The Plaid Barn-Cabochons

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The Plaid Barn-Cabochons

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Resort Romance by Valentino 2013

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Andy Warhol Inspired Pop Art + Retro 60's + Ladylike Lace pretty much sums up Valentino's buoyant and optimistic Resort collection for 2013. A floral confection of sundae shade dresses sets this decadent range into motion, followed by a zesty serving of lime green designs.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The peplum makes an appearance once again, featuring sheer yokes and sleeves, chicly paired with slim-fit trousers. The romance of vintage guipure lace is given a modern update in sunshine yellow, rich emerald green, ruby red and snow white.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pastel print A-line dresses are nipped in the waist, and feminine tulle maxi gowns are delicately embroidered with garden-specked beadwork and tiny floral appliqués.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Moving on from sprightly daywear, the collection takes a darker turn with a set of coal-black </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">pants suits and skirts, and demure </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">gowns in duotone animal print and optical alluring stripes.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The kitten heel re-emerges in 2013, and is a constant feature throughout, clasped by metallic ankle straps. Vibrant hand-held leather clutches duly compliment each look; these are sure to be on the wish-list of Valentino fans everywhere. Vivid splashes of fuchsia make an eye-catching end to this exquisite Pre-Spring collection.  </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCN4ZvMjXHGylGakUZiuQyeDOBBmpCv92s9e9afmYbI5_1v15ZDi0iywi006rfjwT0F8uBFfxPaY_p_IFD_wIjRFJ4vxhQr1QMVGe7E4w4-0kor0TWVnl-aYUbtZc-GGCBRyfAPkhM0SC/s1600/valentino1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCN4ZvMjXHGylGakUZiuQyeDOBBmpCv92s9e9afmYbI5_1v15ZDi0iywi006rfjwT0F8uBFfxPaY_p_IFD_wIjRFJ4vxhQr1QMVGe7E4w4-0kor0TWVnl-aYUbtZc-GGCBRyfAPkhM0SC/s640/valentino1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKG5tAFq4vXnitKRszKCVOrRH42pCFC5SnAcbMptv3NvS96P0LZ-lpknikFdkeVxv5z7iJqI9240A9aofh_iakReUaHG3gBQorIZSENTWWnmGywd6QlZQpD9hawBUgib4FtpRpihW4q0-D/s1600/valentino2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKG5tAFq4vXnitKRszKCVOrRH42pCFC5SnAcbMptv3NvS96P0LZ-lpknikFdkeVxv5z7iJqI9240A9aofh_iakReUaHG3gBQorIZSENTWWnmGywd6QlZQpD9hawBUgib4FtpRpihW4q0-D/s640/valentino2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqiLPzBftHadiNP1v7RoXR5rrt7mGRTQwdnYOdKMvD-fPNAlr4nQ2imTP9tp8jsQk51LowdaIbxvv0qufmdg3FohYqrjKbcz0EdaRL-HfgHiAKO1V1LGIBRJSjlB04PFvAvGdkgW93Qrw/s1600/valentino3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqiLPzBftHadiNP1v7RoXR5rrt7mGRTQwdnYOdKMvD-fPNAlr4nQ2imTP9tp8jsQk51LowdaIbxvv0qufmdg3FohYqrjKbcz0EdaRL-HfgHiAKO1V1LGIBRJSjlB04PFvAvGdkgW93Qrw/s640/valentino3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOU7CFL2OaUF8CHRX9ya4VS5Q1I6WBmL1t4f6Se5HEqDr49qWnMMhzAXe6HD_DAXl1faB5K7bmP0TOR0W8HA63fYjwqJRbcI49258iHP3nMbjJLadXOmtS1R0FFlzzik41jGVEoIRCRnV/s1600/valentino8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOU7CFL2OaUF8CHRX9ya4VS5Q1I6WBmL1t4f6Se5HEqDr49qWnMMhzAXe6HD_DAXl1faB5K7bmP0TOR0W8HA63fYjwqJRbcI49258iHP3nMbjJLadXOmtS1R0FFlzzik41jGVEoIRCRnV/s640/valentino8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favourite looks from this collection have to be the floral pop art evening gown (set one), the black leather lace and tulle gown </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(set six) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and the striking hot pink animal print maxi dress above. Which are yours?</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Images via Style.com</i></span>

Resort Romance by Valentino 2013

Andy Warhol Inspired Pop Art + Retro 60's + Ladylike Lace pretty much sums up Valentino's buoyant and optimistic Resort collection f...

