Are you dreaming of going to Paris? Aren't we all dying to have a group over for dinner or even a couple of people for cocktails? Do you follow La Tuile a' Loup on Instagram? If not you are in for a treat. Located in Paris, in the 5th arrondissement, La Tuile à Loup has carried french artisanal ceramics for over 40 years. When the original owners retired in 2006, Eric Goujou purchased the small shop. Eric was already a customer and his interest in the art of the handmade inspired him to ...
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Skincare After 50-Hyaluronic Acid Serums
I don't make New Year's resolutions because the word alone spells failure to me. I did make a promise to myself that I would lose some added covid pounds (thank you weight watchers so far so good), exercise more (this one needs work!), and take better care of my sun-damaged, acne-scarred skin! I had an appointment to have Fraxel resurfacing (to help with sun damage and acne divots!) but had to cancel because I was ill. My dermatoligist Dr. Crispin is wonderful but very busy so I am now ...
Five Faves-H&M, Domino, WW and more
Happy Sunday! Today I am joining Annie and Mary Ann for our Sunday favorites. Let's take a look at Five Faves-H&M, Domino, WW, and more. Domino Article on how to pick the right color for every room If painting a room in your house is on your to-do list, you might enjoy this article from Domino on how to choose the right color for every room Jeanne from Collage of Life's post on E.B White I loved this post, it made my day, wait it is my day... Urban Cottage on ...
Ageless Style-Sue Burpee
Today I am joining Elizabeth from the Vintage Contessa for our favorite time of the month, our monthly Ageless Style feature. You can find the archives for other women I have featured here. This month I am so happy to be featuring Sue Burpee, retired English teacher, and author of the delightful blog High Heels in the Wilderness. Elizabeth and I have been doing this series for almost four years and we both work very hard at finding stylish, interesting women to feature. Every month I think how ...
FIVE FINDS STUDIO MCGEE TARGET AND MORE
Happy Sunday! It's supposed to rain here for the next week, Yippee boy do we need it. Today of course I am joining Classic Casual Home, and Most Lovely Things and we are sharing five things that caught our eye this week. Let's take a look at Five Finds Studio McGee Target and More. TORN JEANS If you read my post last week that I did with Sarah (so excited to collaborate with her), you probably spotted me wearing torn jeans. I know we all have feelings about these, especially at our ...
Sue Bond’s Thesen Island Retreat
Well, all I can say is you are in for a treat today. If you are not following Sue Bond on Instagram. you will want to now. I am completely smitten with her vacation home (and everything else she does) on the West Side of the Cape in South Africa. Our daughter spent a summer abroad at the University of Cape Town and I have been fascinated with their design aesthetic ever since. I contacted Sue and asked if I could feature her lovely home and she said yes. Let's take a tour of Sue Bond's Thesen ...
Signature Style with Cindy & Sarah
I spotted Sarah Condon on Instagram and I thought to myself that girl has great style. Of course, I contacted her immediately to make sure she was over 50. I wanted her for Ageless Style. She agreed and we developed an IG friendship. We thought it would be fun to do a monthly post together Signature Style with Cindy and Sarah. Sarah lives in Melbourne and I live in California so we are trying to meet in between with posting. In this first installment, Sarah and I thought we would talk ...
Sunday Favorites Rustic Chic
Happy Sunday! Today I am joining Mary Ann and Annie for our Sunday favorites. Let's take a look at Sunday favorites Rustic Chic, with Jill Sharp Weeks, WW Soup, Summer, Santa Fe and a Cheap Chic Outfit for you. JILL SHARP WEEKS ON INSTAGRAM Do you follow Jill Sharp Weeks on Instagram? Her styling just brings me to my knees! I am in complete awe of her talent. She has a raw earthy aesthetic that is hers alone. She currently has homes in Santa Fe and Charleston. She has just started building ...
2021 Design Trends What’s In and What’s Out
Every year at this time those in the know proclaim what is in and what is out. After this year, I think we will all will welcome change. Creating more of a haven for the year ahead is on all our minds. For fun this year, Mary Ann, Annie, and I asked our friends, Joni, from Cote de Texas, Sherry from Design Indulgence, and Carla from Aston from Carla Aston Designed to join us and share their thoughts. Let's take a look at 2021 Design Trends What's in and What's Out. Spoiler alert, when I asked ...
