Category: Bonjour Duchess Dolls

4:34 PM Day Five...The Success of Others The only thing better than our own dreams coming true is watching those of a friend or loved one come to fruition. Besides, the success of others enhances our own. As we’ve learned, there is enough for everyone. There is enough love. There is enough money.There are enough… Continue reading The Twelve Days of Holiday Gratitude… Day Five

10:32 PM Day Four…Freedom Say what you will about the state of our politics—mud slinging on both sides of the fence, dirty tricks and accusations fly. But, generally, as Americans, we do not worry that our opinions will get us beheaded. Perhaps in our daily round, we forget that. We say what we like, believe… Continue reading The Twelve Days of Holiday Gratitude…Day Four

8:55 PM Day Three...Tradition The Fixer breezes in and points a perfectly polished red berry fingernail up and down the length of my Christmas tree. “Very nice. Tell me the story of your Christmas tree,” she says. “Pardon me?” I’m a puzzle as to what she’s looking for. “Every tree has a story. Tell me… Continue reading The Twelve Days of Holiday Gratitude…Day Three

7:31 PM Old Friends… There is comfort in people who know your story; people you’ve known for so many years there are few secrets and you know them well enough to know your secrets are safe. Sorority sister is in town. As sorority sisters go, this one knows everything. She was there for silly crushes,… Continue reading Twelve Days of Holiday Gratitude…Day Two

4:36 PM Day One…Being Present in the Moment Many of us spend inordinate amounts of time so worried about what’s next, what might or might not happen and what may befall us we forget to pay attention to now. Now often whizzes by as we plot, plan and determine that happiness lies just around the… Continue reading The Twelve Days of Holiday Gratitude…

3:49 PM I have a salad. I also eat enough fresh baked crusty bread for five women. A girl’s gotta compensate while watching the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Pfft. I’d like to offer some excuse. I’ve had children. I’m old. I have so much work to do. I’m busy. But the truth is, eliminate every… Continue reading You Look Ridiculous…

Contrary to popular wisdom…now is the time to buy or sell a house. A conversation with my favorite realtor, Sonja Matson, confirms this is myth. “If your house is well priced and staged, it will get snapped up,” she says with her usual cheeriness. I first met Miss Sonja at Cotillion. I know—another Cotillion girl.… Continue reading Now Is The Time…

Holiday parties are underway. Conversation is scintillating. It's good to catch up, brag about the Bama win and learn something new. Very often knowledge is gleaned through supersonic hearing. I've always been able to clearly discern the chatter at the next table and, very often, the one next to that. Makes for some interesting meals.… Continue reading Overheard…