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Sparkle and Shine: 2010 Spring and Summer Trends

Get ready for romance as the spring and summer fashions of 2010 hit the stores! Ultra feminine looks offer tiers of flounce, lace, floral patterns and ruffles. Voluminous shapes of lustrous silk and organza provide for pretty party dresses and softly tailored pantsuits. Color trends range from pastel subtle tones to light and bright summer hues. Sparkle... >Full Story

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Dads, Princesses and the Power of Woo

"Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?  Actually, who are you not to be?" - Marianne Williamson I am standing in a crush of three-year-old pint-sized princesses. Surrounded by sparkling tiaras and frilly dresses, these little daubs of pink and purple are up way past their collective bed time.  We giggle.  We dance.  We...... >Read More



Fresh and Green

Would you like to get involved in a ministry that will encourage others and nourish your soul? At seventy-eight years of age, Jack shows no signs of slowing; only growing. His chipper attitude paints the world with vibrant colors, even in his blackest moments. While he may be known as the golden oldie around his neighborhood, he stays true... >Read More



Is Beauty Skin Deep?

It’s not hard to understand why a woman would want to be beautiful, but what continues to amaze me is that there is no set standard for what “beautiful” looks like. My friend Sarah was in China last year and saw rows of bleaching creams in the make-up aisles.  When she asked what they were for her friend pointed out... >Read More



A Whole New Perspective

My husband and I worked in ministry overseas for 25 years. Once we lived in a country where our house was robbed five times. I always felt anger, fear and insecurity because someone had been in my home without my permission and took many favorite things. Cancer came like that – without my permission. It introduced vulnerability and weakness...... >Read More



Fashion for the Over-40 Woman

Do you get frustrated trying to shop for something that doesn't show your navel? They say women love to shop. Not this one! I am tired of hunting for clothes only to find short skirts and short tops. I was starting to wonder if anyone designed clothes for women over 17. Shopping was one frustration after another until I learned... >Read More



The Season's Best Sweaters

Keeping in step with the shifting seasons outside, you might have noticed that everything in the malls is changing too. We're moving from the chiffons and lighter tones of summer to the thicker fabrics and deeper tones for fall. The colors that are popular this season are taupe, charcoal gray, black, cinnamon, reds, cranberry, avocado, midnight...... >Read More



Spring and Summer In Full Bloom

A fruit basket of vibrant colors will be delivered to your closet this spring. Spring's true colors are showing in bright turquoise, lemon yellow, emerald green, and fuchsia, along with the return of black and white. As spring fades to summer the color palette will be paler and sun bleached. There are a few carry-overs from seasons past such...... >Read More


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