Mar 30, 2009

I Spy Nantucket!

I have had a love affair with this tiny island since visiting when I was young. I introduced my new husband to it on our honeymoon 25 years ago and to our sons a couple years back. As I sit over 3,000 miles away from the cobblestone street and quaint gray shingled cottages, I like to spy in on one of my Happiest Places On Earth and wish I was there.

The Hub on Main Street has a webcam that updates itself every 20 seconds.

It looks like it’s rainy today.

From early April to mid-May 3,000,000 daffodils bloom on the island. The island celebrates this breath of spring with an Annual Daffodil Festival. This year it will be held on April 24 – 26. The crowning event is an antique car parade with over 100 cars participating all decorated with daffodils, of course, as are all the shop windows. After the parade winds through town the cars head across the island to Siasconset where there is an annual daffodil tailgate picnic.

Here is a link to a short video clip
of the Daffodil Festival 2008.

I will be spying on the parade from The Hub’s webcam.
The next best thing to being there. šŸ™‚

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Mar 27, 2009

A Bridal Bone To Pick

Having 2 sons I am never going to be the mother-of-the-bride and the best I can hope for is being involved on the girlie fringes with my lovely nieces. My first niece to be married this summer, “Hammie Pie”, (aka “Hammie” because her initials are HAM) has given me the dubious honor of throwing a bridal bone my way. That’s right! I get to do a bridal task or at least give my ideas and opinion! I am thrilled but… [Read More]

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Mar 24, 2009

The Rite of Spring

In 1913 the Russian composer, Igor Stravinsky, premiered The Rite of Spring (English translation). Saying it caused quite a stir, would be putting it mildly. It caused an all out riot. The rhythms were primitive and asymmetrical. There was discord and dissonance in the melodies. The dance was violent depicting wild pagan rituals. Fistfights broke out among the audience. The Paris police were summoned and the composer who fled the theater mid-scene was reported to be inconsolable. I feel Igor’s… [Read More]

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Mar 20, 2009

Stuck On You…

As I was clicking around on Etsy I found these lovely stickers, etc. They are all by LittleBeanBoutique. I found some clever ideas that I thought I would share and since they were new to me perhaps they will be to you too. šŸ™‚The pictures link to the item’s webpage. No question about this one. It’s in the shopping cart.Perfect for the non-decorated chocolate chip cookies in the cello bag.Just fold the bag over and place the label.With my monicker… [Read More]

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Mar 20, 2009

Merci! Grazie! Arigato! Thanks! :)

This IS my lucky day!Thank you to Preppy 101, author extraordinaire,of All Things Southern & Preppyfor the tag on this unique award. I love Preppy 101’s blog and along with hundreds of her ‘BF’s’, we certainly know a good thing when we read it!She is delightful, positive, informative and her comments are always a reflection of her graciousness. Thank you, dear fellow “Fab & Fifty & Nifty”for thinking of me and tagging me with a fun award and activity. I… [Read More]

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Mar 20, 2009

Baby Boomers Unite!

If you can read the bottom line of this award without your ‘cheaters’ then it could mean you are not at this majestic demographic yet! Yes, you are fabulous, but “fab AND fifty”?Maybe in a few more years, dearies. šŸ˜‰ Thank you to SJN who has bestowed this honor upon me and let me tell you about her…not only does she have one fab blog, but TWO! See what can be accomplished at ‘our age’ ladies? We are just hitting… [Read More]

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Mar 19, 2009

Decisions…decisions…

Vera Bradley Spring 2009Perfectly pink? or… Freshly picked green? (S., show me yours, come on girlfriend… šŸ™‚ )

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Mar 19, 2009

What’s In Your Easter Basket?

How cute is this? There is also an apron for mother and daughter.Mommy’s could have a different meaning to Daddy.šŸ˜‰ Oh my! And speaking of Peeps… love ’em? Now you can craft with your Peeps and eat them too.A 96-page book on everything Peeps.There are instructions how to make a wreath for your door!“Welcome and grab a Peep on your way in”. If you go around humming –“Pansies and pine tree and pearls – oh my!”,then these are a must… [Read More]

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Mar 18, 2009

The 180 Billion Dollar K Run

This is how I felt after listening to the AIG Congressional hearings today.I happened to turn them on before heading out. At first I could not tear myself away but there came a point I decided I could not make it to the finish line.I am frustrated.I am angry.I am exhausted.If I wasn’t feeling all these things I would actually be encouraged by the non-partisan collective of those on the committee. Recently a friend shared with me her mixed feelings… [Read More]

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Mar 18, 2009

Perfect Consistency Royal Icing Recipe!

Base Royal Icing:1 lb. Powdered Sugar (does not need to be sifted)3 Tbl. Meringue Powder6 Tbl. Hot Water (from tap is fine) Adding 1/2 teaspoon of light corn syrup per batch is optional. It does give your dried icing a nice sheen but it will also yield a slight softer icing which sometimes I prefer when I’m not needing a really stiff icing for making additional decorations such as flowers. The corn syrup also gives any string work or outline… [Read More]

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