The LBD-2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup

The LBD-2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup

Everyone needs a black dress. Of my top ten of things to have in my closet, the LBD is number one. If you have just one LBD, it should be simple and preferably sleeveless because a sleeveless dress is more versatile. I took my little black dress and restyled it four ways using accessories: bags, [...]

The Kampala: A Well Connected Bag

The Kampala: A Well Connected Bag

A bag can be utilitarian, a status symbol, the “it” item of the year, a work of art, a connection to someone or the past....I am sure I'm leaving something out. And of course, bags are just things. They do not live, breathe or have a heart and soul. But some bags can connect us [...]

My Sew Sew Life-Something New in Bamboo + Cydney Ross

My Sew Sew Life-Something New in Bamboo + Cydney Ross

I had trouble coming up with an opening for this post. That doesn’t surprise since, until recently, I had a creative block on what to do with this gorgeous piece of bamboo fabric. For over six years, this fabric was in my stash. When I first saw this coral woven bamboo at a Sew Expo, [...]

Alvörue-Helping Hot Women Become Cooler

Alvörue-Helping Hot Women Become Cooler

Feeling the heat? Where I live, at the moment the temperatures are around 90-95 F. But ladies, we know that some of us feel the heat day, night and it doesn’t matter what the temperature is outside. There is now a clothing line designed just for you and even better, it is sewn here in [...]

Hats Off To The Alpacas

Hats Off To The Alpacas

Hello Everyone,  This post has some firsts. It's the first time I have published on the Journal this year. It is the first time I have ever done a fashion shoot. It's the first time I have not been in back of the camera and in front. Face it, I am usually shooting Poodles or [...]