pin me up

Sexy, soft, silhouettes, like this, are timeless and make me want to pin up some hair and watch as a style comes to life

have you noticed red is taking over in the hair color department?

What do you think? Is she better as a redhead or blonde?

I hope you spend some time dreaming, and reading, and doing the things you love this weekend.

Ah the allure of a luxurious bath and some salts to soak my aching feet, it's been a busy day.

glamour, tomandlorenzo,pinterest

head gear + {Happy Birthday mama mia}

love these petal covered swim caps 

reminds me of a lovely bygone era a la Esther Williams

colorful shoes and my favorite lucite heels so Viva Las Vegas

feliz cumpleaños mama mia! 

to my beautiful mama′

who taught me the beauty of unconditional Love

and living life with purpose and meaning {and writing!}

books by your bedside to nourish your spirit

to cherish the moments in life with family and friends

and to always remember to Celebrate!


If I had a flower for every time I think of you I would walk forever in my garden~

images: genluxmagazine,tumblr,poppytalk,

big bad voodoo daddy

Pasadena is a flurry of magical events this time of year. With the Rose Parade just around the corner and the Rose bowl game to follow. I have had the luxury of viewing the parade in person as I tumbled out of bed the morning after a neighbors New Years Eve Party and jogged up the block in the early morning of New Years day to my gifted seats on Orange Grove Blvd. Nothing like seeing and smelling the scent of the fresh flowers on the floats as they go by with all of the excitement from children and adults alike leave such memorable moments never to be forgotten. This New Years one of my favorite swing bands, Bad Bad Voodoo Daddy will be performing at Disney Hall.  If you need a little reminding about who these kool kats are think of music from the movie, Swingers. This would be a memorable moment and  nice birthday gift don't you think? What are  your New Years plans this year?

image: bigbadvoodoodaddy

don't forget to stop and smell the roses

I am grateful for this mornings lovely walk with my two best friends Lana and Bruno. I took a detour to avoid the yappy dogs coming our way. As I passed the walk of doom, I prayed that the open gates ahead would not produce a charging rottweiler. Safe from a rottweiler sighting and annoying barking from the doberman next door I eagerly started my morning exercise. Enjoying the early morning air crisp, and fresh, I felt so thankful that this brisk walk 2 1/2 miles later led me down roads with unexpectedly quaint, historic, homes and their ornate little wrought iron gates that were eye candy for me. We passed 7 dogs this morning, 7 DOGS! I emphasize this because if you know me my stories of Bruno my drama king are famous for his acrobats of lunging and temper tantrums whenever his canine companions are in view. I don't know if I am getting better or if baby is all grown up now, but he barely let out a peep, Good boy! I leaned my dogs up against a wrought iron gate as I took this picture of these baby pink roses above. I don't know what rose breed these are but they smelled heavenly and reminded me of my most recent fragrance gift with it's fragrant bouquet of peonies and roses. Have a lovely weekend!