Style
A Secret About Dating Over 50
I never thought I would be here...I'm the only person in my family who is divorced. And for a long time, I struggled with guilt about that, until I came to see that my ex, my son and I have all benefitted from changing the family system we had. My ex-husband and I are...
Do This: Drink Tables
My home interior makes me happy because I enjoy the colors and styles, and it's comfortable to live in. I need a home where guests can put their feet up on a table, or have a drink comfortably close. The purpose of good decorating is function. In today's "Do This"...
Come Inside My Home!
If I weren't a TV host, I would love to be an interior designer. I remember drawing house plans as a little girl, with crayons and construction paper.Now, as a much bigger girl, I fluff pillows, change out the art, and I'm always adding something new to my home. It's...
Design Your Life With Me!
"Be an optimist". "Manifest good”. But how do you do it? * As we begin 2022 I want to share with you what I have learned & what I believe is possible for each of us. Maybe for the first time in my life it is possible for me to "be an optimist" because of the work...
Tummy Disguising Tips
Today I'm tackling tummy troubles! I always say clothes are my best friend, and what I mean is using the right shapes can give you an instant tummy tuck, and actually flatter your figure. Here are 4 favorite tricks I use. 1. Asymmetric styles like this cute top from...
Pat Smith Opens Up About Life Changes
I recently started a series on Good Morning Texas that we're calling "Say Yes To You". I hope to use my own experience in building self love to empower women with tools they can use to increase their sense of worth and value. When I was thinking about women to...
The Power of Pink
Can we talk about pink, and it's "secret power"? Just like the torsos depicted on my blouse, women come in all shapes, sizes, and colors..and not all those women have the resources to take care of their bodies like they would like to. ...
Diamonds!
I would not be disappointed if some gave me this necklace & earrings ... * Sometimes we just like to dream and I did get to wear this beautiful jewelry for this photo shoot! * Turquoise & Diamond Jewelry courtesy Carla Martinengo Boutique, Dallas. #turquoise...
My Cool Kitchen Idea
I love sharing ideas that work in my home! Magazines have shared photos of selected rooms in my homes, like this pic of the dining room in my Ft....
Mixing Vintage & Modern in my Home
I love mixing vintage and modern pieces in my home because it keeps the look "fresh" instead of dated. When I moved into my new Dallas home there were pieces like the beautiful 18th century Italian dining table I wanted to use, but in a new way. I always thought the...
My Vintage Shopping Secrets
I'm seeing "shop vintage" everywhere in 2021! I've always enjoyed vintage pieces in my wardrobe, and my home, but now, vintage is the hottest trend going; a new article in Vogue says resale & vintage sales were up 27% last year. A fabulous shop for vintage...
LOVING MY NEW BEDROOM LOOK!
I love making things pretty, and I wanted this bedroom to be pretty, classic and fresh. I fell in love with these beautiful D.Porthault linens at Linen Boutique on Lovers Lane and that's where we started. I've worked with my friend and designer Ken Blasingame for more...