SHARE THE GOOD NEWS
I never watch the evening news. It is always so depressing to me, and they hardly ever have anything good to say. I don’t need to know when someone is brutally killed in Michigan if I live in Virginia. I don’t even want to know that there are child molesters out there, much less a blow-by-blow account of the crime. I like to consider myself an Ostrich with my head in the sand. 
What if instead of bad news, we decide to share the good news instead? Has anything happened in the world that is good news? Joe has a couple of sayings about good news. One is that “nothing really bad, or nothing really good, last a really long time.” In other words, hold on when things are bad, things will surely start to look up. And when things are going great, enjoy it while it lasts.
His other saying is, “the sun doesn’t shine on the same dogs rear all the time.” Your tail may not have seen the sun in a while, but there is always hope. Lol! Yes, my husband is very colorful!
Just for today, let’s share the good news. Have you lost weight? Have you been cured of a disease? Are you going to have a baby in the family? Got a promotion, bought a house, found a job, or have an upcoming wedding?
Today I am wearing the cutest top ever! This is a bell sleeved white crocheted dress/top that Classy Closet gave me to style. I am in love with this top, I can see me getting a lot of wear from this top this summer. I think it is going to even look adorable with shorts. I can’t wait to get the shorts out and give it try. I had at least 4 people tell me they thought I looked cute today. These are people who see me everyday, so it’s not like they were just being nice. Haha
The jeans are by Izod and I have had them for years. I have just recently started wearing them again, I have been wearing the skinny jeans, so these are a welcome change. I think they look nicer with a high heel, it makes them a little dressier. However, I think I am going to wear them with a pair of gray converse sneakers the next time, so you can judge for yourself. Here is a tummy-control capri jean and here is a plus size pair.
My nude heels are by Naturalizer. They are a brand that is usually comfortable for those who have feet issues. These have never hurt me, even from day one.
I am wearing a crystal and pearl necklace by Chloe and Isabel, and one that is by Monarch Inspirations. I bought that one in Marietta at a tea shop on the square, but here are some items that Amazon carries.
This is my re-enactment from the movie “Runaway Bride.” If you have seen the movie, she tries on a wedding dress and loves the way it makes a swishing sound when she rocks back and forth.
Now for some good news from me, I was contacted last night by an ad agency regarding a possible partnership. Nothing might come from it, but the good news is that someone actually noticed me. So what is your good news? Let’s all share on here and share the post on FaceBook. Wouldn’t it be great if for one day FaceBook was flooded with good news?
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I’ve seen you mention Marietta several times. Do you live there? I do too…next time-if you can-mention the store where you bought the item, please! I love our square!
Love it…two thumbs up..
Love the outfit and your positive attitude!! Keep it up?
You always look fabulous. I was wondering if you could share how tall you are? I’m 5ft. 2in and was hoping I could carry off the looks you create for yourself. Thanks so much, Diana
Diana, I am 5’6″ tall. Thanks for following!
I am new to your blog and am having a blast getting to know you through your past posts. I love, love, love this look. You are adorable.
Patty, I am so glad you are joining me!
Love this outfit!!! Just adorable. The sun came out this afternoon. After all the rain, the sun feels so good.
I just watched Runaway Bride last week. Is anything cuter than those two together? Good news: We have been invited to six weddings between April and August. Three wedding showers so far. Our son’s graduating from seminary in May. My mom, aunt, and cousin are coming on Friday for the Gaither Festival and my house is already clean!
Oh my graciousness! Congrats, congrats, congrats!!!
IFirst, I am with you on the news. Very depressing! I love this look so fresh and springy. I am looking for more white blouses and I just love them this time of year. Your bag with the yellow and pretty sandals are all lovely.
Good news, my mom is visiting and we are spending some quality time with her.
Thanks for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday
jessxx
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I love that top! So sad that it is sold out!!
The white crochet top looks adorable on you! Sadly they sold out before I could order one for myself!
I saw that, sorry:(
Love the whole outfit! The top is adorable, as well as the shoes. I don’t watch much tv at all, I mostly listen to the radio. The news doesn’t seem so horrible coming from the radio, and of course you don’t have the horrendous graphics. My positive news is that we have two weddings in the family this summer! Look forward to reading your blog daily!
TWO weddings!!! Pretty neat, unless you’re the one paying for them. Lol! Congratulations to your family.
Thanks for sharing your positive encouragement to spread joy! What a great idea. Cute outfit! And congrats on the possible “ad”venture! – Amy
http://www.stylingrannymama.com
Thanks Amy!
I really like this outfit! Super cute top! Lots of good things in my life right now. No one big item. But I can name a few small ones: 1. We are taking dance classes and loving them. 2. We are making progress on rental house renovations. 3. My husband is loving his new hobby, beekeeping. 4. I am going to see my grandbabies this coming weekend!
