MELISSA Galt
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Never Settle, Choice Abound
Before I headed to the West Coast Walk of Style Awards everyone was asking me what I would be wearing and I appropriately or inappropriately stressed dutifully about this, making trips to several boutiques and department stores here in Atlanta in the event that I couldn’t find anything out there, or wouldn’t have time to…
Anything Goes So Long as It’s Skinny!
I was truly looking for a trend, a style, a look when I was out on the West Coast but alas it seems anything goes and few seem to pay much attention even to appearing pulled together and dressed for public interaction, many looked just rolled out of bed (maybe that is a style I…
Celebrity Sightings in the Land of Oz
The recent trip to LA was a lot of fun. I got a kick out of just the arrival as Malcolm McDowell was on board (though no one seemed to notice him and he was making a bit of noise.) Either a very young wife and child was accompanying him or it was his daughter…
Dating and Foreign Lands . . .
I’ve come to realize that for me dating is a lot like traveling to a foreign land! It is about meeting new people, making new friends, exploring other cultures, being open to new beliefs, and connecting with other intellectuals. It is far less about romance, though that is a goal, it is a byproduct of…
Coaching and Intuition . . .
One of the most valuable lessons learned from recent coaching is follow my own intuition. It seems that as women, particularly, we are too often found second guessing our initial good judgements and then left to clean up a mess that could have been avoided. Self trust seems much harder than trusting others, and yet…
Long Flights in the Front . . .
I get teased a bit about my desire, nay need, to sit in the front of the plane in flights over 3 hours, but it really does make a difference. I take on average, 15+ pounds of reading material with me on every trip. Usually a couple of dozen industry publications and shelter magazines to…
Movies in the Morning
Well, I have to say one of the more relaxing ways to snooze in when out of town is with a movie. I always love to stay in hotels as it allows me a chance to catch up on movies missed. This morning I watched Pride and Prejudice. My only complaint is that I missed…
Outdoor Sculpture Makes a Real Statement
My trip to Santa Fe was breathtaking! I took in art galleries and venues all over the city. My favorite, of course, is Canyon Road. You can easily stroll from one end to the other with the most stunning range of artistic talents on display at every turn. I was speechless with the breadth of…
It’s Not How Good You Are…
It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be, Paul Arden I love this book and recommend it to all I meet. It was only a 45 minute read and I will reread it many times over. Arden was Executive Creative Director for ad giant Saatchi & Saatchi for many years;…
Real Decorating for Real People
Real Decorating for Real People, Shari Hiller and Matt Fox This is a great book for an DIYer. Decorating is divvied up by the room and then each room by the “what’s right,” “what’s wrong,” “let’s get started” list making, “fixes,” and “projects.” Taken from their TV success this book is easy to follow and…
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