Good Things Come in Small Packages, and Small Things Like Good Packages

So I told you yesterday that I was going to drop off my shoes to be repaired, and that right next door is Stacy's Closet, and I wouldn't be able to resist. I didn't. Oh, the shame. So I go in and look around a little bit and suddenly, I notice that there are racks and racks marked $3. You see, the entire mall got remodeled, and some stores left, and Stacy moved to a smaller corner spot, so she had to liquidate a bunch of stuff. And in the midst of this, the prize.....

Brand new, unworn Betsey Johnson shoes. They are platform loafers, with leather tops and rubber soles. And look at this...

The undisputed evidence. Here's how they look on my feet:

These will be so great for next fall. I also got a flowy double layer tank top for $3. The top layer is kinda tie dye, and the under layer black mesh with gold lurex.

This has happened before - I have gone into Stacy's Closet and they were reducing inventory and I snagged a few amazing things. That's why I keep going back. So there I was, giddy with excitement from success at the hunt. I pull up to Casa de Holtzman, and look what my husband or someone put on the living room floor.

An Ebay box!!!! Yay!!!! Double dog dirty Yay!!! So Elli and I checked it out.

We cut it open with a knife, and.............

OOOOOOHHHH!!! It's our new black sheepskin rug!!! We have a small one - 3 x 4, but it was getting gamey, so I bought a 5 x 8. It's so soft and thick. And Elli gets the old one to put in her bed. She has a lot of possessions for someone who weighs 5 pounds. But the important part is that the rug has the Elli seal of approval.

So, to celebrate, Elli and I went for a walk over to the Target mall, since that's her favorite. When we returned, a half hour later, this was the scene on our porch.

Ugh. It's the replacement cable box. I HATE EVERYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH HOOKING UP ELECTRONICS BECAUSE I AM A TOOL WHEN IT COMES TO ANYTHING OF THAT NATURE. Caps intended, I am web-screaming. So much cussing and throwing crap and calling everyone names and Elli hiding from fear and Kenni howling at my screaming, it was successfully installed. Thank you, Rosie. Let's move on and forget this nasty little episode. So what am I wearing today???

This colorful clown suit is something I picked up in La Jolla last year. It's polyester, not silk, so it can go into the washing machine. I got it at a little consignment shop while I was going to hang at the cove. The pants are quite large, but they are a super comfy palazzo style. The top has lovely beaded detail at the yoke.

I wore a tan silk shell under it, because the last time I wore it, it seemed to slip down. The Beatriz necklace is a perfect complement to the top. On my arms,

The usual suspects - my RJ Graziano bangles and Swarovski Nirvana. The shoes are ones I don't wear often. They look like they came from the closet of the Mummy.

Mummy booties!!! But wanna see some adorable shoes that my suite mate is wearing today?

I die a thousand deaths. So stinkin' cute.

Well, that's about it for today. Stay tuned for lots more shenanigans !! Oh, and once again, I am playing along with www.thepleatedpoppy.com for What I Wore Wednesday. Check it out !!!