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.
Last night, over dinner, I met a charming man and spent some time remembering the past. He is from Cleveland; a theatre director, a traveler and a very enlightened man. We shared a mutual friend, Carol, who invited a group of us from different cities to join her for dinner and the theatre production, “War Paint” […]

I inherited many things from my mother, including her drive and desire. I live outside the box. I plunge into life. Life is my oyster, as the saying goes. This attitude has made my life far more interesting for me and it’s kept me open to meeting new people and making new friends after 50, even though […]

I found some great beauty & skincare products from one of my favorite beauty sources and just had to share with you, darlings! From cleansers, to makeup setting sprays, to foundations —I have picked a few of my favorites beauty and skincare products to try from Apothica. Check out Apothica.com for more information. Beauty and skincare […]

Have you ever thought about going more natural, dear readers? There’s so many options now in cosmetics you can even go organic! Here are some organic beauty products to consider next time you are in the market for some new makeup. VAPOUR ORGANIC BEAUTY AURA MULTI USE STAIN; $36 online here. If you are looking […]

Darlings, have you tried mineral makeup? There are so many mineral makeup brands on the market, but I have separated the mineral makeup darlings from the duds this week to find the best mineral makeup for skin after 50. By definition, mineral makeup is crafted of finely ground minerals. Many mineral makeup brands contain titanium […]
