I’m always looking for new fashion inspiration and as of late, I am absolutely fascinated with nautical style. While this fashion trend is nothing new, I still find it to be such a polished look. Nautical chic, as many call it, first became popular in 1846 when Queen Victoria had a sailor suit made for […]

After 50, we need eye makeup that doesn’t smear, doesn’t flake and, above all else, it cannot migrate into fine lines. Today, I am sharing some of the best best eye makeup for women over 50: no smearing, smudging, flaking or aggravating! Best Eye Makeup After 50: Brows Well-groomed eyebrows are essential at every age. […]

I have been an admirer of the talented home decor artist Jay Strongwater for years. In the 1990’s he created his niche in the marketplace with luxurious decor for the home. His designs immediately captured my fancy and I began collecting his enamel and jeweled pieces. From my stunning picture frames to my key ring […]

  By Susan “Honey” Good It’s been said that April showers bring May flowers and it certainly seems like there has been enough rain of late to cause plenty of florals to “grow” on great Spring shopping finds–everything from boots to tableware! I simply love flowers, do you? It seems that a well-lit bloom can […]

One day I noticed how large many of my friend’s daytime handbags were. How do women go about choosing a purse? I became intrigued and decided to look up the history of handbags. Here is a short story: The term “purse” originally referred to a small bag for coins. The handbag is a larger accessory whose […]