Breezy Bangers

First, the bangers:

Actually, they are andouille sausages. Doc thought they sounded good, and Stater Brothers didn't have Irish bangers. I also made potato pancakes and grilled onions. But the cooking didn't stop there:

I also made another loaf of date bread. I made sugar icing and then sprinkled cinnamon on top.

Yesterday, we wanted to do something different for a change, so we drove down to the Balboa peninsula. It is technically a part of southern Newport Beach.

Here I am !!! It was raining pretty hard, so that accounts for my stiff posture. I was wearing my usual yoga pants and visor combo, this time with an embroidered sweat suit jacket.

Looking to the north, we have Fashion Island and Hoag Hospital in the distance.

A little closer....

And just a little closer ....

To the south, Corona Del Mar. The further peninsula is Laguna Beach.

No one was boating out in the channel. I'm sure that the bad weather was to blame for that, also.

There is some construction going on. Some of the houses here are so enormous, that it is hard to tell whether this is a private home, a hotel, or a business.

See what I mean? These are houses and townhomes.

The channel has filled up quite a bit since the rains started this year. We are planning to go back when the sun is shining.

Back to work today. What did I wear?

These are classic black slacks by Tracy Evans, an ABS scarf print top and a satin swing jacket by Fire LA.

Here's a better look at the silky print.

Once again, I wore my mom's Joan Rivers hand me down statement necklace.

On my right arm, my Hermes CDC and an emerald / diamond ring.

On my left arm, my yellow gold wedding rings, an amethyst tennis bracelet, and a green crystal tennis bracelet.

Before the latest squalls hit, I was able to go for a nice run in HB Central Park on Saturday. I visited with my sweet little Egyptian goose family.

They are thriving. They are also sweet and friendly.

Also, we have a plant that was given to us as a gift a few years ago, and because of all the gloomy weather, she has been drooping a bit. She is a Money Tree, which is a tropical plant. I have been moving her all over the house to capture what sunlight we are getting, and she does seem happier. I also got her a full spectrum UV light source.

See Elli standing next to her tray, wondering why she is not getting all of my attention?

Well, that allowed me to get a good picture of her sweet pleading "Feed Me" face. Note that her dry crunchies are plentiful. She just wants more of the Salmon and Sweet Potato gushy food. But she only gets that twice a day, because it's not that good for her.


Weekend wrap up links:

www.beauty101bylisa.com, www.stylenudge.com, www.beautybymissl.com, www.colorandgrace.com, www.bylaurenm.com, www.northwestblonde.com, www.notdeadyetstyle.com, www.pinksole.com.


Here's to a sunnier, warmer week !!!

Vintage Round Up

Remember when we went up to Burbank for my birthday and I got some things from Previously On, the store that sells clothes that were used in TV and Movies? I got this 1930s inspired dress:


                                             


Here is how it looks on me:

Not a bad fit for something that I didn't try on.

I modernized it by accenting the waist with my Versace belt.

Since that era favored long strands of pearls, I wore my Joan Rivers convertible necklace. I still didn't swap out the worn pearls. Maybe this weekend.

On mt right arm, my Day of the Dead seed bead bracelet that was also purchased in Burbank. Also, a red glass ring.

On my left arm, a plastic ring with crystals and my Hermes CDC.

And I topped it with my Bar III lace jacket.

Last weekend, the Working Wardrobes Outlet had another sale, this time for President's Day. I picked up a couple of items.

I always get any glittery basics that are in good shape. This time it was a pearl trimmed August Silk sweater.

I found a very cute Laundry dress, too.

This dress will be good in a 60s inspired outift.

Then, the kicker - a Nite Line brocade baseball jacket.

Here's a good look at the multicolor print and the tassel that trims the zipper.

So how did this baby look on me?

I wore it with a purple 80s shift from Petite Sophisticate.

You can see the braid trim at the neckline of the dress, as well as my Austrian crystal necklace.

On my right arm, a marcasite ring, a diamond tennis bracelet, and an amethyst tennis bracelet.

On my left arm, a tanzanite band ring and two Austrian crystal stretchy bracelets.

And as a finishing touch, my favorite Nine West T straps.

Yesterday was Elli's day to work in Doc's office. I changed her dress from Star 18 to Japan 10.

And that's everything for today, except for the links:

www.rachelthehat.com, www.highlatitudestyle.com, www.fashionshouldbefun.com, www.stylelixir.com, www.poshclassymom.com, www.shelbeeontheedge.com, www.mixmatchfashion.com, wwweleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com and www.threadsforthomasblog.com

Have a great weekend!!!

The Long Days Journey Into Night

I will explain, and don't worry, it is nothing drastic. First, let's see what I wore yesterday:

This is a black sheath dress with spaghetti straps and a tiny ruffle at the hem. It is not comfy, and I have a bunch of black dresses, so it is going into the donate bag after it is laundered. On top, a Joseph A crew neck leopard print sweater.

I wore my fabulous Avon mesh bib necklace.

And a belt from White House Black Market in Las Vegas.

On my right arm,my Swarovski Nirvana in Black Diamond and my Hermes CDC.

On my left arm, a seed bead cuff from the Chakra Shack in Laguna Beach and my yellow gold wedding set.

Then onto today. And the title of this post will explain the crappy pictures that follow.

This is a Liz Claiborne cardigan that has a space dyed stripe, worn with a turtleneck and the skirt from my Nipon Boutique suit. You will be able to see the cardi in a minute. Take a peek at what I am standing in front of - the second dresser !!! More below.

I enlarged the picture so you could see the sweater a little bit better.

And an old belt from the 80s - it's soft leather with a gold tone clasp.

I wore my mom's Joan Rivers necklace with this getup.

On my right arm, a fun faux pearl ring and a two tone gold bracelet.

On my right arm, a tanzanite ring and two amethyst bracelets.

Now for the dresser reveal!!! Nathan did a great job refinishing them. Here is the before:

 
It doesn't look so bad from the front while it is all decorated and covered, but there was a big crack in the side

and the finish was pretty bad and scratched and scraped in spots. They are 60 years old.

Because of the weather, it took Nathan about a week to completely strip them, sand them and refinish them.

I soaked the brass hardware in TarnX for an hour and then put it back on.

You saw the first one the other day:

Here is the companion. They look almost brand new. I liked the original hardware because it keeps the look more authentic. Great job, Nathan!!!

So let's link:

www.thepleatedpoppy.com, www.pastriespumpsandpi.blogspot.com, www.shoppingmycloset.com, www.highlatitudestyle.com, www.poshclassymom.com, www.shelbeeontheedge.com, www.eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com, www.walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com


Have a great day and you can be sure that I will take tomorrow's pictures in my usual spot once again!!!