In the Spirit of Halloween

One year ago this October we went to Ann Arbor, MI to spend a few nights at a Frank Lloyd Wright house (my husbands favorite Architect).  The present owners rent the house to fans drawing people from around the world who want to experience "living" in the architect's house.  Here is the hubs looking through books and literature the original owners had and some the new owners have added.

In the spirit of Halloween I wanted to share this pic from LA WOMAN they have an awesome table scape example for a Halloween dinner party

Lara over at My Milk Glass Heart posted on a Haunted Doll House

 

Not sure who came out with these booties but I sure love them.  Picture courtesy of Small Shop Studio

Wishing you a safe and Happy Halloween



Halloween - Around the Corner

Halloween is fast approaching - I like Halloween, what other time of the year does society "accept" a grown person dressed in a costume or just wacky make-up for that matter.  The hubs and I will apply goofy make-up on our faces if nothing else.

My latest obsession:

The Ballin Bow Ankle Boot

From Farfetch.com

When I was a kid in the 70's there was a show called Isis, she was another superhero character like Wonder Woman but for some reason she wasn't as popular. 

 I totally forget about that show and how much I liked it until I came across this pic

Do you remember what show I'm talking about?  Take a peek?

http://youtu.be/pjYC3N7MskU

Who was your favorite Superhero?

It's been a while

It's been a while...
You might remember I mentioned our Bathrooms are being renovated.  I still have stuff everywhere in my office/studio until the bathrooms are done.  The HB and I don't like to charge anything unless it's an emergency so we pay as we go along which is why it's taking longer than anticipated.  Oh well.  Although everything is somewhat organized I can't enjoy working at my PC while in organized chaos.

The hubs and I must have the only house on earth still using PC's not laptops - I've choosen to use spare money to continute buying the jewelry parts and components I need.  If I wasn't so determined to have a large kick-ass collection by the tenative launch date in January 2012 I would definately have a cool laptop.

Really want an iPad too.

Being away from my desk has allowed me to spend quality "me time" - vital for everyone of us and it's been nice I have to admit.

A few pics of our precious child:

Picture of the child this winter when we brought him home from the rescue.  He was completly shaven a few days we picked him up.

Sleeping next to mom on the his blankets, we have them everywhere, his hair is very long and gets on everything.

"I wish all the kitties on earth were as lucky as other kitties that are loved and kept indoors like me" 

Lot's of new shoe and handbag obssessions to show you on the next post.

Have you ever had the juice of a prickly pear? 

This is what a prickly pear looks like... they usually sprout in the spring but I saw these the other day driving down a street not to far from our house.

Remodeling mess

We're in the process of putting new counters and cabinets in both baths.  Stripped off the mirrors because the HB is doing the whole thing on his own, I don't ask, he knows what he's doing - I have stuff in my studio/office everywhere and in no order. 

I've been enjoying the weekends which hasn't left much time for me to collect the stuff I want to share with you.

Running two households (the parental unit) and my own so you know I'm busy but looking forward to getting back on a regular schedule.

xoxoxo

Nashville obsessed - not sure why but I have been lately and would love to visit there within the next year.  Maybe it's the culture, food also read somewhere Nashville has been rated one of the top 10 cities for music.

Been following Eat, Drink, Smile from Nashville

going to try one of her awesome recipes

Artichoke, Spinach and Goat Cheese Strata
Thinking of substitiuing the white bread for garlic flavoried croutons.
Will let you know how it turns out this is one of those recipes dying to make.

Recently came across photography by Kristy Mitchell

I absolutely Love it !!

The long weekend threw me off, didn't do any shoe or purse hunting online will have some for you next week.

Until next week

Cheers !

Headed to college this fall?  Here are suggestions to stave off the "freshman 15"

Friendly kitty house courtesy of Modern Cat designed by Akirs Koyama of the firm Key Operation.

Picture courtesy of Modern Cat

Tomorrow is the first of September, the birthstone for September babies is

Sapphire.  

Through the ages, the gem symbolized purity, wisdom and prophecy.   Sapphire (courtesy of Hyde Park)

Picture courtesy of Hyde Park

Look at this absolutely stunning handmade platinum and Sapphire ring from:
Molina Fine Jewelers 
 

The heart shaped sapphire is surrounded by 20 brilliant cut diamonds.

Picture courtesy of Molina Fine Jewelers.

My obsession for the week

These Vince Camuto "Jerrell" Bootie

Reasonably priced at around $138 these booties are "must haves" for me

Picture Courtesy of ShopStyle 

This past weekend was filled with a lot of errand running however I was able to squeeze some time with my local gal pals 

 We enjoyed some White Peach Cardemon Bellini's 
via Everything Fabulous

And here I am on the right

Sometime last week the lovely Lara form My Milk Glass Heart made a comment like:

"Holidays will be upon us before we know it" 

You know what I thought of?  This also means we have four full months away from a brand new year.   I tend to be a little goal driven here's a short list of a few things I want to accomplish by years end.

• Finish entire jewelry line for a photo shoot 
• Reorder Business Cards (goof on the last order) 
• Complete the website
• Use Facebook for Jewelry Designs by MiSA (I have a love/hate thing with Facebook)
• Organize paperwork in my office
• Tidy-up my Studio 
• Replenish my Sanity on a regular basis by doing more for me.
• Finish reading the book in my husband gave me this past Holiday season
• Buy and read “The Help” before it's available on On- Demand
• Remember to take more pictures to share with you on this BLOG
• I have a project I'm working on to print more photos to hang in our hallway at home. 

This weeks obsessions:

Big and Chunky

Love the stacked bracelets, can't get enough of them

 

Pictures courtesy of 

Hyde Park Jewelers 

This gorgeous necklace from the Marco Bicego Jaipur Collection

I'm obsessing over these shoes

picture courtesy of Brian Atwood

 From the Brian Atwood Fall Shoe Line

 What are your latest obsessions?

