Last year's success gives me a fresh perspective, and I'm excited. I want to start a few new habits, as a result.
New Year Fresh Perspective
Getting into the Shape of My Life
I didn’t start 2019 with grand fitness goals. I simply wanted to feel better, eat better and look a bit better in a custom-designed swimsuit from Heidi Fish Swimwear.
Dior: From Paris to the World
Some might consider Mr. Dior a late bloomer, given he debuted his first collection on February 12, 1947 at the age of 42. But what a first collection it was, making international headlines immediately and being heralded as “The New Look.”
Alcohol Was Not My Friend
Wine became my daily way of coping with the stress and the sadness over our upcoming move. Never mind that wine is a depressant!
Dallas Contemporary & Jeremy Scott
What remains with me most from this exhibit is Scott's playfulness. He brings many things back from your childhood like Fruit Loops, Hershey's chocolate bars and McDonald's French fries and puts them into a dress, a hat or a bag.
The Things You Take with You
We lived in Seattle for three and a half years from January 2015 through June 2018. It was an adventure, a struggle, a joy and a heartbreak. My husband and children transitioned beautifully. Me? Less so. I did not want to move to Seattle, and I made no secret about it. I cried countless tears... Continue Reading →
What’s in a Name?
As we were moving from Seattle to Dallas this summer, I was thinking I needed to change the name of my blog from Southern in Seattle to something else.
New Orleans, You Had Me at Hello
New Orleans isn’t all bad, nor is she all good. She’s both. If we are being completely honest with ourselves, aren't we all?
2018 Wardrobe Essentials
I am hearing a lot people say they want to shop less and spend more wisely this year. I am on board!
