When life gives us lemons, we just have to make ourselves some sweet lemonade. Here you’ll find our musings, pearls of wisdom, and personal stories to guide you through life’s passages. Explore how to embrace your beauty with style, discover new adventures, navigate the nuances of relationships, pull back the curtain to deal with life changes, and resonate with the reflections of other women.
I was going to write a personal story about my love affair with accessories. But as often happens to me, I get sidetracked just as I did today when I saw the headline, The Average American Has Not Made a New Friend for Five Years. To be candid there are times I have a hard […]

Navigating Quarantine with Grace The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we live, bringing new routines and challenges into our daily lives. With social distancing and quarantine measures in place, many of us are spending more time at home than ever before. While this can feel overwhelming, it’s also a unique opportunity to focus on […]

Happy Almost Easter & Happy Passover, My Sweet Readers! I hope that you all are taking advantage of this time inside. If you are feeling sad, I suggest you practice a gratitude exercise every morning. Make a list of the things you are thankful for and I promise you, it will have you smiling. Now… […]

Back In Business This is our third week in isolation brought on by COVID-19. For the past two weeks, I have concentrated on the reality of the Pandemic and tabled ASK HONEY. I decided not to do this any longer because your questions are piling up and I don’t want you to feel forgotten and… […]

by Elise Marquam-Jahns 5 Ways to Lift Your Mood by Playing with Color and Makeup for Women 50+ Do you remember opening up a new box of crayons when you were young or coloring in a favorite coloring book? When I was seven years old, I vividly remember how excited I was to open up […]
