Browsing Tag
Brenda’s Blog
One of my favorite people on Instagram is a woman known as “The Contessa” or the “@AntiqueGoddess.” When she asked
Dear Brittany & Jessie, Part of me wants to say you’re rude and shallow, while another part of me thinks
What are some of the things you want? What are some things you need? I’ll go first, in no particular
While unpacking things that have been in storage for 10 years, I had a huge ah-ha moment about my relationship
In the last few weeks, two of my friends have lost their husbands to a serious illness. I've lost to
When I was in New Orleans a couple of weeks ago, I spent the afternoon with antiques importer and designer,
The best thing about New Orleans isn’t the food, although it is fabulous, or the live music on the street.
When I was in my 20’s, a hand lettered sign on the checkout desk of an Austin, Texas, motel made
Quite a few people have suggested I write a book. While this isn't it, I have been jotting down some
I’ve been chased out of two stores—on two different continents—by store owners, wielding meat cleavers. The first time was in
We all need competent, compassionate doctors who listen and then give us thoughtful answers and next steps. Most doctors are
Most of us have heard of Bill Cunningham, the legendary, eccentric photographer who chronicled NYC street fashion style. Carol Dietz,
For several years I've been bemoaning the ever-widening landing strips on my scalp. Recently I decided to take my thin,
Fear dictates our feelings about a great many things, especially death and dying. Death is something we try to outrun
Over margaritas and quesadillas my girlfriends and I reflected on some of the difficult times in our lives. Referring to
Many women I know wouldn’t dream of going somewhere, alone, especially someplace chichi like high tea at the Whitby, but
Rats! I'm feeling depressed about my feet. I know all the causes of foot pain, and I have none of
I can’t tell you how I met him, but I can tell you the last time I saw “Felix,” he’d
