Wednesday's Fashion (a bit early)~~~Ring-a-Ding Ding

I am BACK!


Our computer was on life support at the Computer Hospital ( I'm not kidding about that name either!) They called me today and told us our dear antiquated computer still has some more miles on it. They cleaned and smushed all the bugs in it's system and it is ....so far like new. Cross my fingers!


OK, since it's Wednesday, lets just dive right in shall weeeeeeeee?

Today I want to write about....rings...

                               Cocktail rings to be precise.

Cocktail rings have been around forever but in recent years they have made a comeback in a big, huge, gigantic, enormous, bada bing, bada boom way. They are everywhere!


They are no longer just a big honking stone to wear to a fancy schmancy place.

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They come in all different styles





These are adorable! True "cocktail" rings. Check out the little lime wedge and straw!

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                                              This is for the avid bird watcher
                                                          
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This one is so big; it's made for two fingers!

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              Beaded rings for the hippie chick
                  
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    When I first saw this one I said "oh what a pretty stone"....then I said  "akkk it's looking at me!"
                                 
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This is one for that girl who can't get enough of the beach

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For the girl whose motto is "More is More"

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                                                        I love this one
                                                
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     For the Disney Fan

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                    This is it! This is the perfect one for me...YUMMERS!
                                                     
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So....do you wear this fad? Which one is for you?

Wednesday's Fashion---Grey hair

Well it is official my computer has kicked the bucket....not only did he kick it; he stomped on it, rolled over it and threw it off a cliff.

It's dead.

I am currently using my daughters iPad ( thanks sweetie) and I will post as usual.

Well, I'm going to try.

Today I'm supposed to post something about fashion. Now if only I can figure out how to paste pictures on this darn thing!

Soooo here goes!

I have noticed a bit of a trend lately....young women with grey hair

Recently young hollywood has gone grey. Hmmmmmmmm I guess the older generation is now cool?
It's is a bit unnerving to see a young person sporting a grey do. When I first saw it I thought there must have been something wrong with the printing of the magazine. So after all these years being a blue- haired lady is finally "in" ....who would have thunk it!

Picture source http://www.greathairstyletips.com/

my opinion? I'm not sold on it. I mean they have their cute young little bodies and all the energy in the world AND smooth unwrinkled skin....now their have the audacity to take the grey? Not on my watch sista, I say we take it back and place it where it belongs...on the heads of mature wrinkled women that have earned their grey from living life!

Some of them do look a bit cute though...I wonder when cellulite will be all the rage!
How do you like this trend?

Hiking in the Catskills...Almost

    Soooooooo  the Hubster says to me....

             "Hey what if we all go for a hike this weekend?"

              "Are you saying I'm FAT?!" I respond

                   
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              "What?...No I just thought it would be nice to go for a hike."

              "Oh, OK." I respond.

              "I found this new hiking trail...and we can even bring the dog."

              "Sound cool." I say.

              "It's about a four mile hike up and down hills. It'll be good for everyone especially you."

              "Hmmm, whats that supposed to mean! Are you saying I'm FAT?"
                       
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              "No, I thought you loved long hikes.  Whats your deal anyway?."

              "Oh, nothing,...where is it?" He didn't know I had just come from weighing myself and finding 5 extra pounds displayed.

              "It's in the Catskills." 

               "What?...isn't that about a three hour drive?"

               "Yep, but we can leave early."


OK, my head is going into overdrive. I see the whole day laid out before my eyes....
Getting up at the crack of dawn.

Groggy cranky kids.

Our dog in the back seat of the car nervously farting away because he'll be convince that we're going to the groomers or gasp...the vet.

The temperature was going to be freezing and my hiking boots were thrown away after 12 years of faithful service. The day before will be spent trying to find cute yet functional hiking boots.

The night before I would be the only one up 'til all hours making sure everyone has what they need and lunches and snacks would have to packed. 

I will be nearly in tears to find that nothing fits me anymore and will be convinced that Hubster purposely planned this outing to show me that fact.

I will pack everyone's stuff and they will have what they need except for me....My gloves and hat will inevitably be left behind adorning my bureau.

 My teenage daughter will complain that the whole trip is lame and will take it out on her brother; this in turn will push him to call her stupid and an idiot.

I will yell that "We all need to get along or else we will turn the car around and go home!" which will be what I want to happen anyway!

I decided to skip over all that crapola



             "How about we stay local Hon?" I suggest.

             "Really? I thought you'd enjoy it. You are always complaining that you want to exercise more."

             "Are you saying I'm FAT?!!!"
                        
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             "You know what?... lets stay local."


             "So you DO think I'm FAT!"
                         
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             "Ugh, I can't win!" Hubby sighs.




               I pour myself another cup of coffee and place a few more cookies on my plate.  Wha?....are you thinking I'm fat!!!???

Artsy Fartsy Friday~~~Tilt Shift Vincent Van Gogh

            I love new forms of art. Have you ever seen tilt shift videos or photography? It is awesome. The videos make everything look like miniatures. ..and the photography make the familiar  have a whole new feel. This was created by an art student named Serena Malyon.  It does not take away from the original art by Van Gogh...it just allows you to view and appreciate the pieces through different eyes.  It is breathtaking.


                      The description of this piece reads  "A collection of images by Vincent Van Gogh that have been processed by Artcyclopedia using a simulated "Tilt-Shift" technique. To quote the original article, "Nothing in any of these paintings been added or removed or had its proportions changed. The effect is achieved simply by manipulating the light in the scene and adjusting the areas of the image that are more and less in focus."                                                                            
                        

Sooooo what do you think?


             Have a beautiful weekend!!! Enjoy! Enjoy!
                                                                   
                                                          Blessings, Joanne

A Drive to a Dream

      
                                                


     
       A little over a week ago My Husband said...


                             "Lets go for a drive."

                             "OK." I said

                      

We went  to a town nearby. He was driving quite slowly down Main Street and I wondered if he was looking for a particular restaurant.

       He wasn't

We drove around a corner and stopped to park. This area was very familiar to me. I held my breath.


My heart quickened...

                    and my palms may have started to sweat a bit.


As we walked toward this very familiar place I looked at my husband and he smiled back.

The jig was up. His sweet content smile gave him away.

We went up the familiar flight of stairs and I could not contain my happiness.

We were at  Dollhouse Delights a store that is owned by a sweet older couple and they sell miniatures and Dollhouses. Yes,...Dollhouses!


"Pick out one that you love." hubby said

So after wanting one all my life,  Marguerite ( she owns the store with her husband of 63 years!)  patiently showed me all of my possibilities.

She was like the real estate agent of dollhouses! she said things like

                   " Well this one has a basement." and  "You can add a porch to this one later on" and "Look at the huge rooms in this one!"

After all these years I stood in the midst of a fantasy and I couldn't decide; they were all so gorgeous.

The pre-made ones that were finished and furnished were obviously a lot more money. I wanted one that I could build....start from stratch... so I decided on a kit and this is the picture on the box

                                      
        Look there's a "J"on the door...now who could have done that? ;0)
                         



   What the inside will look like when I begin to work on my childhood dream
                               
                                                      another picture from the box




Now every homeowner dreams of renovating and possibly expanding...

              This is my plan for the house...
                           



We must have stayed there over an hour. After we left with the dollhouse kit in tow I gave my husband a great big hug and said..." Thank You for making my dream come true."

He just smiled and said  "I'm glad you're happy hon."


          I smiled all the way home as the little girl inside me leapt for joy