jade marie de laurenttis thompson

who looks beautiful right after giving birth??? giada does.

oops i did it again

i want to scream i love this chair and pillow. OMGAAAAD! so, ya i did it again, i went right over to alkemie and took this pic.

http://alkemie.blogspot.com/

preston bailey

Preston Bailey comes up with some unique ideas. I first heard of him thru Oprah. I also see alot of his work in INSTYLE mag. Its always fun to look at... and dream.
Preston Bailey is one of the world's preeminent event designers. He is also the author of three bestselling books: Design for Entertaining, Fantasy Weddings and Inspirations.Check out Preston's slideshow. Preston's website .




Preston hung thousands of floating candles from the ceiling & used blue lights for effect.

i'm a copy cat (but in a good way)

ok, i was going to post on the latest shoes. but then i got sidetracked & now i am a copycat . i took this picture from alkemie. the green chairs leave me speechless, and ask my husband that does not happen very often. omgawwwd these are lovely. go to http://alkemie.blogspot.com/ & see all the other fabulous pics she has. i won't copy all of them!

and after looking at alkemie it reminded me of one of my favorite table settings. yup, green and black again. i got this
http://www.hostessblog.com/

friendship never goes out of style

i can't get figure out how to get the trailer on my post! the trailer on bag, borrow or steal is the best i have seen so far. i cannot wait to see the movie. i already know i am gonna love it. i love all the characters and i've seen every episode there is.

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bag borrow or steal

one of my birthday presents was a gift certficate to bag, borrower or steal. ooooh aaaaaah i started looking at handbags, all for me moahhhhhhhhhh! my computer mouse couldn't keep up with all the choices i was clicking on.
one of my choices is the yves saint laurent 'sac palma' (picture below) well, i am not sure how i can justify a purse that costs about 1/2 a car payment! for a month of BORROWING ! even with a gift certificate, so i decided on another choice (the croco satchel below)ah, i will still have a little left over on my gift cert. for another reasonable choice!



http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/


MAXX New York Patent Croco Satchel HandbagSKU# BBOS9227
MAXX New York presents a crocodile satchel that shines with cosmopolitan elegance. The lusterous finish is accented by goldtone hardware, leather logo tag and a zip top. Beige. Dimensions: 15"L x 7"W x 11"H; 5" drop handle.
There is currently a wait list for this item. Would you like to add your name to it? Click below to add it to your Wait List and it will be shipped to you as soon as it becomes available.

$9.00/week or $25.00/month
$21.00/week or $41.00/month


Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent 'Sac Palma' Tote
SKU# BBOS12591
This glossy black Yves Saint Laurent handbag is the essence of chic luxury, crafted in croc-embossed patent leather and embellished with brass-ringed cutouts, leather luggage tag, brass hardware and protective metal feet. The tote opens to a center zip divider, interior zip pocket and cell phone/PDA slot. Dimensions: 12 1/2"L x 5 1/2"W x 11 1/2"H; 5 1/2" drop handle.



$80.00/week or $235.00/month
$116.00/week or $304.00/month



Valentino Patent Histoire Handbag

SKU# BBOS10596
Fashioned in Italy with the delicious flair of cherry-red patent leather, this gorgeous Valentino bag is finished with braided leather handles, bold buckles, two front pockets, goldtone hardware and a top flap with an extended closure. Dimensions: 13"L x 5 1/2"W x 11"H.


$131.00/week or $385.00/month
$183.00/week or $491.00/month

i love this red bag.!!! i'm not getting it... but i love it.

top of the mornin' to ya

glitter-graphics.com

Happy Friday!!!

Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are. ~Author Unknown

more beauty lounge photos

love the combo of the mirror side table, hardwood floors & the black chair

from the lounge reception area to the first stylist area

chandelier in first stylist area

bumble & bumble

the powder room

rainbow easter chicks

these are the darn cutest chickys. i took this from http://alkemie.blogspot.com/
alkemie did a post on the prettiest colours and birds.

i'm a pepper, you're a pepper....

ok, maybe you are too young to remember that ad.... but are these dp cupcakes screamin' or what???? sinfully sweet confections
i will be making these beauties this weekend...

rachel time~cupcake time~

http://www.rachaelraymag.com/cupcake-contest.do

i think acali is going to enter the cupcake contest!! now i have to come up with something clever.

uh, i'm fresh out of clever. anyone have any ideas??? throw 'em at me.

i'll split the prize with ya. um i don't even know what the prize is... of course being featured in the magazine but i'll get back to you if there is more.

http://smastroni.blogspot.com/

it's official

buh bye.

it can't be cupcakes & posh spice all the time

those of you that 'know' me know that i much prefer to blog lighthearted nonsense than 'real' issues. but every so often...

i took this right off the governor's official site:

March 7, 2008 - Governor Spitzer in New York City announcing $5 million in grant funding for small businesses throughout Lower Manhattan with Speaker Sheldon Silver (far left), Councilman Alan Gerson (left), Congressman Jerrold Nadler (right) and Community Board 1 Chair Julie....

so i wonder if any of this funding went for funding the business of prostitution?? (*wink wink*)

any extra marital sex is really between the governor & his wife. breaking the law and being a hypocrite about it is between the governor and the people. plain and simple he broke the law. he is supposed to be for the people, an example for the people, not someone who thinks he can get away with breaking the law simply because of his position.

he is only remorseful because he got caught.

for some real sh*t read ...http://blacktygrrrr.wordpress.com/ & http://www.thinkingfool.com/

the king's family

mother & daughter (lisa marie & priscilla)

why would anyone as lovely as priscilla wreck havoc on her face like that?

mother & daughter (riley & lisa marie)

i can't help but think that at one time priscilla was simply stunning ... her granddaughter has that pretty look about her now.

http://www.eversosweet.co.uk/

cover girl(s)

demi & daughters. rumer 18, scout 16 & tallulah 14

love the green dress on victoria

fun blog check out

if you love cupcakes.. who doesn't? this is a fun blog to check out.

http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/

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a little cupcake wrap for ya! hostess with the mostess has THE best ideas for entertaining from invites to food to decor and party themes and of course cupcake wrap. the blog is a wealth of information for all your parties as well as fun gift ideas... i love the colour choices on the party decor, orange and pink, black and apple green ,i could go on and on. just check it out!
http://www.hostessblog.com/

four five

acaligurl & michael jordan turn four-five! yup same day same year. i always thought 45 was way off, but apparently its here. my best girls threw a surprise party for me last nite. since my birthday was last month i did not suspect a thing.

i received some cool books. i had just signed up for oprah book of the month club on line 'a new earth awakening to your life's purpose' so it was ironic one of the girls gave me the book!! now i'm all set for the club. the first webinar is coming up.

the white fur bag is pimpin' hilarious. its huge. i can see myself in the airport goin to
' to vegas! i love it. and the leopard print top has major gold sparkly's, although it doesn't show in the pic. and well, the giraffe bag speaks for itself! so maybe you are figuring out i have a flashy side!! (& my friends know it!)

a *bucks card & amex card & a clearing your chakra cd. flashy & spiritual!



this is a mirror key chain. EVERY girl should have one of these!! (boys are stupid co. http://www.davidandgoliathtees.com/ )

a yummy aspen aloha orchid candle. http://www.aspenbaycandles.com/



it was a good birthday celebration..........