Michael Kors sunglasses for Summer 2011!
Vintage Vintage Vintage!
Think Audrey Hepburn, Jackie O, Doris Day and everyone in between!
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If you dare wear.....
~ Michael Kors ~
Bloggy Woggy
Hello out there in blog land. I am still not very good at this. I hear thunder rolling in. Demanding thunder. Storms this year are furious. So, I went on vacation (much needed) and I am home refreshed and rejuvinated. I know that is spelled wrong. Also, I have a clear vision of the baby blanket pattern I have chosen for a new Californian, coming next month. Blue or pink?
Destin Florida is a wonderful place to R-E-L-A-X. And nap. ZZZZ.....
This was my schedule: wake up, coffee, toast, fruit, beach, book on the beach, nap on the beach, swim in the surf, second nap on the beach, dinner, play with nephew, and repeat.
I'm back to work and smiling!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Snowy Day Home
I woke up with Norah Jones in my head. Shoot the moon that is.
My new love is the spring air. I can't wait to feel it coming in. I have big plans for this spring. Bike riding. Bright clothes. Bathe in the sun on a beach in a big floppy hat. Make some lists.
"When the snows come rollin' through, rollin' to some new love."
I suppose it's true that winter seems just terrible until it's on its way out. 20 inches of snow in one week. I put in a lot of hours with my sweat pants this week. Finished crocheting a blanket. Ate my share of carbs for the whole year. Taxes are ready to go to print. My closet is about to get a much needed overhaul.
My new love is the spring air. I can't wait to feel it coming in. I have big plans for this spring. Bike riding. Bright clothes. Bathe in the sun on a beach in a big floppy hat. Make some lists.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
New Year
Makin a list, checkin it twice.
This year is full of new additions to our already busy schedule of life. I've got to make more room for this little blogy blog.
- Photos
- Decorating the house
- Organizing my work and kicking booty
- Saving money
- Letters to Friends and Family far away
- Crafting
- Napping with kitty
So many directions, only one me.
This year is full of new additions to our already busy schedule of life. I've got to make more room for this little blogy blog.
- Photos
- Decorating the house
- Organizing my work and kicking booty
- Saving money
- Letters to Friends and Family far away
- Crafting
- Napping with kitty
So many directions, only one me.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Vino on the Couch
It had slipped my mind how much I enjoy couching with yarn and wine. Tis the season to be crocheting. What better way to settle in with my newest project than with a nice glass (or two) of tasty red wine? I can't think of any other way to go. Actually, I have several projects going this month. Cowls, hand and wrist warmers, blossoming hats for little girls, scarves, and to top it, a new Christmas blanket! Whew! Ethel, my project supervisor, is there every stitch of the way to make sure I don't slack on my couching duties. Photos? Yes, please.
This soft winter hat with flower is modeled by my beautiful niece, Nevaeh. Perfect for fun in the snow!
Oh Christmas Tree...
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Honey Honey
The Moon Rises, Bigger Than My Dreams
Good Morning!
Coffee in front of me. Check. Rising sun in my window. Check. Slippers on my cold toes. Check.
Well, this last Saturday, I found some poems that I wrote in college. Some are pretty good. So, why not share? Keep in mind I was 19 when I wrote these.
Last Night Over Coffee
He walks in,
Casual, like the carpenter.
Turns his head,
With the slightest Mona Lisa.
His pupils attach with mine,
Paused,
The moment will not last.
Her glassy kitten eyes gaze,
Up to her prince.
I keep writing.
In A Dream
there is a day made for you,
and I am your only host.
About You
Oh, to be there, again, with you.
On that plateau in the clouds.
Weightlessness feeds my belly.
Feel you at my side,
Surrender at just one breath.
The Wind
I feel you breathing on my face,
Sleeping, pretending not to notice,
My eyelashes move,
And give me away,
To your comfortable bold embrace.
The Space Between
So small,
These thoughts might someday be adult,
Influences, disagreements,
Isn't that what keeps our attention?
A dream, while tinier than you,
I pray for rain,
For these roots to stretch.
1937
Perfect in others eyes.
