Simply, Sunday...

This is my nephew Vincent.  He's one. He's at Friendly's. He has the right idea don't you think? 

That's all.

Freaky Friday Fitness...

Hi, my name is Elizabeth and I'm a nerd stick addict.
Nerd sticks, you ask? Yes. Well, most people would refer to them as nordic walking poles. Think cross country skiing sans skis or snow. Silly looking? Dorky, even? Hence, my referring to them as "nerd sticks." But, I call them that with love. 
I'm no fitness junkie and I believe in moderation vs. dieting (except for today when there was no moderation in site as my friend and I ordered Chinese food for lunch and shared three large eclairs...yeah). But, I love walking. Some call it power walking, I call it walking with purpose. Maybe my time in N.Y.C. made me unusually fast, I don't know. But, for me it's not only exercise, it's therapy. Time to sort thoughts, plan plans, work through the things that challenge me...it's something I need and feel just plain wrong without.
Well, the poles have added a new dimension to it. It's all hard core now. I get looks, sure. But, no one is gonna mess with the crazy stick lady after dark.
Do a little reading up on nordic walking if you're interested. Burning 45% more calories never hurt anyone and let me tell you, it's killer on your arms. 
I was pleased as punch to see this on my latest jaunt to Marshalls:

Hot pink nerd sticks! Yes! I guess I will have to change that nickname now that they are officially cool and available in sassy colors and patterns. Hmmm....sassy sticks? Maybe.
Have a wonderful weekend....

Tee hee hee...

On my last visit to my happy place ( N.Y.C.) I spied a "new" trend lining the street vendors. Tin signs. The vintage inspired, metal wall hangings that replicate old coffee or ice cream ads, for example.
Of course, they have been around a long time, but there was a plethora out there recently.  Some of them were just too funny and perfect not to document. Take a look:

They make me giggle, what can I say? These ones were available for about $10.00 a piece on the street. But, I have seen some, though not quite as sarcastic, around local stores like Bed Bath & Beyond, The Christmas Tree Shop and Hobby Lobby for under $20.00. They are perfect for a kitchen, home office or small space like a mud room. While great on their own, a collection covering a wall would be quite the witty decorating statement.
Again, I will say: life is short. And, silly's awesome. I like me some silly.

Simply, Sunday...

This is how you spend a sunny Memorial Day weekend.  Happy holiday weekend, everyone.

The end.

It's Easy Being Green...(2.0)

"Tommy" is over. (sniff)
 I'm taking the experience and the people and putting them in my heart and mind where they'll live forever and ever. Now? Time to ride the next wave. And? Blog, of course.
My friend Dan (from, umm, yes, "Tommy"...please don't expect to never hear that name again. You'd be wrong to do so!) is not only an amazing singer, actor and all round fabulous person, he is also quite the decorator. He's downright Chandelierious, in fact. Anyway, he posted a link on Facebook the other day that I think is grand:
New York's Monroe County is finally expanding their recycling program. Plastics labeled #1-7 will now be included in the County's recycling program. This makes me *happy*. Prior  to this, each time I had to dispose of something higher than #2, I'd cringe. And I mean really, there are only so many plastic Chinese food containers you can keep and reuse as psuedo tupperwear, right?
You may have noticed that Mother Nature is a little perturbed right now. That's no accident. No excuses.

Recycling and the general preservation of our plant is Chandelierious. And this is such an easy way for you to be...

Simply, Saturday. Sniff.

I woke up with a bit of a stomach ache today. I'm not "sick" per se, more like a little bit heart sick. Stricken with a case of the melancholies. Tonight is the closing night of "Tommy." My beloved "Tommy" which brought me back to the stage after more than 12 years and introduced me to beautiful new people and experiences (including reintroducing me to myself in many ways). The experience has been a pivotal one.

There will be more shows. There will be more people. But this one? This one is special for many reasons....

But, you know what Fraulein Maria says, "When the Lord closes a door, somewhere he opens a window." (Please, tell me you got that "Sound of Music" reference...)

Pillows. Period.

I went pillow shopping. And? It was gooooood.

As you know if you read this little blog, I recently purchased a vintage (and fabulous) sofa and chair. Part of the fun of buying such things is deciding how to accessorize them, right? Right.

The sofa, as you may recall, is an off white, sort of nubby fabric.  It's in great condition and is neutral enough to go with a variety of other colors and textures. 

The chair, which will be reupholstered in a bold black and ivory houndstooth, will also compliment a lot of other options.

To start with (because, of course, there will be changes as the mood strikes) I am going with basic black, ivory, shades of gray and bright, happy YELLOW. Here is what I have so far:

All from Marshalls and T.J. Maxx. (why yes, those are fur pom poms on pillow #1 and edgy, yet classy, zippers on pillow #2.)

And here's what I am carefully considering for pillows #4-?:

Mod. Happy. Current. Pretty.
The top three are from DwellStudio at Target.com and reverse to either the same print in the opposite color combination, or in the leaf-y one's case, a black and white stripe. The bottom pillow is available through Be Chandelierious, as a matter of fact. I just might have to bring them all home to test them out appropriately, right? 
Yes. I thought so, too.
I mean, who knows? They might all look, well...
Not. Good.
Leaving me with my next option...
Hot pink (well, naturally).