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. ...
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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 ...
The Best Blush for Mature Skin
The main difference between a young face and an older one is not the number of wrinkles (well that too) but the loss of something called 'the" luminance of contrast." Translation, your skin begins to lose its natural glow and radiance as you get older. Skin tone becomes more uneven and brows, eyes, lips, and especially cheeks all lose color and become less defined. Let's talk about The Best Blush for Mature Skin. I penned the original of this post back in 2019 and decided it was time for ...
IS BLACK AND WHITE ALWAYS RIGHT
How do you feel about black and white? Do you find it boring or more of a go to in fashion and decor? It's Sunday so I am joining my pals Mary Ann who is currently having a blast in Europe, and Annie. We are sharing our Sunday Favorites. Let's talk about Is Black and White always right or boring in your opiinion. SHERRY HART DESIGNS I love Sherry's style. If you follow her you know she is a big fan of black and white. I am particularly enamored of her carefully curated gallery walls. ...
Ageless Style a Stylish, Elegant Couple, You Will Love
I am beyond thrilled to be interviewing the oh-so-chic Andy Poupart and Michele Free. Andy was one of my first interviews when we started this series back in 2017. I have been dying to interview Andy and Michele as a couple. You know them as the Instagram Sensation Mr. & Mrs. Style After 50. Let's take a look at Ageless Style a Stylish, Elegant Couple, You Will Love. This feature is a collaboration between the uber-stylish Contessa (from the Vintage Contessa) and myself. We started this ...
Inexpensive Over 50 Summer Accessories You Will Love
When it comes to summer accessories I like mine cool and simple. I don't want a lot of heavy jewelry that will make me even hotter this time of year. Let's talk about Inexpensive Over 50 Summer Accessories You Will Love and where you can find them. I don't know about you but I tend to dress more casually in the summer. I do love my accessories though. My summer accessories that I wear on repeat are made of wood, rattan, straw, jute, shell bone and horn. Straw hats are an essential, and ...
Five Insider Favorites You Won’t Want to Miss
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 looks so comfy and ...
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 ...
