Some More

More inspiration....

 

 

 

No Rhyme nor Reason

More of the same....  Enjoy.

 

 

 

Welcome 2014

This holiday I've deliberately kept my activities to a minimum.  Doing nothing was the main item on my to do list.  We've had a rough two years and I felt we needed some serious downtime.  I puttered about in my pj's and cleaned out closets, cupboards and took care of all the little things I never have time for. Today for example, watching the Rose Bowl parade, a walk along a trail with my golden retriever - she loved it.  Not so much the bath afterwards but getting her groomed up takes time and right now I have the time.  This year is going to be about slowing down, relaxing and enjoying the little things in life more.  In essence - this year is going to be all about me.  Whatever strikes my fancy.  At least that's the plan.  I hope to be able to stick with it.

Some imagery to inspire me for 2014.

 

A trip to New York in the Spring would be nice.

 

My son has decided that he wants a new look - something more classic.

 

The drama of black and white

 

and more inside black and white glamour.

 

Some serious skin repair - this winter is taking it's toll. 

Some new luggage.

 

Definitely more beauty sleep.

  

 

And a serious bathroom cleanout.  I have no idea how old some of my cosmetics are.  Not to mention that some of my towels are at least ten years old.

 

 

And not so inspiring a garage cleanout - removal of the wheel chair ramp, clear out the basement and a storage area that houses 35 years worth of stuff from my parents.  Where to begin on that one.... for now - later - in the words of Scarlett O'Hara - "After all tomorrow is another day".

 

 

 

 



 

Signing Off for the Season

We've had a rough year.  My dad's health has deteriorated yet again. As such we've been walking a tightrope trying to find a balance this season.  It hasn't been easy and his health has reached the point where we need round the clock care and it takes up a lot of my time as the main caregiver.  So, sadly this blog has suffered and I will no longer be able to continue until we've seen this thing through.

My best wishes to all those I've been in touch with this and anyone else reading this blog.  I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and will continue to have a wonderful New Year.  Hopefully 2013 will be a time a great joy and help to heal a lot of the wounds that we've all had to deal with this year. 

Feeling Very Black and White Lately

 

In Love with Black and White

I've always loved black and white for decorating and fashion.  I wear too much of both I'm afraid but they go with everything.  At any rate, I'm thinking that some dramatic black and white touches might class the place up a bit and give me a couple of neutral accents for the place that can be used year round.

Angus & Co.

Kaboodle

Ferm Living

I love this print.  It reminds me of the famous dress from "Sabrina" worn by Audrey Hepburn. OK maybe not quite but close enough.

Sabrina - 1954

Directed by Billy Wilder, and adapted for the screen by Wilder, Samuel A. Taylor, and Ernest Lehman from Taylor's play Sabrina Fair (in the UK, the movie has the title Sabrina Fair). It stars Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden.

In 2002, Sabrina was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

Excerpted from Wikipedia

Audrey Hepburn as Sabrina