The Fab Forties is a group of five style bloggers from around the globe who come together once a month to share their common love of fashion. Each month we choose a different theme and invite a guest blogger, who is also in her forties, to join us. The group’s goal is to take on…
Style Imitating Art: Ali Ibn Hamzeh Shrine in Shiraz, Iran
Hi, how was your weekend? Ours was OK. We didn’t do too much. A bit of grocery shopping, that’s about it. It’s been rainy and cold here, so we didn’t really feel like going anywhere. I can’t wait for Spring to arrive. I don’t mind the rain, I do mind the cold AND the rain…
Week 8: Winter
Welcome to week eight of my Project 52: 2019 Edition. If you’d like to see the prompts that I’m using, read this post. This week’s prompt is Winter. I know this isn’t a typically winter scene, but it is our winter. SOOC I took this at the SkillsUSA Competition at my school. I’d never heard…
Style Imitating Art Inspiration: Ali Ibn Hamzeh Shrine in Shiraz, Iran
ABOUT STYLE IMITATING ART Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. My main tip for participating is not to just look at the colors but look at the textures, think about complimentary colors, etc. In other words, you don’t have to be literal your interpretation. It’s all about looking…
Coffee and Pie Chat: Lemon-Lime Chess Pie
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support.Hi! And welcome to Coffee and Pie Chat, hosted by Kristin {Chicken Librarian} and me. I’m so excited to have you here. This month’s pie is…
Week 7: Love
Welcome to week seven of my Project 52: 2019 Edition. If you’d like to see the prompts that I’m using, read this post. Bollinger Mill Covered Bridge This is a photo from the archives, but it’s one of my favorites. You can see other images from the Bollinger Mill Covered Bridge by clicking here. When…
Black Cardigan, Gray Lace Hemmed Tunic, Black Skinny Pants, and Funky Clogs
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. Hi. I hope you’ve had a great week so far. Things have been OK on my side. Not gonna lie, I’m so over this…
Style Imitating Art: The End of Romance by Erte
Hi and welcome to another round of Style Imitating Art. Have you guys been experiencing the bizarre warm-cold-warm-cold weather like us? Honestly, there were a couple of days where I wanted to pack my bags and move to the actual equator. And a few where I was like ahhhh, Louisiana, this is why I love…
Coffee and Pie Chat: Lemon-Lime Chess Pie Recipe
This post contains affiliate links Maple Orange Walnut Pie Click here for the recipe For our first pie, we baked a Maple Orange Walnut Pie from A Year of Pies by Ashley English. As I stated before, I’m not a baker, but this pie was super easy and delicious. A tad sweet, so I wouldn’t…
Week 5: Nature
Welcome to week five of my Project 52: 2019 Edition. If you’d like to see the prompts that I’m using, read this post. Anyway, as promised, I’m showing the Straight Out of Camera {SOOC} image too, so you can see what I started with and how it ended. SOOC Nikon D7500 | 35mm | f…