Here in the PNW we are in for bumper crops!
4.03.2011
The March Issue
I meant to share the March issue of House Beautiful- for a month or more. Here it is April something and and I am finally getting to it.
Pink, glorious Pink! It is many things....And not just for little girls anymore. Pink can be used in a way even your husband would love!
Just a touch...
Modern, cottage, Traditional. It's all in the mix!
A hint of pink, vintage glamour...
Retro with red and orange? Unexpectedly wonderful!
The Bold and the Beautiful!
Just a splash or strong statement, Pink is forever!
(All Photo's property of House Beautiful)
How do you like your Pink?
3.21.2011
Who Does That?
Me. A few years ago we sold our house and moved to Idaho. (not a fan) We stayed less then a year and I was ecstatic to see the lovely green of the PNW come into view on our drive home. But that's not where I am going with this. We lived in Orchards until we were tired of taxiing our kids back and forth daily to Battle Ground, our home town. So I began the dreadful task of finding a house to rent. I scoured the local property management websites. Finding a home in the right location, price range, size...was proving daunting. I would call to check on a place and it would be gone. Finally I came across a town house that was very familiar. And it was just one street away from our old house! I called and told them we would take it!! The woman on the other end paused and asked in a surprised voice "Don't you want to see it first?" I didn't need to, I explained. My husband had done some work on it when it was built! I called Mr. Wonderful and gave the good news- we went right in and signed the lease papers.
The next day as our moving truck was being loaded, I went ahead to open the place up.
Much to my surprise someone was living in it! I pulled up by the curb and sat there baffled. Before calling the agency I pulled out our lease papers. I contemplated out loud that maybe I should knock on the door. My daughter Alexa looked at me like I was crazy. I gave the papers another glance. Panic set in. The address wasn't even close to where I sat. I was so convinced I knew where it was, I never checked the address on the lease papers. This was S.E. and we needed to be at the same street only N.W. What and where did we rent??
I couldn't, just couldn't call my husband. He is used to me after 18 years- but this? I pulled away from the curb trying to figure out where the place was. I drove around town for twenty minutes trying to find the proper address. What if it was a dump? What if, what if..? I finally pulled into the right driveway and decided I better call Mr. Wonderful and let him in on our my mistake. I won't tell you what he said. I rushed to tell him the outside looked OK as I fumbled with the lock. I slowly pushed the door open. Whew! It was a respectable place. Clean and nice. It would work. It would have to work! The papers were signed. Yes, this is a long story and to make it a bit shorter...I had to let our family and friends know where they could REALLY find us. Did I ever tell you about the Pepper and Salt Shakers?
3.14.2011
It's Very Personal...
Have you ever tried to buy someone perfume for a gift? It's nearly impossible. I have a hard enough time buying
myself a new fragrance so I wouldn't presume to buy for someone else. I tend to get stuck wearing the same scent for a few years... or more. For a long time I have been wearing CoCo Mademoiselle. The other day I was mindlessly browsing Sephora and
there it was. Dolce and Gabbana 18 La Lune. I fell in love again. It is slightly reminiscent of a a long ago favorite- Paris by Yves St. Laurent. Soft but not weak Not to floral, or to musky. I am not good at identifying the notes but I know what I like. And I really, really like love 18 La Lune!
How long can one carry on about perfume? In my case...a long time. At the risk of sounding snobbish, I can almost always tell cheap perfume. It can be costly buying from a department store over a drug store- but it is well worth the indulgence! Several bottles look nice arranged on a dresser but to many perfume choices leave me confused. Which one should I wear today? What is my mood? Perhaps my perfume habits say something about me... am I not big on change? Am I single minded? Or Do I simply know exactly what I want and won't settle for less?
What are you wearing today?
2.25.2011
2.16.2011
Vintage Mod Spring Fashion
Back when you wouldn't dream of "going into town" in your sweats and sneakers- picture June Cleaver amped up a notch or two...Where women wore dressy gloves and dainty heels..
You have arrived at Xtabay Vintage Boutique in Portland Oregon.
Take a voyage to the 50's or 60's in this Fab springtime dress...
Pearls, gloves, tweed...oh my!
Try it all on in in their glamorous dressing area..
(All photos Xtabay Vintage)
Wrap it up in this Geoffroys Leopard print jacket with mink trim. Circa 1950's
Visit the boutique;
2515 SE Clinton St. Portland, Oregon,
Or
2.10.2011
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