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It’s no secret that I love my summer uniform, but there have been lots of occasions this summer that called for something other than my uniform.  Happy hours, fund raisers, weddings, speaking events, nights out, etc..  Here’s a few updates from this summer….sometimes seeing an outfit inspires pulling something together from your own closet.  I…

If these walls could talk… I’m a lover of words; sayings, quotes and verses.  Words that make you think, inspire and remind you.  There have been so many times I refer back to a quote, phrase or Bible verse can say just what I’m thinking and serves as a reminder to me.  My house is filled with…

Through tear stained eyes in front of the casket one of my besties turned to me and said: “How did we get here?” We were the end of the line, watching another bestie greet family and friends who’ve gathered to celebrate the life of her Dad.  Weren’t we just in college, comparing notes – not…

I love to design, create and make a difference.  There are so many ways to do that, and one that I love is companies who are empowering women across the world to design and create accessories which in turn give them a life of freedom while providing for their families.  I also love finding gifts that are…

I love the water.  In a boat, on a jet-ski (I realize this is a past time of the 90’s), on the beach or by a pool.  One of my earliest memories with my family and friends is summer days spent at the Swim and Raquet Club, literally from open, through lunch, dinner, showers and until…

I am a little things person.  The little things mean so much more to me than big things do.   If you know me well, you know the little things that matter to me.  What are those things?  They can be simple or complicated, but they are not grand.  Some little things for me are… Opening…

I was talking to my niece this Spring on the phone.  She is into clothes and definitely has her own style and puts together outfits on a regular basis. Niece:  “Gigi, what are you wearing?” Me:  “Black soft pants (read: yoga pants) and t-shirt.”Niece:  “Oh, I know your tight pants (read: running leggings) and green…

Tuesday morning I took what I was hoping to be my last Certification test, completing the “Board Room to Classroom” transition of life over the last couple of years.  It was the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities” test and is known to be a mind game with multiple correct options, but having to choose the “best” of…

I’m late to the Frozen world, but I did just get “Let it Go” on my iPod a couple of weeks ago and finally have listened to the lyrics.  It has resonated with me for so many reasons, but mostly because maybe Disney can inspire a generation that it is ok to not be “ok”…