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Looks of the Week - 04/08/12

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The weekly round-up of celebrity style on and off the red carpet.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bright Around The Block</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5qxaZjjIbsoL3FNUPsuEfT68GR0vQicSv4OBzLULP2jrjlmzTvG8zbYb9nmqmzIWI9x2ZqMyhnZpRjqzUOwSCvSE7bJhy6ne5mTDtWpypNWsewxOOCatCriwo3-1wcGZc_oqgCrnn04o/s1600/looks1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5qxaZjjIbsoL3FNUPsuEfT68GR0vQicSv4OBzLULP2jrjlmzTvG8zbYb9nmqmzIWI9x2ZqMyhnZpRjqzUOwSCvSE7bJhy6ne5mTDtWpypNWsewxOOCatCriwo3-1wcGZc_oqgCrnn04o/s640/looks1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jessica Alba</span></b> continues in colourful style this week, mixing red, navy and cerise pink in this cute colour-blocked dress, paired with flat black sandals, a red shrug and black fringed bag.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lily Collins</span></b> dashed out in LA wearing a vivid coral button-up blouse, casually paired with dark wash skinny jeans, a brown satchel and red ankle-strap sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Fearne Cotton</span></b> coloured in the streets of London in this endearing horizontal striped frock in shades of purple and orange. A tan cross body bag and plum ankle boots complete her look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Eva Mendes </b>gives us exciting new colour inspiration with a striking neon tangerine t-shirt dress by <i>3.1 Phillip Lim</i>, a mint green <i>Rebecca Minkoff</i> sling bag and sandy beige sandals.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Neutral Zone</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9KLXNN_ImnxHREZJgAMnjhOAKd0L5WMiUnxb9PPDmgC3fCYWXQyirpfq_qWrjAzF3Ec-iqw2QxXcrMk-VqpdF0_op4neSB4Lrf1iUed-RNTudoaqm-MPZOhTc8lO-XGdk2i0OO03lgnP/s1600/looks2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9KLXNN_ImnxHREZJgAMnjhOAKd0L5WMiUnxb9PPDmgC3fCYWXQyirpfq_qWrjAzF3Ec-iqw2QxXcrMk-VqpdF0_op4neSB4Lrf1iUed-RNTudoaqm-MPZOhTc8lO-XGdk2i0OO03lgnP/s640/looks2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jessica Biel</span></b> strutted her nude <i>Brian Atwood</i> pumps along with a shimmery cappuccino coloured knit dress by <i>Oscar de la Renta</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Olivia Munn</span></b> looked posh in an ivory silk camisole with fitted animal print pencil skirt by <i>Kate Frances</i> and neutral toned peep-toe heels to match.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Candice Swanepoel</span></b> showed off her chic supermodel street style in a simple white tee, flaired khaki skirt and flat braided sandals by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Valentino</i>.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Flirty Frocks</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnl7BaLKbp2YcV8Y2-MYtNlRgzY3dkUsCnTl6t6PwDSjgfckW8CjRo3aykLnrDvCY-R_IDy9Uz9xBbvETp7OWGHPAroEgUSm5gvTSJzKBn0z2zarlrGiOxe1Q6oXZPuJequi5z44QnBAg/s1600/looks3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnl7BaLKbp2YcV8Y2-MYtNlRgzY3dkUsCnTl6t6PwDSjgfckW8CjRo3aykLnrDvCY-R_IDy9Uz9xBbvETp7OWGHPAroEgUSm5gvTSJzKBn0z2zarlrGiOxe1Q6oXZPuJequi5z44QnBAg/s640/looks3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jessica Biel</span></b> give us another stellar look, sublime in a strapless pastel pink <i>Christian Dior</i> dress with a structured pocket A-line skirt. She completed her picture perfect outfit with fabulous metallic cap-toed heels by <i>Louis Vuitton</i> and a white <i>Jimmy Choo</i> clutch.