Earlier, I wrote about life on the Veranda - a favorite Southern, summer pastime.
Picture a Charleston side-porch house, facing the obligatory magnolia tree, refreshing gin and tonics or the standard mint julep.
But Veranda living is more than just a sense of “place”. What really makes it memorable is the company of friends and neighbors, sparkling [...]

Positively the best place to buy shoes online. The site’s selection is massive, and browsing is a breeze.
So says Time Magazine in naming Zappos.com! one of the Top 50 Web sites.
If you love shoes but hate the in-person shopping experience, head on over to Zappos.com!.
Your feet will love it!
Love, Liz.

Sharon Jacobsen is a freelance writer living in South Cheshire, England. Like most women, she spent a lot of time over the years messing around with her hair but has now learned to live with what she has. To contact Sharon, please visit www.sharon-jacobsen.co.uk
Love, Liz.

My daughter hates her hair. Several of my friends hate their [...]

Some of us are obsessed with the color coordinating decorations we find in retail stores. I’m the first to admit that the decorations are really cute, and it’s really easy to put together a room that way. But, there’s something about that mix-and-match style that makes a place feel homey. Everyone wants to be unique [...]

Many studies have been done to research the effects of motivation and mental health. As the implications of helping those with negative self-esteem, depression and anxiety are immense this is certainly an area of research that deserves a great deal of attention.
Psychology Online reports on a study investigating the differences between INTERNAL and EXTERNAL [...]

Hot summer days and cold Mint Juleps - life on the Veranda in my part of the world.
Still getting things in shape from last winter? Here are a few items that can brighten up your special outside resting place.
If you’re not ready to spring for new seating, why not liven up your current items with [...]

Only nine? I think I can handle nine.
Judy Thompson, a former Health teacher and for many years a student of natural nutrition, wants to share her health tips with you.
Though she acknowledges that she is not claiming to have all the answers or practice the “perfect” diet and exercise plan, she believes that most people [...]

Are you bored? I mean, really, really bored?
Then hop over to DiscoverFun.comfast!
The list of Fun Things To Do is broken up into 30 different categories which may help you find an activity for your pleasure. Actually, there are over 1200 items on the list.
If you can’t find anything on this list of fun things to [...]

When it comes to home architecture and décor, I’m ambivalent.
I guess I tend to lean more often to contemporary, semi-minimalist,
mid-century-modern surroundings. My current condo largely reflects that style.
When I lived in a pre-Civil War house on Church Hill, I just had to decorate it in period furnishings. There are tons of 1890-1910 houses in my [...]

Contrary to what you thought Sportswear and Chic can go together. Here’s some helpful tips to achieve that chic sportswear look:

Mix white with a a bit of grey or blue
Tuck slim fitting shirts into loose pants
Tuck fitted tanks into tailored shorts
Use a belt to define your waste
Keep your hair simple
Keep your accessories simple
Mix preppy favorites [...]

Guest writer Jasdeep Singh wants you to go fruity for summer. It’s a much more flavorful way to get the needed hydration back into your body after all that strenuous activity (indoors and out!)
Take a bite!
Love, Liz.
Summer is the time when we sweat highly and beating the heat is always high on our agenda. So, [...]