The Year of the Dragon

The Chinese New Year is today January 23, 2012 it is the year of the Dragon. In Chinese tradition, each year is dedicated to a specific animal from the Chinese zodiac, it is believed that the particular new year adopts the characteristics of that animal of the zodiac. Unlike the perception of the dragon in west to be of an evil and destructive entity, the Chinese revere the dragon as a symbol of power, superiority, and luck. Therefore, 2012 is predicted to be a year of prosperity and luck.

In honor of The Year of the Dragon:

John Hardy Naga Sterling Silver  Dragon Bracelet

JR Dunn Jewelers

And who wouldn't love this lovable guy?

 From Pete's Dragon

Happy New Year!! 

Want a wine glass that doesn't spill ?  This wine glass  is for you...

Look at these Beauties coming out in Spring 

Brian Atwood

Spring Shoes 2012

We're still in January and in honor of the Garnet - birthstone for January I've included some more "red" inspiration 

So Versatile 

Red Poncho from Shop Frankies

You can wear it year round

Classic Crepe Blazer 

Christina Makowsky

I miss the snow...

A picture from back home 

a snowy day in the Seattle area

I look forward to and appreciate your comments :)

I feel like a Flake

It's been so long that I've written that it makes me feel like a flake and I don't like it.  This is not an excuse I'm just saying.  So this past November and December flew by in the blink of an eye.  With so much to do I never had a minute to sit down and write.

Back In November we went on the “Architects’ Own Homes Tour” presented by GNOSIS Ltd Friday night started with a little get together at Taliesin West with an intro from each Architect and what inspired them to create and design their house.

Saturday and Sunday we toured a total of about 12-13 houses throughout the valley.

The pool at this house was amazing because of the way it fit in such a small area there wasn't a lot of land to this property.

The front of the house

A very contemporary residence.

Yes those are rocks that you would stand on when showering (above)

This was a bathroom in one of my favorite houses

A bit too contemporary for me

 Living room in another house that was a fave for me

• Winter - We're in the heart of Winter and cold and flu season is lurking everywhere if you know someone who's in need for a household remedy check this out by Fab Housewife
• The Birthstone for January is the Garnet and it's color ranges from rich red to orangey red. 

In honor of the garnet checkout of these beauties:

Bracelet from Ippolita gold and garnet combo

Picture courtesy of Neiman Marcus

A gorgeous, gorgeous gorgeous purse I would love to have:

From the 3.1 Phillip Lim Pre-Fall 2012 Handbags

Will probably retail over $2,500.00 US dollars (my guess)