05 January 2009

{Vintage} Monday

That season is upon as, again, to honor that {timeless = elusive} first resolution line-item...lose those unwanted pounds!! For those who have adopted good nutrition & fitness as a lifestyle and not a 'season' {albeit very short}, this is the most trying time of the year. Health facilities that otherwise host the familiar group of gym go-oers now gear up for the overcrowded aerobic classes of neophytes who unknowingly vie for the coveted 'spot'. The aquatic areas are bedecked with apprehensive, body conscious swimmers cautiously immersing themselves in cooler than expected waters, while hanging on to that tightly wrapped cover up---until the last minute. Weight room areas are packed with 'wanna-be' muscle heads clamouring for iron in hopes of whipping their loose and neglected physiques into Schwarzenegger shape. Constant is the grinding sound of cardio equipment squealing to keep up with the demands of use, that, even their 'for commercial-use' warranty does not cover.
But rest assured, that in approximately forty-five days {this is usually the time of confinement when those hopeful resolution makers throw in the towel, declaring the mission 'impossible'} all of this annual frustrating and slightly comedic activity will subside and return these health facilities back over to the 'regulars' who are the {low fat} 'bread & butter' of fitness. Until then, shimmy on!!

04 January 2009

My New Date...

CONFESSION....
{purchase here}
I must confession! Here it is... I am completely and utterly obsessed with calendars!! Yes, calendars. Not every calendar that comes along, but there are definitely a few that become all consuming the moment that I am in their {see...they even take on a human quality:D} presence.
Despite the convenience and read availability of on-line calendar, the very functional Outlook calendar - ala Microsoft and/or the text ready blackberry model, I get the ultimate adrenaline rush walking into the calendar section of the bookstore or visiting -{for hours} -the mall kiosk designated just for the purchase of these desiring.
My calendar obsession doesn't stop at the purchase of one...oh-h-h no-o-o, my appetite for these date holding gems is satisfied only after the purchase of at least four-yes four.
There's one or two for the wall. One annual must have is the newest photos of Beverly Feldman's absolutely breath-taking , jewel-encrusted foot jewelry {aka- shoes}. The second wall calendar is much more subdued:read..functional. The remaining two are usually some colorful leather bound briefcase size planner.
Above is the newest book of dates that I have added to my collection. With its sassy billing as "...saucy bits of Bad Girl History, plus all the favorites-Official Bad Girl Holidays, Snip 'N' Saves and Party Pointers..." This hip and funny calendar, by Cameron Tuttle features a host of witty advice with more than a peppering of Girl Power 'To-Do' lists.
Bad Girl Rage-a-Day calendar promises to deliver...I'll keep you posted*

02 January 2009

Enroute to....Today

** When all of the college tuition is paid... I'm going to ride into the sunset in this ...
** I like the idea of love being displayed in
charming jewelry...
** Just in case you didn't think that is snows in
Las Vegas...bring your leg warmers...
** Remember when life was simple?... and so were the jokes...
** ...and then we grow up... to find that sometimes...
** I'm still trying to construct a list of resolutions that I can stick to...I should be this committed...
** This if for my dear friend at High Desert Diva...and anyone else who specializes in "Vintage" anything...they are looking for submissions for their magazine...
** What a clever announcement... words to live by
** I've found some great new desk items:: a 'Do List', Cubicle Notes, Planner ala 2009 + this neat cross stitched sign {to signal that lunch is on}...

** again, HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND !!!!

01 January 2009

Happy 2009 !!!

'THANK YOU' to everyone who has stopped by to visit my blog. I hope that this New Year is filled with peace + blessings for you and your {luv}ed ones. A special 'THANK YOU' for everyone who has taken the time to share your valued comments. Your words help to inspire me...
KEEP COMING BACK :D

31 December 2008

{Wordless} Wednesday::

*{I can't recall where I found this fabulous picture,so, if anyone can
help me out so that I can give the author his/her just deserves}

29 December 2008

{VINTAGE} MONDAY...

{I'll take that drink now!!!!}


The holidays have been great! Lots of holiday cheer, food, family, fun + more food, family fun & cheer...
The way that I see it, I won't have to clean the house for another few weeks. Oh, New Years?... that's somebody else's turf! Until then, I am going to lay here {yes, just like this} and decompress!!!!...{did you bring me that drink?} :D

26 December 2008

And now for the Encore...

AKA...After Christmas Sales...{YUMMY*}

{click on photo for link to original site}

...The holiday went off without a hitch and now it's time for the real shopping {and gifting} to begin. Hope that you were gifted all that you desired {or at least most}...

** for the little people in my world, these will work just fine. Besides they are so cute;)

**And now for a few of my favorite things::

*ooh the memories of youth, I'll try them again...but I must admit that these are more reasonable...but these much more 'cool'
* these luscious little
cakes
with warm milk = more of this

* * gumball memories...I must agree, they always make me smile:) but so does flying high ** found this great new on-line place to spend some cash...
** I am luvin' the warmth of this room...and will gladly accept any room that had resemblance to these {just pick one}...

** I wish that I had found this great lace before the holiday...how pretty

** I {heart} Sex + The City...left up to me, it would have never ended. So it's off to the NYC for the great bus tour...me likey...

