This last Friday, I received this wonderful book from the beautiful
Irina. I've been pouring over its pages with admiration and determination to age gracefully and embrace the coming years with vibrant living. I just loved it, Irina!! Thank you so much for having such a fabulous giveaway.

Thank you for the lovely gift wrap and Anita's tag. I don't have one. I will treasure this beauty.


All I could think about was my mom and her joie de vivre as I read this fun book. She could grace its pages with her style. She is 82 years young, and still very much into what she is going to wear when she goes out. My mom has personality plus, and her outfits always include an amazing array of colors and patterns. She is truly a joyful dresser. I have to share this book with her. She is going to love it!

I don't know about you, but in today's economy any purchase we make that isn't food or essential to our living situation has been ruled out. That's why, when I saw these pretties below, I turned to an even older method than money to make it happen.


I've had some items that I've been wanting to pass on, and thought I could make a fair trade of them for these lovelies. As it turns out, it was a go with their owner. She's happy, and I'm definitely happy that they now grace our creamy piano top.

Have you ever traded something to get an item you really loved?