Random Pug Cuteness?

This site is actually wonderful, but these outfits have got to go. www.pamperedpuppy.com has a mascot which is the sweetest little puggy you ever did see. These photos are from her little portrait area. The owner tries her out with all the little outfits that are offered for sale. She's usually in a precious sweater of jeweled collar. These images are a little too freaky for me. The furry thing is nasty and makes her look like a monster. I just don't know about this. Do check out the site. Ape made it as an honorable mention in the monthly photo contest last year...well of course he did...little baby boy.

I'm frightened for this poor baby and anyone who may come in contact with her...eeeeek!

Well of Course I'm a Fedora

Your Hat Personality Is A

Fedora

What Hat Are You?

Wow!

This is just gorgeous! Illustrator Sabrina Ward Harrison!

Loving This!

Isn't she fabulous?!!! Iris Apfel is still stunning and also so fascinating...she's got it going on...amazing style and the glasses are to die for. A woman after my heart...I am a freak for jewelry & accessories too by the way. I want her closet...of course now it's donated to the Costume Institute at the MET...maybe I'll get to see it one day. Lucky me I was in New York when the Jackie O clothing exhibit was up, like the last weekend. Oh my goodness...it was breathtaking...what an amazing thing to see...of course I got the coffee table book.

My mom also told me she bought me a book I've been lusting for for some time: Shocking! Elsa Schiapparelli story. I can't wait...but will have to until my birthday..May is a long way's away.

So cool!

Loving This!

This totally cracks me up!!! Guess who? Of course this is yours truly and hubby. We are totally addicted to Southpark. We are a little late in the game, just getting to watch all the reruns since we haven't had cable. I even stay up sometimes during the week to watch it. We laugh outloud at the vulgarity of it all...isn't that sad? So, now we can play along and be cartoons too. What's funny is this looks just like us! Love it! I can totally see us as characters in the show..hysterical! Thanks to Punk Rock Purl's site, I found this, so now I'm passing it on to you...make your own southpark character at: http://www.vexatori.de/zib/spstudio.html

Knitting Goals for 2006

TO KNIT LIST:

* to finish the lapblanket
* to make husband's skull cap
* to make fingerless gloves for self
* to make hotpink mohair wrap
* to work on design and creation of more felted fedoras
* to work on a scarf for felting as a side project when need a break from the rest

That's it...that's all I'm committing to. And, with the plan in force...hopefully you will be seeing photos of completion as the year moves ahead. Wish me luck...doesn't seem like much to ya? Well, it's not, but maybe I will actually get more than this accomplished...fingers crossed.

I won! I won!

I won these awesome vintage Frye boots yesterday...hopefully will receive them before Christmas weekend. Love them! They better fit!

So, I had gotten these other "what I thought were" Frye boots for like $5 at Wall's Bargain Center...they are actually Dingo's and ended up being way to big to even fake wearing...not fun. I think they are men's boots. But, I'm just going to put those on ebay and try to make up for buying my new ones that I can now wear in comfort, I hope!

The Dingo's are really cool. They fit a friend of mine, but she wanted me to try to get some money from them instead of just giving them to her...what a sweetie...they are awfully cute though. I will post when I'm putting them up...they are probably a size 9 women's.

The Dingo ate my baby!

Random Pug Cuteness

Now really, how cute is this?
I'm doing my holiday greeting (card from fluffshop.com) a little early this month as I have no idea if I will be posting on time or not...I've been a little sporadic lately. We haven't had a chance to take doggie holiday photos this year, so maybe we'll do it every other year...who knows. You all know how cute he is anyway!

ANTM

Why yes I watch America's Next Top Model and I feel completely ripped off. Nicole is a nincompoop (I have no idea how to spell that, but you get the gist). Whinny little 12 year old is how she behaves. Nik was stunning and gorgeous and graceful and I have no idea what the judges were thinking when they didn't pick her. She will totally outshine that little kid in the future though with no problem. That's my opinion anyway. Whaaaa!

By the by, I hear there is to be a British edition to the show starting soon, so will have to watch the tabs to find out the details. Can't wait. I'm addicted to anything fashion...I don't care if it's a stupid show.

yeh right!

So, my husband's scooter was stolen last week...right out of our drive way. Isn't that nice. We joke about living in "the hood", and I guess we do when things like that can happen. A neighbor was robbed at knifepoint in that same time period too. Scarrrry!

We haven't seen or heard anything about the bike yet...crossing our fingers something will appear.

