Our Charmed Life a Year Up to Quarantine

Bag Trend Fall 2019 - Under the Radar

These cool travel inspired bags were found at The Gem Shop in Jim Thorpe Pa. Go ahead and roam.

Adidas Superstars Birthday With Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Adidas Superstars  gifted by the daughter that baked the amazing cake pictured below.

Cake from scratch courtesy of my daughter

Red Dress at the Lake

French Girls Always Tuck and Roll

Drowning in Love

This phrase "drowning in love" is exactly what it seems.
The deep water love. 
The love of ages.
The love of generations.
A shared love, but not shared equally.
It is a mean love.
It is an unconditional love.
Both sides together, yet opposed.
The confusion of what to do next, what to say next.
Because age has set in, and the stamina of youth has gone.
Where you walk within the walls is not comfortable, and you can no longer rely on supple youth to ease you through the barbed wire relationship that was once so sexy.
You find yourself floundering where you were once so sure, so strong..
Swimming against the tide.
You are drowning.

How to Travel by Plane for 8 Days With Just a Purse

I recently traveled to Florida for 8 days without checking baggage or doing carry on. Here's how I did it. I packed:
3 black tank tops
4 pairs of underwear
2 bras
1 bathing suit
1 black dress
1 black skirt
1 pair of black shorts
The clothing was rolled up tightly and packed into one side of my purse (think large purse/tote).
In the other side of my purse fit my phone, camera, minimum makeup, wallet, ect.
As I was visiting my sister and not staying in a hotel, I knew she would have other essentials like makeup remover, bathing items, skin care, ect., so those things didn't need to be packed.
I wore my favorite jeans, a dark blue v neck tee, a black v neck sweater, a wool/silk scarf, a black blazer, a pair of "no socks",  and a pair of lugz white sneakers.
Jewelry was basic: My wedding rings, a couple of silver rings, stud diamond earrings, small rose gold pendant necklace, and a basic silver watch.
In hindsight, I did not need the black shorts or the black skirt, and they took up valuable room in my purse.
My purse is a large Coach bag with a detachable smaller bag inside, which was perfect for going out to dinner.
Here's some pics. Feel free to comment any additional ideas you may have on traveling light.

My Mother Hated Flying

Going on a trip. Love the idea of being there, but hate traveling by plane.
When I was very young, my mother told me she hated to fly. At the time I thought that was just silly. Flying was a great adventure.
To live in fear is not living. I should just keep repeating that.

My mother when she was very young (left). Me when I was younger, but not so young (right).

Would a French Woman Wear That?

SO, THE QUESTION THAT SHOULD BE ASKED BEFORE PURCHASING OR WEARING ANYTHING IS " WOULD A FRENCH WOMAN WEAR THAT?".

 

ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION EVERY SINGLE TIME AND YOU WILL LOOK CHIC.

Office Chair

Hand Made Hat from Dominica

Many thanks to Dominica for the handmade hat. You are truly talented, this hat is awesome!

Barbie Christmas in the Dollhouse