The Cocktail Hour: Glamorous, Affordable Lounge Attire that is Ecologically Friendly
I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Elvia, Owner of The Cocktail Hour. To find out more about this talented designer and to see her wonderful designs, read on…
Expensive Shoes: Right in the Garbage
If I had paid retail for these shoes, I would be LIVID.
Ditch Facebook: How to Create Your Own Customized Media Feed
People are getting REALLY tired of Facebook. We’ll show you how to disentangle yourself and make your very own customized information feed. It’s a lot of work, but if you’re committed, it’s worth the effort.
Keeping your cool when the political climate makes you want to blow your top
Suggestions, in no particular order, to help us all get through these tough times without totally blowing our cool.
Easy Chicken Marsala
An impressive, easy-to-make, and flavorful Italian recipe from Sicily. You’ll be amazed by the rich flavor!
Recreating Yourself Post-40
Our lives are a work-in-progress. Life is short. Too short to not be true to yourself. And it’s not too late!
Review: Foot-Exfoliating Baby Feet Booties
Have you ever been curious about home foot-exfoliating peels? We went in the trenches for you, so you can find out if this is for you! (Spoiler alert: 100% worth it)
Five Effective (& Frugal) Things to Make You Feel Healthier and Happier
Try these 5 savoire-faire ideas to help you feel better, have more energy and look terrific!
Feeling lost in a new job? Empower yourself with this simple language switch!
Starting a new job when you’re older can be hard…and scary. But do we make it harder on ourSELVES? Karen shares one simple way to empower yourself in new work territory.
My Son is Gay & Fabulous! Accepting Your Children For Who They Are
As parents we should not be the disparager, we should be the guarantor. Learning to accept your children for who they are — and who they will become — is one of the greatest gifts we can empower them with.
Home Tiki Bar 101
Cocktail writer and bartender Christina Jordan shows us how to create the perfect home Tiki Bar, including liquor choices and decor.
Honey & Peanut Butter Party Loaf (circa 1954)
Hasty and Tasty! Natural flower sugars in honey make this the sweetest sweet! This recipe comes from a 1954 Family Circle Magazine!
What’s this all about?
The Eccentric Dames Society is here for middle-aged and older women who don’t fit the mold. We are here for for the rebels, the rule breakers, and the style-makers (and those who want to become any of those!) We are a new generation of “old” ladies; we aren’t afraid to admit that we’re old now, but we have to do it our way. We’ve made it this far. We have gained wisdom. We like comfy shoes (but that are still cute) and staying home (where we have clean bathrooms, unlimited booze and pets are allowed, and there are no assholes to deal with). We like to go out, but on our own terms, and when and where we choose. We don’t care what people think anymore. We’ve been there, done that. Now we are selective about who we see, what we do, and what we want, and we’re not even sorry about it. Our time is valuable, and we want to make the most of it — whatever that means to each of us. Welcome, rule breakers.

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