Winter Kate and Rock n Roll

My favorite piece of "REAL" fashion is my Winter Kate Kimono.
It is the softest, thing ever against the skin. So light and airy. I really wish I could just wear it everyday but I don't want to wear it out. So about once a month I will get it out and dress it up.
If you know me, you know how hard it is for me to find a pair of jeans to fit this body given to me.
I am 6ft tall without heels with a 36 inch inseam...I went to every store I could think of this year to find a dark denim jean that wasn't a freakin' jegging. NO LUCK, Saks fifth Avenue was actually going to custom remake a pair of AG jeans from the mens section to fit my body. K, uh, those jeans are like 168 bucks..plus alterations. I don't think so...I mean, when I find a jean I buy at least 2 pair for the season and if I really find a jean I like I buy them all.
At that price, I would rather buy shorts and tights all year long.
I had given up, until noticing at of all places Target had redesigned their jeans. So ladies, if you hate jeggings, like a mid waist that won't show your business when you bend over and have ultra long legs, head to Target. They have the jeans tall girls dream of. Dark, nice denim,good structure and fit like a dream. Best of all they come in Short, Regular, and LONG
I have mine cuffed today just to wear with my studded heels but normally they are down all the way to the floor!! I bought all our target had and then traveled across town to buy the rest that were left in Vegas. LOL
So today I will head out happy in my vintage Guns and Roses tee, Winter Kate Kimono, Target jeans and INC studded suede heel.
Yep, that means I am 6 ft 3 today! Deal with it!

Circle of Life

Once it again it is time for the Henderson Library to start planning the Gala for Library Tree Lane.
Life has been so full this year with ups and lots of downs, but I have agreed to decorate a tree for this fundraising event. At first I thought I could not commit to doing it but, my heart could not turn them away.
So when I was contacted and asked what my tree theme would be nothing spoke louder than, "the circle of Life"
We have lost some wonderful people this year and had some close calls for other family members.
Yet some of our family are expecting new lives very soon. This really got me to thinking on how we mourn the loss but a new seed grows in its place.
I will hand make all the ornaments on the tree and this will take a lot of time. I only have 2 weeks to complete it all. Wish me luck ;)
But it will have to wait, as for tonight and most of this weekend I am off the clock.
This afternoon will be pumpkin patches and bounce houses. After that, I will sit glued to the tv for game 7 of the world series to root on my Cardinals. So it will be pizza in for dinner and a few cold ones. Last night got loud in my house, the neighbors definitely know who my money is on!
Whatever you are up to this weekend, I wish you fun!!!

Never Give Up

GO CARDS!!
I may not live in St.Louis any longer but I still root for my home team!

Love THiS

Dying to get this little shirt.
I think B can rock it!
(Designer, Misha LuLu)

Out with the OLD

It must be the cold weather approaching or the seasons changing.
I am full nesting and cleaning mode once again.
Spurred on by a recent blog post on magazines from Gail, I got to thinking.
I used to love magazine shopping and my home reflects that.
I have drawers and cabinets full of my favorite magazines that they no longer make.
Holding on to these for years some date back to moving out here, 2003. That means I have moved with these magazines 3 times until buying our home. eeek, ridiculous!I think I held on to them thinking I could research looks for my dream home decor. So last night I sat and thought, our house is nothing like the ones in my old favorite magazines there is no reason to keeping holding out on a dream for a farm cottage...so I ripped out the inspiration pages that I just couldn't part with and the rest are going to the recycling bin.
These pictures are only half of the magazines that I still need to go thru. But notice the pilesThe thin stack to the left is what I am keeping and filing away.The other just emptied the drawers in my antique dresser.
Now I will have room for storing blankets and the other necessities for winter.
What have you been holding onto that really needs to go?
I feel so much better that this has been addressed.

Farmhouse Collection

Happy White Wednesday everyone.
I am joining Kathleen over at Faded Charm for the love of Chippy and worn whites.
I brought this medicine cabinet home from the Rose Bowl Flea over a year ago.
It has been sitting in my backyard getting even more wear and tear from the outdoor elements.
I finally had my hubby hang it and I love the look.
Its glass is thick and wobblily. It reflects the light of the hallway to the staircase perfectly.
Right below it I have hanging my collection of vintage hardware aprons and newsboy bags.
It all works so perfectly together.
Hope you have enjoyed looking at a little part of my home.
Happy WW everyone.

Catching Up

It is now almost 2 pm and I am still in jammies and having coffee.
This morning has been wonderful and filled with catching up with friends.
Some by old fashion telephone conversations and others thru emails and blogging.
What a relaxing and lazy Sunday.I am well into my knitting now...it should be finished here with in a few more days.
I just love the way this Martha Stewart yarn handles.
I must buy more :)
Enjoy your Sunday, call your friends and family and say Hi!