So Cute

First and foremost thank you all for your tips and ideas. I called Apple last night, and I had the option of taking it to a store or sending it in. Seeing as I’ve been meaning to get the keys on the keyboard fixed for some time now, I’ve decided to just send it in. I’m typing on my brother’s antiquated computer, which takes about an hour to even type a sentence. I will miss checking out your blogs for the next week or so. I never realized how much I depend on technology! I guess this will be a big test for me! Maybe I’ll do a post on being without a computer for a week, and what I’ve gained or lost for that matter

I received this video from a friend of mine…it’s the cutest ever!!! Have a wonderful weekend

 

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I’m Mad

I have always made it a priority to always post positive things here, but today…I’m making an exception. Last night, I was able to post my latest post, and went to sleep. It’s been a rather ackward week to say the least…it probably all started when my lucky bamboo plant broke right at midnight on the Chinese New Year. If that doesn’t scream bad luck I don’t know what does.

This morning I attempted to turn on my computer, but it decided it wasn’t going to cooperate. I tried everything I possibly could think of, and when looking at the mac manual it stated to insert disc one. I did that, pressed c like it asked me to…and nothing happened. It then stated to back up my files, and erase everything….tried to do that, but nothing was deleted. The apple just sits there, while an annoying circle just goes around and around. At first it told me to restart my computer, but now I think it must really be in a bad state as it just goes around and around and around. What tops it off, is I just extended the warranty, got the discs in the mail, but guess what I never downloaded them to my computer, which means….I don’t have extended warranty on my computer. Oh happy day! No, I don’t have an external hard drive, and I could kick myself in the you know where. I worked so hard on opening an etsy shop and if I lose all my photos guess what that means. I am so upset right now, I don’t know if this is God’s way of getting me not to worry about tomorrow, seeing as I’ve been worried all week about finding out my grandma’s test results, because I was irritated by someone’s email..or what. All I know is, I feel like Cameron Diaz in The Holiday, where she tries her hardest to make herself cry but nothing happens. If anyone is mac savvy, please help me. If I lose all my pictures, and have to close my etsy shop, I am going back to a pc. This is my second mac, and I have had it.

Day 2

This first photo is from a website that I must have found about a year ago. I hate not knowing whose image it is…if you happen to know, please do tell, as I’d like to give credit, where credit is due.

This is my absolute favorite photo of all time!!!

Photos of Olivia Palermo’s NYC apartment have been floating around lately, and it’s no lie…I ONLY watch The City, to drool over her cousin J/K! No I really love her apartment. I love the elephant in the photo, my brother actually has one that he inherited from my grandparents that’s quite similar, but he refuses to let me have it. I’ll just have to keep checking dear old etsy!

Photos courtesy of NY Post

Interior Inspirations Day 1

I have been in love with Ivanka Trump’s jewelry store since the first day I saw photos of it. Chic To Be (who has a gorgeous blog) showcased these photos a few months ago. Isn’t this place beautiful?! Stay tuned the rest of the week, as I have more inspiring interiors to follow!

I remember falling in love with a similar material that these curtains were made of, but it was a chaise lounge cushion. If you posted it, please let me know where I can find them…as I have been looking everywhere for the link!

All photos from the Ivanka Trump website

Help Me Redecorate My Room! Please :)

I’ve decided to redecorate my bedroom, but this time I’m actually following through. I spent the last few days searching different styles and deciding what I do and do not like….and scaring the heck out of myself with feng shui and Chinese New Year superstitions…sorry family! Come to find out, I don’t like much! I’m not really into modern, I love traditional (but not the entire room), shabby chic is NOT my thing, I like a bit of glamour,  I really want a Barcelona chair, crown-moulding, I’m torn between painting my room grey, white, or blue, pink accents or purple accents, what type of table lamp to buy, how to hide the cords to my printer, computer, television, my precious paper shredder, and last but not least for my wallpaper to finally come down!!!!

I have a few posts this week from different things I’ve found, and I’m hoping you, my blog buddies will help me out, since you never let me down!