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Hayden Panettiere</span></b> welcomed the warm summer weather in a pretty floral frock by <i>Z Spoke by Zac Posen</i>, with nude ankle strap heels by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Filming a scene for the upcoming season of Gossip Girl,<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"> Leighton Meester</span></b> looked delightful in a fuchsia and black silk chiffon animal print dress by <i>Red Valentino</i>. An arresting pair of zebra print <i>Brian Atwood</i> platforms and floral <i>Alexis Bittar</i> earrings were added to her ensemble.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Spit & Polish</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0DGJqHZH3dfuCzGWxJc6Wyb-5zyoPiFfWK2_konftjM7XxQ6Ko6ajYbvOC-bty4dhOx8c5sGqcTKQZo_nDqjnaB4WY7XdoPgBq8KJsdXjDhPyPXddxbJx2mpTi5HXmhGFO30upWeq4INR/s1600/looks4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0DGJqHZH3dfuCzGWxJc6Wyb-5zyoPiFfWK2_konftjM7XxQ6Ko6ajYbvOC-bty4dhOx8c5sGqcTKQZo_nDqjnaB4WY7XdoPgBq8KJsdXjDhPyPXddxbJx2mpTi5HXmhGFO30upWeq4INR/s640/looks4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rachel Bilson</span></b> wears a charming boy-meets-girl outfit featuring an ivory <i>Marlene Birger</i> blouse fitted with a black bow and pocket seams. Her chic black peplum pants are by <i>Alexander McQueen</i>, with neutral pointy toe heels by <i>Shoemint</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Maria Menounos</span></b> does semi-casual with class, donning a black silk dress with high-low hemline by <i>Jay Godfrey</i>. She dissed the heels and opted for cute animal print flats instead.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Sophia Bush</span></b> took on the menswear trend in a tailored ivory <i>IRO</i> blazer with contrast black lapel, worn with skin tight <i>Helmut Lang</i> leather leggings, a <i>Chanel</i> clutch &<i> Louboutin</i> shoes.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lucy Liu</span></b> brought her sultry style to the red carpet in a feisty cut-out black <i>J. Mendel</i> dress with black pointy-toe heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>A Little Bit Eclectic</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrM28NwmTEczDUsDTY47TpGRQYrenjdFf0Cc7cRkVPrZPJX-q6pit5-yeFMY1C-0KHqZK5NZDGDm-MoemUBy5tZKxKl1xpmDmLUNi5EQ45JeKLouOnWf0jKnxUb9D_sDKh6Vbj8yQeHEQs/s1600/looks5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrM28NwmTEczDUsDTY47TpGRQYrenjdFf0Cc7cRkVPrZPJX-q6pit5-yeFMY1C-0KHqZK5NZDGDm-MoemUBy5tZKxKl1xpmDmLUNi5EQ45JeKLouOnWf0jKnxUb9D_sDKh6Vbj8yQeHEQs/s640/looks5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">TV actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Ally Maki</span></b> went for a uniquely adorable look in a sleeveless bow-printed <i>Mimi Chica</i> blouse with cream embroidered collar and bow. Her forest green velvet skirt is by <i>American Apparel</i> with black ankle boots by <i>Steve Madden.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Nikki Reed</span></b> attracted attention in an emerald green 'Dark Jewel' cap-sleeve dress by <i>McQ</i> <i>Alexander McQueen</i> which has an interesting cable design. Nikki added a splash of neon yellow with a <i>Rebecca Minkoff</i> clutch bag and stepped in studded black booties.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Holland Roland</span></b> has been settling into her own quaint style, pictured here wearing a sheer cream lace top along with a vibrant yellow<i> Alice + Olivia</i> box-pleated bubble skirt. Holland accessorized with a crystal embellished Peter Pan collar necklace by <i>Dannijo</i> and open toe <i>Alexandre Birman</i> sandals.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Who is your favourite 'Look of the Week'?</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks of the Week - 04/08/12

