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 […]

  There’s a lot to think through if you’re a woman looking for a new hairstyle after 50, but first a story for why you should. At 96 years old, my mother continues to live outside of the box. She has always tackled everything on her plate. She learned to play every card game. She learned to […]

Bat a lash if you are still use eyelash curlers. Far from being archaic, eyelash curlers are still used by many, and recommended by beauty experts. Let’s talk about tips, tricks and the best eyelash curlers, dear readers. Tips for curling eyelashes For starters, never curl eyelashes after applying mascara — this can cause eyelash breakage. […]