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.
By Susan “Honey” Good While a letter or heartfelt sentiment will no doubt make the biggest impression on Moms this Mother’s Day, if your budget allows for a little more sparkle, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite things for all of the Mothers you adore from your children to your sisters to special friends, and […]

My dog, Orchid, made my heart sing. She spent many of her waking hours with me. She was always at my side when I wrote my musings. She was my little partner. She died in my arms, with her huge black eyes looking into mine, kissing my hand as the doctor ended her life, in […]

SUBSCRIBE HERE After a long, tough week, I was thinking back on a recent American Airlines flight that I was on with my husband, Shelly. We were on our way to sunny California. I waved goodbye to my beautiful Chicago, with its vitality and energy, as I listened to the plane roar up into the […]

Florals seem to be a hit each spring. In fact, I think many of these looks are “timeless” rather than trends, but what seems new and fresh to our Grands, I suppose, is classic to us. With that said, there is always a new angle, a new take, a fresh look at a “classic” pattern […]

You’ve probably figured out by now that routines are helpful for staying on track and getting things done on a daily basis. But did you know they also have incredible health benefits like better sleep, better stress levels, and better overall health? It’s true! So during the week, if you don’t have one already, try […]
