the insider

we loves us some inside scoop...the dirt...the dish.
SO- if you're a fan of HGTV Design Star (or just watch because let's face it...there's nothing else on in the summer) and you want to know the truth and nothing but the truth...go to a couple of the contestant's blogs.

Emily Henderson

I would read her blog even if she weren't on the show...she's fun to read and sounds like your really cool girlfriend. We like her and so will you if you go to The Brass Petal

Need a man's point of view? Check out Dan Faires at his blog Capsule. Again; sounds like a real person lives here and nice design pics.

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zippity zumba

I've went to two of the fast paced, shake what you got, zumba classes and here's the short version:

You move your legs, your butt, your arms, and you keep moving for 55 minutes or so...it's a work-out! So far I have blocked any view of me shakin and bakin in the "look at me" mirrors but perhaps I'll get brave in the next couple of weeks...I'm sure I look like I know what I'm doing (wink).

Happy Birthday Flourish Design and Style and thank you for the GIVEAWAYS!

Blogger birthdays are just the best and *squeal* even better when they celebrate with us!! Check out Flourish Design and Style and you can enter not ONE, TWO, or THREE---but ELEVEN GIVEAWAYS to celebrate her birthday!
Rikshaw Design is one of the guests who are giving;

or you can choose your choice of a print from Pinecone Camp;
or you might win an EMERSONMADE clutch along with many more gifts from generous guests that are at Jen's party! What are you waiting for? Go! Enter and win!

J.Crewsing

They are tempting us with stripes; with sequins; and long legs....what's a girl to do?

the weekend!

camping out? a picnic in the park? Whatever it is...enjoy your weekend!

it's hot

Summer has officially begun which means my afternoon walks into town to do errands have turned into a hot mess. Thoughts of heat exhaustion creep into my scorched brain as I'm stumbling home and I'm realizing a three mile hike is not a good thing to be doing when it's 90+ degrees.
I could just get up earlier to walk (but I seriously don't see that happening during my summer vay-cay) so, I need to find another aerobic activity that is inside with AC. A few friends have suggested:

Really?? It sounds interesting but just checking to see if anyone's tried it out there. I don't have to wear the tye dye pants do I?!

midnight snack

Gelato. Ice cream. Sorbet. Popsicles. If it's cold...it's good. What are your favorites?
*lately; gelato is at the top of our list.