If you follow Mary Ann, Annie and I on Instagram ( if you don't please do) you saw us go check out the Leanne Ford Collection at Crate and Barrel last week while we were in San Francisco for the Design Influencers Conference. Lauren Liess another fav of mine has a really reasonably priced collection at Bed Bath and Beyond as well. Let's take a look at Leanne Ford for Crate and Barrel and Lauren Liess for Bed Bath and Beyond. Leanne Ford is a former fashion stylist turned designer, ...
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Over 50 Fashion-What I Packed for a Three Day Conference
Hi Everyone. Mary Ann, Annie, Kim and I just returned from the Design Influencers Conference in San Francisco. We thought it would be fun to share what we packed for the Conference. Keep in mind this was a conference for Creatives so my attire probably would not be very well suited to a normal business conference. That is part of what I love about my job. Here is my over 50 Fashion-What I packed for a Three Day Conference. The conference was held at the beautiful, ...
Decorating with Vintage Breadboards
If you follow me on Instagram you know that Steve and I have a bit of a decorative (antique) box obsession. I know the whole vintage breadboard thing is a bit trendy, but I find they can add a bit of texture and earthiness to almost any setting. I love decorating with vintage breadboards and enjoy using them for serving. The large round breadboards were made to transport multiple loaves in and out of the oven and are often made of pine, oak, or maple. Boulangerie breadboards are ...
Ten Instagrammers Who Rock the Collected Look in Color
This time of year when we are planning our gardens and dreaming of Spring, color just seems right, doesn't it? I am searching for inspiration for an upcoming post and these Instagrammers fit the bill. I personally prefer neutrals and texture as a base, but I still love color. I prefer neutrals and texture as a base but I am not a stranger to color in my accessories and art. Let's take a look at ten Instagrammers who rock the collected look in color. No list could be complete ...
Over 50 Fashion-The Collected Look
Today Mary Ann, Annie, and I are delighted to be joined by five fashion-savvy bloggers that know how to rock the collected look and have their own personal style honed in. Isn't the real point of fashion to look as interesting and as creative as we can be? Know yourself and know what you like. Your personal style tells the world who you are. A collected look shows your personality and defines who you are. Let's take a look at Over 50 Fashion-The Collected Look and how to get ...
Most Popular Blog Posts of 2019
Welcome to my most popular blog posts of 2019. Looking back at what posts appealed to you and which ones did not is extremely helpful to me when I am planning my calendar for next year. This has been a big growth year for my blog thanks to all of you. My email subscriber list has doubled in the last year, and my readership has more than doubled. I am so grateful to all of you for the support. This blog began nine years ago as an Interior Design Blog. As I aged (65!!) I ...
How to Make a Faux Wreath Look Natural
I love to use natural elements for Christmas whenever possible but I also hate having that brittle look after the first week or so. This year we will be gone for a good part of the holiday season so I didn't want to come home to a dried-up fire hazard. Here are my tips on how to make a faux wreath look natural even if it isn't. #1 Take the time to fluff your wreath The left side of this wreath is what it looked like out of the box. The right side is fluffed. #2 Gather some ...
The Collected Look In Joni Webb’s Apartment
Joni Webb is a legend in the blogging world as the author of the much loved Cote de Texas blog. She began blogging in 2007 when most of us barely knew what a blog was. Joni is a native Houstonian and has become synonymous with the Houston look. She favors natural fibers, blue and white porcelain, french antiques, slipcovers, and of course seagrass. I have seagrass in my lake house thanks to Joni. Design trends have come and gone, but Joni has remained true to her much sought ...
Healthy Fall Soup and Salad Dinner
As soon as fall hits I become soup obsessed. I am particularly fond of a roasted vegetable-based soup. You can make one of these soups with practically any vegetable. All you need to do is roast the vegetables with onions and garlic, add your favorite seasonings, serve with a simple salad and wha- la, you have a great healthy fall soup and salad dinner. I am getting lazy in my old age. Here is what I served for the appetizer. I tried to copy the lovely hummus ...
