Meh To Spring Shopping Right Now?

On February 16, 2016

Do what these friends did before Spring Clothing stores, even new-to-you consignment venues, are making the big switch to spring stock. It’s February. In Minnesota. We will not be wearing spring clothing for at least three more months! Some folks are inspired by shopping for spring clothes now – it’s the carrot that leads them […]

3 Easy Ways To Fight Winter Doldrums

On February 2, 2016

The winter doldrums Is it just me, or have the winter doldrums mounded up like those massive piles left by snow plows for you too? If you live in Minnesota, you know exactly what I’m talking about – 15+ feet high mountains of dirty snow that will be here…forever. At least until May. May! This […]

Why Do New-To-You?

On January 19, 2016

Join me On Thursday, February 18, the documentary The True Cost will be screened at O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Catherine University. A panel discussion, including the film’s director Andrew Morgan participating via videoconferencing, will follow the screening. I am thrilled to be a part of the live panel! This powerful film embodies why I am […]

Do New Year’s Resolutions Make You Go UGH?

On January 5, 2016

Resolutions Everybody makes them. We all read about them (like right now), talk about them, plan them. We all have the best of intentions. Clean slate! Fresh start! Everything will be different this year! Until it’s not. New Year’s resolutions are kind of like diets for me – they tend to have the exact opposite […]

Happy Winter Holidays!

On December 15, 2015

I wish you and your loved ones the very best as you celebrate the season. May your holidays be everything you hope them to be and more. I look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Stacy London’s The Truth About Style

On December 2, 2015

Stacy London: The Truth About Style You likely remember TV-show What Not To Wear with Stacy London and Clinton Kelly. I recently read Stacy London’s latest book, The Truth About Style, part memoir and part style makeover stories. Honestly, I just loved it. London is an engaging writer, and her personal stories are authentic […]

Fun For The Holidays

On November 17, 2015

The Holidays. We know they’re coming. Halloween is over, chocolate peppermint is replacing pumpkin spice, and decorations are ubiquitous. Poor Thanksgiving is lumped in there, but just barely. Frankly, it can be overwhelming – so many things to plan and do to celebrate with family and friends over the next six weeks. One of those […]

a self-love mantra

On November 2, 2015

Loving-kindness meditation “May I be happy, may I live in peace; may I be strong, may I live with ease.” My acupuncturist (a LIFESAVER in addressing peri-menopause symptoms) gave me this meditation during my last appointment that she described as “creating puddles of love,” starting with self-love. First say it to yourself for a bit, […]

My Wardrobe Consult

On October 15, 2015

Owner turns into client “Ugh! I need a wardrobe consultant!” I whined to my husband. Recently, I made the switch in my closet from warm weather wear to fall and winter clothing. As I dug in, it quickly grew into much more than a switch. It ended up being a full-blown assessment of my wardrobe, […]

Grey Matter – on going grey

On October 1, 2015

Going grey I recently met a friend I hadn’t seen for a few months for a walk. We hugged, and she said, “You’ve decided to go grey! I love it!” To which I responded, “Decided? Sure, I guess you could say I ‘decided‘ to go grey.” She laughed, and I did that laugh that’s more […]

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