Style Statement -- Live by your own design

How fabulous are these bracelets? They look Bohemian, and Natural combined with a touch of  Tradition. Any wardrobe that’s feeling stale, add some magic with layers of color and texture. I love the gold chain & bauble, what about you?

Feeling as thought you have nothing to wear and yet have a closet full of clothes. As our Manifesto of Style states Commit to Quality and it Commits to You.
What can you do to insure your wardrobe inspires and reflects you?
1. Do the math –  Why buy twice when you can buy once? You buy three [...]

It’s easy to take the most loved and most used things in our life for granted. The people and things that are there for us day after day become regular or normal, and seemingly less-than-special.
But spring shakes things up. Every year, the force of life unfailingly says to the trees, “Hey! I’m here! We’re in [...]

This weekend I’m on my own with my little one, recovering from the flu and catching up on paper work. Have a lovely weekend, treat yourself and here are a few wonderful posts…
Simple sneakers for everyday, great price too!
Laura Linney is fabulous in The BIg C.
Loving this, Success with One Habit.
I’m always looking for books for [...]

Next week I turn 52, gasp!  It’s hard to believe it. Besides a few aches from carrying my almost two year old son and lack of sleep, I feel remarkably good. Honestly, I’m grateful for good genes, lots of  spiritual books and my Style Statement, all which support me staying grounded and feeling, say 40!
Instead [...]

I’ve made many shopping mistakes since I became a mother. PS, don’t shop when you’re tired, rushed and feeling heavy. This autumn, I decided to take a break from buying clothes, really, no new lace up  boots, slouchy knit sweater, or navy pea coat. It was tough at first, yes I  felt a pang of [...]

I’ve had a battle with food most of my life. Although I’m athletic and trim, I have a lurking fear of going hungry.
I grew up in a house where there was food for the kids and food for my dad. One side of the fridge had ice cream, pop, butter, pork chops and the other [...]

My Style Statement is Refined Treasure and there is nothing I love more than hunting, gathering  and sharing. This is the first of many posts on treasures I find and wish to share with you. Enjoy Ben’s Coe’s article, a simple and gracious perspective on money.

In high school it became clear to me that the [...]