Making the Holiday Season Joyful During the Pandemic We all want happiness and joy in our lives, particularly on special occasions that we wait for and anticipate whether they happen once, like a wedding, or repeat themselves yearly as Christmas and Hanukkah do. Enjoying big events that often have memories, both happy and sad, as […]

Like Mother Like Daughter: The Story of Traveling Dishes I don’t often talk about my role as a grandmother or mother because a few of the children in our family require their privacy. And, I have suffered for telling what I think are wonderful family stories. I wonder what would have happened if I had […]

  How do you shop for a man? Well, it is not easy! But, I love buying presents for my husband, especially this time of the year! Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to shop for a man! I have a feeling you are on the same page with me, darling. Am I right? Whenever I […]

Do you have sensitive skin, darling? Does the harsh winter weather where you live only make it worse? Caring for your skin during the winter months may require some extra love and patience if you’re subjected to dry extremes, such as the freezing chill outside and all sorts of materials (like that favorite wool scarf […]

Having spent the past twenty years of winter in sunny California, this winter season presents a new adventure for my Ultimate Concierge, America, and myself. Winter in my once upon a time beautiful Chicago, otherwise known as Elsewhere, will be different. The first ‘to do’ on my winter shopping list was to purchase a warm […]