Hello Friends, I wanted to introduce you to Andrea, another over 40 blogger friend, whom I interviewed about blogging after 40. Enjoy!
Hello friendsGlad to be back but had an amazing time visiting my brother and sis in law in DC. This was long overdue, as I hadn't seen their condo and wanted to visit the area. We initially went to see and take pictures of the blooming Sakura trees (cherry blossoms) but they had a freeze and snow prior to, causing them to freeze and not bloom. Not one cherry tree! My brother said "we made history" and that this has not happened before. Nevertheless, we had a great time visiting the monuments,and I found the WWII Memorial particuarly impressive. We did have lunch at the Willard, and I had a "Blossom Martini" if that counts, in one of the oldest hotel in the area. The woodwork and round bar had a nostalgic feeling to it. The bar was the Round Robin.
Hello Friends!I've returned from our trip to visit my brother, who lives near DC. Our plan was to see the blooming cherry blossoms, visit the monuments, spend a day at a vineyard and go out for drinks/lunch. Well, I can say that I know of the Sakura trees from a folk song I taught in music class aptly titled: Sakura. As you know, we have had freezing temps, snow, and weather not conducive to blooming trees. In fact, we did not see one tree in bloom! Nevertheless, I didn't think to call my brother and tell him to skip the visit as the trees weren't blooming.hehe.. we would enjoy the week by spending time doing other things. I will talk more about that tomorrow for Turning Heads Tuesday, but today I am going to introduce you to a company: Uno Alla Volta. 
Hello friendsIt has only taken me over 40 years to be pleased with the skin care products I am using. I know I "should have begun more of a skin care routine in my 20s, but let's face it, as a college student, it wasn't easy to afford. I do feel like products have come a long way and finding the skin care routine that works for you doesn't have to resemble the "search for the Holy Grail". I am going to introduce you to a product line today that I am quite pleased with, and have seen results.
Hello friends"The Answer my friend, is blowin in the wind, the answer is blowin in the wind"... "Bob Dylan. It was one of the most windy days recently, and the question must be. how difficult is it to get pictures when your hair is flying every which way ? We made do, but it can be tricky! Our reward was lunch and a few glasses of wine at Corkscrew, one of our favorite haunts. We brought the pups, but it wasn't the dog party that it was last Sunday when there were 8 dogs on the patio!Today I am wearing one of those things that is considered a staple in every woman's closet, the black fitted blazer. I love this one from Fabrizio Gianni as it has vertical dark stripes and fits quite well. I decided to pair it with a grey textured tee, raw edged denim and a pair of peachy pink snakeskin block heels This is a spring look or uniform that one can put together rather easily.
Hello friends!How was your weekend? As always, it seemed to zip by, but we also heard a rumour of possible snow! It is the South, we don't "do" snow! This pic was taken on Saturday and Sunday we actually had a bit more than a dusting. It did look pretty. Had a pretty laid back weekend, went to lunch at our favorite wine bar, and I decided it was a pampering day on Sunday and time for a pedicure. Besides, before long I will be exposing these tootsies in some new spring sandals. I have a few already picked out and pinned, so if you're interested, check out my Spring 2017 wishlist where they will be on Pinterest.
Hello friends,Yes, I suppose I was feeling a bit reflective or philosophical today. With the Anniversary of my Dad's passing, in January and the month that can bring me down, I feel like I have time to think about these things. February doesn't bother me as much, as we are closer to Spring! Now that we are in March, I do look forward to the sunshine and being outside.
Hi friends!First, I want to thank you all for the well wishes, it means a lot. I have been faring better this week. We went to see "Hidden Figures" and I thought it was fantastic what the women were able to accomplish. I got all teary eyed. When I'm not going out, what keeps me entertained? Well, playing with my pups of course! We played Pillow Ball and Ball in the Blanket. Pillow Ball is when I hide a squeaky ball in between a stack of 4 pillows to be sniffed out, and B N B is kind of self explanatory. They do make me laugh!!Now, I know you must be thinking, "Is there something in Jess' water?"She's wearing jeans 2 weeks in a row! Well, I am still a skirts and dress girl, but love to try jeans every now and then, and boyfriend jeans are my favorite. Im hoping to style some more casual looks on the blog soon. But let's talk about stylish, comfy shoes for Spring!...