The new Vampire Weekend CD comes out today.You can listen to it in its entirety here.And purchase it here.Makes for a happy Tuesday. I love their premiere album. Explicit lyrics and all. Enjoy! “M79” & “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” ~ Vampire Weekend
Jan 10, 2010
Book Report Bobby and Jackie: A Love Story
I have finished Bobby and Jackie: A Love Story. It was not what I was expecting. It was much better! Yes, they apparently did have a loving, physical relationship and were relatively open about it. The press corps of the 60’s were very different and little information would be considered mainstream like we know of things today. Every fact was quoted by name and cited. Footnotes and citations at the back of the book were extensive. I think readers might… [Read More]
Jan 8, 2010
Nesting
I loved having this in my nest for the last couple of weeks ~ Now it looks like this ~ * sigh* I need to find something to fill it. After the holidays and paying two college tuitions by the end of the year, there is less padding in the nest, that’s for sure ~ I’m not picky though. I like shiny things too. “Here goosey, goosey, goosey!”~ But what is good for the goose, is good for the gander,… [Read More]
Jan 6, 2010
Elsa Peretti Letter Pendants
Oh, how do I love thee? Tiffany silver. Lower case initials. $165 Start hinting now for … … and is it just me that has a problem with the Tiffany chain getting tangled in hair?The price of feeling fabulous. So worth it. “Moon River” ~ sung by, Audrey Hepburn
Dec 20, 2009
On Tap This Week…
I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. The Spirit of Christmas Present will be very busy this week in the PM&P’s household as I’m sure it will be in yours. For my posts this week I’ll have 4 delicious recipes with one being a hot coffee libation for the December Cocktails of The Month to serve on Christmas Eve and day and a preview of my New Year’s Eve Decorated Cookies if I can get my act together and… [Read More]
Dec 18, 2009
Christmas Around The Casa
2009 Snowflakes I adore silver dragees. The Eastern sun was shining through our banner reminding me of a stained glass window. Silver dragees for each of my red doors. Pearls lights surround my entry mirror, pink and silver balls nestle in a bowl, crystal drips from frosty branches and candles warm my entry. Starting to set up my bar. Very retro. HoHoHo…
Dec 16, 2009
The Holiday Blues
B.B. King & Lucille When you have lyrics like… “I haven’t had a drink this evenin’ baby But I’m all lit up like a Christmas tree” & “Gave me a diamond ring for Christmas And now I’m living in paradise” How can anyone possibly have the holiday blues? B.B. is my featured music today. Enjoy. “Merry Christmas, Baby” ~ B.B. King
Dec 10, 2009
Cookies and Cocktails
I’m so excited to add a couple new features to my blog. Decorative Cookies of The MonthandCocktail of The Month I will feature a post on each one then have a link to the post over on my sidebar. If you’ve been following me for awhile you probably know that I like to make decorated cookies. They are a creative outlet for me and I like giving them away.I hope you’ll enjoy seeing what I come up with. It’ll be… [Read More]
