Feel like a Fancy French Lady or Gentleman

by Irene // June 16, 2017 // 5 Comments

My friend Denianne, offered me a peek into her monthly Birchbox to see if anything was interesting. I was curious about the Micellar water and snagged it. What a wonderful surprise! For me it was the unicorn of skin cleansing.... Continue reading →

8 Things to Know Before You Go (To the Nursing Home)

by Irene // February 8, 2017 // 7 Comments

I know we’re not quite old enough to think about nursing homes, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Sandy’s requirements are quite simple: Christmas lights strung around her room and a soft, stuffed animal on her lap will bring... Continue reading →

The Price of Beauty

by Irene // January 29, 2017 // 8 Comments

“Did you know Mussolini’s mistress absolutely refused to wear pearls after she heard about the Nazi experiments to coat the things with poison chemicals? The poison would be absorbed through the skin.” ~General Bo “Dying for Chocolate” by Diane Mott... Continue reading →

The Ginger That Makes Me Happy (A Recipe for Candying)

by Sandy // January 22, 2017 // 4 Comments

What’s my favourite ginger? Although he’s right up there at the top of the list, it’s not Chef Bobby Flay. When you come from Michigan, you know that the best-tasting, most effective cure-all is Vernor’s Ginger-ale. Unfortunately, since we moved to Kentucky,... Continue reading →

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Feel like a Fancy French Lady or Gentleman

8 Things to Know Before You Go (To the Nursing Home)

The Price of Beauty

The Ginger That Makes Me Happy (A Recipe for Candying)