Voila- what a way to make an impact- myself I have no timing at all- but I sure do love to watch folks who can dance- and hey this, I hear, is where many single men are now going to meet women!
You can learn to tango, waltz, two-step and have some exercise while at it!
Me, I want to learn how to 'strip and belly dance'- but I guess that is for the other blog!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
Personal Crests
Old money and royalty have crests, Scott's have family tartans-- why not create your own crest- or logo!
Create a personal logo for yourself that you can emblazon on your towels, stationary, etch into glasses. Logos are now the buzz word for what has always been a familiar image to identify owns' family, country, town.
What represents you- your initials, your love of wine, martinis, chocolate, books--- find a friend or hire a graphic artist to come up with a graphic that depicts who you are and liberally spread it around- creating an instant identity and brand!
Create a personal logo for yourself that you can emblazon on your towels, stationary, etch into glasses. Logos are now the buzz word for what has always been a familiar image to identify owns' family, country, town.
What represents you- your initials, your love of wine, martinis, chocolate, books--- find a friend or hire a graphic artist to come up with a graphic that depicts who you are and liberally spread it around- creating an instant identity and brand!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Private Spaces
In my home I have a private space- called the Ladies Room. I had never heard of such a luxury when my best friend and I decided we needed some room in this house away from my boys... my husband and son.
So, I decorated the 'den' in a very feminine manner and dubbed it the 'ladies room. After all the guys had a TV in the basement and one in the living room and there was never time for me to watch the decorating shows I wanted to watch- so I created my own space with a fireplace, bookshelves and the little TV they did not want. (There is no TV there anymore).
This private girls room concept has been around for centuries, dubbed the 'Ladies room" in Islam as a place for the women to meet, a drawing room in England.... so I was not so revolutionary after all!
I do, believe we need some space that is ours- try to forge out a private retreat for yourself somewhere in your home where you can escape, read, watch TV and entertain your own females friends!
The strange thing about this room is my ex-husband loved it- my family think it is the nicest room in the house- so much for over the top decor putting off men! I think they like it as it is a secret peak into the 'feminine'.... like being in boudoir of old( kinda sexy in a forbidden way- but I am not about to tell the guys this!)
So, I decorated the 'den' in a very feminine manner and dubbed it the 'ladies room. After all the guys had a TV in the basement and one in the living room and there was never time for me to watch the decorating shows I wanted to watch- so I created my own space with a fireplace, bookshelves and the little TV they did not want. (There is no TV there anymore).
This private girls room concept has been around for centuries, dubbed the 'Ladies room" in Islam as a place for the women to meet, a drawing room in England.... so I was not so revolutionary after all!
I do, believe we need some space that is ours- try to forge out a private retreat for yourself somewhere in your home where you can escape, read, watch TV and entertain your own females friends!
The strange thing about this room is my ex-husband loved it- my family think it is the nicest room in the house- so much for over the top decor putting off men! I think they like it as it is a secret peak into the 'feminine'.... like being in boudoir of old( kinda sexy in a forbidden way- but I am not about to tell the guys this!)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Touch of Trash
Mae West, Dolly Parton- they are ladies, but the fun starts with the touch of trash they had/had. Do not get too serious over yourself and become a lady of the 18th century (unless it is a courtesan- but that is another blog) curt- too proper and serious and judgemental!
One of my favorite little sayings is:
" A little bad tastes is like a nice splash of paprika... it is NO taste I am against."
Dianna Vreeland....
So feel free add some splash- you decide what your 'splash' will be!
The odd cigar, some scotch, sexy touches in your wardrobe--touch of a 'naughty word' thrown in here and there....
have some fun
One of my favorite little sayings is:
" A little bad tastes is like a nice splash of paprika... it is NO taste I am against."
Dianna Vreeland....
So feel free add some splash- you decide what your 'splash' will be!
The odd cigar, some scotch, sexy touches in your wardrobe--touch of a 'naughty word' thrown in here and there....
have some fun
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Posture
This was a pet peeve of both of my mothers'. When I was at the awkward teenage years,when the 'rosebuds' where starting to bud I would curl my shoulders forward to hide the upcoming flowering.
My mom- whichever one was handy- would push me against the wall, push my shoulders back and press in on my stomach-" stand tall- shoulders back- tummy in!"
It certainly annoyed me at the time, but I see so many folks young and old who do not walk with a presence, confidence. Often I see well dressed, groomed people who schuffle, slouch and generally do not give off the impression they are happy, confident and enjoying life.
It is easy to every day stand tall, walk with presence and pride. As one of my grandmothers' used to say- "You are not dressed if you have not put on your smile" the same goes for good posture, a smile and standing tall are the two least expensive- actually free- items that you can put on everyday!
My mom- whichever one was handy- would push me against the wall, push my shoulders back and press in on my stomach-" stand tall- shoulders back- tummy in!"