Wallpaper before I got a hold of it——

As you can see- I started taking down my childhood wallpaper. I didn’t pick this, it was never my style. As a child I wanted posters with Joey from NKOTB, or Dylan McKay, but I was never permitted seeing as my mother didn’t want holes in her precious wallpaper. If I am going to be Lemont and live at home like he did on Sanford & Son, I want to be in a space I actually like! For those of you who have not seen my bed from the 1800′s that I bought at an antique fair a few months ago…here is my headboard:

Btw…I still haven’t bought new bed linens. I’m still looking for the perfect AFFORDABLE duvet cover or quilt, comforter…what have you. Suggestions, gladly taken

I decided not to refinish my vintage parlor, but instead have started using this vintage dresser my mom and I found at an antique fair in Sacramento, a few years ago. I’m not sure if I’m going to keep my “stuff” on the vintage mirror that I’ve been using as a tray.

Oh and here’s my Christmas present from my mama! It’s actually made of an old window and has a mirror (which obviously I need to clean!)

Red, Red, Red!

UPDATE: What’s written “In honor of Chinese New Year” was written at approximately 11:49.

11:50- Clamored to the bathroom to wash my face seeing as it was supposed bad luck to clean/wash anything after midnight. Gotcha.

11:55, back in bed…time to finish up the post.

11:58, remembered that I had read that you are supposed to open all windows and doors to let the evil spirits of the past year out at midnight.

12:00 strikes, I try to open my window, somehow my money tree which is on the table below my windowsill decides to fall off  and the pot breaks. Good going, Candace (that’s what I’m called when I’m in trouble, as you’ve noticed I never reference myself by the full first name.) Oh did I forget to mention that the window didn’t open? Nope, and I was forced to clean up the mess. Blah, blah, blah. I had to laugh though, of all things to happen and right at midnight…I mean within seconds. I think I’m going to take back the money in the envelopes…I have to buy a new pot!

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In honor of Chinese New Year, I have posted some unique items in the color promised to bring good luck this year of the Ox, red.

PS….Don’t clean, wash your hair, or use a knife or scissors today. Either I’ve lost it, or I’m going to have a plethora of luck this year. Oh yeah, don’t do any lending today or you will be lending the entire year….which doesn’t make sense seeing as they state you should put a crisp one dollar bill in a red envelope for your loved ones? I think Stevie Wonder wrote Superstition for me. When you believe in things that you don’t understand…………..

Louis Vuitton, Tambor Forever Watch

Eluxury

Love Quotes, Italian Linen Scarf in Campari

Tobi

Moschino Cheap and Chic, Strapless Dress with Bow Detail

Shopbop

Jean Paul Gaultier, Linen Trench Dress

Saks Fifth Avenue

Louis Vuitton- Epi Leather Bowling Montaigne PM

eLuxury

In honor of my new homegirl, Whitney:

Infant Girls Quilted Burberry Coat

Saks Fifth Avenue

Stokke Xplory Stroller with Bassinet

Saks Fifth Avenue

Have a great Chinese New Year: Gung Hay Fat Choy

Feng Shui

With the weather on the rainy side here in California…there’s nothing I’d rather do than relax at home. Well, that is until I had a look at my bedroom. My intention was to clean earlier in the week, so I could post pictures of my bed, and dresser because I still haven’t done anything to my bedroom and need your interior design expertise. I decided I’d have a look at feng shui videos on you tube, to gain a better idea on bringing positive energy into my space, and possibly into my life.

My question is this…do you believe in it? I just watched a video where the woman states if your home is facing the north, you shouldn’t have a red door because that is a yan color, and yin is north. Well, I happen to love our bright pink/fuschia colored door…could that be bringing negative energy our way? Please give me your opinion, I’d love to hear it.

Here’s a video on the top ten tips of feng shui, in case you’re like me and energy, karma, yin, yan have taken over your life! lol

Congrats!

I just happened to be looking up the video for “Overjoyed”, with Mary J. Blige, and Stevie Wonder because I’ve always loved the song; when I stumbled on this video. It’s appropriate today, seeing as I got a call earlier in the afternoon, that one of my good friends, Jenny had given birth to my new bff, Whitney Ellen. I can’t wait to meet her!!! I’ve already started searching tutus, headbands, and just about everything else I can on etsy. My mom stopped me in my tracks, saying newborns can’t wear tutus. If only!

