Sunday, May 29, 2011

The "Want" List

Getting ready to go hiking and out for brunch on this lovely sunshine filled Sunday-before-Memorial Day and thinking about what is on my "want list" these days. Here goes:

* Burberry trench coat (yes, I believe it must be Burberry, but I could be sold otherwise...)

* Funky cowboy boots (vintage would be nice)

* A good, solid black pencil skirt (one that makes me look 10 pounds less would be best)

* A handsome tank watch (don't really care about the brand, just want to it be eye catching)

I am sure if I squint my eyes, make fists and think really, really hard I can think of more that I want, but this will do for now. Any suggestions blog-land friends?

Enjoy your Sunday.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Leavin' Las Vegas



Oh how I wish I could just stand in Las Vegas, does not really matter where, and take pictures of the attire people choose to wear. They seriously must not own mirrors. And they must be color blind. And for closure, they must not own scales and believe one can only buy clothes at children's stores. This has got to be the best people watching of all time.



Instead, I took a few pictures of us. Simply sharing this one that is channelling Charlie's Angels. Don't ask... not really sure why. Just because. It was fun.


But, a few highlights of another lovely Girls Weekend in Vegas...



* Middle aged guys who buy us (young hot women, right?) drinks after they just met us 30 seconds prior (and yes, those Bellagio drinks are more than $20 each- thanks!)



* The Manson Girls (yes, I would bet money that time had warped back years and they were there in Vegas... exceptionally long, flowing hair.. Susan Atkins, Leslie Van Houton.... not sure, but I would swear it was them...)



* Getting super excited over the Wheel of Fortune slot machines... just hoping for the chance to spin the wheel



* PRADA PRADA PRADA.. enough said there



* NO buffets please.. that I will just never understand. Never.



* Tony at Comme Ca at Cosmopolitan makes a mean cocktail and serves even meaner french onion and lobster bisque- yum!



* Free cocktails even when you only bet $1



Oh Vegas. I love you. Thank you for the fun.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!



Happy Mother's Day to all the cool Mom's out there, but specifically to my MOM- Peggy Holznagel. I honestly could not ask for a better Mommy.



While there are way to many to remember at this moment, here are a few reasons why I love my Mom and memories that come to mind over the past 30 plus years:



* As a kid, walking or riding bikes to Short Stop (neighborhood market) for hot dogs, cokes and ice cream



* Always, and I do mean always, finding those rare, hard to find gifts when they were at the height of popularity. Cabbage Patch Kids, anyone?



* Every child in elementary school hoping to me in my class because they all knew Darien's Mom was the best "Room Mother" ever- always going above and beyond for the class parties and events



* 2, not 1, pairs of "really cool" Guess overalls thanks to Mom... regular denim and bright pink. Yep, I was fashionable in the 7th grade- Mom got me hooked



* Always, always, always being at every single dance event that ever existed in my life and trust me, there were TONS. Not that it was a chore for her going to Florida to watch us win the National Dance Team Championship, but still...



* The numerous Mother/Daughter trips over the last 15 years to Maui, Puerto Vallarta, Las Angeles, Colorado.... I am missing many- we have had some wonderful Girls Trips together and more to come!



* Twice per year, going well out of her way to find the best possible Christmas and birthday gifts a girl could ever ask for. And last week's birthday was no exception... A-list designer clothes, Tiffany & Co goods, wine stuff.... yep- she is THAT cool!



But, most of all, being there for me every day of my life, even when I moved across the country 7 years ago by phone, email, cards, visits, and more vacations. And not judging me or caring that I don't want to have children which in turn means no grandchildren for her. She does not care because she only cares about my happiness.



Supportive, loving, caring, fun, generous and so much more.

Love you Mom!



Sunday, May 1, 2011

Birthday in Wine Country

Just a few pics from wine country for my birthday... Saturday April 30
Jennifer, Jarrod and me!
Sonoma county- tasting rooms in town and a few along Alexander Valley
So fun- and tasty!





Jennifer and me at Murphy-Goode- stop #1!



Fountain at White Oak- last stop of the day!






Jarrod, Jennifer and me at Ed Meade


Oh, how I love me some wine country.... Bring on those old grapes--- as long as they are smashed into some liquid in a bottle... with a cork :)