The Hubby and I headed to meet friends for dinner!  Top: r21, Pants: Kenneth Cole, Accessories: Express & Lovely You Boutique, Shoes: Nine West Friends…how many of us have them…Friends! Do you remember that song released in 1984 by Whodini? I was only 6 years old when the song cameRead More →

Meet Margaret H. Wesley, a mother of 3, North Carolina State University graduate with a degree in Business, Financial Advisor/Coach, now published author and my best friend! In December 2009, her life took an unexpected turn when she suddenly lost her ability to walk. It was during that 8-month period thatRead More →

Serene Colors – Out with Friend’s Look by lovelyuboutique featuring mid rise skinny jeans Here’s a little inspiration using serene colors to create an outfit for going out with friends!! Have a great weekend!! -NatashaRead More →

Pictured above – Me looking out at the ocean at the Atlantis Resort in Jamaica several years ago! Wish I was there now… Rest – We all need it!! It’s just as important as exercise. My intention for the start of this week was to start my 30 miles inRead More →

  Top: Express, Skirt: Lovely You Boutique, Shoes: Nine West Here’s a Lovely debut of a peplum skirt that I made using black and white striped fabric and a bold pop of green to add a bit of flare! What do you think? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Linking up today with Style Elixir and My GreatestRead More →

Mama’s Pound Cake by Paula Dean So this cake looks better than it tasted, unfortunately! It was not as moist as I would have liked it to be! It would have made a better strawberry shortcake. The recipe itself did have mixed reviews but I figured with the few changesRead More →

Dress: The Loft, Tights: r21, Pumps: Nine West Linking up with MHO Monday Mingle This weeks theme: Vacation   1. Do you take family vacations?   Yes! We are blessed to be able to take a week’s vacation every year with our family.   2. Did you take family vacationsRead More →

I took a vacay and spent time with my daughter, as it’s spring break!  Just ‘Us Girls’ today! I trimmed her hair for the 1st time in her life, went roller skating, shopping, watched movies and made friendship bracelets!  A very blessed day! I also came across some of myRead More →

Heart Sweater: Target, Pants: Express, Sling backs: Nine West, Necklace (old): Lovely You Boutique, Bracelet: Express I’m on the last week of my latest bout of Thin in 30 by The Firm (see last week’s Wellness Wednesday) so beginning next week I’ll be switching/shaking things up a bit. A few things I’mRead More →

Beach Ready – Lovely You by lovelyuboutique featuring glass bangles   I love the beach, no matter what the season! Just the atmosphere, the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore and the lovely harmonious scenery brings me a feeling of serenity. Beholding the beauty of creation also gives meRead More →