Welcome to the world, Whitney!!! I can’t wait to take you to the Limelight, tell you all about shopping, and how you shouldn’t do it, because it can get you in trouble. Whitney, be proud….I am not a crier, and when I heard you were born a few weeks early (a few nights ago), I teared up. When I found out you look just like your grandma who is in Heaven, I started once again. You’re so lucky to have such a wonderful family, who loves you more than you’ll ever know. Oh and then there’s me…I’m going to be your  fun aunt that you can take advantage of, because I’d rather play with you, than tell you what to do. I’ll let you eat cookies for breakfast, pizza for dessert, and watch soap operas before naptime. Just don’t hang out with my grandma, she’ll teach you bad habits, like cussing out strangers, and cursing the tone deaf wanna be singers on American Idol. My mom on the other hand will hook you up with pretty bouquets, and Lucy goosie baby floosie, she’s waiting until you start eating real people food, so she eat up all your crumbs , which will come in handy when your parents tell me I can’t feed you junk food! I heart you sister!

Cheer Up Cherup

I first noticed Cheer Up Cherup’s etsy shop in a treasury last weekend, and immediately fell in love with EVERYTHING in her shop. Her work is gorgeous and she is very talented. She carries the most gorgeous invitations, and just about anything and everything you would ever need to plan a wedding, or any type of celebration! I hope you take a peek in her shop, as you will be hooked!

Dahlia’s and Stripes Invitations

White Poppy Invitation

Modern Moroccan Invitation

Calendar Save The Date

Wedding Menu

Pink Polka Dot Shower Invitation

Be Mine

I’m not a frilly person, my mom taught my brother and I never to brag, but I can’t help drooling over this jewelry by the talented, Jennifer Meyer aka Mrs. Tobey Maguire.

Diamond Leaf Earrings

Turquoise Leaf Earrings

Diamond Leaf Necklace

Large Leaf Necklace

Good Luck Necklace

Elephant Pendant Necklace aka MY FAVORITE! =)

All photos and merchandise are courtesy of Jennifer Meyer and Twist Online

January 20th, 2009!!!

I don’t know about you, but I am so ready!

America The Beautiful

Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.~ Mr. President Barack Obama

New!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Here are a few photos that I posted over the weekend. I’m thrilled as I was chosen for another treasury. I can’t believe I’ve been open about 3 weeks, and have been in 5 treasuries…I truly feel blessed!!! I am thinking I may add my scarves to my shop, but haven’t decided. I’ll let you decide! =)

All can be found on etsy at Dolce Chic

All can be found on etsy at-  Dolce Chic

The Sun Has Set

The sun has set in Lake Tahoe, please join me!

This is my second time linking to Hooked On House, but my first time posting on Hooked On Fridays! This is what I’m hooked on right now…and so wish it was July, and the living was easy Please check out what other people are hooked on- at  Hooked On Houses!

Beautiful Emerald Bay

Lone tree on E.B.

Can you believe we have to walk UP those steps in this high altitude? Nap time!

Serene

If you look closely, you can see Miss Dixie/Tahoe Queen coming in for the night!

If only that was real gold!

Gorgeous to look at

Peaceful to look at and listen to.

Can you believe we got this close?

I hope you enjoyed the conclusion of our day trip to Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay! Next installment in July when we attend the celebrity golf tournament!

Virtual Vacation

Today we’re going on a virtual vacation to none other than my favorite place in the entire world, Lake Tahoe….which resides in both California, and Nevada.

First stop Edgewood Golf Course, Stateline, Nevada

Gorgeous view of the Lake

Lounging on the beach

Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, California

Tahoe Queen/Ms. Dixie leaving Emerald Bay

Bonsai at Emerald Bay

Since Tahoe is just too beautiful, it’s impossible to see everything in one day! Back tomorrow!

Gratitude

Hope everybody is enjoying their Tuesday! I have a few people I’d like to thank for their support this week. Thank you for linking my photos to your blog/etsy. I really appreciate it!!! To those of you who have found me from Ag Air, I am featuring the print they’ve linked to on etsy for purchase. Thank you for your support!

Thank you to AgAir Updates for linking to my blog! This came as a huge surprise, and an honor that you would showcase my photograph on your website. Due to this, I have decided to feature it in my shop as an 8.5 x 11 print. Thank you!

Thank you to my good friend, Laura at Hey Missy for featuring this photo on her blog. PS Her blog is phenomenal, it’s one of the BEST I’ve seen!