The weekly round-up of celebrity style on and off the red carpet. Bright Around The Block Jessica Alba continues in colourful style this we...

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I've Gone Pom Pom Crazy!

<span style="color: lime;">So I'm on a crazy pom pom kick! I can't stop making them. I had to find something to do with them before they took over the house. I decided on making a wreath for myself...</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKe07P_80Whx7yr2LBoh9rny6r3devvdxQqUUHgfU-RY6N_1SaUQbor7D1cPo7sXBaXszioWjeHI6mg7y44FHxCGcLmR5RDtT6uIhb0PdEDLfuiwksL2TTeRTmUMD0FnHhj2fj6l1Tx8U/s1600/Pink+and+Brown+Wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKe07P_80Whx7yr2LBoh9rny6r3devvdxQqUUHgfU-RY6N_1SaUQbor7D1cPo7sXBaXszioWjeHI6mg7y44FHxCGcLmR5RDtT6uIhb0PdEDLfuiwksL2TTeRTmUMD0FnHhj2fj6l1Tx8U/s320/Pink+and+Brown+Wreath.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: lime;">Then, I was not done with my craziness, so I started making one for my mom. It's still a work in progress, and I still need to spray them both with scotch guard so they can brave the outdoors. If you want one, please let me know as I cannot stop making these! :)</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBr7oKojAfN_xA9DHlMLx1xBJ8TD62qPH-i1AieMzS_HIhwY4Q7gRIXQaP-3YEmRCETs2PTGufSY80w6BuJUQrz3IY97XmK9K3bO9sxpGy0vqyq_tXd3EDnJtkgrWEXpfHuOHqY0mDhFxm/s1600/Purple+Wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBr7oKojAfN_xA9DHlMLx1xBJ8TD62qPH-i1AieMzS_HIhwY4Q7gRIXQaP-3YEmRCETs2PTGufSY80w6BuJUQrz3IY97XmK9K3bO9sxpGy0vqyq_tXd3EDnJtkgrWEXpfHuOHqY0mDhFxm/s320/Purple+Wreath.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: lime;"><br /></span><br /><br /><script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">_<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background-color: yellow; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">uacct</span> = "<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background-color: yellow; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">UA</span>-4038846-1"; <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background-color: yellow; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">urchinTracker</span>(); </script><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/304/F17E83EDB1176A13D1DF9B580235CD7F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>

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Friday Frills

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The Plaid Barn

<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Looking for some cool crafty items at discounted prices? Take a peek at <a href="http://theplaidbarn.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=84&file_id=6">The Plaid Barn</a>. Follow my link to the right. Every day they have another cool item or items to keep your creative juices flowing. This is what they have today:</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCNlyUCC8056ObqP5FdxXxHZ5eM7zeQRjuxJ7UfQSvDVwdUbso2_DMyK5teJ5JxlNid8IqHVxXNwSFSwQjltLx8TjFQnD5UNJN5ogEHGp-E_M2wu3pKWoPpTG8Rq-qj4YSHwPgs3KIurA/s1600/Time-Flies-By-kit-1-wm-400x471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCNlyUCC8056ObqP5FdxXxHZ5eM7zeQRjuxJ7UfQSvDVwdUbso2_DMyK5teJ5JxlNid8IqHVxXNwSFSwQjltLx8TjFQnD5UNJN5ogEHGp-E_M2wu3pKWoPpTG8Rq-qj4YSHwPgs3KIurA/s320/Time-Flies-By-kit-1-wm-400x471.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Since there is way too much crafty goodness here, I will copy and paste from their site to tell you what you will receive:</span><br /><br /><div style="background-color: #e1dbc5; border: 0px; color: #4f4d47; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><strong>You’ll receive: </strong></div><ul style="background-color: #e1dbc5; border: 0px; color: #4f4d47; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1 – 5″ x 7″ blank mini chipboard album containing 8 pages held together with two silver rings </strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1 – 5″ x 6″ piece of woodgrain contact paper </strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>9 – cardstock journaling stickers </strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>2 – library cards in blue & yellow</strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1 – kraft paper tag </strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1 – manilla tag</strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>4 – glittered foam butterflies with peel off adhesive backs </strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>3 – colorful flower cabochon embellishments </strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1 – roll purple lace washi tape measuring 15mmx 10m</strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>6 – blank white carnival tickets</strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>2 – crochet flowers</strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>2 – pieces of chevron twill in orange & purple</strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1 – piece of bright pink ric rac </strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>6 – assorted colorful buttons</strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1 – lime green wooden mini clothespin</strong></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><strong>2 – white butterfly stickers </strong></li></ul><br /><span style="background-color: magenta;">Oh, and did I mention? It's only $7.97!!! What are you waiting for? Snatch this one up!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">_uacct = "UA-4038846-1"; urchinTracker(); </script><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/304/F17E83EDB1176A13D1DF9B580235CD7F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>