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Sounds like lots of good news! I love it!!! Be sure to kiss the grand babies for me:)
Hey, let’s not single out Michigan to beat up on! Michigan is a wonderful state. We have the Great Lakes and so many indoor lakes for boating, fishing and skiing. Our summer weather is beautiful. We have lighthouses and gorgeous Mackinac Island where the only transportation is horse carriages. We have the Detroit RED WINGS which are in the hockey playoffs tonight against Tampa Bay Lightning. We have a tradition of throwing octopus on the ice at playoff games (octopus have 7 arms and there are 7 games in playoffs). We have the Detroit Tigers and you have never seen fans like the Wings and Tiger baseball fans. We have the FOX theater, Comerica Park, the Henry Ford and Greenfield Village. We have a new ice arena to open in 2017. This is the home of the auto industry which makes the U.S. economy tick. And TOM SELLECK is from Detroit! Talk about eye candy! Now that ladies is good news. 🙂
Haha That makes me laugh Sharon. Yeah, Tom Select and Sam Elliott are eye candy, no matter their age. Lol!
Why is it that guys like Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott are still hunks and women their age are pretty much considered old. NOT FAIR! Tom is older than me but oh my, he is handsome!
Hi Tania. I read your blog every day and love it. Congratulations on your good news. It seems that you’ve really got this blog thing going full steam ahead. Yay for you! Thank you for this “good news” post. Reading through the comments I was sitting here smiling. Happy for the good news of all these strangers who were commenting. You made that happen! Spreading joy is a really great achievement!
The comments have made me smile also, Jo.?
Nice day for one of your sayings – my daughter is six weeks pregnant her husband walked out on her last night – he has another women. So the bad won’t last for ever and happiness will return in the form of a new little life. So we look forward and take the good with the bad. I find your blog inspiring especially on this day. I am happy for you that good things are coming your way.
The silver lining is sometimes hard to see, but it is there. We may not realize it till years later. A new life will be such a blessing ?
What a pretty outfit – it looks so ‘summery’ (as we are moving towards winter in NZ)! Thank you for brightening my day.
Love the outfit!!! As always, you brighten my day! The news can be depressing! Seems like a train wreck, once you start watching it’s hard to turn it off…. lately I’ve been watching the Waltons, during the pm newstime, and it’s sooo! much better! My daily dose of positive is giving Thanks for the simple things the Lord has provided!
Thanks Tania!
Good for you! You are a kick and brighten my day! I love seeing what you are wearing. You always look cheerful …no somber news on this blog! My good news to share are we are spending July in Europe. We are crossing on the Queen Mary II and then on to Europe. Right now I’m deciding what to take. Another good piece of news is I’ve been making some lifestyle changes. Lots of yummy roasted veggies. Everything that goes into my mouth has to be highly nutritious. I’ve lost 15 pounds easily. I eat a lot and I’m never hungry. So the weight loss means new clothes! Dare I say it…. I don’t like to shop. I usually wear the same style of jeans and I have 6 or 8 t-shirts that I change out. So very boring. But they are cute Tees! Since reading your blog I’ve become more interested in shopping again. Tomorrow will be my first trip to the mall in years. So hopefully I can keep some of your styling in my mind and not come back with blue jeans and t-shirts… lol! Cheers!
My good news, just visiting my son and daugter in law and my first grandbaby who was born on Sunday! I am in love with him already. God is so good.
Love the outfit! You’re right, too many bad things in the world I don’t want to hear about! My good news is I am a breast cancer survivor! Still in treatment, but I kicked it’s a**!! I look forward to reading your posts every day!
Love your outfit and thank you for your blog! I love it. Everyday is a good day. Our kids are grown and happy, beautiful grandchildren and we live on the Gulf of Mexico. What could be better? Enjoy your day!
I like your statement…..we let ourselves get too old. I tried a skirt on yesterday similar to the long white one you recently styled. I loved the skirt
but left it at the store. I thought it was too young for me. HMMMMM! Now I am rethinking. You certainly deserve to be recognized. Congratulations! My husband and I are both retired. My good news is he is going fishing today. I have a day to myself. The house to myself. WOO HOO! (All of you retirees will understand what I am saying.)
Have fun fishing, and even though I am not retired, I UNDERSTAND what you mean! lol!!!
You are the cutest thing ever! I love your southern sayings, that I grew up with! You were in my neck of the woods-Marietta Square ? Keep the cuteness coming!
Susy, we hold a vintage fashion show at Winnwood every fall. You will have to come this year.