Look in the mirror,
Find a plastic doll,
With eyes as your own.
Deeply saddened by life's insincerity,
Now lift your chin,
Ignoring the dead skin beneath.
My Birthday
We never look to what is to come.
Will I ever really grow up?
I feel it taking a bigger role in my life.
Aging, yet more ignorant than the day I was born.
Victorian
Roses, petals, dried and beautiful,
Like grandma in her chair.
Afternoon sun through the window,
Relaxed blissfully,
Across her pre occupied face.
The Dance
Another turn,
She looks to the floor,
Another step,
She does not wish to dance anymore.
He's never seen,
Such beauty so solemn,
He stares at her cheeks,
Flushed with qualm.
It presents a new eternity,
Songs of generations long past,
Bleeds her caged heart,
This has been her death.
Obviously, I was just writing to get a grade. With a bit of practice or effort, these could have been better.
Coffee in front of me. Check. Rising sun in my window. Check. Slippers on my cold toes. Check.
Last Night Over Coffee
He walks in,
Casual, like the carpenter.
Turns his head,
With the slightest Mona Lisa.
His pupils attach with mine,
Paused,
The moment will not last.
Her glassy kitten eyes gaze,
Up to her prince.
I keep writing.
In A Dream
there is a day made for you,
and I am your only host.
About You
Oh, to be there, again, with you.
On that plateau in the clouds.
Weightlessness feeds my belly.
Feel you at my side,
Surrender at just one breath.
The Wind
I feel you breathing on my face,
Sleeping, pretending not to notice,
My eyelashes move,
And give me away,
To your comfortable bold embrace.
The Space Between
So small,
These thoughts might someday be adult,
Influences, disagreements,
Isn't that what keeps our attention?
A dream, while tinier than you,
I pray for rain,
For these roots to stretch.
1937
Perfect in others eyes.
Look in the mirror,
Find a plastic doll,
With eyes as your own.
Deeply saddened by life's insincerity,
Now lift your chin,
Ignoring the dead skin beneath.
My Birthday
We never look to what is to come.
Will I ever really grow up?
I feel it taking a bigger role in my life.
Aging, yet more ignorant than the day I was born.
Victorian
Roses, petals, dried and beautiful,
Like grandma in her chair.
Afternoon sun through the window,
Relaxed blissfully,
Across her pre occupied face.
The Dance
Another turn,
She looks to the floor,
Another step,
She does not wish to dance anymore.
He's never seen,
Such beauty so solemn,
He stares at her cheeks,
Flushed with qualm.
It presents a new eternity,
Songs of generations long past,
Bleeds her caged heart,
This has been her death.
Obviously, I was just writing to get a grade. With a bit of practice or effort, these could have been better.
Image from tonic.com
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
December First
It is officially the first month of my new work year. I have chosen to make December the beginning of my work year for a number of reasons. Business is very slow. I enjoy having time to catch up with office work, get organized, plan my schedule for the new year and so on. December is the month my body stops traveling everyday and lets my mind catch up with my thoughts. I have some new ideas on how I will be approaching this next work year. I have set goals and I have rearranged each week so that I hopefully will offer myself time and attention in each area of my life. 30's. Gets busier and busier. I like it that way. I love to make my schedule. The biggest challenge is where to fit my naps in and some down time with my love, JJ. Busyness is wonderful. Blessing! I have met many people over the past year who don't have a job. I'm so blessed to have mine and that I absolutely love to do my job.
December is also a time to catch up on crafts and dessert making. And this year sounds like a soupy December. I have two more soups on my list to try next. Cookies. There are some jelly cookies that I can't wait to try. I want to do something with chocolate and peppermint. Maybe a cake....no... CUPCAKES!. MMMM.... I have not found where my exercise routine fits into my new year's schedule. I better figure that out with all these yummies baking in my kitchen.
And what is on the craft list? Sewing some Christmas pillow cases for the couch. I would love a new couch for Christmas. I wonder if Santa could fit that down our chimney? If not, he could just ring the bell and we would be more than happy to carry it into the house. I nice brown leather sofa with buttons. Cozy. or something like this... That would be fine too.
