“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
Two things happened during my senior year of high school. I fell in love with Mrs. Rodriguez, my English Lit teacher, and Bill. Mrs. Rodriguez introduced me to the love of reading. At least once a week, we would grab our classic of the month and head for the shade of the Banyan tree. She…
“This is a wonderful day, I’ve never seen this one before.” ~ Maya Angelou
My good friend Maria and I have a silly saying when we have not talked in a while. The saying…“Where you been?” Since I have not posted in quite a while, some of you might be asking me that same question.
It seemed like I had misplaced my creativity and my enthusiasm…
Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at 50+…Coco Chanel
Hello, my name is Kate Granado and I’m addicted to skincare!
The benefit of this particular addiction is that you are open to searching and trying new products. And every once in a while, you happen upon a product that becomes part of your…
In life, you will realize there is a role for everyone you meet. Some will test you, some will use you, some will love you, and some will teach you. But, the ones that are truly important are the ones who bring out the best in you. They are the rare and amazing people who remind you why its worth it.” unknown
It’s…
The women I photograph challenge stereotypical views on age and aging. They are youthful in mind and spirit and express themselves through personal style and individual creativity…Ari Seth Cohen: Advanced Style
There are many things that become more challenging as we age, but fashion should not be one of them. Finding clothes that are in style, affordable and look good on you should not be an issue. But…
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience, the passion to reach for the stars and to change the world… Harriet Tubman
So, there I was in Los Angeles languishing between my forty-sixth and forty-seventh years, being nagged daily by my subconscious telling me it is time to…
There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally in a heartbeat, in a single flashing throbbing moment…Unknown
A brillant best friend living in NYC recently wrote and released a book with a fabulously unique book publisher, the company’s focus is women over 40. The Three Tomatoes Book Publishing. It Can Happen to You—fifty serendipitous,…
From Vogue to the New Yorker, in publishing, an editorial calendar is produced for the upcoming year. It’s the blueprint for future content, helping to plan, manage and schedule themes over a period of time. For me, it’s like an assistant that keeps me on track and helps organize the content | themes, so I am not duplicating myself over the year. Managing content for magazines takes…
Yes, I am a non-recovering home entertaining addict. Those of us with this addiction know it was not easy during the pandemic. I longed for my napkins, placemats, dishes, and friends. I would see a flower and imagine an entire center table display. When it came to the menu, my withdrawal went into overdrive. The good ole menus were for six or eight of us. But it…