Thank you to Antigoni of the fabulous Novely Jewels. She convoed me today to state that she’s showcasing this photo in her treasury.  Thank you so much! The treasury is gorgeous, with enormous talent. Here’s the link =)

14

Today would have been my little Ricky’s 14th birthday. I still remember my parents getting the phone call that our Freddy boy’s baby’s mama had given birth to nine puppies. I couldn’t wait to get to their house and play with all of them. They were the cutest little things I had ever seen! I think my mom took my brother and I just about every day to hang out with the little guys. Rick’s poor mom was so tired of them that she had to get stitches on her tummy, from jumping the neighbors barbed wire fence. They were so big at five weeks old that my dad asked me “if I thought I was going to be able to sleep if I didn’t bring my new brother home?” I was so excited, but didn’t know what I was in for. I was going to be Rickerd’s mom, and have to sleep in the family room which is adjacent to the kitchen where my kid was to sleep. I don’t think he ever slept that night, he cried and cried and cried for his mama. I thought it was cute at first until the second, and third night came around. I programmed myself to sleep through it, while my parents got up with him. They’d ask…didn’t you hear that? Hear what, I thought? He’d sleep eventually! It got to the point that my little guy knew exactly where I was sleeping, would jump the gate my parents put up and would curl up on top of my hair or on my warm fleece Phoenix Suns blanket. Oh yeah, that reminds me…I really wanted to name him “Charles Barkley” after my favorite person behind my mom and grandpa, but my mom was on this “I Love Lucy” kick and we had to go with the shows theme. All that’s left is an Ethel!

Ricky may have sounded like the sweetest guy on earth, but that’s only because I’m telling the story. He got me in more than a couple fights with my neighbor, which taught me that I’m not as non-confrontational as I once thought I was, and gave me the ability to relax when things were in turmoil. One things for sure, and that’s that I miss my best buddy more than you could ever know! Did I mention that he liked to swallow gloves whole, bags of Ruffles potato chips (whole), would sneak over to the neighbors yard to steal her cat food, and once gave me a bloody nose?  If that isn’t love, I really don’t know what love is! lol

 

Ricky as a puppy~ He actually put that hole in his dog house, by sitting on top of it, and digging. He thought it would be cute to stick his head out of it. Needless to say, I feel this is the best picture I’ve ever taken. 

 

Happy Birthday Ricky Charles! Your sissa misses you more than you could ever know!!!!! 

Hearting Nicole’s Louis Case

After seeing this photo of Nicole Richie with her fab Louis Vuitton jewelry box, I decided to do some searching. I found this gorgeous vintage jewelry box on Go Antiques. I want it!!!!! It’s 1950.00, I’m taking donations

Nicole Richie in In Style Magazine Fall 2008- Photo courtesy of Nicole Richie.Nu

Vintage Louis Vuitton Jewelry Case

Both Images Courtesy Of Go Antiques

Lucy As Marley

I’ll admit I’m a baby when it comes to losing my pets. It’s been a year and a half since my precious Ricky left this earth, and I still don’t like to think of him as gone. With that being said, nobody in my family has any intention of seeing the movie Marley and Me. I’m sure it’s fantastic, but it’s still too soon for comfort, and seeing as we have a yellow lab. I’ll have to pull what I did when watching Finding Nemo, and fast forward until the sad part is over,  when Marley comes out of video.

On Christmas day Lucy goosie baby floosie aka Lucille McGillicutty, better known as Princess baby dressed up as Marley’s “plump” sister. Had I posted these yesterday, I would have felt like a bad sister for not doing so sooner…but Lucy’s jealous behavior got her in trouble! You  see Lucy has a habit when I’m on my laptop to rest her head on the keys. It’s a wonder I ever get anything done or that she hasn’t deleted all my photos! Have you ever heard of VoiceOver? It’s a program on Mac for Hearing/Sight impaired individuals. I never knew my computer had it, and it’s a great tool for people who actually need it, but for those who don’t need it, it’s a p.i.t.a.! Warning never hit the F5 key on a macbook…you’ll never hear the end of it….literally! Needless to say, I finally got the problem resolved….and Lucy is still sound asleep on the bed!

Random

I’m happy to say I’m featured in a new treasury today! I just got word this morning!!! I’m so excited If you’d like to check it out, here’s the link. The photo is a S*U*R*P*R*I*S*E!
As for this particular photo, I closed my eyes clicked on a folder and this is what came up. It was taken over the summer across the street from my house. It’s a crop duster flying over the corn field.