December is also a time to catch up on crafts and dessert making. And this year sounds like a soupy December. I have two more soups on my list to try next. Cookies. There are some jelly cookies that I can't wait to try. I want to do something with chocolate and peppermint. Maybe a cake....no... CUPCAKES!. MMMM.... I have not found where my exercise routine fits into my new year's schedule. I better figure that out with all these yummies baking in my kitchen.
And what is on the craft list? Sewing some Christmas pillow cases for the couch. I would love a new couch for Christmas. I wonder if Santa could fit that down our chimney? If not, he could just ring the bell and we would be more than happy to carry it into the house. I nice brown leather sofa with buttons. Cozy. or something like this... That would be fine too.
or this...
Anyways, on my crafty list... Crochet everything. Hats, cowls, hand warmers, baby items, flowers, etc. Also, I have an apron that Lilly and I started. I need to get back in the apron groove. And Christmas decor, I have a cork wreath on my list, a tree skirt, and other fun cute things. Gorgeous little things.
Well, I had better get cracking on that crochet list of To Do's. Oh, and I just had an idea for a collage of me and JJ items. I'll get to that eventually and post pics. Look for that, mmm, probably closer to spring.
Note: I'm pretty sure I fell in love with some boots today. Santa could bring me those too, please.
gus modern furniture & EQ3 furniture
Monday, November 29, 2010
Left Overs
Thanksgiving Dinner doesn't have to be only one day. JJ made a beautiful turkey last Thursday and tonight I used the leftovers for a yum yum turkey soup. Perfect for tonight when the weather is on it's way south for the winter. What? It's going to be freezing tonight. Don't forget to bring in any potted plants so they don't whither. Also, HBO is playing a bunch of episodes of Bored To Death right now. Just so happens that Turkey Soup tastes great while watching. Alright, happy souping!
Turkey Noodle Soup
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
3 1/2 to 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups shredded turkey
1 1/2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained (optional. I didn't add these this year)
3 large sliced carrots
3 celery stalks sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
a dab or two of sriracha (also optional)
Turkey Noodle Soup
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
3 1/2 to 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups shredded turkey
1 1/2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained (optional. I didn't add these this year)
3 large sliced carrots
3 celery stalks sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
a dab or two of sriracha (also optional)
Method
Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add thyme and stir to blend. Add broth, spinach, turkey, noodles, beans, carrots, celery, and salt and pepper, sriracha, and stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 15 minutes, or until noodles are tender. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Enjoy ~
Whistle While You Work
Good morning Blog,
I have one appointment today. Yes, it's that time of year. To begin preparing for the new work year. Cold calls, thank you notes for a great year, and candy drop ins. It's raining and I just want to crawl back in bed. Although, I've been out with a cold over Thanksgiving, so a nice two hour drive will be good for me to stretch my legs and get some fresh rainy air in my lungs. My work year begins in December. It's time to prepare my receipts, catch up on my logs, plan my next year of business. 2011 holds many changes for me. My last year with the Coach brand. I'm very sad by this. Adelle, Annabel, Marlie, Hilary, one more year. We shall make it a great year for Coach. Lacoste will be arriving to my home in late January. Sunglasses first. We have a new manager. He will have more time to visit more frequently. New, New, New! Planning and smart scheduling will make all the difference this year for sure. That's the name of the game. Sales. Get out there and grab it.
Meanwhile, there's a vacation in the making. JJ and I will be going on a vacation this upcoming year. Just us, husband and wife. It will be great! We are currently deliberating and researching on a destination. Stay tuned for updates. So far, we know we want sun, beach, great food, and new activities. I want to go really far from civilization. Far out of cell phone signal.
For now, on the road again!
