We have just returned from our family summer vacation to Yosemite. Wow! What a trip. Have you ever been? We hadn’t. Though people told us how beautiful it is, I was completely unprepared for just how magnificent it truly is. Stunning is probably the best word to describe it. Why is Yosemite so beautiful? Well,… Continue reading Silver Lined Adventure: Yosemite
Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
Must See Movie: The Intouchables
For the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing about the movie, The Intouchables. From my wonderful French teacher to my dear friend, Slim Paley, all I’ve been (lovingly, encouragingly) hearing is “You MUST see The Intouchables!” Well, lo and behold, tonight was “Date Night” and I transferred the “You Must” to “We Must” see the film.… Continue reading Must See Movie: The Intouchables
Fashion Fun!
Recently, I came across the super fun illustrated guide to fashion’s biggest icons on Refinery 29. It was a little Silver Lining in a very busy and slightly challenging day. I love when delightful things pop up and provide a smile (Silver Lining). What is this, you ask? For fun, Refinery 29 enlisted the help of illustrator… Continue reading Fashion Fun!
Go Confidently!
Jason Wu Love
Even before Michelle Obama danced onto the world stage as the First Lady in a Jason Wu gown, I was smitten with him. I’ve written about him before and continue to be nuts about him. So, you can imagine my excitement when I saw this Vogue feature highlighting his studio in New York. I’m absolutely… Continue reading Jason Wu Love
Hello, World!
You all know how much I loooooove J.Crew, right? Well, I love J.Crew even more (I didn’t think that was possible!) thanks to their new campaign, Hello, World! Hello, World! is a world-wide campaign launched in conjunction with their newly expanded global presence (now available in over 100 countries!). To kick off this exciting news,… Continue reading Hello, World!
A Brave New World
Today, the HOTY (the Husband Of The Year for new readers) and our daughter, a/k/a Sweetly Six, went to see the new Pixar movie Brave. As you may recall, after I was diagnosed with FBC (f-bomb breast cancer, also for new readers), I watched gobs of what my daughter and I called “Silver Lined movies.”… Continue reading A Brave New World
Silver Lined Adventure: St. Petersburg, Part 2
Perhaps two of my favorite parts of our amazing and extraordinary and magical trip to Russia were the time spent at Peterhof Palace and the Hermitage. Truly beyond belief. And stunning. Did I say magical? Ahhhh, yes. Peterhof Palace (or Petrodvorets in Russian) is nicknamed the “Russian Versailles” because it resembles…yes, the French Versailles. Peterhof is comprised… Continue reading Silver Lined Adventure: St. Petersburg, Part 2
A Silver Lined Announcement
A huge honor & Silver Lining today: I received notification that The Silver Pen was named one of the Top 100 Websites for Women in 2012 on Forbes.com. I am honored, humbled, giddy and stunned. Thank you all so very much! Here is the link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeswomanfiles/2012/06/20/top-100-websites-for-women-2012/7/
Bookworm: Wild
Boy, oh boy, do I have the summer read for you! A friend recommended this book to me…no, not Oprah (though this is the first book selection for her new book club!). In the book, Wild, Cheryl Strayed recounts how she used an epic hike (a three-month, 1,100-mile trek up the rugged and remote Pacific Crest Trail… Continue reading Bookworm: Wild