Moving Out!

My blogger has been doing some funky things

and since I cannot figure out what is making it sick

I have decided to jump ship.

I have jumped over here if you wanna keep with

Le Lloyds.

toodles!

Guess Who Doesn't Have a Case of the Mondays?

We don't!!

Our Thriving Ivory concert was oh so

awesome.

Here's the list of upcoming artists to play at the Warehouse.

I must admit "Screeching Weasel" caught my eye.

And what luck!

They had a tour poster inside!

Yours Truly thought her gum could pass as a cigi...

Seriously, that weasel reminds me of something...and I just remembered!!

The sloth from Ice Age...phew! I love it when that happens :-)

I had been trying to place him since highway 59 downtown.

Here are the fellers we went to see doin' what they do best.

It was a small concert so we could get super close to the gents.

How can downtown Houston be scary when you've got

your hunny with you?

As we were walking to our car I saw Paul and John hanging out back

so I gave them a wave and yelled " I love ya'll and you rocked!!".

They waved us over and we got to shoot the breeze for a while.

They were so nice!!

Charlie laughed about this picture saying it is very "rock star"...

Tattoos, cigarettes, no shirts; they definitely fit the bill.

They put on a great show and I do not remember any profanity: done and done!

It was just a good time with great music!

Not bad for mixing up a mundane Monday.

Thriving Ivory

Charlie is forever finiding new bands and making plans

for us to see them perform.

Tonight's venture is Thriving Ivory.

I think their drummer looks just like Zach Galifianakis (far right)

maybe it's just his facial hair and the color...

Such a simple soul, he makes me smile.

I shall do my best to be enthusiastic since we didn't

get back from College Station until after midnight last night.

It was a very productive weekend of painting

a rent house for Charlie's parents.

I am feeling very confident and geared up to

start painting our townhouse!

Have a fun night!

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Young Me, Now Me

Hope you are having a super sweet start to your week!

Charlie says this is one of his favorite baby pictures of me...

....so much so that he had me try and reenact this moment

from 24 years ago at our favorite generic restaurant, Casa Ole!

I think it's funny that his nickname for me is "Ducky"

and there are little ducks on my little girl swimsuit.

Is it a bad thing...

that I'm jealous for this little girl's purse?

but seriously she is the cutest!

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Victorian Refuge Enchantment

I am completely head-over-heels for little Victorian cottage in the Catskills.

Never mind that my tall husband would have to be

folded in fourths to fit inside...

this former old hunting cabin, has been transformed into a shabby chic cottage

full of charm but lacking a lavitory.

The owners, Sandra and Todd Foster, live in a 1971 trailer across a nearby stream.

In my humble opinion it looks like fairies

could happily inhabit the sweet little abode!

Ms. Foster renovated the 9 by 14 foot cottage on a $3,000 budget

all by herself decorating with pieces from

flea markets and salvage shops.

I can just picture myself

curled up with a lovely book and napping in the

little upper room.

Ms. Foster appropriately calls the place her “refuge.”

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Feelin' Thrifty

All the blogging about good deals

made me think about my other household

treasures I have found/bough/bartered for along the way.

These two beautes were found on Antelope Lane

when I lived in good 'ol C.Stat.

The 5 drawer tower was a pretty exciting "street find".

The bamboo covers over the drawers

match our laundry basket from the Bamboo Company

from Charlie's mom.

Charlie helped me haul Goldie

in from off the street curb

one night.

This funky girl is a little worn on the arm rests

but I love her punchy color and surprising comfort.

This is my favorite spot in our tiny closet kitchen.

I bought the painting above the stove in Jefferson, Texas

with one of my best friends Kati...she's good luck you know!

I fell in love with the bold frame and the whimsical brush strokes

Then the little marble butter/cheese cover on the stove

was another Blue Bird find.

And finally the sunny daisy tray behind our yellow Fiesta Ware canisters

is from the Charity Guild. 

The date on the back of the tray says 1969...bonafide vintage!

Now, the Flying Dali wasn't exactly a steal but we were meant for each other.

On a Charity Guild run I saw her and immediately thought

of one of my favorite movies Up Town Girls

with Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning.

Brittany's character has a little Dali in her beautiful New York Apartment.

They are suppose to keep your home safe and ward off demons.

But since I do not believe in 'luck charms" etc. she's just a funny little reminder

of a favorite movie and a wonderful actress.

We inherited this silver tray with our townhouse.

Actually it was just left in the attic and I dusted it off.

Charlie and I like to write sweet sayings to each other :-D

Finally, the $10 stain glass lamp was a super exciting find.

 I just love filling my home with meaningful and unique items. 

They may not all be functional but they sure make me smile.

And who doesn't love a good rummage through other people's street trash...

Our guest bedroom is almost ready for it's big reveal!

I am so happy that I no longer dread going into our second bedroom.