Rollin’ Deep in Gold

Grammy happiness February 13th, 2012

Who doesn’t love Adele after Sunday night’s Grammy’s?  Don’t you just want to call her up and meet her at the pub to chat about the night?

Adele-grammys-win

I love that she swept the night with her voice.  No team of dancers, over the top set design or outrageous costume necessary…  I have tremendous appreciation for creative expression, but Lady Gaga has got to be rethinking sitting there all night with that net over her face… I would have had that thing off after the first act!

Another highlight for me was Sir Paul…  My first thought (and FB status update) after watching his last performance was “I’ll have some of whatever Sir Paul is having…”  Seriously!  I’m not young and he could be my dad! I think he’s pretty amazing!

So what was your favorite Grammy moment?  What could you have lived without?  Did any of the performances cause you to download anything from iTunes?

images via MTV and Hypervocal

 

In Dog We Trust

for the love of dog tee February 10th, 2012

There’s not many things I love more than my sweet German-shorthaired Pointer, Princess.  She was a gift from my ex-husband and absolutely the best gift I’ve ever received.  After many years of pointing and retrieving birds during hunting season during her early years,  she’s now a full-time snuggle buddy and very best friend that shows me unconditional love on a daily basis!

German shorthaired pointer princess

Princess is the reason that I love dogs as much as I do and I enjoy finding cute products that promote great causes…like these cute tees from Vaute Couture!

for the love of dogs t shirt

for the love of dogs t shirt

for the love of dogs t shirt

for the love of dog t shirt

Princess is 14 and I can’t bare to think of life without her…but I also can’t think of life without a dog, so when the time comes to get another dog I’ll likely adopt.

Have you ever adopted a dog or cat?  What organization did you go to for adoption?  Tell me about your precious pet!

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Present Perfect

Come on...make my day! February 7th, 2012

This would pretty much make my day…in case anyone is interested in making my day…just a few presents pilled high on a cute little car pulling up in front of my house…sweet dreams…

pink wrapped presents pilled on a car

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Let It Snow!

snow gif January 27th, 2012

Anyone need a snow day?

snow gif

Oh, well…at least it’s Friday!  TGIF!

What are you doing this weekend?

The Book Of Love

great Valentines gift January 14th, 2012

Dudes – This is a fail-safe gift for the over-rated V-day!  She’ll get a ‘sweet’ little Valentines gift and you’ll get away with an easy purchase that leaves her feeling like you’re a true Renaissance man!

book of love

Claim it was your idea!  Let her know that you researched the perfect book of love and chose this especially for her…  I’ll never tell…

Find it here.  Do it now!  V-day is exactly a month away.  I promise, you’ll thank me later!

Let There Be Light

chandelier in the street January 10th, 2012

I propose that we replace all street lights with chandeliers…

chandelier street light

Who will second this motion?

image via Abbe Fenimore’s pinterest board

Five, Four, Three, Two, Fun!

Happy New Year! December 31st, 2011

It’s time to drink champagne…

champagne photo

dance on the table…

dance on the table photo

sing Auld Lang Syne…

auld lang syne photo

wear something sparkly and accessorize with big bows or stars in your hair…

sparkly skirt photo

new years eve fashion photo

toot your horn…

horn blower photo

and kiss the one you love at midnight!

kiss at midnight

Oh, and don’t forget to eat something sweet, because we’ll all resolve to be skinnier next year!

new years eve cupcake with sparkler

 

I can’t wait to do 2012 with you!!

new years eve clocks

Images via (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9)

The Future’s So Bright

Nina Nolte series December 28th, 2011

The future’s so bright, you’ve got to wear shades!  That’s the outlook I have for 2012!  German artist, Nina Nolte’s series entitled The Best Is Yet To Come, that I just spotted on Luella & June, is the picture perfect representation of my feelings about turning the calendar year!

nina nolte the best is yet to come series

I’m moving into a new year that is full of changes and I couldn’t be more excited!  I love that the women in this series are more mature (notice I didn’t say old…), glamorous, seem to be gazing at beautiful sights and are with their girlfriends…again, very representative of where I am.  As I grow older, my friends become more and more important and enjoyable.  I hope that some time this year I’ll be sitting in the sun with a my girlfriends planning the next adventure.  I just hope that our jewels and scarves are as beautiful as these beauties!

nina nolte series

nina nolte series

See the entire Nina Nolte series here.

It Girl

Zooey's blog December 22nd, 2011

I have a new girl crush…I’m in love with Zooey Deschanel’s vintage style and indie songstress croons.  I’m thinking we could have a great time shopping flea markets together!  Christmas albums aren’t my favorite things, but I think I could listen to her “A Very She and Him Christmas” all year long.

A Very She and Him Christmas

I just found out that she is co-founder of the blog, Hello Giggles and I can’t wait to start following!  You’ve got to check out her great Top 10 Tips and Tricks for a Winter Body!

TOP 10 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR A WINTER BODY

by Zooey Deschanel

Ladies, winter is coming up and we have to get ready. With the equinox just 5 short months away, what does the modern woman need to do to get ready for sweater season?

1. Start practicing with your parka. Wear it around the house, to a barbeque or to the beach. When a dude says, “You look hot,” say, “Thank you, this jacket is certified to minus 60% below zero.” Then wink. You know what he means ladies, right? Right?

2. Try doing everyday stuff with mittens on.
 Like typing. Have fun!  E.g. ahudfnjk;afbdjfbjkls093u84urahlu = happy holidays

3. Eat gingerbread willy-nilly. You’re welcome.

4. Q. It’s the holidays! Calories don’t count, right?  A. Correct. You must adopt this attitude to successfully attain a winter steaze.

5. Fly some family members out to see you, preferably more than can fit in your apartment or house.Make them share towels.  Watch the magic as it happens.

6. Rock some Christmas tunes at work. People will love this. No one loves ‘Holly Jolly Christmas’ more than your co-workers. Play it loud.

7. Time for pajamas! You sweat at night? Too bad! You have to suffer for a winter body.

8. Festive sweater time. Get comfy in your sweet Cosby with X-mas trees or a menorah. Let everyone know what’s up.

9. SPF 1 zillion. Do it.

10.  If it doesn’t have a crust, don’t eat it.  All the best winter meals start and end with pie. Embrace this, now.

Well that’s all I have.  Attaining a winter body is a challenge, but with enough perseverance and ambition, you can do it.  I know you can.

Now watch this sweet video and let me know if you think Zooey’s cool too…

Happy Thanksgiving!

count your blessings one by one November 24th, 2011

Today I am very thankful for all of you and the many blessings God has given me…

count your blessings poster

What are you thankful for today?

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