What a fun next new thing—a color consultation! This would be a perfect adventure to do with a mom, mother-in-law, sister, daughter, or friend. Or a great gift too! In this episode, I chat with House of Colour color analyst, Hannah Garber.

Hannah discusses how she determines your undertones, your season, and what colors look good, better, best on you. Knowing your best colors helps determine the perfect makeup and hair color also.

She helps you decide if black is truly your friend, or is there another neutral that will make you shine and your eyes pop? And what is a universal color, the shade that looks glorious on just about everyone?

We discuss:

Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again by Jamie Erickson

To learn more about House of Colour or to book a consultation with a representative in your area, go to https://www.houseofcolour.com/

To reach Hannah (greater Nashville area) and discuss a consultation: hannah.garber@houseofcolour.com

A backup vocalist for a country music superstar

Bestselling author Fiona Davis

A dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare products

Trying to determine what's next

Anne Byrn's cookbooks

A neuropsychologist discusses Alzheimer's

Happy 2026! What a great episode for the new year! In this episode, I chat with Phaedra Patrick, the internationally bestselling author of THE CURIOUS CHARMS OF ARTHUR PEPPER. Phaedra discusses the novel, her writing process, charm bracelets, and how Arthur learns that it’s never too late and he isn’t too old!

Phaedra describes her writing shed, her fun new thing, and why she tends to write heartwarming novels about ordinary people who discover the extraordinary in their everyday lives. Phaedra’s stories are about curiosity, reinvention, and the courage to try new things—all themes close to my heart!

Phaedra's website, where she lists her ABC's of writing and her other novels

The Time Hop Coffee Shop, Phaedra's latest novel

A backup vocalist for a country music superstar

Bestselling author Fiona Davis

A dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare products

Trying to determine what's next

Anne Byrn's cookbooks

A neuropsychologist discusses Alzheimer's

I am a big fan of Renee Rosen and her historical fiction novels that revolve around strong, glamorous women—Estée Lauder, Helen Gurley Brown, Alva Vanderbilt, Mrs. Marshall Fields. In this podcast episode, we discuss her latest book, LET’S CALL HER BARBIE. The woman behind the story? Ruth Handler, who co-founded the Mattel Toy Company with her husband, Elliott.

Renee and I discuss LET’S CALL HER BARBIE, the Mickey Mouse Club, Mattel Toys, the Sears Toy catalog, and Barbie conventions. We swoon over the Barbie wardrobe, her dress designers and dressmakers.

Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl

The Social Graces

Park Avenue Summer

Windy City Blues

What the Lady Wants

Dollface

White Collar Girl

Yoga with Kassandra

Remember Pan Am Airlines?

Bestselling author Fiona Davis

A dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare products

Is Botox for you?

An author who writes some of my favorite books

A neuropsychologist discusses Alzheimer’s