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.
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 […]

Best Eyeshadow Brands for Older Women There are so many different eyeshadow brands and formulas out there that it’s hard to know which ones might work best for our eyes at an older age. So, I thought it would be helpful to focus on several different eyeshadow brands that really work outstandingly well for those […]

How to Become a London Expat It’s been almost exactly 3 years since we settled in London and as our leather anniversary of moving to the capital of the UK approaches it makes me realize how much I love living in this city during the holiday season. When we first arrived back in 2017 I […]
