“Practice Reckless Optimism.” I happened upon this quote this morning and shared it immediately. I love the idea of being “recklessly” optimistic. Of course, we should! Why not? It’s probably in our nature as human beings to take something a little too far…why not make it optimism? Happy Saturday, darlings! Here’s what intrigued me this […]

I have read that women are conditioned (more so than men) to please others from a very early age. It is ingrained in us: if you want to be liked…you should be a pleaser. People pleasers want everyone around them to be happy and will go out of their way, discarding their personal feelings, to keep […]

Happy Saturday! This week has been such an interesting one. So, today, I’ve decided to share some of the most fascinating things I discussed + discovered this week. I’m calling it my weekend musings. If you love it, maybe I’ll do it again in the future. Please do let me know, darlings! Megyn Kelly Leaves NBC… […]

  In the United States, there’s a mystique attached to all things European, especially when it comes to beauty and fashion. I’ve traveled to Europe many times, darlings, and here’s what I’ve discovered about what is making news in style and beauty “across the pond,” as they say. Keep it Simple Parisian women keep it […]

We all look back on our childhood with blame and praise.  I sometimes ask myself, “Who helped me become the woman I am today?” At the head of the list are my parents, extended family, teachers, peers and, believe it or not, Kankakee by the Sea. They all had a profound impact on my life. […]