Monday and it’s August 2nd. The countdown has already begun.My heart begins to thump in my chest. Matters of my heart are now pushed to the forefront as the layers that have lovingly surrounded it since June will begin to flake away by the 15th as children start to leave for college again. I always feel such conflict when the ‘back-to-school’ time of year approaches. It started when my boys were in elementary school so this isn’t a new thing… [Read More]
Mad Men Decorated Cookies “What do Mad Men episodes and cookies have in common?”One is never enough!!! I’m celebrating the premier of season 4 with a cookie-related Give-Away! But first… take the “The Mad Men Cookie Quiz” just for fun. 🙂 Can you guess which character goes with the cookie? (There might be some slight overlap but one character ‘owns’ the cookie.) 1.a. Bertram Cooper b. Donald Draper c. Roger Sterling 2. a. Peggy Olsen b. Helen Bishop c. Joan… [Read More]
4th of July Recap ~We had 20 guests and it was a great day. Tiaras for the ladies and balsa wood airplanes for the guys to play with. Croquet, home made ice cream ~ chocolate, Cherry Garcia, strawberry and black raspberry. The yard was filled with dozens of candles, torches and lanterns hanging in the trees. But where are the pictures??? I was so busy flitting around I didn’t think to take any! It is my huge regret that I… [Read More]
Thank you to all who entered the book pass-along and give-away that included the essence of Coco. There were 62 entries and number 33 was chosen by Random.org. … and the winner is… High Heeled Life Congratulations! HHL, please email me so I can send your goodies to you. I’ve got a give-away planned for the season premier of Mad Men so there will be another chance to win a little something then. Hint~ think “Betty”. Have an inspired day!
Hello summer! I’m pairing a great pool-side summer read with the fresh and floral scent ofCoco Mademoiselle. To accompany my Pass-Along Give-Away (my previously read book), “The Gospel According To Coco Chanel” … I thought a natural compliment would be one of her memorable fragrances. I chose the soft and light Fresh Body Satin Spray with aloe vera and chamomile extract that spritz’ on after a bath or shower and makes your skin feel so refreshed. And the scent of… [Read More]
Today is my birthday.Tonight is the final NBA game with the Lakers playing.Thus lies the dilemma. Before game 6, I was offered my favorite restaurant to dine at tonight ~Studio at the Montage Resort.In Laguna Beach.On top of a cliff.At sunset. But when it was realized “The Game” would be played on Thursday night I could sense the minds of three guys switching gears wondering which sports bar might be the nicest to take mom to. (If they ever want… [Read More]
A truly delightful little read. One of my favorite Audrey quotes when asked about how she attained her star status~ “I worked my ass off”! Oh, Audrey. Only you could make this sound classy. 🙂 If you are new to my ‘pass-along book give-aways’, I like to pass along books that I have personally read and enjoyed to one of my followers.My copy.I hope you enjoy them as much as I have. And in true Audrey spirit with her absolute… [Read More]
“Boston, here we come”! We’re off for some serious tassel tossin’ and ‘woohoo-ing’! See you all when we get back! 🙂 xoxo
pink green & southern said… I absolutely love Grace Kelly and would love to read this book! Congratulations!True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 30 Result: 27 Thank you to everyone who entered. It was fun. I have just finished reading What Would Audrey Do and I will be hosting a ‘pass-along give-away’ for this too. (I completely made up this term but I like it) 🙂
My Grace Kelly book ‘Pass-Along-Give-Away’ ends tonight. The ending of the book is a real surprise and talks candidly about her isolated life in the palace. Very interesting! The author actually interviewed her but decided to publish their conversations long after her death. You know how some stories stay with you? This is one of them for me.The response has been great for the Cocktail Napkin Swap so if you’d like to join us we’d love to have you! You… [Read More]
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