Who's That Lady????

This is my first attempt at taking my own picture with my new phone.  Let me tell you it is much easier to send them to myself rather than transfer them from the camera.  It's not the best picture, but then it's not the best camera/phone......but not too bad.  Did I mention I really don't like to have my picture taken?

I made this skirt last year.  It is NL6898.  I wasn't that happy with it and was going to give it away.  It was in the Goodwill bag, all tied up and ready to go.  But something made me go back and decide to give it and another skirt a second chance.

The last ( and only) time I wore it I kept my top untucked.  This time I tucked it in, and added the cardy because it was a little cool at the beachfront.  I really liked how it looked this time.  You can't see the front pleat detail, but it's there.

I quit wearing my tops tucked in about 8 years ago when menopause started and the weight piled up in front.  I didn't want to look down and see that little potbelly, a reminder that I like food too much.......and exercise not enough!  But it didn't seem so bad this time...of course the cardi helped a bit.

Another issue with skirts and dresses has bother me personally lately.....I have some patches of spider veins on my legs.  And it bothers me.  I can't really have anything done about it right now so I've been shying away from skirts and dresses.  But they are so cute and cool in the hot summer.  Any suggestions?  Leg make-up? Bronzer? 

All in all, I am glad I saved this little skirt. I hung onto the pattern too, so maybe there's another one in my future.

You Have Entered a 'No Sew Zone'

I wish I had lots of things to show you.....I wish I had anything to show you, but I don't.  It just isn't happenin' here.

I did manage to finish my corduroy skirt that I talked about in an earlier post.  I also managed to wear it twice before Spring arrived here in full force.  I am also almost done with S4182 that I am making in black/white seersucker.  I just have to do the buttonhole and sew the facings down.....but I'm not crazy about this long sleeve version as I was about the short sleeved one. I am apathetic about finishing it.

I think I am at a crossroads here with my sewing.  I have not been happy with the finished items, I have not been happy with my fabric choices (I live in a small town...online is the choice) and I just don't seem to have the time lately to put into an item.  I see so many pretty things in the stores that I can have now and frankly, they fit better.

I  was thinking of making a dress for our anniversary dinner next month, but I saw a beautiful one in Belks that is going on sale this week for $43.00.  I like the fabric much better than any I have on hand or have seen online.  And it would only take a minute to pop over there and try it on.

I am in a slump. Or have lost my 'mojo' if I ever did have it.  Sewing at this moment just doesn't excite me.  Maybe it's 'spring fever'. Who knows?

Oysters Rockefeller

I've been very lack showing off The Husband's culinary skills of late, so I thought I would tempt you with the yummy Oysters Rockefeller he made for us last night.

He also made some lovely mussels in broth....but my picture just didn't do it justice (I am still getting use to my new camera phone).  We are having the remaining dozen oysters a la' natural tonight along with a beautiful piece of redfish wrapped in rice paper and sauteed.

How Do You Mend A Broken Heart....................

It has been a little over a week since Ed passed away.  I really miss him.  It's not like I have not lost a pet before, he was the 5th.  But I just can't believe I won't ever see him or hug him again.  What is it about this dog, what is it about any dog?

He turned me into a complete blubbering fool last Monday when I went into work.  Luckily I have a boss who is a big dog person and understood completely.

As I was cleaning this weekend I was reluctant to vacuum, his fur and smell would be gone forever.....how silly is that!  I thought I could pick up his food bowl and put it away but I'm not ready yet.  I found his favorite toy....it sits here on my desk.

I'm not ready to let go......not yet.

I miss you Eddie.......(this was his very last photo....taken just a few hours before.  Who knew.... ).

No,  I'm not ready yet.

Edgrrr - 10/31/2002 - 2/20/2011

Our little boy passed on today.  He had been doing so well. I can't believe he is gone....my heart aches.

 Goodbye my sweet, handsome boy. I'll always remember your smile.

Go Pack!

Congratulations to the Green Bay Packers. A fitting end to an amazing season. Great game!

Torn Between Two Lovers....................

I am a football fan.  Of course I would have loved for the Bears to be in the Super Bowl, but frankly, I don't think they were the best team for the job.

At the beginning of the year I said it was this team's year:

But who could have predicted all the injures, the concussions, it looked dire.  But they wanted it all and here they are....Go Pack!

This is one of my all time favorite teams:

But who could have predicted beginning the season without your star quarterback?  But they wanted it all....again for a 7th time, and here they are.....Go Steelers!

Yes, I am torn........................ but I will survive!