Building a Timeless Holiday Wardrobe

I’ve been planning what to wear for a handful of holiday parties, and thought a few holiday wardrobe suggestions might be fun to share (please share yours too!) My “collection” includes skirts, pants, jackets and dresses, some dating back over 20 years, that...

Décor a la Ranch

You all know me, can’t resist a decorating inspiration regardless of where I am in the world. One of the things I’m loving about this ranch is the natural, rustic decor. I’m not typically drawn to this type of look for my own interiors, but hey, this...

Copy and Steal Everything

It’s a habit that started about 20 years ago… Attending a conference for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), we participants were all sharing best ideas and lessons learned via jobs in alumni and donor relations. One of the...

How to Evolve Your Decor Style

My daughter-in-law, Cady, and I were passing time looking at home decor magazines last week in the hospital. She was commenting on my decor style and I told her how it has evolved over time. I’ve enjoyed watching both Cady and our daughter-in-law Ailsa, create...

No Thanks Spanx

I love the story of Sara Blakely, how she invented and overcame a dozen “no thanks” moments on the road of inventing Spanx. The airport TV’s were showing an interview with her on CNN Saturday. If you think the American dream is dead, just meet Sara...

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