Author Archives: Catherine

About Catherine

Far from perfect, but enjoying life as a non-perfect and flawed individual at 60 years young. I'm still wondering what I'll be when I grow up! The characters in my life's screenplay include my better half. He is a refined Frenchman who grew up in Paris and summered in St. Tropez. I grew up in Long Island and summered in Long Island. I am not refined. My three grown children are also a big part of my life. For their sake, they happily live where their careers have taken them! But I can still mother them from a distance! I write about the mundane. I write about deeply shallow issues. But whatever I write or muse about--it'll always be a bit on the humorous and positive side! It's all good!

A Beauty Purchase That Didn’t Work—and A Couple That Did!

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Catherine

Did I mention I purchased an eyeshadow palette by Tarte? Yeah. As if I needed another eyeshadow palette. I picked it up the other day when I was at Sephora getting my Fenty on. This seemed like a clever idea … Continue reading →

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The Jeanorosity of the Rewards Note.

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Catherine

When we last left off, I was at Sephora, delighting in all things Fenty. And after I left the mall, I felt a burning sensation coming from my purse. The leather was smokin’!  As I unzipped the top of the … Continue reading →

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Fiti Fiti Fenty—Is Riri’s Cosmetics Line a Fit For The Mature Woman?

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Catherine

Please don’t tell me you haven’t heard of the new cosmetics line from Rhianna. Fenty Beauty. And as talented a singer and entertainer Miss Rihanna is, I’ll bet she will end up making more money with her cosmetics line. She … Continue reading →

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The Favorite Aunt Comes Up North To Ride Out Irma!

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Catherine

If you are familiar with this blog, you may remember the couple of times I mentioned my favorite aunt. My Aunt Terry. She was the closest thing to a fashion icon I’ve ever had. She is hands down, the sole … Continue reading →

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Nice Little Surprises

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Catherine

Bonaparte and I are going out this evening to “our” special and favorite restaurant. Spring Mill Cafe.  The restaurant of many wonderful meals that we’ve enjoyed! Spring Mill Café in Conshohocken, PA.   Just the two of us. We will be … Continue reading →

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The Queens of Lemon Tarts And a Skincare Tip And Other Stuff!

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Catherine

I’ve had a few requests for the recipe to that beautiful lemon tart I made for last Saturday night’s dessert. And it was great. But I can’t take full credit.  The ladies responsible for that recipe are Carole Clements and … Continue reading →

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Move Over Josephine! Bonaparte is Mine!!! (The Story of how a New York Girl and Parisian Man Met)

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Catherine

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND. MANY HAVE WONDERED.  MANY HAVE ASKED. HERE YOU GO! A couple of readers are curious as to how Bonaparte and I came to be a couple and I thought it would make for a fun post … Continue reading →

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Legalizing It! You Know I Did!

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Catherine

It’s been quite a weekend!  And I’m coming off a legal high.    Oh—it was a nice chill weekend. And it was great that my son Roman got to visit and Bonaparte’s daughter, her husband, and their daughter were all here … Continue reading →

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A Paler Shade of White Eyeliner!

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Catherine

Yes. That weekend is coming up. Labor Day weekend! It’s going to be a busy one.  Roman is going to be visiting before returning to work on the set of Fallon and the new season of SNL will be upon … Continue reading →

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How Was Your Weekend? We Finally Got Around to Buying the Summer Flowers!

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Catherine

Our plan for the weekend was to drop Chippy off at doggie daycare.  We would then drive to Stone Harbor and enjoy a day at the beach. Plans change. Upon waking up, I just didn’t feel like making the drive … Continue reading →

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