It certainly annoyed me at the time, but I see so many folks young and old who do not walk with a presence, confidence. Often I see well dressed, groomed people who schuffle, slouch and generally do not give off the impression they are happy, confident and enjoying life.
It is easy to every day stand tall, walk with presence and pride. As one of my grandmothers' used to say- "You are not dressed if you have not put on your smile" the same goes for good posture, a smile and standing tall are the two least expensive- actually free- items that you can put on everyday!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Personalized Stationery
In this day of instant communication it seems the only items we get in our mailboxes are bills and flyers.
Try the lux life and invest in some lovely personalized stationery, every little town has a shop where you can custom order your own embossed notes and envelopes.
A hint from Oprah- who was herself advised on this tip- get small note size then if someone fabulous gets your handwritten note, they can frame it and place your little personal note somewhere we they- or their famous friends can see it!
Even if you do not have famous friends to show off your personal note from a 'fancy friend' you can make one of your special friends smile with a note in thier mailbox and make them feel special!
Try the lux life and invest in some lovely personalized stationery, every little town has a shop where you can custom order your own embossed notes and envelopes.
A hint from Oprah- who was herself advised on this tip- get small note size then if someone fabulous gets your handwritten note, they can frame it and place your little personal note somewhere we they- or their famous friends can see it!
Even if you do not have famous friends to show off your personal note from a 'fancy friend' you can make one of your special friends smile with a note in thier mailbox and make them feel special!
Sunday, May 25, 2008
The battle with menopause and weight
Auggh! The sheer pain of this......Years ago I had the great little body, worked out 1 1/2 -2 hours a day and watched what I ate. Then 'it' happened! Menopause!
I could not sleep so was too tired to get up and work out, was lazy, exhausted all the time, then those fabulous sweats---. I would go to bed in my jammies, over the night take off the top, then the bottoms, then I would soak that side of the bed-- (thankfully I am single) then slide over to the other side of the bed.
Slowly and surely the weight came on- the baggy clothes came out and I got more and more depressed.
I had been so proud thinking I could go through this 'change of life' by using homeopathic remedies-- but without the sleep I finally started taking sleeping pills-- the St. Johns Wart was no longer strong enough to let me have a good solid sleep.
Then after awhile the lack of energy, the sweats that were now hitting me during the day and in a moments notice where also too much- so I marched over to my doctor- who does like prescribing drugs for anything- and demanded he put me on hormones. Within days I felt better, the sweats under control, sleep came and I spent a few months regaining my energy and 'disposition'.... along with keeping the extra 10-15 pounds which I swear jumped on me the day after my 45 birthday!
For the next few months I am going to try to get rid of this weight and you are invited to join me on this quest, suggestions are welcome.
To start with I am now going to go for 1 1/2 hour walk/ run twice a day- and add 1/2 hour of ab exercises in the morning-- I will keep you posted.
Weight today is 133!
Tomorrow and as we go I will add the diet concept to this- green tea will become my friend again- and wine is my thief and major enemy.
I must tell you this next few weeks is not going to be a 'diet' that any doctor would want you to go on- so please ignore the bad nutrition- I simply have to get back into some of my clothes, feel more energetic and happy..... the reason alot of us want to lose weight.
I could not sleep so was too tired to get up and work out, was lazy, exhausted all the time, then those fabulous sweats---. I would go to bed in my jammies, over the night take off the top, then the bottoms, then I would soak that side of the bed-- (thankfully I am single) then slide over to the other side of the bed.
Slowly and surely the weight came on- the baggy clothes came out and I got more and more depressed.
I had been so proud thinking I could go through this 'change of life' by using homeopathic remedies-- but without the sleep I finally started taking sleeping pills-- the St. Johns Wart was no longer strong enough to let me have a good solid sleep.
Then after awhile the lack of energy, the sweats that were now hitting me during the day and in a moments notice where also too much- so I marched over to my doctor- who does like prescribing drugs for anything- and demanded he put me on hormones. Within days I felt better, the sweats under control, sleep came and I spent a few months regaining my energy and 'disposition'.... along with keeping the extra 10-15 pounds which I swear jumped on me the day after my 45 birthday!
For the next few months I am going to try to get rid of this weight and you are invited to join me on this quest, suggestions are welcome.
To start with I am now going to go for 1 1/2 hour walk/ run twice a day- and add 1/2 hour of ab exercises in the morning-- I will keep you posted.
Weight today is 133!
Tomorrow and as we go I will add the diet concept to this- green tea will become my friend again- and wine is my thief and major enemy.
I must tell you this next few weeks is not going to be a 'diet' that any doctor would want you to go on- so please ignore the bad nutrition- I simply have to get back into some of my clothes, feel more energetic and happy..... the reason alot of us want to lose weight.
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