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 ...
OVER 50 BEAUTY AND SELF CARE
12 Essential Makeup Tips for Women over 50
Hi Everyone! If you are new here welcome. Once a month Jennifer and I do a monthly edit, which normally is fashion-centric. This month in light of all that is going on we thought we would invite our friend Tania and talk self-care. Self Care for me means maintaining my appearance with skincare and makeup! So let's talk about makeup. I originally penned this post back in 2016 and I decided it was time to update it with new information and finds. Let's take a look at 12 Essential Makeup Tips ...
Sunday Five Faves-Sandra Sallin, Slim Paley, Athleta
If you are new here, welcome to our Sunday Five Faves. Every Sunday Mary Ann, Annie and I share five things that caught our imagination the week before. This week my Sunday Five Faves-Sandra Sallin, Slim Paley, Athleta, and more. ONE SLIM PALEY ON INSTAGRAM Do you follow "Slim Paley" on Instagram and her blog slimpaley.com? "Slim" who prefers to remain anonymous is married to a famous comedian, is hilarious (with a self-deprecating sense of humor), and lives in a gorgeous Cape Dutch in ...
My Five Fabulous Finds this Week
Happy Sunday everyone! We have had a terrible week of fires here on the Central Coast. There are three fires in our area. The two in Monterey County alone have caused 60,000 people to be evacuated. Thousands of homes and structures are threatened and there is very little containment. There is a chance of more dry lightning (the source of two of the local fires) in the next couple days, so we have our fingers crossed. Let's keep all of those in danger in our ...
Five Fun Finds this Week
Happy Sunday everyone. It is a beautiful weekend here. I am spending my weekend gardening. This is the beginning of our dry season so our garden needs a little extra care and a lot of trimming to keep it presentable. At any rate, let's have a little fun. Today Annie, Mary Ann, and I are sharing our Five Fun Finds this week. We hope this series brings a little sunshine on your Sunday. k #1 Tour this beautiful traditional Connecticut Colonial by Claudia Kalur of CFK ...
Five Favorite Finds on My Radar This Week
Annie, Mary Ann, and I all do some version of our weekly favorites. We thought it would be fun to join forces and feature them on Sunday. This will be a new series that you will find in your inbox every Sunday. Welcome to Five Favorite Finds on my Radar this week. If you have anything that caught your eye that you would like to share please do. Did you read Vicki Archer's post Do We Place Value in the Best Way? Vicki is a wonderful writer and always inspires. My ...
Friday Fun Stuff
Hi Everyone. I hope this finds you all healthy and safe. I am trying to keep a positive attitude with all that is going on around us, sometimes it is difficult. I have rounded up some links that I hope will bring a little sunshine into your life wherever you are. Let's take a look at Friday Fun Stuff. Seriously can Mark D Sikes do any wrong? Look at this gorgeous room in one of his latest projects. I am loving the blue and tangerine. His latest book ...
Makeup Tips and Tricks for Mature Women with Gray Hair
For those of you new here welcome. Vicki Archer, Sandra Sallin, Beth Djalali, and I recently did a joint post on going gray. It was so well received that we decided to continue the discussion and talk about how we have adapted our makeup routine to accommodate our gray hair. My hair has been "silver" for over eight years and I am 65 years old. I have acne scarring and wrinkles from too many years worshipping the sun. I love a more natural look, but these issues have caused ...
Seven Tips for a Successful In-Home Manicure
Today Mary Ann, Annie, and I are joining seven other bloggers for some self-care love. The reality of this pandemic is going to the nail salon isn't will not happen anytime soon. Part of my self-care routine is to have fresh nails. So, to help me keep some semblance of dignity, I decided to research and buy some at-home manicure products. I have a fabulous manicurist @lynneshort and I will be marching back in to see her as soon as this is over. I used to do my own toes (pre-Lynne), but I ...
