I love the newness of spring and the possibilities that lie ahead. Winter gives me a chance to regroup and refresh and then spring gently launches me into what lies ahead for the rest of the year. If you’ve been following along with the blog you know I try (and sometimes fail) at minimalism but I
A few weeks ago I watched an interview with the uber talented actress Viola Davis. She was talking about winning the most coveted award for someone in her field-the Oscar, and while she had just achieved this amazing feat (and had a trail of other accolades as well including Emmy’s and Golden Globes) she mentioned that
Before I begin this blog post I have to share some exciting news with you! I just became one of the 50 Influencers selected by O, The Oprah Magazine to become part of their inner circle. I am so excited about this journey and can’t wait to share it with you! Remember to subscribe to
As Valentine’s day approaches I can’t help but think about my single days and how much I dreaded this holiday. I know so many people who discount it as a Hallmark holiday and don’t give it much credence whether they are married or not, but I remember feeling very perplexed about it during my single mom
As we settle into the new year some of us are really working hard on keeping up those resolutions. A quick peek into my neighborhood gym tells me that so many of us have health and fitness goals. Yay us! I know a lot of regular gym goers complain about this time of year
I like to use winter as a time to refresh everything. I like to organize my beauty products, clean out my kitchen pantry and cabinets, and really take stock of my wardrobe. I know a lot of people (including my youngest daughter who claims to absolutely hate winter) like to count down the days to
A New Year is the perfect time time to reflect and take stock of where you are and where you have been. Some people use birthdays as a time to reflect and align. I like to use my birthday as a barometer as well, but there is something about celebrating a brand new
I often use my millennial daughters as a litmus test of what’s cutting edge or cool but when my oldest daughter said the LBD was overrated I had to interject (cue the record scratching). If you have ever seen my Instagram you know I wear a lot of black. I would dare say “black
The holidays can be a magical time of year but they can also be a stressful time of year. Financial worries, family drama, family loss, and juggling multiple obligations can make the last few months of the year leave some people feeling a lot more scrooge like than they would like to admit. The other
Okay, admittedly I am obsessed with Oprah and I always loved her Favorite Things episodes. While we no longer get to watch (with fascination and a tinge of envy) her dole out these things to the eager audience members lucky enough to be in those seats during this show (some of you younger readers might not even