I have one appointment today. Yes, it's that time of year. To begin preparing for the new work year. Cold calls, thank you notes for a great year, and candy drop ins. It's raining and I just want to crawl back in bed. Although, I've been out with a cold over Thanksgiving, so a nice two hour drive will be good for me to stretch my legs and get some fresh rainy air in my lungs. My work year begins in December. It's time to prepare my receipts, catch up on my logs, plan my next year of business. 2011 holds many changes for me. My last year with the Coach brand. I'm very sad by this. Adelle, Annabel, Marlie, Hilary, one more year. We shall make it a great year for Coach. Lacoste will be arriving to my home in late January. Sunglasses first. We have a new manager. He will have more time to visit more frequently. New, New, New! Planning and smart scheduling will make all the difference this year for sure. That's the name of the game. Sales. Get out there and grab it.Meanwhile, there's a vacation in the making. JJ and I will be going on a vacation this upcoming year. Just us, husband and wife. It will be great! We are currently deliberating and researching on a destination. Stay tuned for updates. So far, we know we want sun, beach, great food, and new activities. I want to go really far from civilization. Far out of cell phone signal.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Books, My Favorite
Good morning,
I love to be awake before the sun rises. Let me be clear. I love to be awake shortly before the sun rises. Such a quiet peaceful time. Squirrels and birds shuffling through leaves. Among the few awake early to be witness to the dawn of a new day.
"They are like a tree, planted near streams of water, that yields its fruit in season; It's leaves never wither; whatever they do prospers." Psalms 1:3
My favorite things
Books.
I read a book called "Little Bee" by Chris Cleave
This is an exciting story of two women's courage. Little Bee is the name of the first character, from Africa, learning how to survive from the men who will kill her. She lives in a state of mental and physical unrest only because of where she is from. Her country has been attacked and her village and family have been slaughtered for the oil in the ground. She finds a strong will to live and to make it to a place where she doesn't have to worry. For her, there isn't such a place. The second character, is named Sarah. She is struggling to find the meaning to her life, her career, her marriage, being a mother. Suddenly her husband dies and Little Bee comes into her life. The story is intriguing how the two women need each other and they teach each other things about themselves they didn't know about confidence, self worth, love and selflessness. It reads fast. Great, fantastic, lovely book.
I love to be awake before the sun rises. Let me be clear. I love to be awake shortly before the sun rises. Such a quiet peaceful time. Squirrels and birds shuffling through leaves. Among the few awake early to be witness to the dawn of a new day.
"They are like a tree, planted near streams of water, that yields its fruit in season; It's leaves never wither; whatever they do prospers." Psalms 1:3
My favorite things
Books.
I read a book called "Little Bee" by Chris Cleave
This is an exciting story of two women's courage. Little Bee is the name of the first character, from Africa, learning how to survive from the men who will kill her. She lives in a state of mental and physical unrest only because of where she is from. Her country has been attacked and her village and family have been slaughtered for the oil in the ground. She finds a strong will to live and to make it to a place where she doesn't have to worry. For her, there isn't such a place. The second character, is named Sarah. She is struggling to find the meaning to her life, her career, her marriage, being a mother. Suddenly her husband dies and Little Bee comes into her life. The story is intriguing how the two women need each other and they teach each other things about themselves they didn't know about confidence, self worth, love and selflessness. It reads fast. Great, fantastic, lovely book.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Work it Out
Notes. Marianne notes. Today's topic: work it out. In more than one way. Work out the mind, confidence, inside image. Try new. Try new food, drinks, even the every morning coffee. Mix it up and try a latte or have a small cup of juice. Tomato, orange, cranberry, pomegranate, coconut, hot tea, cold tea, club soda. There are so many flavored liquids available. surprise those taste buds. It's boring to hear someone say, "eehh, I don't like that", before tried, while they make a scrunched face. "Eww" faces are not attractive.
Work it out. The booty that is. There are approximately 640 muscles in the human body. Work them out. Keep them toned and in top shape. Healthy, good posture, longevity, flexibility. Love those things. Now, to make my body represent those adjectives. There are so many creative ways to work out. I enjoy walking, with a jog thrown in here and there. Biking feels adventurous. There's a park near our house with a tennis court. I will be rep-ing the Lacoste eyewear collection in 2011. Stretching and pilates feel so good. A renewal for the body. Pump that blood, circulate the oxygen. Plus, exercise is great for the complexion. It's always good to challenge one's self physically. Builds self esteem. I am talking to myself for sure. Take advantage of being blessed with working legs. Plus, it's fun to build a workout wardrobe!
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