- Loving Linen: Stylish Pieces That Work for My Mature Figure
I love linen, so when the LINTICO brand* invited me to try some pieces and review them on my blog, I was intrigued. I have quite a few Italian linen pants in my wardrobe that are summer staples, and winter ones too now that I’m a Florida snowbird.
Finding any kind of clothing, even linen, is ...
- Things Worth Sharing: Documentary, Good Book & Few Things Making Me Smile
As August comes to a close, I thought I’d add another “Things Worth Sharing” roundup to top off the summer. I’m catching up with inspiring items hitting my inbox including a screener for a new documentary about one of my favorite poets Mary Oliver and a set of cute gift books from artist Julia Rothman.
Plus ...
- My Favorite Finds & Top Food Trends from the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show
A few weeks ago, I spent a day at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center in New York City. Being a blogger (with my press badge) and honorary foodie, it was fun to stroll the aisles (along with 14,000 other attendees) through 2500+ exhibitors.
Now that I’ve perused my notes, emptied my ...
- Things Worth Sharing: What I’m Watching, Learning, and Enjoying
Here’s my second installment of my new recurring blog post about “Things Worth Sharing.”
This month I’ve included what I’m watching, learning, and enjoying lately—from a new documentary and Mahjong lessons to beautiful blooms. I hope you find these finds of interest.
Reader feedback
I appreciate everyone’s feedback from my initial “Things Worth Sharing.”
Reader F shared advice about ...
- Things Worth Sharing: A Recurring Roundup of Favorite Finds & Inspiration
I’ve noticed lately that writers I follow on Substack and other blogs are sharing posts about things they like. I enjoy these type of posts and pick up nuggets of information that are valuable or new products or services I end up using. It’s like when friends share tips.
So I thought I’d start my own ...
- More Great Places to Eat in Sarasota During My 2026 Snowbird Stay
As my 2026 snowbird stay in Florida winds down (OMG I’m leaving next week to go back to New Jersey), I wanted to share more great places to eat in Sarasota.
To complement my “My 2025 Snowbird Search for Great Places to Eat in Sarasota,” this season I’m bringing four more winners. I will note that ...
Judi,
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Sharon, please email me separately in September and maybe I can feature for October. Thanks!
I won the mineral make up kit and I want to say I am enjoying it. I am not sure if I look any differently than with the cream foundation I usually use, but it does look good. I am not always sure that I get enough on for so little comes out of the holes, but it does look good. It will also come in handy on my upcoming Italy trip for it is a light weight package, good for traveling and I want to cut down on what I take. Thanks so much Judy for having this and to Linda. Arividerchi. Susan
Susan, Glad you are enjoying the mineral makeup giveaway. I also found it a little difficult to get the makeup out of the holes. The tip I found helpful was turning the container upside down before I used it each night and tapping it a bit then when I opened the top there was some makeup on the puff. Good luck and have a wonderful vacation.