Today I was totally tortured in a circuit breaker class at the gym. I told the instructor she was like Jillian without all of the yelling. She assured me she could yell if necessary. I feel great, but it was tough. So, after this quiet torture, I spent the afternoon with my boys, sneaking in some photo shoots and writing when they were content. Tonight I’m tired and my creative juices seem exhausted. So, I’m just going to share a few things.
First, I have to show off this amazing bag from one of my sponsors, Bliss Farm Antiques. Jackie has a great eye for new things of quality and old things that have stood the test of time.
She’s taking a trip to France soon to do some shopping. Can you tell I’m a slight shade of green? Oh well. I couldn’t imagine trying to shop French flea markets with two preschool boys, anyway. Another season in my life maybe…sigh.
Anyway, here’s a peek at one of my photo shoots today…
…boy, that’s a stingy peek, isn’t it?
Oh! And the winner of the Autumn with Matthew Mead book-a-zine is…
Mosaicdiva!! Congrats to you. I hope you get loads of inspiration.
I’m headed down to Lucketts tomorrow to deliver a new dresser and, as requested, I’ll snap some pictures of some of the other rooms at Lucketts. I’m also going to meet some of my sponsors, the ladies of Wuslu, for dinner.
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Love the bag, nice to have those afternoons with your kids. They go by fast!
Ohhh I LOVE that bag!!! It's wonderful! I couldn't even imagine shopping French flea markets… what a dream!
-april
Shopping at a large flea market would be wonderful. I'm hoping to finally make it to a big one at the end of September. I can't wait to see your Luckett's photos.
be still and rest for a little while… i give you permission, you've done alot…
cindy
your a stud for going to the gym AND working today… awesome.
and that bag- even more awesome 🙂
LOVE the bag!! I need one! Thanks so much for sharing!
THAT BAG IS GORGEOUS!!
Wow that bag is really beautiful. Love it!
Paula
Hello Marian,
Love the bag with the lettering. Very pretty.
Enjoy the downtime with your friends.
janet xox
I always think you do more in one day than I do in a week! Even your 'stingy' posts are pretty darn good! Relax….you work hard and you deserve it!
That bag is fabulous! Is there a way to purchase a bag like that? Shopping in the French flea markets would be so nice…I feel the same way, it wouldn't be very fun with 4 kids at my heals…it will just have to be a later chapter in my life 🙂
Love that bag!!!! France? Shopping? Sigh!!! What a dream! Can't wait to see the pics!
Hugs
SueAnn
Great Bag! What dream to go to France and shop! I can't even imagine!
Gorgeous bag! And kudos on getting to the gym. So easy to forget about ourselves sometimes.
I can't wait to see your Luckett's photos.
Hurray for your workouts! You're -really- a rock star, not a "regular" star! The bag is absolutelly beautiful! Have fun tonight with the girls! (Love WUSLU). And yay for Mosaic Diva!!
Sheila
wow, France with that bag would be delightful!! so delighted you get to go to dinner with those great ladies.
Will be tearing up French flea markets in about three months and I just can't wait!!
Love that bag, & hope you recover from your work-out!!
I love that bag!
*** "That BAG, that BAG, MY KINGDOM for that BAG!!!"~~~
Annnnd, Sweets, this should work for your "sore body" (it worked after my first-ever Pilates class! It's just a shame EVERY one isn't my "first"! Grins!):
(1) Fill tub with lotsa HOT WATER & BUBBLE BATH & LOCK the DOOR, making sure the "Do Not Disturb, Pleeeease!" sign is hung on the OUTSIDE of the bathroom door!!!
(2) Bring out the "hidden stash" of Belgian Chocolates and chilled Dom… light all candles & put on a slow, calming (or sexy!) fave CD…
(3) Leaning back gently, TOTALLY REEEEELAAAAXING, eating the strawberry in your glass of champagne first, then a piece of scrumptious chockolate and THEN follow with an ooh-la-la sip (or two… or three) of the fine bubbly…
(4) Repeat til you feel like facing the world again…
It works!!! Annnnd,BTW, dunking allll the way down into the tub, getting hair soaking wet n' freshly clean, etc., & thennn running a comb thru your hair to feel & loook "fresh" & putting on a fave, super-thick, WHITE & fluffy robe (your slurge from a "big trip" some time ago?)after moisturizing~~~ Well, I COULD go on and on but I think you get my drift….other than sitting n' sipping on the Champs Elysees, isn't THIS a rather nice substitute????
(1) Sooo,"JUST DO IT"!!! (2)cuzzz, "YOU'RE WORTH IT!"…
Warmest,
Linda in AZ *
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dumb question…what does it say on the bag? its pretty.
Hi
Oh, that lovely bag!!! I saw the straps as I started to read and almost hesitated when I needed to scroll down because I had a feeling I was going to love it based on the handles and hardware…and I DID!!! I mean, I DO Love it….sigh……it's lovely……:)