIT OF THE ...
Let’s Make a Harvest Charcuterie Board with Trader Joe’s Ingredients
Today I am joining Mary Ann, Annie, and some of our best blogging buddies for a Progressive Autumn Dinner. My mission is a charcuterie board with wines. I thought why not keep it simple? Let's make a Harvest Charcuterie Board with Trader Joe's Ingredients. We are entertaining a very large group of 25+ on Thanksgiving. Why not keep the appetizers simple and make a charcuterie board with only ingredients from Trader Joe's? I thought it might be tricky finding everything at Trader Joe's ...
Easy Tips to Create a Collected Look in your Wardrobe
Those of you that have been following me for a while know that I favor a collected look in both my home and my personal style. Let's join Kim from Northern California Style and Sarah from Sarah London Style for our monthly Signature Style Series and chat about some easy tips to create a collected look in your wardrobe. A Collected look has personality, interest, and history. Collecting and gathering items from your travels, flea markets, art galleries, small boutiques, and resale stores ...
A Charming Store, a Cozy Outfit and Comfort Food you Will Love
I hope you had a great week. It was a busy one here. Let's take a look at a charming store, a cozy outfit, and comfort food you will love. ATRIUM MERCANTILE IN ATASCADERO If you are visiting the Paso area and love vintage and one-of-a-kind home and garden items Atrium Mercantile is a must-visit. I get into trouble nearly every time I stop in. It is owned by the charming Nick and Rose Ellen Bianchine and is located at 5900 El Camino Real. You can follow them on Instagram ...
The Best Insider Tips on Applying Makeup on Mature Women
According to Trish McEvoy, "What time takes away we can bring back with makeup". I recently had my makeup done (I am makeup challenged) by local makeup artist Anna Grimes. Let's chat about the Best Insider Tips on Applying Makeup on Mature Women. Here is what I learned. If you are in fact makeup-challenged like me, I would highly recommend finding someone in your area that is highly recommended and going for a makeup lesson. Anna had me come with my own makeup on so she could see what it ...
Easy Foraged Outdoor Fall Decor You Will Love
We are hosting Thanksgiving this year so I am working on a little outdoor decor to welcome my guests. Let's take a look at my Easy Foraged Outdoor Fall Decor You Will Love. All you need are pumpkins and fall leaves. We are lucky to have this wonderful outdoor courtyard space in our new home. We enjoyed it all summer long. We just ate our first meal in the house last weekend. If you are lucky enough to have an outdoor fireplace as we do. You can decorate it naturally and simply with ...
Do you Love Great Design, a Casual Outfit and Good Advice?
Happy Sunday! Do you Love Great Design, a Casual Outfit, and Good Advice? If so, you have come to the right place. I am joining my pals Mary Ann and Annie for our Sunday favorites. Let's dig in. BETTY BURGESS DESIGN ON INSTAGRAM I have long admired the classic, collected style of designer Betty Burgess. She seamlessly blends the old and new for a look that appears gathered over time. If you love what you see you might want to give Betty Burgess Design a follow on Instagram. You can also ...
