Snowy memories

Today while driving to Murietta, I had a long look at the San Bernadino mountians...and really started to miss

Lake Arrowhead and my cabin.

I think about it often, but around Christmas it's the worst!

(I wish I hadn't sold it.)

When you were up there, it was like being in another country, and yet close enough to home all at once!

Maybe there is an even better cabin in my future? I haven't been up there

since it was sold.

Maybe it is time for a visit?

Move over Chris Botti....

Okay, I have been know to call Chris Botti the hottest man on earth, but after seeing Andrea Bocelli, and hearing Andrea Bocelli live...I believe Chris just got knocked down to 2nd place.

Chris is still heaven on Earth, but Andrea? He's DEVINE.

(and Italian. I like thinking about things I could do to make him burst into song. LOL)

Silver Goodies

I found this picture somewhere, and I loved it! How many times have I seen these big silver trays at the swap, only to pass them by, not knowing what to do with them? Don't they look great?

I couldn't resist this collection of Silver Napkin Rings on Etsy...expensive, but sometimes, you just HAVE to have something because it's beautiful!

A pretty silver basket for sale in an Etsy shop...too expensive though...I see these all the time at the swap.

Springtime in Switzerland and France~!

How HAPPY am I??

Luitpold is taking all of us reps to Basel, Switzerland, and then on to France!

I am still pinching myself!

Can you tell I am excited? ---->

I will stay on for a week or more to explore on my own. The only problem will be deciding where to visit ~ there are SO many great cities close by!

I'm in Texas, at the USDF Dressage Convention. Wow, this is an easy gig!
Nice hotel, big room, lots of great BBQ and stuff. We may even see some snow tomorrow! (Why is it when I am out of town my Etsy business goes crazy?? LOL. I should leave more often!)

I explored the South Congress area for awhile today...what fun!

(notice this Cafe is 'sorry' they are open...lol)

This hotel was VERY hip, I didn't get the best picture, but if I ever get back here, this is where I want to stay.

In the South Congress area, these funny Airstreams have been convented into food stands! So Cute!
They sell all kinds of yummy stuff...crepes, cupcakes, BBQ, etc.


The second I stepped into "Uncommon Objects", I was HOME.



Seriously, this place is amazing, and takes DAYS to go through! lol

The prices are sky high...but they have such cool stuff it's just impossible to tear yourself out of there! They do not allow pictures inside....but when I told them I wanted them for my blog they got all happy and let me go ahead.






















I loved this glittery Jesus and Mary, and it was about the only bargin in the place at $29....but I had no way to get it home. Oh Well!











These 3 reminded me of my muttz.....










Lucky Magazine had this to say about "Uncommon Objects":

This is the most ingeniously curated antique resource we've ever encountered. Proprietor Steve Wiman only works with top-notch consigners, and it shows in the shop's 30-plus brilliantly executed booths, from a carnival-inspired stand dedicated to vintage gaming paraphernalia to a cabin-like nook laden with offbeat Western collectibles.

Call me Crazy...

Yup, I heard the first Christmas songs today! You know what that means!

Christmas lists!
I really don't need a thing, but that never stops me from wanting stuff, for some reason! LOL


here are a few things Santa could bring me...just in case he is reading....



I think a home sewn apron would be fun...




and if he thinks I've been 'Specially Good...a vintage travel trailer...in PINK of course!





I found one for sale, all the way back
East...I am TEMPTED....

Try to picture it with Christmas lights! LOL

Still tired...

Thanksgiving is over...unfortunately. It feels like I missed it a bit.
Today, I am still quite tired and coughing some, so I guess I am not over this flu yet. It feels like I have been sick forever! All my energy is gone and yet I have so much I need/want to do!

All I have accomplished today (so far) is make Pea Soup in the crockpot. I found the recipe at the Dr's office and figured I'd give it a try. Pretty easy, yes? Throw it all in and forget it. I like cooking like that!

We will see how it turns out. Back to snoozin!

Update : Soup....awesome!!