As you can see, at Stein Mart our Storefront Window(s) helped us to celebrate Memorial Day, as we displayed fashionable ideas. At Abornewords, we encouraged you to focus on using themed interior design for Memorial Day, as a way to honor our Veterans all year long. I wore an outfit to work themed for the occasion, as did so many shoppers. Bodies adored with patriotic colors were everywhere it seemed. From accessories to handbags and shoes, it was on. There are many other ways to help keep the...

As a former Disney Employee, I had a chance to be a part of Walt Disney's Magic! The happy smiles somehow always happened when I made connections with Disney Characters, who are always ready to offer up the show many of us have grown to expect and love. No matter if you are remembering times from your childhood or the delightful smiles on your own children's faces, smiles will certainly happen when Disney Characters are spreading th...

Today I am pleased to announce that I scored my first Proctor & Gamble Campaign and since here at Abornewords we love to be informative and entertaining, we want you to know that our blessing to be a part of this wonderful Campaign came as a result of Bzz Agent, a site that is all about the buzz! A former Supervisor of mine named Eyvonne gave me a heads up on this site, when we were chatting it up at the gym and believe me this blessing came to me as I held back the tears. I hope you are feel...

Thinking in terms of Smart Homes we often think of modern computerized connectivity where everything is usually just a switch/button away. That is a good way of acknowledging that having a Smart Home means being connected and that quick and convenient is somehow tied into automation.

Living better and experiencing an enhanced quality of life usually means that changes have happened in our environment or within ourselves to help ...

Right now, there is lots to do in my household these days. Things need organizing, extra care and a little of Tinkle Bells Pixie Dust to help us create a more productive home environment.

To get started, my Son and I took on a home improvement repair project and I'll admit, we were kind of forced into doing it, simply because the faucet was leaking and the cold water nozzle was broken and corroded.

The landlords were not available so we had to get it done! Of course, I was the first one to spr...

In the wake of Macys testing same day delivery in an effort to compete with the likes of Amazon and other retailers using the Omni Channel Model like Best Buy who has a specific area designated in store for ordering and same day pick, Macys is getting some help from Ryan Seacrest.

Yes, the blonde with the microphone and a good talking game is likely to help Macys increase their popularity. Here's the reason we think Macys will get a boost in the Most Popular Category and also entice men and t...

Versatile fashion choices are a must for women on the move. We are at our best and thrive to meet lifes challenges when our look and hair game is on point. Our summer clothes may be very different from our winter threads and for obvious reasons. The weather or our workplace environment can play a role in the fashion choices we make. We have a chancee to experiment a little more with footwear. Getting away with wearing sneakers year round is what busy bodies live for everyday. Boots are good...

In business you always hear executives, planners, and startup gurus yelling these words: location, location, location. Demographics is certainly a key factor to look at when building or choosing a stie to situate your business. The location factor may be more important to first time start ups and smaller businesses with little or no capital ^_______fewer spending dollars play a role too. When budgets are tight number crunching is a must and saving your bottom line becomes more important. Tak...

Marshall's and TJ Maxx carry a variety of designers clothes, handbags, and other household merchandise at prices that fall below suggested retail prices. In my city, it was always about Marshalls. Marshall's is the go to spot to get brand name clothes. Both retailers will be rolling out tons of new colorful combinations, so get ready to coordinate your summer gear according to your own color code. Look how I'm doing it in color!

Some creative ways to get fitted up and trendy are:

• Pastels : So...