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Last week, while wearing red lipstick, a woman sai

Last week, while wearing red lipstick, a woman said to me, "Way to go! I love seeing other women wear red lipstick, but I just can't pull it off."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Red lips are classic, stylish, beautiful. But they can understandably be daunting. The right color, the right technique, and the right attitude are required for red lip success.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Today on the blog, I am sharing guidelines for making friends with red lipstick...

Are you a chronic do-more-er? Me too.

More can be fun, but sometimes we enter seasons where we long for less and require space. Simplicity is the answer.

Simplicity is not giving up. It is not apathy. It is not defeat. It is equal parts intentionality and care and has a clear goal of focusing on what matters most.

We started decorating gingerbread houses when my k

We started decorating gingerbread houses when my kids were still way too little for it to be even remotely enjoyable. But we persevered.

And now, it is one of the holiday activities they look forward to the most. Let me assure you, decorating with a table of teens is so much fun. We keep their finished houses on the shelf in our breakfast room, and they provide a colorful, festive backdrop to our home.

The moral of this story? The effort is well worth it. The mess of sprinkles in the early days has transformed into a special sibling ritual. ❤️💚❤️💚

Todays blog post, Burn The Fancy Candles, while li

Todays blog post, Burn The Fancy Candles, while literally about burning fancy candles, is also a metaphor.

What is the item in your life that feels too fancy to actually use and enjoy? Let’s fight against that fear of loss and lean in to the joy the item can offer. What is that item for you?

Maybe it’s fancy candles. Burn them!

Maybe it’s your fine china. Serve weeknight dinners on it!

Maybe it’s your nice napkins. Use them!

Maybe it’s the “one day” recipe, the expensive shoes, the fine wine, the high end olive oil. Use it all!!!

To save something for fear of losing it is to miss the joy and delight these items can bring. So burn the candles! Wear the shoes! Drink the wine!

Happy Thanksgiving, from my plate to yours. 💗 🦃 🍽️

Thanksgiving Wednesday is Pie Day in our home, and

Thanksgiving Wednesday is Pie Day in our home, and if you too are rolling and filling and baking your way through the day, I have a few tips.

1. Bake your pie longer than you think. Pale, wimpy, bottom crusts are not a good look. Don’t be afraid…pies can take the extra time in the oven, and they will reward you with shatteringly crisp crust and well-developed flavor. Feeling like your pie is over browning on top? Throw a piece of foil over it and keep going.

2. Listen to your dough. If you are rolling out dough, and it is shrinking back, it is telling you it needs a rest. Set a timer for five minutes and walk away. Pie dough that shrinks back when you roll it is also going to shrink in the oven.

3. If you’re making apple pie, don’t mound the apples in a dome. Lay them in flat layers, trying to keep the open spaces to a minimum. This will help reduce the post-bake cavern of space under the top crust.

4. Making a chilled pie like pumpkin? Let it cool completely at room temp until there is not a smidge of heat coming from the pan before you cover it with plastic wrap and stash it in the fridge. Trapped heat will result in a soggy bottom.

5. Making your pies today and wondering how to store them? Pumpkin or any other cream pies need to be stored in the fridge. Pecan is best at room temperature, covered. Apple is best stored at room temp, covered or if you can stand it, uncovered.

Any other questions? I’m all ears and happy to answer them!

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Last week, while wearing red lipstick, a woman sai

Last week, while wearing red lipstick, a woman said to me, "Way to go! I love seeing other women wear red lipstick, but I just can't pull it off."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Have you ever felt this way?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Red lips are classic, stylish, beautiful. But they can understandably be daunting. The right color, the right technique, and the right attitude are required for red lip success.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Today on the blog, I am sharing guidelines for making friends with red lipstick...

Are you a chronic do-more-er? Me too.

More can be fun, but sometimes we enter seasons where we long for less and require space. Simplicity is the answer.

Simplicity is not giving up. It is not apathy. It is not defeat. It is equal parts intentionality and care and has a clear goal of focusing on what matters most.

We started decorating gingerbread houses when my k

We started decorating gingerbread houses when my kids were still way too little for it to be even remotely enjoyable. But we persevered.

And now, it is one of the holiday activities they look forward to the most. Let me assure you, decorating with a table of teens is so much fun. We keep their finished houses on the shelf in our breakfast room, and they provide a colorful, festive backdrop to our home.

The moral of this story? The effort is well worth it. The mess of sprinkles in the early days has transformed into a special sibling ritual. ❤️💚❤️💚

Todays blog post, Burn The Fancy Candles, while li

Todays blog post, Burn The Fancy Candles, while literally about burning fancy candles, is also a metaphor.

What is the item in your life that feels too fancy to actually use and enjoy? Let’s fight against that fear of loss and lean in to the joy the item can offer. What is that item for you?

Maybe it’s fancy candles. Burn them!

Maybe it’s your fine china. Serve weeknight dinners on it!

Maybe it’s your nice napkins. Use them!

Maybe it’s the “one day” recipe, the expensive shoes, the fine wine, the high end olive oil. Use it all!!!

To save something for fear of losing it is to miss the joy and delight these items can bring. So burn the candles! Wear the shoes! Drink the wine!

Happy Thanksgiving, from my plate to yours. 💗 🦃 🍽️

Thanksgiving Wednesday is Pie Day in our home, and

Thanksgiving Wednesday is Pie Day in our home, and if you too are rolling and filling and baking your way through the day, I have a few tips.

1. Bake your pie longer than you think. Pale, wimpy, bottom crusts are not a good look. Don’t be afraid…pies can take the extra time in the oven, and they will reward you with shatteringly crisp crust and well-developed flavor. Feeling like your pie is over browning on top? Throw a piece of foil over it and keep going.

2. Listen to your dough. If you are rolling out dough, and it is shrinking back, it is telling you it needs a rest. Set a timer for five minutes and walk away. Pie dough that shrinks back when you roll it is also going to shrink in the oven.

3. If you’re making apple pie, don’t mound the apples in a dome. Lay them in flat layers, trying to keep the open spaces to a minimum. This will help reduce the post-bake cavern of space under the top crust.

4. Making a chilled pie like pumpkin? Let it cool completely at room temp until there is not a smidge of heat coming from the pan before you cover it with plastic wrap and stash it in the fridge. Trapped heat will result in a soggy bottom.

5. Making your pies today and wondering how to store them? Pumpkin or any other cream pies need to be stored in the fridge. Pecan is best at room temperature, covered. Apple is best stored at room temp, covered or if you can stand it, uncovered.

Any other questions? I’m all ears and happy to answer them!

Ten times out of ten, the best bang for your wardr

Ten times out of ten, the best bang for your wardrobe buck is a coat. And in my opinion, the bolder the better.

Sure, navy and black are classic, but the dramatic red, the bold cobalt, the fun plaid, the punchy pink…those are the pieces that deliver joy for the long haul.

In today’s blog post, A Case For Coats, I am revealing why costs are worth the investment and how to pick a piece you will love for a long time.

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We had a great time at the Parade Of Lights! Highly recommend this event if you live in Fort Worth. Our city is such a gift!!

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