“Here,” I said to my husband, handing him my phone. “Take our picture.” …
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It’s October, and there’s a buzz in the air. People are talking about sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and football. Every season brings its own beauty with it, and …
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Birthday Giveaway
I admit it. I love birthdays, and to celebrate my birthday week this year, I'm giving something away: a limited-edition Glimsen mug. And one of you will win it!
Read moreGrowing Older
“Do you have anything for wrinkles?” the older woman asked me, leaning over the cosmetics counter and looking at bottles filled with lotions and potions.
“Our skincare program is the best place to start," I said...
Read moreBeauty and Order, Not Clutter
As someone who loves beauty, I love an organized room, with everything in its place and nothing extraneous, like the photo above. But my office does not reflect that love. My office is usually a big mess…
Read moreSeeing Siena
We stepped out of the van into the sunlight shining brightly on Siena, Italy, a place where…
Read moreJuly 4th in Italy
Greetings from Italy, and Happy July 4th! We are just outside Perugia, Umbria, at our friends' place, Le Vigne…
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