He's been called, "Chivalrous to a fault." Why, oh why, are all the good ones dying? News from Paris this week is the passing of Givenchy. Anyone who's spied Breakfast at Tiffany's dabbed a tear with a delicate hankie and went to look for Cat. In the rain. Yep, that Givenchy. The one who created… Continue reading Get Your Hankie…
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Book Club Cooking…
Wouldn't it be great to get the scoop on celebs from behind the scenes? Duchess Dolls Book Club's got the dirt--at least about what they eat. This month's offering for readers? It's called Recipe For A Delicious Life by Celebrity Chef Zipora Einav. I ask her to give us inside gossip about some of her… Continue reading Book Club Cooking…
All Manner of Words…
Although this girl wakes early, I don't bolt out the door for a bit. No, I'm not that high maintenance. It's just that I read a little, take in the news of the day and drink enough coffee to give an elephant the shakes. And there's the mascara. Imagine the horror when this nugget shows… Continue reading All Manner of Words…
Were Just Like You…Really
Oscar Night is Sunday; the annual evening we don sweat pants and perch glued to the TV for seven hours wishing to be thin. And rich. And have someone drape us in free jewels and gowns. And give us a goodie bag worth a hundred thousand dollars. Whaaaa? Yep, Oscar's gift bag this year is… Continue reading Were Just Like You…Really
Trucks that Ram…
Ram Trucks are heating up. They were just named fastest growing truck in America. And US News and World Report ranked the Ram 1500 number two overall for 2018. Who does this make happy besides truck owners? Our very own car guy, Big Al Heggs of Heggs Auto Group. Now that the Jeeps have moved… Continue reading Trucks that Ram…
Think You Know Real Estate?…
We ask Deana, our realtor girl, for some general advice this month. There is some thought that the beginning of the year is prime time to sell a house. Perhaps, she says. Really anytime is a good time--it's all about who's looking. Are there other misconceptions? Keeping your house up, maintaining it, is a given.… Continue reading Think You Know Real Estate?…
A Reluctant Mom…
Spent the weekend in Bama. I'd like to say the heavens opened and the angels sang but it rained. Rain wrecked my hair, which wrecks my day. My pants got all stretched out and a new sweater grew five sizes. My feet got cold. We did visit the statue of The Saban God to ensure… Continue reading A Reluctant Mom…
It’s Book Club Time…
Did you enjoy the first Duchess Diaries Book Club selection? I heard yes! If you missed it, you can still order The Digger's Daughter by Posey Moore Nash here: https://www.amazon.com/Diggers-Daughter-Posey-Moore-Nash/dp/0999590103. Catch up, would ya? Now for the selection for the month of love. It's a fabulous guide about loving yourself enough to make your life… Continue reading It’s Book Club Time…
Things We Do In Private…
Yet another thing bored feminists are up in arms about. Pfft. Call it Dorito-Gate. Yes, it's ridiculous. Yes, it's stupid. Yes, it's a marketing gimmick aimed to stir the waters. But is it a reason for twisted panties? Please. Not in the know? What do you mean--your life has deep meaning or you're solving real… Continue reading Things We Do In Private…
Cancer Chicks Doin’ What They Do…
A trio meets yesterday to strategize taking over the world. Actually--three friends join together at The Quarter to hash it all out and drink some iced tea. One runs a super successful nonprofit and is a celebrated author; and the other is releasing her second book. That's how this girl rolls. Be the least successful… Continue reading Cancer Chicks Doin’ What They Do…
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