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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Do you ever shop Draper’s & Damon’s?
No, Marissa, I have never shopped that store.
My mother and her people are all from Georgia, so of course I know what a holler is! PLUS! Randy Travis’ song “Deeper than the Holler” was popular about the time Chip and I got married! I wonder what people who didn’t know thought that song was about????
I’m all about that same shade of yellow. I have a couple of tops and a duster cardigan in it. Works perfectly, with green, for my Baylor Bear spirit!! You look darling as always!
Mine and Joe’s “song” is Forever & Ever, Amen. Lol!
Wouldn’t you know I had to take my golden retriever to the vet this morning and I miss a free chance to try R & F. ? My baby has a “hot spot” itchy skin, maybe R & F for her too. Haha. I have very oily skin, do they have any HELP for me? Thanks Tania!!!?
I hate when they scratch and scratch. My poor baby has no fur left at all. He has always had very thin hair and now that diabetes has set in he lost what little he had. I’ll send you an email.
Love the color combination! Especially love the animal print and the long cardigan!
I love animal print.
I will check out your sister’s book for my students. Since turning 60 last month, I have noticed more changes with my skin. Skin is becoming more dry and with wrinkles! 🙁 Would love to try R&F products. My skin needs help!
She is a VERY talented writer. I have no idea how we are even related. Lol! I’ll send you an email.
I’m so excited for you! Leading the poll in the fashion blogger contest!
Thanks, Connie!!!
Hi Tania, I live in Kentucky so I am very familiar with hollers (or Hollows as city people say it)! I just started reading your blog recently but you’ve already influenced some of my clothing purchases. Thank you, I needed some help! I’ve been curious about the neck-firming R + F products and would love any samples if you have any. Cindy
Hollows, now that sounds funny. Lol!!! I am so glad that I have been of help to you. I’ll send you an email.
Love today’s look. I am a little jealous that you can wear that mustard color so well. Love the bag too. I have the same one and I must admit to wearing my leopard flats with that bag. If you have any samples left I would love to try them. I have tried a few products but nothing has quite grabbed me yet. Keep up the great posts.
I love animal print and this bag is too cute. I do like the mustard color but it has to be the dark color. I’ll send you an email.
Hi Tania~ I stumbled onto you while on Pinterest. You have become my inspiration and when I found out I could sign up for an email from you I immediately did so! You have breathed new life into my wardrobe! I have been adding more jewelry into my “everyday” look and have been jazzing up my style a bit. Thank you! What can I do to get my lashes to look as fabulously long as yours? I want a bucket full of that, but will be happy with a sample. ?
Thank you so much for signing up for my email list!!! That makes my day. I am so happy that I have helped you out with your wardrobe. I can surely help you in the lashes department. I’ll send you an email.
I would love to try R&F. Do you still have samples?
I’ll send you an email.