I am truly honored to say that one of my dearest friends is Alexandra Knight. In addition to being impossibly chic and fun and funny and smart, she is truly one of the kindest and most generous people I know. I mean, really. Just look at her. Doesn’t she just make you smile? Alexandra has… Continue reading 'Tis the Season: Alexandra Knight
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Sunday Snapshots: Flowers Plus
Since my diagnosis last year, my extra appendage (in addition to our dog, Buzz) has been a camera. When I was at the bottomless pit of chemo despair, one of my great joys was walking (often slowly) around our yard taking photographs. A big Silver Lining was that I was able to walk around our… Continue reading Sunday Snapshots: Flowers Plus
Friday's Fixin's: Artichoke Spread
Last night, I went to a dinner party and managed to pretty much gorge myself on appetizers. Specifically, Artichoke Spread from my adorable and talented friend, Chef Maili. Yumma. Yumma. Yumma. When I found out how healthy it is, well, then, I was enticed to have one more. And another. It was one of those kind… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Artichoke Spread
The Iron Lady with a Silver Lined Heart
How cool is Meryl Streep? I mean really. From Kramer vs. Kramer to Sophie’s Choice to The Devil Wears Prada, there is no end to her greatness. I was exceptionally excited to see that she is the cover girl (woman?) for Vogue’s January issue. And the Silver Lining about her cover shoot? She only agreed to… Continue reading The Iron Lady with a Silver Lined Heart
'Tis the Season: Seat Arrangers
I told you that I don’t often like to give practical gifts. I must correct myself because thus far, I have proffered very practical gifts. What might have been a more apt description is that I like to give unusual gifts that most people wouldn’t buy for themselves but end up using all the time.… Continue reading 'Tis the Season: Seat Arrangers
'Tis the Season: Wooden Snowshoes
One of the many reasons that I love living in California is that I no longer have to endure the long, cold, torturous, and numbing winters of the Midwest. Despite growing up there, it was simply not part of my DNA. Sunny, 70 degree January’s are more my speed (Silver Lining). Sorry. I’m just sayin’….… Continue reading 'Tis the Season: Wooden Snowshoes
In Life – Pema Chodron
A great friend sent this to me this week and I read it three times in a row…or maybe it was four. Anyhoo, it struck a real Silver Lining cord with me. I hope it does the same with you.
'Tis the Season: Cloth Extension Cord
It seems like three or four times a week, I’m looking for an extension cord. And when I find one, I am always disappointed in its appearance. They all seem to have an inevitable stick-out-ness that is cute-less. Well, I was super excited to find this red and white herringbone cloth covered extension cord from… Continue reading 'Tis the Season: Cloth Extension Cord
Giving: Cleaning for a Reason
I have recently learned of a wonderful, Silver Lined organization called Cleaning for a Reason. As a nonprofit serving the entire United States and Canada, they partner with over 1,000 housekeeping services to offer professional house cleanings to help women undergoing treatment for cancer, any type of cancer. To date, they have helped over 9,000… Continue reading Giving: Cleaning for a Reason
