Style Statement -- Live by your own design

Don’t we all grumble and complain?
Consider under every complaint you have a wish, a desire for goodness and joy.What if you paused before you declared a complaint and asked yourself, “What do I want?” Imagine how it would be see your whining as a powerful request.
“I feel fat.” I wish I felt light and sexy.
“I [...]

My twin sister and her family are coming to stay at our cottage this summer, The McCarthy family will be reunited, 18 of us, except my brother. I’ve been thinking about him a lot, life is not the same since he died tragically at 21 years old.
“I’m so sorry your brother passed , he is [...]

FOUR WORDS
Here’s a pure and simple way of to thank dad this Father’s Day: Give them a sincere, short list of words that expresses why they are a treasure to you. This small gift can infuse the busyness of a get-together with meaning this Father’s Day.
One way to present your words of thanks is to [...]

Traditional
Spirit: Traditional gets tremendous joy from nourishing a sense of community and family, whether within a neighborhood, group, organization, or among family members and friends. They are curious and learn from what has come before, especially anything pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines and practices. Traditional is keenly interested in finding the best way to do [...]

Driving fast, in the kitchen, surfing waves, big city anywhere, amongst the trees, hiding in bed…
This the place you feel most grounded and connected to yourself. How do you feel when you’re there?  What do you most value about your home? Follow your  heart and your heart will find home.
My favorite answer;  (from 2,000 clients)
“With [...]

I’m off to  Palm Springs tomorrow, where it’s hot, really hot. You’ll find me hanging out by the pool, reading a trashy mystery novel and drinking  G & T’s with my hubby. Can’t wait, only one more sleep!
It’s been three years since our last holiday, just the two of us. Then baby came, exhaustion set [...]

I’m adding one more way to cope with stress –  Treasure Moments. What about you?
ps – refer to the synnoyyms of  your 20%, Yearning Word.
Carrie, Refined Treasure
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It’s always a good time to be yourself. And it’s never too late. Possibility exists all of the time, everywhere. You haven’t missed your chance to be your most beautiful.
~ Style Statement Manifesto of Style
The lesson of this old saying—“if you love something, set it free; if it comes back, it’s yours; if it doesn’t, [...]

The definition of Style is,” The way in which something is said or expressed.” The definition of Statement is, “a declaration, an affirmation.”
Style Statement is a declaration of  the real you.  And when your life is guided by the real you – what feels right, what brings you joy, what lights you up –  something [...]

A picture says…how you feel about yourself.

Photos are a big deal. They are an incredibly important tool for connection, and if you’re promoting yourself in any way—from a blog to a company brochure—a shot of the best you is imperative. On a more personal note, there is precious value in keepsake photos. They honour life, [...]