Saturday Smatterings

I usually keep my posts to one topic, but today's is as scattered as my brain.

My mom planned a special project for the girls before she flew down south for the winter. They were so excited. She organized a Halloween card making activity complete with an assortment of spooky rubber stamps. My 4 year old really got into it and the little one, she really got into it too. Nothing like fresh stamp pad to poke your fingers into. It was a great way for them to spend some time together before my mom left.


I'm loving this new lipstick by Bobbi Brown in Blue Raspberry. It's glossier and shinier than a regular lipstick but doesn't have the yucky gooiness of a lip gloss (no perfumey taste either.) It's nice and thick and has a bit more color than all the nude glosses that are popular right now. I need a little color. A little something, anyway. Also now using Bobbi Brown's blush in Sand Pink. Color, good. Pale and drab, not so good. My fav Bobbi Brown product, however, remains the tinted moisturizer.

image from Little Nummies via Crafty Crow

The Halloween Challenge is on MONDAY. That's right - THIS MONDAY. In case you're still looking for inspiration check The Crafty Crow and One Pretty Thing. Both sites have fabulous Halloween food suggestions. I've already received some wonderful posts - can't wait to see yours!

My posts next week (other than the Halloween Challenge) are going to be focused on good-byes. I've said a lot of them this week. There are more to come.

See you on Monday. Bring your Challenge Tin. Everyone's doing it.

Photo Friday

Phoebe's sporty side

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day.

Warm Legs

So, I saw a woman wearing leg warmers the other day. I think they may be back in fashion (perhaps they never left?) as she looked pretty hip. Hmmmm, I'll check with Ambika, she'll know. After seeing her my mind went 2 places. First, to the 3 pairs of leg warmers I had as a kid. I must have been 9 or 10. I never had the courage to wear them, but I definitely liked having them and thinking about wearing them.

Next my mind went to my childhood Cabbage Patch Kid - Phoebe Arabella. I was recently reunited with her when I went searching for my Minny Mouse hat from Disney Land. My oldest is obsessed with Disney Land, ever since her cousin went, and *had* to see that hat. I found it and I found Phoebe. Like all the dolls my mom gave us, this one came with a complete wardrobe, designed and made by her. Wouldn't you know, Phoebe had her own set of leg warmers. With a matching knit mini skirt and shirt, of course.

No, the leg warmer clad woman didn't resemble a Cabbage Patch Kid, but it seems it didn't really matter. My mind went there anyway.

If you're wondering, yes, there are plenty of other *gems* in Phoebe's wardrobe. I could be talked into posting a few more pictures.