In Celebration of the Magnolia

"Like the magnolia tree,

She bends with the wind,

Trials and tribulation may weather her,

Yet, after the storm her beauty blooms,

See her standing there, like steel,

With her roots forever buried,

Deep in her Southern soil."

~Nancy B. Brewer,

 Letters from Lizzie

I love the soft petals and fragrance of the Magnolias that grow in Kentucky. I designed this outfit to reflect the smooth, satin texture of the blossoms. Their clean lines appeal to women who appreciate classic designs. The satin jumpsuit is embellished with a large flower that reminds me of a Magnolia blossom. The Magnolia earrings and bracelet mimic the flowers and leaves on the heels of the satin evening sandals. I was unaware that there is a Magnolia perfume. I bet it's a beautiful fragrance by Ralph Lauren.

In Celebration of Peonies

In celebration of Peony season I put together this post of beautiful pictures to honor my favorite, the pale pink Peony.🌸

In Celebration of Irises

It's Iris season and I'm envious of my friends who have posted their beautiful, colorful Irises on their Facebook pages. I chose this Iris and outfit for the intense colors.

The Iris.  "What in your life is calling you, When all the noise is silenced, The meetings adjourned... The lists laid aside, And the Wild Iris blooms By itself In the dark forest... What still pulls on your soul?"

-Rumi

National Armed Forces Day 2020

Air Force 

Army

Navy

Marines

Coast Guard 

National Guard

Mother's Day 2020

Wishing my beautiful Mother, Alice Hutchinson a Happy Mother's Day in Heaven. ❤

COVID-19

Gardenia Perfumes

Need a fresh, new Spring fragrance? Maybe you should try Gardenia. It's a classic!

International Women's Day 2020

#Internationalwomensday

Scarf Organizing

I started organizing my closets a few months ago by sorting my scarves. I arranged them according to color to make it easier for me to dress quickly. I hung my rectangular scarves on this over the door rack to keep them from wrinkling. I folded my square scarves and store them in a fabric basket on my closet shelf. I think arranging clothing by color will work best for me. I would welcome your tips for organizing clothing and accessories.

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Jewelry Organizing

I'm still reorganizing my dressing room. >sigh< Sometimes life gets in the way of my projects. 👷‍♀️ I decided to store my faux pearl and costume jewelry in these white, organdy bags. They are prettier than plastic bags and I can still see each piece clearly. I bought these bags in the bridal department of a party supply store but I'm sure places like #HobbyLobby sell them.

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Happy Valentine's Day!