As part of our Italy experience, we spent a little time in Milan. Of course, most fashionistas know Milan for the fashion shows (one of these days…). Those into racing know Milan as the site of one of the longest-running Formula One races, with the first race being held in 1921. Our two days and… Read More
A few weeks ago some friends had a great idea for a group of us to go to Nacogdoches for an overnight trip. I had attended a conference at the Stephen F. Austin State University, but had not had the chance to tour the town. Nacogdoches is the oldest incorporated town in Texas. With a… Read More
Although I have wanted to go to Italy for over a decade, this is my first trip! Spoiler alert…it was all I imagined it to be! You may be thinking Rome, Venice or Florence, but my Italy experience involved Lake Como, Mosso Santa Maria, Biella and Milan. I am so glad I started in this… Read More
Preppy style has a long history with roots dating back to the 1910s. Think Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney movies where they wore college attire. However the most recent wave of preppy style came in the 1980s. Madras plaid shorts, button down shirts, knit polo shirts, penny loafers, oxford cloth shirt dresses, plaid ties,… Read More