The Plaid Barn

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My Official Resignation

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today, I, Sam (of sound mind and judgement) would like to</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Officially Hand in my Resignation as An Adult.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have decided to accept the responsibilities of an eight-year-old again!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6iFU_RF1sxZTZZtYIpEYF6VzAhyphenhyphenDn09GMhze6supZgMhDoxV-2T2IpSRQ6rG1C0QEYeOUqBuR_QQ_PIF4i1xsgShB9TssiWax_nj7Z_iYXp2b_OaGBS0aJSlJmk1-oA2vflWxGEX7R8qK/s1600/pastels+sam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6iFU_RF1sxZTZZtYIpEYF6VzAhyphenhyphenDn09GMhze6supZgMhDoxV-2T2IpSRQ6rG1C0QEYeOUqBuR_QQ_PIF4i1xsgShB9TssiWax_nj7Z_iYXp2b_OaGBS0aJSlJmk1-oA2vflWxGEX7R8qK/s640/pastels+sam.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to go down to Pizza Hut and think it’s a five-star restaurant. I want to think that M & M's are better than money because you can eat them. I want to wear my sparkly pink jelly shoes and think its the height of fashion. I want to have a whole slab of Cadbury's chocolate without feeling guilty afterwards. Remember when we could eat as much ice cream and french fries as our stomachs could bear, without even knowing what a calorie was? The only bad thing that could come out of eating an entire box of cookies and a slushie was a sugar rush. We had no care or concern about where on our hips the hidden saturated fats went to. <br /><br /><br /><br />I want to return to when all you knew were colours, multiplication, time tables and ABC's. When nursery rhymes were as simple as Jack & Jill and I hadn't a clue about who John Keats was. A bedtime story meant diving into a fairytale world where anything you imagined was real. Dragons, wizards, queens, fairy-god mothers, mirrors on the wall, a glass slipper and of course, the certainty that we will always get our Prince Charming in the end. I found that real life doesn't work out exactly that way. The princes have all been turned into frogs and glass slippers are really uncomfortable to walk in! I want to be able to believe in magic again. That when I toss a coin in a magic fountain, my wish will come true. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to go back to a time when things were simpler. When a jigsaw puzzle or a Barbie doll represented a whole week's worth of entertainment. When I didn't need a Smartphone, iPad, Xbox, Internet and Satellite TV to keep me busy – <i>all</i> at the same time. When the only time money mattered was in a game of Monopoly. When I thought that candy floss was a piece of a sugar dipped cloud. When you actually had an imagination. When magic really existed and it wasn't all just special effects created on a Hollywood set. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to think the world is fair. That everyone is honest, and good will always triumph over evil. When boys were just some annoying class disturbance and not the objection of our affections. When friends were real and you didn't care about their race or religion or if they were fat, skinny, pink, green or from a whole other planet, it just didn't matter. When we believed that all adults must know everything (How wrong we were about that!). When numbers on a scale didn't matter, when ballet skirts and bobby socks were still cute, jewellery was made out of macaroni, and make-up meant cherry lip balm and nothing else. </span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to believe that anything is possible....all you have to do is Dream. I want the complexities of life to be unknown to me. I want to be completely ecstatic by the little things again like the sound of the ice cream van and the thrill of going to the zoo. I DON'T want to know about work stress, deadlines, taxes, designer clothes, relationship drama, popularity or gossip! I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind word, truth, justice, peace, dreams and the goodness of human kind. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So here are my car keys, makeup bag, credit cards, shopping bills, laptop and mobile phone... I am officially resigning from adulthood. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will now proceed to find my way back to the playground...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><br /><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b>What do you miss most about your childhood?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><br /><br /></b></i></span></div><div><br /><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;">*I was inspired to write and adapt this from a shorter version sent to me by email. I changed it to reflect my own childhood memories.</span></i><br /><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;">*All images found via weheartit.com</span></i><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></div></div>

My Official Resignation

Today, I, Sam (of sound mind and judgement) would like to   Officially Hand in my Resignation as An Adult.   I have decided to accept the re...

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