Taylor, your fans are sorry to hear about your loss - 

Bravo family Saddened by the passing of Russell Armstrong

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and yours.

This week

I love cats, BUT...

I'm loving the Little Signs collection

Little Signs Bull (Taurus) in 14k yellow gold

This is the HB sign

I'm an Aquarius, what are you?   

The purse I'm in love with this week

Picture courtesy of Purse Blog

 Kate Spade Nadine Snake-Print Cross Body

 

With the hot August temps I haven't been able to imagine wearing Boots but I have now found the exception.  I want these boots really, really bad.

Picture courtesy of RDuJour

Chloe Winter 2011 Accessories

Regardless of weather you have weak ankles like I do or not I think this is very simple and beneficial for anyone who wears high heels even if only once in a while.

Thanks for visiting

 Have a great weekend !!

So true:

Courtesy of Stessed Chocolate  

via Accidental Chic 

I like Giraffes and apparently so does Chopard 

Pic courtesy of Chopard via elle.com 

Price upon request @ Chopard.com

 Diamond, sapphire, and tourmaline giraffe earrings.   

What type of animal earrings have you come across that you like? 

This week I'm obsessed with this Hobo

the salar Milano Juno Hobo

Now that I live in the desert this is how I feel about umbrellas in the rain
"who needs them"

 A shorter post this week than the norm however this week has been extra hectic trying to squeeze in physical therapy for the shoulder, luckily it's worked and on my way to getting all that pain and tension out of the way and feeling better.

Okay this isn't a purse/handbag but I couldn't help falling for it.
 It's an all purpose bag for the gym by Luglife

There's a couple of women at the gym that have one and they absolutely love it.  It's light weight yet sturdy and there's zipper pockets everywhere.

It comes in several colors, and of course I'm all over the purple and the fuchsia. 

 Shuttle Bus Weekender Bag


It's August and the birthstone for this month is Peridot.

 

Picture courtesy of Blue Nile 

Oval Peridot and Diamond Pendant

Until next week

Have an awesome weekend.

Missing the Ocean

We won't be able to get to the beach this summer which makes me miss the water even more.  Here's to you oceans of the world:

Picture courtesy of Chopard

Are they beautiful or what?  White gold with diamonds and onyx for the eyes. From the Animal World collection  

It's no joke that Dolphins are beautiful and intelligent creatures, I have watched them for myself swim along side boats as though escorting the boat and the people in it.

Coming a cross a pod of whales in the ocean is breathtaking because you can appreciate how beautiful they truly are, you also realize your on their turf, your not at Sea World.  

You can hear them, they're shiny and enormous they're beautiful.  They swim under your boat and come out on the other side, its truly an amazing.

They are seen frequently off of the San Juan's, swimming along to their destinations.   By law you must turn off the engine to your boat and give them the right-of-way.

I grew up on the coast, can you tell I miss the water?

Do you like the ocean/beach what do you like the most about it.

On another note, my business cards came in today, finally.

What do you think?

Getting through the Shoulder Pain

For the last several months I've been dealing with bad shoulder and neck pain so I've been rather evasive and generic with the dam pain.  After visiting the doctor telling me it was stress related and that I needed to relax and take Advil's etc. followed up with PT I'm on my way to feeling better already.

Anyway until I get some time off this is where I'll envision myself at...

Picture Courtesy of Mueller Design Inc.

• With one of these...

Picture courtesy of RA Shushi

• Around here you'll find a variety of Mexican Restaurants everything from small family owned restaurants to the boutique restaurants with a gourmet twist.One day the HB and I decided to try out a restaurant called  The Blue AdobeI had the prickly pair margarita yum!  Served in a tall glass with salt on the rim.   I'm not a huge fan of Tequila?  But this drink was delicious.

I had a beautiful bowl of some of the creamiest guacamole for an appetizer, it was so good I ate most of it by myself - the HB isn't a bag fan.  By the time I had my last bite I was too full to order an entree.   

This is what the HB had...

The Chorizo Stuffed Chicken

Pecan Roasted Chicken Breast stuffed with Green Chiles, Fontina Cheese and Chorizo, smothered with an Amaretto Mushroom Cream Sauce. Green Chile Potato & Sautéed Vegetables.

Keep up the good cook'in Blue Adobe

• It's so hot out who can think about Fall Shoes? I most certainly cannot but I am in love with these snake skins by Fendi

Fendi Genuine SnakeSkin Platform Pump

Nordy's 

• If you're a horse lover like I am, you might appreciate this...

Ferrari has come out with a brooch for their iconic logo.  Made in Italy, crafted in 18k white gold, 442 brilliant cut diamonds, in a pave setting, measuring 7.6cm in height and 5.2cm wide.  The price tag $29,583.33 and does not include shipping, tax or customs fees or any other costs. 

Have a great weekend, until next week

 

Happy 4th of July

Wishing you a Safe and Happy 4th of July

Rolex opens it's first store on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago

636 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605

This weeks Obsessions

I'm enamored with this chic and stylish cuff by Kara Ross, I visualize it with a pair of jeans or a sexy dress in blue or even burgundy to bring out the contrasting colors.  

I love this quote it is so true.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

~ Max Ehrmann, Desiderada

Thank you Mary Jo from Trust your Style for posting this wonderful quote.

This week's purse obsession

Diego Dolcini Suede and Silk Shoulder Bag $1120.00

Not only have I always admired Marilyn Monroe but this picture reminds me how lucky I am to have an hourglass figure.

Thank you Style Blueprint for the reminder that we are all beautiful no matter how round your curves may be.

Thanks for visiting

Until next week

Happy Fourth !!