Sunday, February 13, 2011

The Horse Capital of the World “Mosaic Monday”

I live in the Horse Capital of the World

and we see horses whenever we are out and about!

These live on the other side of the fence from the Park!

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I made little kissy sounds to get them to come to the fence...

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They make walking at the Park a JOY!

And since I’ve been in the mood to read a Western,

I picked up this book from the library!

“The Hearts of Horses”

by Molly Gloss

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It is about a young woman who is a broncbuster

working on a ranch nearly 100 years ago!

It’s about horses...and a strong character

named Martha Lessen! OUTSTANDING!

I would HIGHLY recommend it as an enjoyable book

and a very easy read!

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I’m linking with Mary at the dear little red house

for Mosaic Monday!

I hope your Monday is joyful!  heart

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Would you take this on a trip?

Pack this in your bag?

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Or maybe this?

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A small piece of luggage would be easier to carry!

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So what do these have in common?

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Do they resemble the small plastic box full of sewing notions?

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They are ALL sewing kits!

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Aren’t they adorable!

 I found this one at the Thrift store this week!

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Isn’t it sweet? (and it’s stamped JAPAN inside!)

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So now I have a collection.....

3 little sewing kits!

And while I was at the Thrift store

a lady walked in with an unusual ‘scarf’!

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It’s a ‘night monkey’ and was tiny and cute

but a little scary! heehee!

One lady said, “NOW I’ve seen EVERYTHING!“

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sun ENJOY YOUR DAY! sun

Come to Florida if you’re cold

or if you want to see a monkey!  island

 

Sunday, February 6, 2011

A pretty water tower?

Well....I LOVE the Gulf Coast of Florida

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and  yes, I think this water tower got a new paint job...

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and looks pretty!

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I’m joining Mary at the Dear Little Red House 

for Mosaic Monday!

island ENJOY your day!  island

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Which do you like? Fun or Functionality?

I love to shop small boutiques for fun fashions...

and eclectic clothes and accessories!

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How do you like this bag I bought at Talullah’s ....

(wish I could afford to buy all of my clothes there!)

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made in Viet Nam entirely of little squares of SHELL!

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It was hard to get a good photo...it’s so reflective!

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But isn’t it divine?

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And don’t you love a shop that uses pretty bags...

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and that has cute tags?

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And for functionality....

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hubby needed a bag for an external hard drive and cable

so I made one just the right size!

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I live in Florida...I know....all of YOU know!

But I do  have friends ALL over the country AND the world!

I just have to give you the link to my girlfriend’s blog

this morning! It’s called....”A little cold weather humor”

and I know you will love it!

CLICK HERE to visit Jemm in the Flint Hills!

Enjoy your weekend!

I’m off to buy all the fixins’ for hamburgers

and chip and dip for Super Bowl Sunday!

My oldest son will be working at the stadium

all day on Sunday! Hope Texas warms up soon!

WISH I was THERE!

Do you have Super Bowl plans?

Thursday, February 3, 2011

ROBA DOLCE....by the pool!

With great eagerness we tore into the box from Roba Dolce!

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Inside was a mountain of ice cream cartons

all begging to have the first fling with our taste buds!

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With them all lined up on the counter,

the irresistible Pistachio beckoned us with a siren call!

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In a snap, the lid was off!

We scooped out luscious mounds of creamy delight into the awaiting bowls.

Patience.

We must let it temper. Long minutes passed until weakness overcame us!

Oh, the palate pulses with pleasure as the pure heaven swirls in our mouths.

The muted crunch of the nuts is all that slows us from devouring the cool nectar.

Creamy and nutty. The best of both!

The taste of Roba Dolce rivals the homemade ice cream you cranked for hours in your youth.

The wonderful flavor and creamy texture didn’t stop there.

No. It continues on from one carton to the next!

I took the carton of Dark Chocolate Chunk to the pool!

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OH MY! Chocolate lovers beware!

You can’t STOP yourself!

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The silky chocolate cream plays delightfully with your senses!

Then the dark chunks excite your taste buds

with a deep richness and just a hint of the bitter tones

you’d expect from lots of cocoa.

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The other flavors will be just as memorable!

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Click HERE to read more about the Roba Dolce company

and to find stores to purchase these amazing

Italian Gelato and Sorbetto desserts.

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Click HERE to go to their blog, This Old House 2 !

I know you’ll love them as much as WE did!

( I had help with this review from my hubby....

this is his FAVORITE dessert...so he’s helping to eat it, too! ; )

Thanks to Roba Dolce for the opportunity to do this review!

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What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Have you tried Roba Dolce Italian Gelato and Sorbetto?

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

What I wore Wednesday #3 “Helmet hair”

Subtitled....”Are you seeing RED”?

I never realized how much RED I wore until

I started taking photos of myself in the mornings! lol

Ready to go shopping .....

(I’ve been shopping the clearance racks this week!)

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Sweater....Macy’s

Jeans.....Belk

Time to go to the library...

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Top and slacks....Kohl’s

Shopping at another mall! The Oaks in Gainesville, Florida......

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Shirt....Belk

Jeans...Belk

And last but not least.....

Bike riding!

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You HAVE to wear a helmet!

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And NO...I didn’t let hubby take a photo

AFTER I wore the helmet on our ride!

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Bike shirt, shorts, shoes AND padded undies

(got to have more padding! lol)

Diamond Brand Sporting Goods

Bike....TREK

Bike Helmet....TREK

Gloves.....TREK

Enjoy your day!  smile_shades

And for a boost in your mood....WEAR RED! rose

I’m linking with The Pleated Poppy

for What I Wore Wednesday!

JOIN ME !!! rose

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