To make things a little better, he got a good job shooting a tailgate party...not just any party...a huge tented richy rich party outside of OUs stadium. It was for the bedlam game. Don't think I didn't take my knitting...my sister was appauled, she just doesn't get it. All the little loaded (you could take that either way) ladies were eyeballing me and telling me how beautiful my work was. They were so jealous...they were bored too and had nothing to do but watch the game and drink free booze. It was a pretty cool event though...cool to be included.
So, I've gotten a little further on the ol' lap blanket...I'm on a second skein of green anyway...yippie.

The boy is off at Grandma and Papa's house. We call it Camp Cushing. He loves it there and is having a great time taking over their home, but we are missing him something awful...all that energy is gone from our home and it is way too quiet. You think we're ready for kids? Maybe so.

I've pretty much gotten all my Christmas shopping done...just need to get some stocking stuffers for JD and the boy. That feels good that I'm ahead of the game. I need to get started on the beaded bouquet I'm doing for a friend's wedding though. I have a month to complete...yikes! Gots to get on the ball.

Back on the Lap Blanket

So, this is the original that I screwed up somewhere along the way. I have since torn it out and restarted from the beginning since I couldn't find my mistake. It's been sitting in my to-do pile for months now, so I decided this is the one I will finish before starting any other little knitting projects. It's very simple too, so it should take no time to finish it up.

I started going to a Stitch n' Bitch a new friend has organized, Jen...some girls I already know and some new ones have been joining in. It's so nice to be able to hang out with people who don't have an agenda and just enjoy the evening knitting. They are really great too. I look forward to my Thursday nights at The Red Cup. I have to miss tonight though because I am going to the Ian Moore concert...whoo hoo. It's been a year I think since I have seen him last...If you do anything in life and can't see him live, buy Illuminaria, his latest CD. He is so amazing. We all love him by the way.

Loving This!

Dressy Bessy is so cool...a band out of Denver by-the-by. Look how cute this paper doll promo is. She is way retro..for real.

AND SHE'S A KNITTER TOO!

MySpace!

Okay, I just had to have one more thing to do. I signed up for MySpace. So, now you can also find me at http://blog.myspace/bellascooterista . It's a crazy addiciton...send me a note and add me to your friends list. Whoo Hoo...another thing to do while I'm not working at work! Crazy!
This adorable photo is of a group of scooter chicks in London...how awesome are they!

He is so so so so bad!

This is the handiwork of my little scandelous pug dog. He is all of a sudden obsessed with pulling the toilet paper all the way down the hall and then proceeds to eat it. I don't get it. I think he is giving us a lessen of some sorts, but I'm getting a little sick of it. He has done it 6 times in the past week. Why do I keep putting the roll back up you ask? Well, when he was little I disciplined him and he moved on. Out of the blue he decides it's okay to do over and over and over and doesn't want to mind me or care. He must be needing more fiber or something. Can anyone answer me why dogs like paper products so much? He's driving me batty.

A Little Bit O' Henna

Loving this!!! Oh my goodness...sweet Jesus!
One of our artists at The Girlie Show, Jennifer Cinocco, does henna. And since we were so busy the week of the event and didn't get to get some for the party...we could hardly stand it and had to get it done last week. It is absolutely gorgeous. I've gotten so much attention from it...like I need any more...ha ha! It's a beautiful accessory for sure. I also did a couple of small ones for potential real tattoo placement...fun!

For those who don't know the henna process...it last two weeks...already starting to fade after only a week. Look how dark it is on the second day. The process is over 500 years old and is used traditionally in Indian and Asia. Henna is a plant. It is ground up and made very fine and made into a paste using things like tea tree oil, lemon and sugar. Jennifer did it all freehand...she's amazing...using a tiny cone similar to what you would use when decorating a cake. You let it dry and keep it protected over night and then it all flakes off and you are left with the gorgeous stain. I am so in love with this whole process and end result. This is my new addiction...you will see more in the future for sure. 

This is what the henna looks like with the paste on. It is in drying mode right now and is a deep dark brown color...amazing.

THE GIRLIE SHOW - OFFICIAL PARTY PICS!!!

Me with my girlies. This was the most amazing night ever. We really are still in shock about the success. There were nearly 1,500 people there. They came early, stayed late and had a ball. It was standing room only most of the night and the artists rocked, several of them selling out...just amazing. It was the event of the year, says unknown source...and that's no lie. Check out our website for more info about the event www.thegirlieshow.net and to check out our sponsors and links to the artists.

The Farmer's Market was packed out. This shot is from the balcony where there was also food a bar and tons of people.

DJ Kelly Trance...www.iconoclastdjs.com. Kelly, Kylie and Dezire totally rocked as usual...set the tone for the party.

Cate Kelly's Fuglies - she sold out by the way...loverly creatures

Kelly Lester - fabulous up and coming painter

Me and Becky, my new best friend...so love her!