lifestyle
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Five Favorite Finds
SMEG Tea kettle From the Italian-based company SMEG, known for its retro-look appliances, this whistling tea kettle comes in a choice of fun colors. I particularly love it in red. It beautifully captures the playful 50s vibe. Curve Equality Jeans Like many women, I’m always searching for a great-fitting pair of jeans, which can be…
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Five Favorite Finds
Trader Joe’s Sea Breeze Castile Hand Soap Made with olive and coconut oils, this limited offering hand soap is so summery and so affordable. Heavy Cream Body and Hair Fragrance Mist There’s nothing like real whipped cream, made from heavy cream, to elevate dessert. It’s equally as yummy on fruit as it is on cakes…
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Five Favorite Finds
Clarks Sunmaze Loop Sandals At the start of every beach season, I buy a new pair of Clark’s sandals. They are available in lots of fun colors, and it’s never easy to choose. But this year, Clarks’ new Pink/Multicolor SUNMAZE LOOP Sandals, which I spotted in DSW while shopping with my BFF, made it easy.…
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Five Favorite Finds
Some weeks feel too busy to notice the small joys, so I’ve started gathering the little things that make the days feel softer, sweeter, or simply more fun. As the seasons change and summer approaches, I’ve been finding joy in a few standout items that enhance my everyday routine and bring a splash of style…
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Dynamite Connections: A Funeral Director and Stuntwoman’s Friendship
There was a time when I was invited on talk shows around the country because of what was then considered a unique career for a woman: funeral director. One of those talk show appearances led to a close friendship. One April, I was invited to appear on Detroit’s popular morning show, Kelly & Company, along…
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Embracing Life: A Funeral Director’s Guide to Beauty and Fashion
When I first decided to start a lifestyle blog, it felt daunting. My colleagues and friends questioned how I could transition from the somber reality of my work as a funeral director to the bright world of beauty and fashion. However, I quickly realized that I didn’t need to compartmentalize my interests. Instead, I could…