Monday, August 31, 2009

Art Clay Silver

I took the most fantastic class on Sunday at Brea Beadworks! We worked with Art Clay silver.
You can shape and stamp it like clay but after it's fired (by torch or in a kiln) you have fine silver! So you can make rings, chains, pendants, charms...what ever you want.


These images are from their website. I didn't take a camera with me.


You can also get it in paste form and paint it over leaves. It is too cool!
I love this stuff!
Hugs, Susan


Thursday, August 27, 2009

Fashion Friday

Ahhh, hats; the style, the romance...love to see guys in hats.
Will Donato at the Sheraton. He's looking good in the fedora.

Ladies hats. Wear this and you will look mysterious.


I tried to find styles that women could actually wear on the street and not be over the top.





























Well, maybe a little over but I love that 30's vibe.








I loved it so much I did it twice.










I think I would wear any of these. I'm really loving hats!
Hugs, Susan









Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Homesick

I'm really missing Kauai today! I want to live there. It feels like "home" to me.

Hugs, Susan

Monday, August 24, 2009

Monday at the Movies

This weekend I watched some of the old Agatha Christie Miss Marple movies on DVD. I borrowed them from Caren. These are so fun...just to look at the villages, hotels, manor houses and cottages.
I loved that Miss Marple wore the same hat in different fabrics and colors. I'm really into wearing hats now. I want to bring back that trend.
I also am dying (Ha, Ha) to go to England after watching these. I love the countryside and the flowers and the villages. My kind of place!
Hugs, Susan

Friday, August 21, 2009

Fashion Friday

I had to do this...Now I've got your attention. Mr. Depp dressed so beautifully! The fedora, the wide lapels, the silk handkerchief...could anything look better? I really love the fedora trend for guys. I love hats for everyone!

These gorgeous dresses are from Kiyonna. Kiyonna has the prettiest dresses. They are a little pricey but really stylish! These seem to be the "IN" colors this fall.

The perfect dress to be "The Lady in Red."



Beautiful purple dress with a tiny ruffle around the hem.



Black lace...OOH, LA, LA!




This would make your blue eyes show up!





Same dress in wine.







Another sexy red dress.






I love this dress...it might be mine someday. It covers any flaws and shows off the curves.








I'm also thinking about this blue teal dress...simple but elegant. This one is from Igigi.
Have a fabulous Friday!
Hugs, Susan









Monday, August 17, 2009

Happy Monday

I wanted to let everyone know that Will is going to be in Los Angeles Thursday night at Kyoto. This is sponsored by the WAVE radio station. The show is at 7:30 and doors open at 6 pm. I Hope some of you So. Cal. friends can come.

I thought I show some cute pictures of Jake playing in the back yard. This is a ring I throw for him.



























Hope your Monday is the best!
Hugs, Susan






Saturday, August 15, 2009

Wendie Monrroy on Main

A few days ago I went to meet Caren and Paul at Wendie's lovely shop. Sometimes they help out in her store. It's on Main Street near the Mission Inn in Riverside. It's full of gorgeous goodies!

Darling Teapot clock.

How did Jake get there? "Buddy Wash" dog shampoo for your puppies.


Pretty Tablecloths and runners.



I am in love with the green glass. Caren gifted me with a vase from this collection.





Adorable skeletons waving and saying "Hi!" She's displaying some really cute Halloween stuff.




I bought the little fall teapot. It's so pretty and it can be out til after Thanksgiving. Love the skeleton Bride and Groom candles...so funny!






For all you red lovers.







Beautiful floral plates and mugs. Maybe next time I can add to my collection of floral plates.








More pretties!








More eye candy.
I hope you enjoyed the visit to Wendie's little shop. If you're in Riverside be sure and drop in and say "Hi." She's a real sweetheart, too.
Have a happy Saturday!
Hugs, Susan










Thursday, August 13, 2009

Legally Blond and the Pantages

Wednesday night I went to see "Legally Blond" at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. It was a fun show.

Poster at the entrance to the theatre.

Some of the amazing art inside the Pantages.


Tile inside the Women's Restroom. Isn't it gorgeous? I want it for my bathroom.




Mirrors in the Women's Restroom...all beveled and beautiful.



A mirror outside the Restroom.





More art in the Lobby. I wanted to take pictures inside the theatre before the show started but they wouldn't let me.
If you get a chance to see a show there, it's a great venue. All the seats are good and the whole theatre is eye candy.
Hugs, Susan