a blue dog and football

I don't know much about football, but when the superbowl came around this year, I just knew I had to cheer for New Orleans!!! Didn't know anything about their history, but knew I loved that magical city!!!

I spent 6 weeks there in July of 1996? 1995? No I think it was '96...

I worked for an insurance company at the time and was down there helping people settle their flood claims...

The people were incredible, the food (that's a whole other post) and the art...

I took tons of personal photos on that trip and have a great one of a musician playing in front of an art gallery. Turns out it was the famous George Rodrigue's... and his Blue Dog has been in my heart ever since.

Shrimp Po Boys?
Blackened Anything?
Gumbo?
Oysters?
Crawfish?

Like I said, the food is for another post...

Fell in love with the city and with all that has happened recently, it has crushed me. I'm glad to say I have been there and that their football team kicked some butt last night!!!

color, inspiration & a contest

I love a good inspiration board and my friend at The Perfect Palette creates some amazing ones! Well she and The Dessy Group are hosting an Inspiration Board Contest!

Head on over and check out the details!

Best of luck and can't wait to see the winner!
(I might do a board just for the heck of it... looks so easy and fun!!!)

pink flamingo party & Colin Cowie

Maybe it's not the most popular drink for Super Bowl Weekend..., but it looks like a "Fun Friday" to me!!! The Pink Flamingo!!??

Thanks for this recipe la marquise des anges...

What are you doing for the game???



Colin Cowie has some amazing Valentine's Day options...
You NEED to check them out!

(Including his "Courvoisierpolitan" that might rival the Pink Flamingo?)
You decide!

to my valentine

Still loving "Little Birdie Boutique" and their fine Valentine items on Etsy...

design your own...

these look out of this world!!! ("market baskets")
beats the canvas bags i keep in my car for shopping!!!

i would NOT forget to bring THIS into the store, for sure!!!

wow!!!

really, really, pretty too!!!

(and much more from "sew girlie")

have you seen their other things for WEDDINGS too????
everything is "design your own!!!"

vintage contest

I don't always post the contests I enter (too much competition!)

But one of my favorite Etsy shops (and bloggers), La Marquise des Anges, is having one! I discovered it via Down and Out Chic...

I think it ends tomorrow!!!

but what if your bridesmaids look better than you?

(via: MarthaStewartWeddings)

Click here to see them all!!!

Gone are the days we dressed our friends in ugly!!!!


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What are you putting (or did you put) your ladies in??? Something nice or something nasty???

We want to know!

got lingerie?

Just in time for Valentine's Day... Frou Frou Fashionista shares this cool french maid lingerie with us...

Suppose she's trying to make a wedding cake in that get up???

Love her... this site... the cake... and her excellent ensemble!!!

little women

This is what I decided would be the first book I read on my new nook. Little Women. I loved this book as a "pre teen" and am loving it even more now.

I am just waiting for the tears... have you read it?

Tissues anyone? An excellent book to make one feel strong.

And there's more snow!!!!

poodles by the sea

These photos are enchanting me...



... and check out this model's eyes! They are the same color as her lovely silk blouse...



Just a little eye candy to help you through this Monday Morning!

(via dustjacket attic)

organization as addiction

My friend and neighbor recently offered (quite sweetly) to help me organize my house. She says she loves that sort of stuff and that she should do it for a living!

This must mean I need some help! I admit, I'm not the most organized of people. I have not trained my children to be so either...

I do get the daily tip from Martha Stewart's website though and enjoy reading them. I pass them on to whoever thinks they could use some help too.

(P.S. my friend/neighbor was ironing last night at 10:30 girl scout patches for our troop... she is quoted by saying "it's addicting!" Every one's different, right?)

Can I just throw everything out and start over? That might work... not really much of a solution though. Anyone else having difficulties???

Going to her house tonight for Mexican Food, Margaritas and Movies!!! I feel more relaxed at her house than at mine! There's something to be said for clutter, cluttering up your mind too!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!

valentine aphrodisiacs

Gotta love my Aunt for sending me a subscription to Reader's Digest for Xmas this year!!! Check out this article just in time for Valentine's Day!

Thanks Auntie!!!

Love you,
Kelley





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make mine pink

Make Mine Pink

I have loved this site for years (since I read about the owner in Country Living Magazine)...

Quite often they have sales from their many online stores (owned by women) on Fridays. Tomorrow's theme is Winter Whites.

Definately visit and spend some time browsing. Great stuff to be had! I should know, I've bought quite a few things in the past few years and have never been disappointed!!!

Laura Trevey has a contest!

You all know I love the beach..., seashells included!!!

It's so lovely! Go on over and check out her site... she's having a great giveaway!

Watercolors by Laura Trevey

Also, feel free to check out my cool "Blue Crab" I got from her a while back!!!



"lovin' my blue crab"

backyard gardening... good for your back?

I am growing tired of the snow and am dreaming of growing veggies instead!!!

Anyone have any ideas of some vegetable garden stuff that's easy to grow and won't kill my back weeding, pruning, etc???

Thanks! Can't wait to hear what you all come up with!

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birthday girl

one of my favorite blogs is doing some of my favorite stuff again!!!

birthday girl is making custom inspiration boards!!!

check it out here...
(credits)

don't forget what she did for my 40th birthday celebration in jamaica!!! "jamaica me crazy!!"