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Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
Lovely Leontine Linens
When it comes to linens, I am not only a girly-girl but I am way old-fashioned. Case in point: Monograms. I love-love-love a monogram. Basically, if it doesn’t move in our home, it gets monogrammed (e.g., clothes, towels, napkins, hankies, sheets, children…). One of my favorite monogramming companies is Leontine Linens. In addition to complete… Continue reading Lovely Leontine Linens
Good Morning!
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The Expression of Gratitude
Ever since my bout with FBC, I have felt gratitude more than at any other point in my life. Certainly not FOR FBC, but because of all of the things that have come along with it. There’s something about being so incredibly vulnerable…and still…that helped me first identify and then acknowledge the gratitude that was… Continue reading The Expression of Gratitude
Silver Lined Discoveries: Bauble Bar
For new readers, first of all, WELCOME! I’m a big believer in friends sharing tips and hints, so The Silver Lined Discovery series is my way of telling you about things that I’m loving right now…everything from products to trinkets. Basically, whatever floats my boat. I don’t get paid or endorsed in any way from… Continue reading Silver Lined Discoveries: Bauble Bar
R.I.P., Gore Vidal
Author, playwright, politician and acerbic commentator on public culture Gore Vidal died Tuesday at age 86 in Los Angeles. Whatta force he was. During his lifetime, he wrote 8 plays, 26 novels, 14 screenplays, and countless essays. His awards included the National Book Award in 1993 for United States: Essays 1952-1992 and the National Book… Continue reading R.I.P., Gore Vidal
Happy August!
Vanity Fair International Best Dressed
After a week of cell biology and epidemiology, I’m ready for a little fashion fun! That fun came in the form of Vanity Fair’s annual International Best Dressed List. There’s nothing like a little eye candy diversion (Silver Lining). Here are my faves from the list: H.R.H. The Duchess of Cambridge Lizzie Tish Erika Bearman… Continue reading Vanity Fair International Best Dressed
Inspiring People: Marie Colvin
In this month’s Vanity Fair, there is a compelling and inspiring article by Marie Brenner about the tireless and now sadly deceased reporter, Marie Colvin who was “always ready to board a plane headed for nowhere nice.” I highly recommend that you pick up this month’s magazine and read this article for a dose of inspiration and a dollop… Continue reading Inspiring People: Marie Colvin
Happy (Belated) Birthday, Jackie
Saturday, July 28th, was Jackie Kennedy Onassis’s birthday. She would have been 83. Life did a beautiful homage to her (Silver Lining).