A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
Here are all of my posts featuring my personal outfits and looks, plus style tips, and iconic women to inspire women over the age of 50 to be their most stylish self.
Every year, while the country celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this time in January is also a personal milestone for me: my blogaversary! ? This year, my blog, The Age of Grace, turns three. This online space continues to be a labor of love, a creative outlet to express myself, and hopefully, impact other […]
I no longer do New Year’s resolutions. I’ve found greater success creating vision boards that align with my goals for the upcoming year. Also, I’ve found that my blog makes it especially easy for me to recap my escapades and accomplishments while focusing on what’s to come. For the last two weeks, I’ve been in […]
I truly relish my off (from work as a pharmaceutical sales specialist) between Christmas and the new year. It’s a great time for me to recharge and refresh before the new year, readying my goals for 2016. My holiday officially starts once my home is decorated festively and I’ve purchased all of my Christmas gifts. […]
When my children were very young, I was a member of the African American mother’s group Jack & Jill of America, One year, I organized an art auction to raise money for the community. The event not only donated funds for a local charity but it gave the children and parents an opportunity learn about […]
If you light one candle this holiday season, let it be a Bijou candle. I’ll tell you why. Years ago when our kitchen was remodeled, my husband and I noticed a soot-like film on the walls. We quickly ruled out a gas leak and it wasn’t just a dirty wall. Little did I know that the candles that […]
‘Tis the season for all the trimmings to make my home festive. The mild December weather made it very easy to get outside this weekend and finish up my Colonial Williamsburg swag.
This time of the year nearly everyone takes time to celebrate Thanksgiving by counting their blessings and having a grateful heart. What would our lives look like if we develop an attitude of gratitude everyday in everything? A positive attitude is linked to a number of health benefits both psychological and physical. Gratitude has the […]
For years when my daughter still lived at home, we would travel nearly 100 miles southeast to the nearest Nordstrom’s. The destination shopping trip was our girl bonding time to discover the latest beauty products. Especially when we would attend the bi-annual Beauty Trend shows in the spring and fall. However, lately I’ve discovered right […]
Thursday, November 19 is the Great American Smokeout. It’s a prefect opportunity to leave the pack behind. A cigarette pack that is. I recently read that for the first time in years, American smoke more. As you know by now, I am committed to educate more women about the need to take control of their […]
Today at the Age of Grace, Diabetes is in the spotlight for health awareness and prevention! My post is perfect timing, since Saturday, November 14 is World Diabetes Day. Are you in the know regarding your blood sugar glucose level? Are you aware that an uncontrolled blood glucose level can lead to type 2 diabetes? […]