"When how you appear reflects who you are, you are beautiful." - Christopher Hopkins Not long after my second appearance on Oprah, a woman flew to Minneapolis from Virginia for a makeover. She was a 54-year-old pastor’s wife who had grown her hair for six months to “give me something to work with.”  We didn’t click at first. She seemed...... >Read More

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This season brings back the elegance of the 40's, 50's and 60's fashion. Jackie O inspired dresses and coats with her signature big buttons provide a fun yet sophisticated flair. From the 50's houndstooth makes its way back into the mainstream on jackets, suits, dresses, vests, shoes and purses. Go with the classic houndstooth black and white...... >Read More

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“What’s in here?” Susan asked. We were shifting some of my belongings and among them was a storage box with the word ‘Herman’ scrawled across the top. “Take a peek,” Denise advised with a twinkle in her eye. “Eek! There’s something furry in there!” Susan screamed as she dropped the box. As Denise laughed, I picked up...... >Read More

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Standard posed pictures are pretty, but you can make your wedding album into a real page-turner by sprinkling it with some unique images. Try a little something different for your wedding photos. Almost any photographer will know to capture a picture of the ring exchange or the cake-cutting ceremony. But you can set your photographic memories...... >Read More

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