August, 2010 Archive

Turquoise Tuesday

ballerinas turquoise glow Turquoise Tuesday

Hello and welcome to this week’s Turquoise Tuesday.  As I mentioned yesterday, this is a really busy week.  And in fact, it looks like September may be a really busy month.  So please know that my email, etc… response time may be a little longer than usual.  However, I will do my best at keeping the normal posting scheduleI appreciate you guys so much!  Have a fantastic day.

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Quote of the Week

model dancing Quote of the Week

Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about dancing in the rain.

~ Author Unknown

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Fashion: Seeing Red

hinged rings Fashion: Seeing Red

As I start thinking about fall fashion each year, my mind inevitably wanders into the red zone.  Perhaps it’s in anticipation of nature’s burst of rich color each autumn, but around September, I start craving red fashion.  In fact, this week I added a red jacket to my wardrobe.  The following are photos filled with red inspiration.  It’s just what I needed this week.  What about you: Do you crave certain colors at different times of the year?

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Glass House

glass pavillion 1 Glass House

The property in Montecito California known as the Glass Pavilion is currently for sale.  Built by Steve Hermann, this contemporary home comes in at almost 14,000 square feet and is located on approximately 3.5 acres.  The house has 5 bedrooms, 5-1/2 baths, a wine room and a gallery big enough to hold 32 cars.  It’s definitely a one-of-a-kind.  I have to ask: Knowing you were surrounded by 3.5 acres, would you feel comfortable enough to live in a glass house like this?

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Fall Fashion: Loving Leopard Print

animal print fashion 1 Fall Fashion: Loving Leopard Print

As I flipped through my September issues last weekend, I was positively giddy with the amount of animal print in those fashion pages.  Although I’m personally of the opinion that it’s a classic and never goes out of style…it appears it’s as in as ever this fall.  And it seems leopard print (which just happens to be my absolute favorite) is the exotic print of choice this year. Following is a look at some of the leopard print options available right now.  Are you a fan?  Or is there another animal print you prefer?

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Turquoise Tuesday

turquoise dress Turquoise Tuesday

Hello and welcome to this week’s Turquoise Tuesday.  Hope you’re having a great week so far.  For some reason I’m already looking ahead to next weekend.  What do you have planned for the rest of this week?  Have a beautiful day!

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Quote of the Week

model on balcony Quote of the Week

There is only one way to happiness, and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

~Epictetus

Good morning and happy Monday!  How was your weekend?  Did anyone out there go shopping over the weekend?  I’ve had a major shopping bug lately.  I think it’s all the fall fashions…So many beautiful things!  Have a great week.

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Weekend Wishes

porch decor Weekend Wishes

Good morning!  Here’s were I’d like to have my coffee this weekend.  Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to sit on your own front porch and take in such a peaceful view?  We have a busy weekend planned.  What’s on your agenda for the next few days?  Have a great weekend!

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Currently Coveting: Refined Ruffles

Anthropologie Wrap 1 Currently Coveting: Refined Ruffles

Sometimes it’s just the simple things that make me happy.  Like ruffles.  With autumn approaching, I can’t help but look ahead to fall fashions.  While skimming through Anthropologie, I noticed a bit of a ruffle theme.  And these are not the overly frilly ruffles of a few years ago.  These are their grown-up and refined cousins.  It’s what I’m currently coveting.  What fall fashions are you looking forward to this year?

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Rosemary Beach Vacation Rental

Rosemary Beach Florida Rental 1 Rosemary Beach Vacation Rental

Have you heard of Rosemary Beach?  It is a darling community tucked along the gulf shore in Florida, between Panama City and Destin.  Common areas are made up of perfectly manicured lawns and shrubs.  There are secret paths, tennis courts, even a quaint little post office.  It is a planned community with architecture that seems along the lines of New Orleans meets the West Indies.  No detail has been overlooked in its design.

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