ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

'Tis The Season... The holidays are here, and what a special time to be Grateful. It's the perfect time to gather your friends and family, and share great food, wine, and of course laughter. We have soooo much to be grateful for, we have freedom, we have choices.  Let's start off with  I Am Thankful For....

 Thank you Mother Earth - Mother Nature for these beautiful flowers! We have a Pavilions nearby, and they always have a large variety of colorful flowers and greenery. Here I chose Tulips - Roses - Calla Lilies - Peonies. If you live in the West Hollywood area, ask for David! He's the best...

You can also buy long stem leaves and decorate the inside of the vase for an elegant touch to your arrangement. While arranging your flowers say "Thank You"...tell Mother Nature how grateful you are for her flawless beauty she has provided for us.

Tulips have so many leaves, just take and wrap those extra leaves around your stems for that 'Wedding Bouquet' look. 

I love the vibrant orange, perfect for a fall color.  Tulips love a little light, in just a few minutes they will open up as the light shines through the window.

Beautiful pink Tulips and Peonies, and the peonies have a soft...light fragrance as they begin to open. 

White Peonies, White Roses... 

I find groupings of three, to work well. Choose different vases, and heights for that artistic feel.

Simple Calla Lilies...Simple Vase... Elegance.   We all have many things we can be grateful for. If we can stay in a state of gratitude for just a few minutes a day, our hearts will change, we will feel lighter, and the longer we can say "Thank You" the Universe will recognize our gratitude. We can always be of great service to ourselves and others when our heart says "Thank You"

    "Choosing gratitude is akin to choosing forgiveness. It is to create forward and healthy           movement within the individual expressing it"       Reverend Keith Cox...my friend

  Thank you to my followers for being supportive and taking the time to read my blog, The Grateful Gardenia. I hope everyone had a beautiful Thanksgiving, and you were able to share the day with your friends and loved ones. During this season let's envision laughter, hugs and a heart full of gratitude.   

                                    Make someone's day special today... it matters

EFFORTLESS FALL FASHION

Fall has finally hit here in sunny California, and we couldn't be happier. All you need is a cozy sweater, hat, and scarf and you are looking effortlessly chic. 

I love these Fiorentini & Baker boots; they have held up terrifically over the last few years. I think they keep getting better over time.

It's so simple to take a scarf... or wrap and add to a soft sweater. Vibrant colors or solid, it doesn't matter. Scarves can change your entire look. Find a scarf with stunning colors, and your outfit will come alive. I wear the scarf from the morning, till night.

AG Jeans are a great fit, and there are  plenty of styles to choose from. True to size, and they hold their shape after several wears.

I found this sweater at Madewell. I love how the back is bit longer than the front. It's a small difference that gives a simple sweater a little movement.  Couldn't resist grabbing my Borsalino Hat, another fun essential for the Fall and Winter seasons. 

With cream & neutral colors, It's like having a blank slate.  Simple becomes chic. Just like you.

There's no need to buckle and unbuckle each time, I just slip them on and off, really easy.

Fall into Fashion this year by getting out of your comfort zone, do something different. Get creative in your closet, and have fun while you're getting ready. Wrap your scarf around your neck and feel like those beautiful French women who make scarves so fashionable. Email me, send me photos, I'd love to see how you styled your scarves with your fall and winter wear. I will gladly help out if you have any questions. Scarves can give you a whole new attitude, It's important for you to feel great. You are BEAUTIFUL...

                 "The world is open to us and each day is an occasion to reinvent ourselves"                                               

                                                                     Ralph Lauren

JACKET WEATHER IS HERE

I always look forward to the leaves changing and waking up to cool weather. There is nothing cozier in the fall than a jacket, T-shirt, and jeans. You can take a simple outfit, and styled with a great jacket, you're ready to go from morning till night. 

Sincerely Jules T-Shirts are designed with fun quotes.

Wake up in the morning and feel SUPER!  Just be yourself  and create your own style.

AG Jeans are a great fit, especially if you are petit and 5'3. It's nice when you can find pants that don't need to be altered, and I find them very true to size.

Feeling Super at The Ojai Valley Inn

Chanel Shoes, Purses, and Eyewear never go out of style... Classic pieces that last forever.

       “You can be gorgeous at thirty, charmimg at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life.” 
― Coco Chanel