I experienced just a bit of bad luck on my birthday so I ended up enjoying my evening alone. Luckily, the universe was kind, sometime that day, Jennifer from The Daily Connoisseur posted a foreign film that she was looking forward to and a link to its trailer on facebook. This movie entitled A Five Star…
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Book Review: Chic Inspiration
I enjoyed reading the eBook Chic Inspiration: Imaginative Ways to Live a More Magical Life by Fiona Ferris. Available on amazon As an Amazon Prime member, I borrowed this title for free, but it only costs 99 cents to buy. You can also read it free when you subscribe with Kindle Unlimited. I adore Fiona…
Book Review: Inspiration for Homemakers
Inspiration for Homemakers by Tracy Lee is a wonderful little eBook. Available on amazon I paid just 99 cents for this new book on amazon. If you are an Amazon Prime member, then you may borrow something like this once a month for free. It also comes at no cost if you subscribe to kindleunlimited….
Easy and Economical Entertaining: Dinner Party
I had two of my high school girlfriends J and C over on Saturday night. They’re pretty busy with their families, so I was thrilled to finally have time together scheduled. I served dinner. I wanted to share exactly how I managed to throw a fabulous dinner party for three with fairly severe time and…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Coffee Date with a Friend
This afternoon, Kate took me to my favorite coffee shop. It was so great to be in a place I love and catch up with a like-minded friend. I was happy for her too, as she was indulging in some child-free time. I ordered a large cappuccino and a blueberry crumble muffin. The coffee was…
Book Review: Picnic in Provence
Last night, I finished the Kindle edition of Picnic in Provence: A Memoir with Recipes by Elizabeth Bard, the woman who wrote Lunch in Paris: A Love Story, with Recipes. This second book is fantastic and I recommend it. Available on Amazon Elizabeth and Gwendal spontaneously decide to move into an old house located in…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Free Amazon Prime Instant Video
After I came home on Saturday night, I decided to select one of the movie rentals free with my Amazon Prime membership. I intended to pick a film that I’ve seen and just watch 30 minutes of it to wind down before bed. That didn’t happen. I think I have seen The Answer Man twice…
Spring 2015 Capsule Wardrobe
What’s black and white and chic all over? Hopefully my spring capsule wardrobe this year! I am addicted to Pinterest and often click on the Women’s Fashion category. Check out my Style: Clothing board. Lately, the outfits I am drawn to are black and white, so that is what I want to wear right now. I know…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Flowering Shrubs
I am so happy it is spring. I make sure I get out and enjoy both the flowers and fine weather, especially over the last three days. I walked to a store after work on Friday and Saturday. After this errand on Saturday evening, I sipped a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon while catching up with…
What’s in my Handbag?
This was inspired by this post and video from Jennifer at The Daily Connoisseur. I know that I mentioned new birthday purchases such as the handbag, wallet and lip gloss recently in this post, but that’s a quite a long one. I wanted to seize the opportunity to focus on a few new items in…