HOPE IN THE HOLLER
How many of you know what a “holler” is? If you are a southern gurl then you might have raised your hand. For the rest of you, I will give you a brief description. First off, you are traveling down the main road, usually a paved nice road, and you turn off of that road to a smaller, winding road that snakes its way between two mountains. There will be lots of houses on the sides of the mountains and there can even be more offshoots or hollers from that road. Welcome to the Appalachians and the way of living in these mountains.
The reason I am telling you about hollers is because my talented sister has her new book about to be published this coming January. It is titled, Hope In The Holler and it takes place in Kentucky. This is a sweet story about Wavie and how she finds her way after losing her mother and being thrown into a situation of finding out she has an “Aunt” that is anything but caring. This book is really good and even though it is written for Middle Grade, you will love it. The first reviews just started coming in and it received a “star” review from Kirkus, go here to read the review. Kirkus doesn’t ring a bell for me but if you are an author then you know that they are one of the powerhouses when it comes to reviews. My sister was doing a happy dance when she called me. Lol!!! Go here to get yours on pre-order. 
Have I been in a yellow/gold/mustard kind of mindset lately? Maybe it is not me but that this color is really popular this fall. I like this darker more dull color of yellow but I am not a big fan of the bright yellow color. I don’t like the way the bright yellow looks next to my skin. This was a top that I bought at a local boutique months ago (means no longer in stock there) and I really liked the tie waist. I wasn’t sure how I was going to like this trend but I find it to be really flattering and that is good enough for me. Lol!
You can really see the sheen on the Dakota earrings I am wearing today. These are so lightweight that you can’t even feel them on. These are made of leather and would be perfect to have a monogram put on them. The Davina necklace (short one) and the Bella Rose necklace (long one) are perfect to wear with the golden tones of the top. I really prefer gold jewelry but I like it all. Lol! The bracelets are from Alex and Ani and I have a whole collection of them. I know you can’t see the other bracelets on my left arm very well in this picture but they are the Ashlyn and the Celine. I also have a gold bangle from Kate Spade on. 
I needed a little extra warmth today so I added the open front duster by Lisa Rinna. I bought this cardigan in Navy first and I loved the look and feel of it so much that I went back and bought the bronze color. I can’t really describe what it is that I like about it so much, but I do. lol! Evidently, I must not be the only one who liked this cardigan because the sizes are very limited on some of the colors. 
What a wonderful month this has been! I love November and December because they bring families together. I love being able to spend time with my parents, siblings, grandbabies, grandfather, aunts and uncles, and my nieces and nephews. It really does make you reconsider what is important in life.
I also have had a wonderful month in my R+F business. I love sharing my love of R+F with all of you. I have SEVERAL samples that I would love to share with anyone who has never tried the products but is curious. Comment and I will give out the samples until I run out.
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Hi Tania. I’m from Eastern Kentucky so I know all about hollers. Really like the cardigan. Especially since it has pockets. I’d like to sample something for dark circles under my eyes. It’s hereditary & not getting better with age. Lol. Also I’m an avid reader & your sister’s book sounds interesting even at my age.
Then you are not too far from me if you are in Eastern Kentucky. I am only 13 miles from the state line. My sister is a fantastic writer, it amazes me when I read her books. I don’t understand how she can be so creative. I’ll send you an email.
Yes I’ve been through Grundy many times. Lovely place. I always wished I could write but not one of my talents but I sure do love to read.
Love your outfit and your refreshing blog!
I know about “hollers” and look forward to reading your sister’s book.
You will love it, she is very talented!!!
Hi Tania, I read your blog every morning with my coffee. You never know what your going to read. LOL It’s like having an actual conversation with someone. Sometimes its gut busting funny ,other times it’s something that makes me go hmmm. As far as your samples go I could use a lot of help. Dark circles, sagging jaw line, creases along mouth,( my mama called them smile lines.) my biggest concern is lash thinning. You don’t realize how much difference lashes actually make till they start thinning out. Anyway anything you can send would be appreciated.
Theresa
Theresa, welcome to my crazy life. Joe tells me that living with him, “every day is an adventure.” He gives me PLENTY to write about. Lol! I’ll send you an email.
Cute cute outfit! Any samples for sun(age) spots?
Thanks, Maxine! I’ll send you an email.
Would love to try a sample…Father Time is working overtime on me!! Thank you for all the inspiring posts!
Yeah, I am not a fan of father time either. Lol! I’ll send you an email.
I am new to this blog and it is fast becoming my favorite early morning read. I would very much like to try the R+F samples. Thank you very much. Anne
That makes me so happy!!! I’ll send you an email.
I’m a midwestern girl and know what a holler is from reading lots of books about places I’ve never been and people I’ll never meet. I love books for that! Anyway, still loving your bag and your earrings are such a statement! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!
Julia
http://www.whenthegirlsrule.com
Julia, they are really something to experience. Lol!
Yes! I know what a holler is! Lots of them in your area. And you bought that cardigan that day I stalked you! You are so good at coordinating clothes!
Lori, you were a “friendly” stalker. Lol!
Tania, I like your outfit today, but mustard is not in my color wheel 😉 I had no idea what a “holler” was either. I’m Texan and we holler out to people, but that’s the only holler I am familiar with. Good to learn something so early in the morning. LOl
Do you think Hope In The Holler would be a book that 12 yr old boys might enjoy? I read her review and it sounds great! Please tell your sister congratulations! I would love to write a children’s book, but not to this extent. Out of my league.
Please send any sample that will rock my world and knock the wrinkles and sagging skin off my face 🙂
Have an amazing day!
Melesa, Joe lived in Texas for a while and you are right, there are no hollers in Texas! I think a 12 yr old would love this book. That is the age of one of the boy characters who is hilarious!
Thanks!
Good morning, Thank you for your down to earth writing and you impeccably fashion sense. I have incorporated some of your ideas into my own wardrobe. I would love to try a sample of your R + F product if you have one for under eye wrinkles and sagging. I’m 66 years old. Thank you for your generosity. Blessing and continued success.
Mary Lou, there is NOTHING impeccable about me. Lol! I’ll send you an email.