At 5″ 1/2,” it is safe to say that I am a petite woman. Yes, I have been at that height for most of my life. I think since middle school. It is something that I have gotten used to over the years. I am always joking that I am vertically challenged. When you are vertically challenged many other things can also be challenging. One of those is finding pants that fit my petite frame, specifically work pants. Yes, those professional-looking pants. The pants that everyone needs to have one or two good pair hanging in the closet that fits beautifully. You just never know when you are going to need t ..read more

One of the beautiful things about living in Georgia is that not only do we have the mountains to escape to, but we also have the Georgia coast and beaches. In addtion, there is the big city of Atlanta and many smaller cities that offer great historical venues to visit. Needless to say, there are so many options for romantic getaways in Georgia. Many times when have that yearning to get away we forget about what is around us. So if you live in or near Georgia there are so many options to explore. If you are traveling here from another state, then maybe you can visit a couple of areas. Once you ..read more

Sometimes the little things in life can mean the most. Yes, just something small can have such a big impact on how our day or trip in this case goes. Who doesn’t want their next flight to be more enjoyable? Can I get a smile for this one. Seems like every time we go on a trip the seats are more crammed together. The other thing is that flights seem to always be full these days. I guess it’s a sign of the times. Whether you are an occasional flyer or a frequent flyer there are seven little things that you can do that I find make flying more enjoyable. After all, your flight does set the tone f ..read more

The Best Shoe Styles to Wear If You Are Petite Shoes, shoes, and more shoes. Yes, please. I am a shoe lover through and through. High heels, low heels, loafers, mules, sandals, boots, tennis shoes…..I love them all equally. As a petite woman (I am 5’1/2″ and wear a size 5 shoe), not all shoes look great on my small feet. So I thought it would be great to round up the best shoe styles for petite women and why they work on our body type. Shoes with some short of heel are usually a good choice for petites. They give us a little extra height so that our legs look longer and we are a little taller ..read more

6 Tips to Reboot Your Love for Reading: A Visit with Poe & Company Bookstore I have to admit that when I was a child I was a bookworm. Reading was always such a great escape for me. It didn’t matter what type of book. I enjoyed so many different genres. My love for reading has never died. It’s just that I always seem to have so many other things on the to do list and reading isn’t at the top. Know the feeling? I always marvel at the people that have this HUGE long list of books that they have read at the end of the year. How do they do it? When, where, and how do they get to devour so many ..read more

10 Best Places to Shop For Petite Clothes Over 50 For those of us who are 5′ 4″ and under and over 50, petite clothes that are proportional can be a challenge to find. Add on top of that the clothes need to fit our body type and look age appropriate. Oh, and let’s not forget that we don’t want to look frumpy just because we are petite and over 50. Since I have been short all of my life, I have had plenty of experience ferreting out where to find petite clothes that fit my body type. Trust me, it has been a trial and error process. Not all designers make and carry petite sizes. Also, if they do ..read more

5 Things You Should Do For Yourself Over 50 All of us turn 50 at least once. For some reason that is just such a significant number in our lives. Up to this point, many of us have been juggling so many roles in life. Just a few of those are being a parent, being a spouse, caring for a parent, having a career, and sometimes we get to keep up with friendships. The good news is that once 50 is a part of our reality some of our time gets freed up. Now we can start taking more time for self-care and self-love. There are things you should do for yourself and not feel guilty about them. Doesn’t tha ..read more

New Year’s Eve Ideas for Couples: Bringing in the New Year at Home It’s amazing how quickly a year seems to fly by these days. How can it be that we are thinking about the end of the year? Now we have to figure out how we are going to celebrate it? Over the years it seems as if how we bring in the new year has changed. Rarely do we opt for going anywhere. Instead, we prefer to stay and home and bring in the new year just the two of us. I thought I would come up with a few ideas New Year’s Eve ideas. Now you can create an evening that you and your special someone can enjoy at the last minute ..read more

Petite Friendly Fashion Trends for Winter 2022 The first day of Winter 2022 is not far away. This year it is on Wednesday, December 21st. Yes, the shortest day of the year. One of the things that I like about living in the south and winter fashion is that I can usually pick up one or two of the trending pieces on sale. Our true cold weather usually arrives in January. So it’s time to dig thru your sweater storage and closet and refresh your memory. Even if you prefer classic styles, adding in a few of the season’s trends keeps you looking fresh and up-to-date. I also think that helps to keep ..read more

This post was written in partnership with Kimpton and InterContinental Hotel Group. All opinions and views are my own. Kimpton St. Honore Paris Review, A Must for Your Next Trip to Paris It had been about twenty years since we had been to Paris. When we started planning this trip we started reminiscing about our last trip there (our 10th wedding anniversary). What was funny is that each of us could remember random things about the trip and they were totally different things. However, one thing that neither of us can remember is where we stayed. Well, this trip is totally different because we ..read more