Longevity, Finding Love Later in Life and More

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As we live longer, richer lives, the traditional timeline for major life events is happily becoming obsolete-yippee! The conversation around longevity isn’t just about adding years to our lives, but adding more life to our years. This shift in perspective means that finding joy, like finding transformative love later in life, are becoming more common and celebrated! Let’s chat about Longevity, Finding Love Later in Life and More.

Molly in Maine’s Charming Holiday Decor

I’ve barely scratched the surface of my holiday decorating. Then, I saw Molly in Maine’s stunning Christmas transformation on Instagram and realized just how far behind I am. Time to get serious and up my holiday decor game!

Molly in Maine's living room decorated for Xmas
Molly in Maine Christmas Dining Decor

f you’re not following Molly in Maine, you are missing a decorating masterclass! Her home is undeniably charming year-round, but it is transformed into a festive wonderland during Christmas. You can catch her incredible holiday inspiration on her Instagram or dive deeper into her style on her popular blog, Molly in Maine.

No Stress Holiday Menu from Camille Styles

Do you follow Camille Styles? I love her 90 minute no stress menu. If you want to de stress and enjoy your company, this simple menu sounds deliciously simple!

Outfits of the Week

I spotted these gorgeous pants on Tuckernuck, and have been coveting this sweater. A girl can dream right?

Casual Holiday Outfit Alemais

Love these beautiful pants from Alemais on sale at Tuckernuk, sweater from ALC (on sale but not sale enough!!), Stuart Weitzman loafers (on sale), fun bag, and Machete, earrings, bracelet, and watch band.

Similar Look for Less

Casual Holiday Outfit Zara

Here is a similar more affordable look: pants and sweater from Zara, Birdies ballet flats, suede bag from J Crew on sale, and the same accessories from Machete. FYI everything is 25% off at Machete. Check out their outlet as well.

Why Gardening May Make you Live Longer

Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner believes gardening is the best longevity exercise.

Finding Love Later in Life

Two inspiring stories of finding love when you least expect it! Jane Seymour talks about finding love later in life in a new AARP feature. And Reba McEntire, who found love late herself, says she’s never been happier at 70. Read Reba’s People article here. Have you found love late in life? Please share if so.

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. We had a wonderful time in the bay area with our family and Steve’s.Thank you for reading Longevity, Finding Love Later in Life and More. I am grateful for each and every one of you who make this blog an interesting inspiring space to share and reflect on life after 60 and beyond.

Now let’s pop over and visit Annie and Mary Ann for their Sunday inspiration from Paris and California.

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22 Comments

  1. Good evening Cindy,
    You are so right, Molly is amazing. Her house is charming all year and filled with so many interesting treasures from auctions and from her mother. At Christmas is is magical. My favorite thing though is the view and the pups.
    Love that sweater! Santa! If you are listening.
    I hope that you have a wonderful week.

  2. Hi Cindy — You are so kind to share my holiday home today! Thank you! Love the outfit — maybe you will find the sweater in your stocking! 😉

  3. Cindy! Molly’s home is the best – year-round – but at Christmas it’s a new level. Those Alemais pants are gorgeous … but the plaid Zara’s are pretty cool too. Can you believe it’s December 1?!!! xo

  4. Boy gets girl. High school. Boy loses girl. He goes into navy. She goes away to college. Four years later Boy gets girl back. She says no. He disappears. She tries to find him. Even goes to a private detective. Fifty years later he contacts her on her Instagram. He is widowed. She divorced. Guy gets girl back. We now live together and are planning our future. No matter how short. Very sweet.

  5. The house in Maine looks so inviting, especially with fresh greenery. I can imagine how beautiful it would smell, combined with the open fire. However, it is summer here, so the recipes will be ones I can definitely use in the upcoming months. Good luck to those who find love later in life, although with 4 husbands behind her, if I were Jane Seymour, I would probably pack it all in and buy a dog instead.

  6. After a failed first marriage, I was happily single for 26 years. With a rewarding career that let me travel, two fabulous adult children, beautiful grandchildren, I could honestly say I was alone but not lonely. Along comes a handsome 6’4″ man into my life (I’m 5′ 4″) and I knew I couldn’t live without him. We “dated” for six years, and finally last year in September when we both turned 70, we got hitched! We wanted a simple ceremony before a judge that was a family friend, and our children were present. My husband surprised me at the ceremony with a poem he had written, telling me the ways he would be my partner in life. It included loving my two dogs as his own. He has fulfilled his promises. I, like Reba, can say I’m happier at 71 than I ever was at 31. When love comes along, just say yes.

    1. Hi Becky

      Thank you so much for sharing!! What a fabulous story and wonderful man!!

  7. I’ve had mixed reactions to the previous green with plum outfits, but these! Oh my. Wonderful, casual, holiday looks. And the dinner party menu and timeline is inspiring. We had a simple Thanksgiving menu this year, and it was soooo much better than our traditional extravaganza…truly stress free with four dishes, and the guests brought pies. 😀 I think this may be our new normal!

  9. Molly is Maine has such a cozy vibe year round. I can’t wait to see more of your holiday decor!

  10. Hi Cindy,
    Lovely outfits and you will look terrific in those lime Tuckernuck pants! So happy for those who find love later in life. And I follow Molly in Maine and I adore her dogs and her style. Have a lovely week!

    1. Hi Francesca

      Aren’t Mollie’s dogs the cutest…and just love her style…my husband always wanted to move to Maine so I live vi

  11. Cindy! Yes, I saw Molly’s house decorated for Christmas in good housekeeping…or maybe BHG? Any..,incredibly festive and gorgeous! Love your outfits of the week! The color combinations are so fun!! I can see you wearing them!
    Xx

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