Y’ALL. It took forever for the first day of fall. I don’t know what the calendar says up north, but here in Florida, it’s still summer's stubborn little sister. No matter the temperature though the candles are lit, and my cart (physical and digital) is overflowing with things I absolutely do not need… and absolutely …
Continue reading 🍂 Fall Finally Showed Up… and So Did My Shopping Problem
I had every intention of just looking. You know, just a quick stroll through TJ Maxx for “maybe a new throw pillow” and a sniff of the candle aisle. Nothing serious. Just a little lap for the soul. Fast forward two hours and I’m emerging with a cart full of chaos, an emotional support mug, …
Continue reading Chronicles of a Middle-Aged Queen on a Budget and a Mission at TJ Maxx🛒
— A Honey Without Flowers Budget-Friendly Confessional They say money can’t buy happiness. But it can buy drugstore dupes that feel like happiness, and that’s close enough. Here’s what really happens when I open my Amazon app for “just one thing” and find myself elbow-deep in reviews, swatches, and skincare dreams 💻The First Lie: “I’m …
Continue reading 💄Face Creams, Lipsticks & Lies I Tell Myself in the Amazon Beauty Aisle 💋
Turning 50 didn’t make me invisible—it made me unstoppable. I may not chase trends, but I do chase comfort, quality, and a killer suede bootie when I see one. Fall is the season where fashion meets function, and honey, I’m showing up wrapped in warmth and wisdom. These are my go-to fall looks—equal parts cozy, …
Continue reading 🍂 Fabulous & Fifty: Fall Looks I Love Over 50
Let’s play pretend, shall we? Imagine a day where everything goes right. The coffee is strong (and sweet), the waistband of your favorite skort fits like it did in 2001, and your to-do list mysteriously disappears. That, my friends, is what I call the perfect day. Let me walk you through it… I wake up …
The 4th of July is over. The sparklers have sizzled out, the red-white-and-blue popsicles have melted into memory, and somewhere in the back of your fridge is a tub of potato salad you definitely should not open. And just like that—poof—summer is on the move. I know, I know. It’s still hot enough to fry …
Continue reading 🎆 The Fireworks Fizzled, Bring on the Flannel 🎃
Hey friends, Let’s talk carry-ons — that magical little bag that’s part survival kit, part glam kit, and part snack bar. Whether you’re hopping on a quick flight or prepping for a long-haul adventure, having the right stuff in your carry-on makes all the difference. After years of either overpacking or forgetting something obvious (looking …
Continue reading 🎒 What’s in My Carry-On: Beauty, Books & Bougie Snacks
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Continue reading 🛒Prime and Prejudice: Confessions of a Click-Happy Queen🛍️👑
Let’s settle this once and for all. Or… maybe we'll just sip some coffee or tea and talk about it. Are you up before the sun, sipping your coffee or tea in total peace, feeling like you’ve already won the day by 8 a.m.? Or are you most alive after dark, buzzing with creativity while …
Honey without Flowers 