My oldest turns 21

 

I knew this day was coming, and I was OK with it, and even excited and happy some of the time, but as I was standing in Target trying to find an appropriate card for my son I could not even look at the sentimental cards.  I would start to tear up, so I had to go to the lame humor section so I could avoid hysterical crying in Target.  By the way, is it me, or are the cards now days ridiculously stupid? they are filled with gross humor, that is not funny or witty.  I was not sad that he was turning 21, it was how much in awe I have become of my own son.  When did that happen?  I remember two incidents that occurred recently that triggered in my mind that he is very capable and had things under control.  I will not disclose those two incidents on this blog post, but his reaction and my witnessing of his quiet capabilities left me with the proud feeling that he is under control, and can be counted on.  Success…..from a parents point of view, great success.  Happy Birthday Sweet Son.

P.S.  Notice youngest child’s subtle bid for attention!

Blonde goes back to work after 30 years

I'm not going to lie..... as I close in on my 50th birthday, and as I try and build my business after not formally working for 25 years, I REALLY relate to this woman!! I remember when the IBM Selectric typewriter revolutionized typing by using a ball for the type face instead of individual keys! I was in my 20's and working in Los Angeles, and I thought I was in heaven!! the typewriter could also auto erase and center the text, all with a push of a button. Boy have we have come a long way baby!

Monday's Quote

Dawn in the desert, originally uploaded by heat.haze.

Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results. Anon.

Have an extraordinary Monday!!

Thinking of Spring

I know it is still winter, but we have had some warm weather lately and I start thinking of spring and different clothing. About this time, I get tired of winter clothing and long for lighter and more colorful outfits. I was messing around on http://www.style.com/ and found this line, Diesel Black Gold. This line was inspired by desert colors, and I really do like the edgier pants. The lace up closing reminds me of some of the old leather pants worn in some of the great old westerns.

Design Bloggers Conference

Entryway, originally uploaded by decorology.

I am so excited!! I am attending the design bloggers conference next week in Los Angeles. I hope to learn A LOT! You can tell by how infrequently I post that I am not adept at using this platform the way it needs to be used! On the first morning the key note speaker is a designer I really admire, Jan Showers.http://www.janshowers.com/ Her book is a staple on my coffee table. I am excited to hear her story. I plan on blogging about all the cool information I will learn. So stay tuned!

Are colors Regional?

Pantone 18-2120 Honeysuckle, originally uploaded by curbsidebandit.

I personally love this color!! It is not a wimpy pink, it has a healthy dose of red in it that makes this color luscious! But....how to use this color in our southwest homes? Last year's color of the year was a no brainer. Turquoise?! really? how easy was it to use this color with all of our browns, terra cottas and purples?

Honeysuckle will prove to be more difficult to add to our interiors. Can we in the sun drenched southwest integrate this color? What do you think?

From my back porch

Across the country, a lot of us are expecting really bad weather....tomorrow night we are expecting a low of 5 degrees!! I have lived here for 24 years, and the lowest I have seen is 14....it has been a long, cold, dry winter.

Peace




A few pictures from my back porch. The spectacular mountains are called the organs, because the granite peaks resemble that of a church organ.