Happy International Woman’s Day! In thinking about this special day, honoring and celebrating all things womanly, I find myself excited about the new book, American Beauty by Claiborne Swanson Frank. Mine just arrived and I’m super excited about it! The book is a collection of 110 portraits of American women, documented from Southampton to the Napa Valley.… Continue reading SL Book: American Beauty
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Fashion Silver Linings: Valentino
I have always been a fan of the Valentino brand, most especially when Mr. Valentino was designing. Since he retired (at the age of 75, after 40 years of design, by the way!), I haven’t been wholly awed or inspired by the collections. That said, I can’t imagine for the life of me following in… Continue reading Fashion Silver Linings: Valentino
Huffington Post
Hi Everyone! I sure would appreciate it if you would read and share my most recent post on Huffington Post: Breast Cancer’s Trip to Isolation Island. (Just click on the pink and it will take you right there!) Though I have left Isolation Island, many people are still there. I hope that this post helps them… Continue reading Huffington Post
Sunny and Sweet by Robin William Service
Another beautiful poem that touched my heart with Silver Linings. I hope it does the same for you.
Yippee for Yellow!
I am cuckoo for the color yellow. It’s just so doggone…well, joyous is the best way for me to describe it and how it makes me feel! Yellow shines with optimism & enlightenment. Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future. Did you know that yellow represents the third chakra? This chakra is linked… Continue reading Yippee for Yellow!
Walt Whitman Says… This is What You Shall Do
SL Book: Tender at the Bone
Last spring I had the great Silver Lining opportunity to hear Ruth Reichl speak as part of the UCSB Arts & Lectures Program. She is a beloved authority on foodie culture, the former Editor in Chief of Gourmet magazine and recipient of six James Beard Awards for food writing. And she is cool. This year, our book club is reading her book, Tender… Continue reading SL Book: Tender at the Bone
Apartment Drool
I am crazy about the Vogue APT with LSD features. They are definitely drool-inducing. Though I really and truly never want to live anywhere other than where I live now, I freely admit to being a Looky-Lou. I just love seeing the way other people live. …and can I just say that I LOVE the… Continue reading Apartment Drool
You are You – Dr. Seuss
Sunday Snapshots: Santa Barbara Mission
In an effort to de-funk myself, I decided that I needed to do something to lift my spirits (occasionally, we have to proactively seek out those Silver Linings!). There is no better place to do de-funk than at the beautiful Santa Barbara Mission. Boy oh boy, was I right on (Silver Lining). The Santa Barbara… Continue reading Sunday Snapshots: Santa Barbara Mission