'Parisian Chic,' 'Colour Me Beautiful' manual and other style books to add to your shelves

Teach yourself a new skill or brush up on the basics with these style and beauty books.

Busy mom Melanie Pirro of Brecksville loves a little sparkle: Fashion Flash

Melanie Pirro has realistic solutions for staying fashionable in a tough economy. She shops discount retailers and her own closet to put together fresh, fantastic outfits.

Observer Forum: Letters to the editor

I certainly hope the lawyer who asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life had a better understanding of the answer he received than did David Jones.

Sustainable style

Earth Day reminds us to reinforce our commitment to living a green lifestyle. Sustainability is the key to this concept and it stretches all the way to your closet.

Critical Abilities, Part 5

Engaging the Power! In this final piece I want to present one more critical ability necessary for missional leaders to turn churches around and get them on the right track toward healthy growth.