Country folk can survive! Hank Williams Jr

Rigged Tag!

Katie of A Southern Girl In The City was kind enough to tag me to post my 4th photo in my 4th folder more than a few weeks ago, and I feel bad that I am NOW just getting to this. My apologies as this has been a beyond eventful month! Have I mentioned that we’ve had problems with our septic tank since Christmas day? Just as my grandma was starting to feel a little relief, our septic decided to go out, and we’ve had problems ever since. Lets just say there was a  flood in my bedroom yesterday that started in the toilet. I won’t go into more detail, as this usually proud-to-live-in-the-country girl…..isn’t so proud at the moment!

Ok, so needless to say when I initially decided to post these I realized that I don’t have 4 photos in my 4th folder. Who would have ever thought?! Katie was kind enough to rig the game a bit for me, and allow me to post my first photo in the seventh folder. Good, seeing as I only have 1 photo in this folder!

This photo was taken at the Brad Paisley Concert in Marysville, California in 2007!

I will now tag 4 people to either post their 4th photo in their 4th folder…or if they’re like me and don’t have four…their first of folder 7!

Sister Katie of She’s Lump

Maegan of Little House On Green

Anne of The City Sage

Callie of Grayson: A Different Shade Of Grey

Currently Coveting……

Hermes Belt

Hermes Belt

Yay!!!! (UPDATED)

UPDATED!

Good morning! So I am even more excited than I was last night, I just found out I’m in a new treasury today as well If you’re interested in checking out the beautiful work, here’s the link! Thank you all for your support, I couldn’t be more appreciative

This is the photo that is being featured…..

Mixed English Bouquet Print

It’s a rarity when I post during the weekend, much less post TWICE! I hope you won’t mind seeing as I am beyond excited that I am being featured in a gorgeous treasury! This is thrilling, as it is my very first one too! Please check it out, as every shop featured is absolutely beautiful. Here’s the link!

I am so excited that my shop is getting exposure!

Pink Eden Rose Print

Home Decor For 2009

2008 may have just concluded less than a week ago, but Interior designers are predicting big changes in 2009 in terms of home decor. See if you agree……

MISMATCHED CHAIRS

Due to the poor economy, people are tending to entertain at home. Since consumers aren’t in the market to just up and buy a new dining room set or chairs, we won’t see  as much  “matchy-matchy.”

The Color GRAY

For us blog readers, we’ve noticed that rooms have been heading in more neutral tones for some time. This year, different shades of gray are going to be everywhere. Experts are warning that this color is going to take a huge dive, just as the recent “chocolate brown/robins egg blue” combo did. Do you think it’s going to burn off or is gray here to stay?

RETRO APPLIANCES

My mom will be happy about this one, seeing as she recently purchased her vintage stove. While it may not be in working condition, many people are heading the same route and purchasing retro appliances from the 1940s- the 1980s (which doesn’t seem so retro to me.)

THE NEW GARAGE DOOR

This year fancy garage doors with wrought iron, hinges, and latches are making a statement.

CORAL

Not as in Nate Berkus favorite accessory, but as in the actual color. In years past “you’d see the color paired with teal, but in 2009 it’ll be matched with plums and grays.”

STUDIED ECLECTIC

Carmen Natscchke of “The Decorating Diva” is seeing multicultural decor taking center stage. What used to be taboo, is ringing steady in the New Year. She states your best bet when combining decor from different cultures is “a balanced look.”

All photos courtesy of MSN. If you’d like more information on these trends, and to see what is OUT for 2009, please follow this link to “New Year, New Home.”

Holla!

Other than the essentials- health, love, shelter, and money to pay the bills…I would really, really, really love to have this bag. Isn’t it so pretty?! It’s screaming my name!!!

Giant City Balenciaga Bag

Welcome 2009!

Last week, my good friend Callie of Grayson gave me the “I love your blog” award. I am so excited about this, and thought I would use this as my first post of 2009!!!

Thanks Callie!

The rules state that I’m supposed to pass this onto seven people. I’m never good at this because I want to pass it on to everyone. I’ve done this before, and I’m going to do it again….if you’re in my blog roll, please accept this on my behalf.

Happy New Year!!!