** The first day that I am snowed in {which by all meteorological prognostications...I've been dying to write that;) } will be soon, I must try this scrumptuolosity!!

**a must have the little people (non-stop thinking of them)

** I found this wonderful article that has helped with the planning of my next fabulous party

...I'm glad that I am not here or here,...but I'm close enough...burrrrrr

24 December 2008

Wordless Wednesday...

Through my blog travels,I have stumbled upon a type of posting that is simply titled, "Wordless Wednesday". These expressive posts consists of, either, one solo picture or a series of pictures that depict the mood/disposition of the author. I've viewed quite a few and have decided that I kind of like this idea of telling the story...sans words.
So beginning today, I am going to give throw my hat into the 'nonverbal' ring and try give this wordless Wednesday thing a chance. We'll see how it goes...
{photo via RachelThomas::special thanx}

23 December 2008

{ INSPIRATIONS }

My very talented friend at High Desert Diva {I digress with good reason--you've got to visit her delicious Etsy site...you'll be hard-pressed to come away without an equally delicious purchase...think 'last minute Christmas items'}, sent me this wonderfully 'awesome' paper art design to add to my collection {thanx, a million}. Like the rest, It is far too magical* to keep to myself.
You are sure to agree...

{photo via BG&E via HighDesertDiva::a million thanx}

17 December 2008

Some things are just ... {Magical*}

I've always said that the X-generation has overused the word "awesome". Overused to the point that the true magnitude of its meaning has been minimized. I also knew that, there would come a moment; in which, I would encounter something that would completely and utterly encompass the true meaning {in all of its magnitude and magnificence} of this word--and I would not find it befitting to use {because of its over use}. The papercuts displayed below is that time, that moment. And now, I am left having to search for another word that is equally as descriptive as this word 'awesome'- but without its minimalization.
That word...MAGICAL*
{find it here::special thanx}

16 December 2008

Yippie-e-e-!!!

I just finished the January '09 issue of Harper's Bazaar and it is awesome! Chock full of new and refreshing pics that showcase nothing but glamour. I photo'ed my cover copy and the website's cover copy {I should have such skills} along with a page from the mag. All for the savouring;-)

15 December 2008

{Vintage} Monday...

{purchase here}

So I'm up this time of morning to get in my AM exercise regime in {and over with}. However, in the middle of donning my gear and putting the final tightening touches on my laces, I had this overwhelming want/need to post. Why, by george it's {Vintage} Monday. I luv looking through the mounds of vintage pinups trying to select the one that fits my mood for this particular day {and time}.
One thing for certain is that the selection process never fails to disappoint. I selected this {luv-ly} above because right now, right here, I would rather be blogging {aka typing}:-)

13 December 2008

Reindeer Games::

We must be willing to laugh at ourselves... Thanx Calvin + Hobbs
{via GingersPlace::special thanx}
**CLICK ON PICTURE TO ENLARGE

12 December 2008

THANK {G.I.F} !!!

found this great picture that perfectly relays the feeling of the day!! I think I'll take this energy into the weekend...

11 December 2008

{SOLE} food...

{photo via ShrimptonCouture via MarkSchwartz via::special thanx}

Bestill my sole! I've fallen in {LUV}. Thank goodness for sexy + sultry = ?wearable footwear. ...sign me up! I'll wear them!

10 December 2008

It's A {Blog-Aversary} ::

{photo via High Desert Diva::special thanx}
Here I am 'blog strolling' again, only this time through my e-mail. Following up on a comment that I posted on Bliss, I strolled onto Cicada Daydream. What an amazingly {pretty} and engaging spot! Intriqued by the name ::{side story:: approximately 3-4 years ago, I had my first experience with this mysterious {locust?} called a cicada. Not being native to the area that I now, lovingly, refer to as 'home' and not being much into the insect world, I was completely in awe of the arrival of these red-eyed, lightweight, wide-winged creatures that miraculously appear after a seventeen year ?hibernation/?incubation}.
The first thing that peaked my curiosity about
Cicada Daydream was "Why that handle"? I stopped pass to find that, like the evenly euphonic rhythm of the tunes that awakened me, Cicada Daydreams is 'fan-tabulous'{my word:D}! Well, I kept 'strolling' and arrived onto another amazingly, equally 'fan-tabulous' engaging site - High Desert Diva whose blogaversary happens to be today. What kept me there? Well to start, the sassy, take-no-prisoners, gun slinging cowgirl adorning the western-styled vintage header. Secondly, the friendly and engaging posts that invite you to settle in for the long haul. And lastly, but certainly not least, you can't go wrong with Etsy! So to you, High Desert Diva--HAPPY BLOG-AVERSARY!!!

09 December 2008

In {Black} + {White}:: (aka High Browing it}

You gotta {LUV} Goth!! It commands so much attention, even from those who try not to look. The look says that beyond a reasonable doubt, if nothing else I am 'me'! You gotta luv the bravery that comes with bucking the ordinary standard of 'beauty'. Being able to successfully pull off this dark + intriguing look, is a beauty institution itself.
Gotta {luv} that! Look at these beauties, they lift lace to a whole 'nother level. Thanx to a Bucket full of Heather for this great pic to post about:D