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  Natures Divine Gift "The world is your oyster; it is up to you to find the pearls." - Chris Gardner Pearls are the quintessential jewels that glow upon the wearer.  Throughout history, women have adorned these warm orbs on many occasions highlighting the luster of the pearl and of themselves. Did you know that at funerals, wearing pearls are a symbol of tears?  I did not know this fact until this last weekend.  At the funeral of Prince Philip, which was lovely, the women of the realm wore pearls representing tears of the heart and soul.  Whether you wear faux or real, you will always make a memorable statement.  As noted, famous fashionistas, designers and world leaders have been known to drape pearls around their necks, earlobes, fingers, and waists.  Since Roman times, pearls are considered rare, timeless, and forever classic.   Art Imitates Life - Life Imitates Art "Pearls go with everything."  When reading novels, there are endless...

  Ultimate Comfort "The tans will fade but the memories will last forever."  Town & Country Summer is coming.   You can feel it especially now with the sunshine filling the land in the Pacific Northwest.  The mornings are crisp with afternoons that are warm with a slight breeze.  The blue skies combined with the yellow daffodils, pink magnolia blossoms, flowers appearing, green trees, snow covered mountains and endless green growth is magnificent.  The eye is endless entertained, and the balm of the sun soothes the weary after months of rain, sleet, hail, snow and cold.  Soon we will be storing our cashmere sweaters and pulling out simple tee-shirts, shorts, bathing suits, hats and sunscreen. Overall, it is a happy time especially this year now more than ever.  We can finally breathe a sigh of relief.   While we are embracing the long awaited change, I have found the perfect tee-shirt for the Summer months to come. Rag & Bon...

  Spring Goddess Are you green with envy?  Emerald, green, lime green, kelly green, chartreuse green, hunter green and many other greenish tones are making a solid comeback this Spring and Summer of 2021.  I noticed a substantial display on a recent tour of my favorite department store of this lush and fertile color.   Perhaps wearing green is a symbol of rebirth, a new beginning, of hope and life to begin anew.   After all, the last year has been one for the ages and never to be forgotten.   I believe we are now slowly walking out of the woods, no pun intended, and are headed for greener pastures with flowers blooming, the sun shining and an eagerness to get back to our journey in this life.  Glorious Green Nature Green symbolizes healing, growth, and hope.  And, as we know, nature is at the core of the hue. It is soothing, relaxing, and youthful.  When I look at the majestic Douglas Fir trees surrounding my house and beyond, ...