I know I am not the only one watching Palm Royale, a new series on Apple TV starring Kristen Wiig. Set in 1969, Wiig’s character, Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons, recently moved to Palm Beach and is willing to do almost anything to be part of high society. And I know I am not the only one looking…
I have now attended Dîner en Blanc on two separate occasions. This is an event that requires some preparation, supplies, and strategy to have a great time and I want to share what we’ve learned and what has worked to help others enjoy Dîner en Blanc. I hope these tips for Dîner en Blanc will…
They say your brain remembers memories better when you’re not taking a photo, but I think standing behind the camera helped to fuse this image into my brain. Karl, blue bandana tied at his neck, sitting in a chair with his foot up, a glass of bourbon in his hand, enjoying the view from our…
There are many lists of favorite over-40 women on Instagram and they regularly focus on their outfits and personal style. Since Instagram added Stories, it’s a peek into the everyday and mindset of individuals and one of my favorite aspects of the app. I love getting to know the person behind the outfits or the…
Life is such a rollercoaster. This week has been so tough in regard to the news. My heart goes out to the staff of the Gazette and the loved ones of the five victims. I’m really concerned about the replacement of Justice Kennedy on the Supreme Court. And today I will be part of the…
It was a bit quiet on the blog this week because I had the big web conference for my contracted work. I have a bit more next week but in general, it’s over and I can get back to being Blogger Allie. Well, not quite. I am writing two proposals to companies for a bit…
I mentioned in a previous Weekend Reads how I am working on a contract associated with my old job. It’s been a blast working with old coworkers and on a project that addresses such an important topic. However, it’s crazy to spend five hours writing about capsule wardrobes and then switch gears and edit a…
The end of the school year is coming, which means lots of activities, permission slips, and scheduling for school and activities. Yesterday Emerson had some event at school where she was a dance captain; parents weren’t able to watch but from the moves she kept practicing to Beat It, it looked like a giant flash…
I’m writing this in advance because as this goes live I will be at a sleepover at the National Aquarium in Baltimore with my daughter’s Girl Scout troop. Yep, your girl Allie sleeps with the fishes! And I’m doing that instead of watching the Royal Wedding. While I’m not the type to be drinking tea in…