I love this top! My good news is I have lost 25 lbs & I love your styling ideas?
Fantastic Leisa! I would love to lose the twenty pounds I keep losing and re-gaining back one more time. Haha
You always look so cute! Congrats on your possible partership! For good news; my son is getting married in July, my older daughter is having our first grandchild in September and my youngest daughter just got engaged and will marry next year! I never watch the news, except for the weather!?
Wow, wow, and wow! Sandy you have just got good news spilling out! Congratulations all around!
Thanks, they all waited, and now everything at once!
You look wonderful in that outfit! I look forward to and enjoy your daily posts!
It won’t be long before we see you on the Today Show or Ellen! You Go Gurl!!!!! Someone has to be the voice for the 50’s crowd!
You do look cute today! I would have been afraid that the top was “too young”, but it looks great on you. Congratulations on your good news! Something good will come of it! I am a news junkie, but I tend to find the silver lining in all circumstances in my life – good, bad or ugly. My glass is forever running over!!! Have a wonderful on-purpose day today and thank you for sharing you with us!!!!!
It is hardly ever “too young”, Cynthia. We just let ourselves get “too old.”
Love the top. Sooo cute!
I prefer a positive outlook, and reading your blog in the morning is a ritual I look forward to every morning. It sets a positive tone! Thanks!!
Love your good news!
Love, love, love this outfit! I have a cream long tunic similar to this I wear with my jeans, but never thought about putting my converse with it ~ Thanks for suggestion!
My good news is my sister aka “Sissy” is coming home today from hospital-we live together, and it has been to quiet without her!
I am so glad to hear your sister is coming home today. I talk to my sister almost daily, much to the chagrin of our husbands. Hahaha
Very cute! (But no back shot which is my favorite. Your hair is lovely in the back.) Really look forward to your post each day, and I’m a “60isnotold!” I also enjoy when you respond to comments. I like reading all the comments. Thanks for what you do to make the world a little brighter and “prettier” through your thoughts and pictures!
Watch the youtube video, Diane. It shows you the look in all dimensions.
My daughter has been in Key Largo for 6 weeks doing a dolphin therapy internship. She came home yesterday and it was so good to see her again! Now she is ready to look for a job in her field. I am so happy for her.
My daughter is in the Marine Biology field as well. I just wish she was closer to home. Enjoy the time with your baby.
Cute outfit, as usual! Love to see how you style things that are stylish, current and stay classy. Thank you for that. My good news: I got a call last week from the owner of the pharmacy I have wanted to work at since moving from Okla to TN in January. Its a great place. I start after 2 wks notice is up! SO Ex. Cited!
CONGRATS!!! Isn’t it exciting when a new opportunity opens for you? Tennessee is a beautiful place.
Thank you! It is beautiful, and I’m so thankful for this new blessing!
A flow white top and jeans are one of my favorite combinations!
Love the outfit and good luck on the partnership! 🙂
Love the outfit!
My first good news was reading today’s post. You have such a positive outlook and enjoy life!! Life is what you make of it. Smile, and the world smiles with you!??
Awww. Thanks Suz! Life is just too short to not look at the bright side of life?
Adorable outfit. You really have great style. I’m so glad I found your blog on Pinterest.
I am so glad you found me, Crystal!!!
Adorable outfit! And what good news about the possible partnership. You deserve it!
Thanks Julie!
I love your style. I’m 60 , but could rock all of clothes. Where do you get them.
You get the cutest things from that shop! I do wish they gave more details about the individual items on their website though. I like to know the measurements of a garment before I buy online. Or is that info on the website and I’m just not seeing it?
No, there is not a lot of info on the website. However, you can email Amanda and she will respond quickly. She is super sweet!
Tania Love the top !!! What size are you wearing ???
This is a large.
I know you asked for good news, and this may be good for you and Classy Closet, but not me☹️ The dress sold out!! After I left comment earlier I went to website to buy it and it’s sold out. Maybe I could just borrow yours from time to time!
You do look great! I enjoy your positive outlook in your posts every morning… Thank you!
I love the top. Can you tell me what is the name brand?
Love your top…are you wearing a cami under? Good news… I just realized that my youngest-my beloved daughter ony has two weeks left of her freshman year of college and then she will be home !!! Best news ever!
That is FANTASTIC news Anne! The top is lined from the bust down, so I am not wearing a came.
You look great! Love, love, love that top! Have a wonderful week.
Very cute outfit, I do like a longer top so that we can wear some leggings or slim fit jean comfortably, and thanks for your blog , I always enjoy your humor and positive thoughts.
You are SUPER cute! I have the same Izod jeans. It’s time to pull them out. I never watch the news either. Nothing is going to rob me of my blessings! Love your style and your blog!