How to show up before you’re ready.


How many times in life have you waited before you were willing to try something different, to reach out to someone, to start over – simply because you wanted to “get it right” before you acted?

If you’re like most people (and me), View Post

Simple styling: 3 ways to wear a shirt and pants

Here’s another Shop Your Closet opportunity.  Just to illustrate how simple it can be to change your look and expand your wardrobe options, Dona and I took a basic outfit – pants and shirt — and created three different “stories.”  Starting with a denim shirt and a pair of chinos, we added different jackets and shoes to create new outfits.

Maybe one of these is more “you” than another, View Post

The day I felt like the oldest woman on the planet.

I went into a beauty supply store recently to pick up a facial serum. I knew exactly what I wanted as I had just finished using a sample and really liked it. So, I headed directly to that section of the store. Before I got there, however, a young sales clerk caught me and offered her assistance. I thought, “Why not. Maybe there’s something new I should know about.”

When I told her what I was there for,   View Post

Style with effort & ease

The other night in yoga class, my teacher talked about the principle of “effort and ease.” Basically, it means that in our yoga practice, we need to find a balance between the effort and intensity that we put into our physical practice, with the calming of our minds as we relax into each pose. To get the most out of our yoga practice, there must be a balance between our minds and our bodies. View Post

Just a little romance

Happy Valentine’s Day!  Today, we celebrate love in all its forms. Romantic, parental, friend-to-friend, pet-love and more.

I like Valentine’s Day.  It’s a nice reminder to give a little extra time and attention to our beloveds. My husband and I have a sweet tradition. View Post