Is it me?
Am I just totally OLD here? I'll admit to being a little clueless.......but I don't get it.
Dominoes Pizza just sent me an email inviting me to use my cell/mobile phone to place my order via signing on to the internet and texting my order.
Now, if I wanted pizza and wanted to use my Cell/mobile/wireless (what DO we call these today?) wouldn't I just call?
Why would I punch buttons and go through doing internet online thing, punching all those buttons when I could spend half the time talking to a human....?
Especially if I'm on the way home from work or running errands. Wouldn't I just use my cell to call it in?
One day, we will get an email that says: "pizza made EZ!! Just punch 10 buttons and speak.
What am I missing here?
Ok, I will say that last time I tried to order pizza over the phone the guy couldn't speak English and therefore couldn't understand me. I tried to be nice, finally I just said 'thanks anyway' and hung up. I do order online now. Besides, I like that little ticker thing they have that shows when the pizza is made and by whom.
But use my cell/mobile/wireless? And not CALL in the order?
Hmmm...Maybe if I had a bad case of laryngitis...that is what it's for, now I get it!
My Grandmother would SO be giggling right now. She'd love this!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Pink Saturday!
I LOVE Pink Saturday! I will be looking at ALL the contributors over the weekend!
We are a bit late getting our Pink up today, life happened and had me quite distracted......Beverly @ How Sweet The Sound has a wonderful list of Pink Saturday Contributors, be sure to visit for your Pink Fix!
I was fortunate to be gifted with Vintage Windows a while back. I LOVE Vintage as much as I LOVE Pink!
Couldn't bring myself to paint over this dark green and I think it makes the perfect frame for my Cottage dream.
My grandmother inspired the painting in this pane, as I remember her love of roses and her sprawling Climbing Roses that grew up the side of her little 4-Square home.
The Central Focus lives in my heart of dreams. That one day I'll have a sweet little cottage by a stream. It will be shaded with trees and have a lovely stone path along which will be profuse blooms of sweet flowers whose scent will fragrance the softly blowing breezes.
Happy Pink Saturday to each of you!
We are a bit late getting our Pink up today, life happened and had me quite distracted......Beverly @ How Sweet The Sound has a wonderful list of Pink Saturday Contributors, be sure to visit for your Pink Fix!
I was fortunate to be gifted with Vintage Windows a while back. I LOVE Vintage as much as I LOVE Pink!
Couldn't bring myself to paint over this dark green and I think it makes the perfect frame for my Cottage dream.
My grandmother inspired the painting in this pane, as I remember her love of roses and her sprawling Climbing Roses that grew up the side of her little 4-Square home.
The Central Focus lives in my heart of dreams. That one day I'll have a sweet little cottage by a stream. It will be shaded with trees and have a lovely stone path along which will be profuse blooms of sweet flowers whose scent will fragrance the softly blowing breezes.
Happy Pink Saturday to each of you!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Pink Friday
Can't play with the girls on Pink Saturday this week, darn it! Life has been happening.
So thought I'd share my Pink Friday, instead.
Rewind to: March 2006, moving furniture and jammed my big toe hard. OUCH! Swollen, probably broken, totally warped the nail, no infection, kept an eye on it. Nail grew back out after a YEAR. Wore Sandals for a Year and half. Still can't wear shoes with Toes in them. And the nail is bizarrely misshapen.
Monday, ouch, looks like an ingrown toe nail. Couldn't be, must have squished it when wearing shoes with toes in them. Living in Texas is great for sandals most days during the year, but walking outside, fooling around in the yard we need real shoes cause we have real fire ants that like to lurk, 'specially after the yard guy disrupts their tidy mound. Hubby feeds them each Saturday morning, he calls it Buffet for his Buddies.
Wednesday, it's official. There is green stuff under my nail. Red around the perimeter, call Podiatrist before red streaks appear. I knew you would want the juicy details. :) Call Podiatrist....call everywhere his name is listed on the internet. Nope, guess he went back to New Jersey. Nice guy, missed his kids, sad story, hope he is happy. Find NEW Podiatrist, Ugh!
Friday, the most Gorgeous Podiatrist I have ever seen strolled in to care for my toe! Then he smiled, holy roses this boy is my new Podiatrist? Yep, I'm in heaven. And, he is from Georgia where they raise their boys to be nice to old people. Treated me like I was his mother, so sweet. Made me want to park him on my patio with a glass of iced tea and a slice of Pecan pie.
As it was I was invited to sit on his very special chair while he put a tourniquet on my toe, stuck me with needles and used scissors on my toe. I didn't feel a thing!
That boy! You got to love a kid who can be gorgeous, smile like a GQ model, treat you sweet, and chop you up all at the same time without you even knowing it!
Can't wait to see him again next Friday!
And he wrapped me all up in Pink.
So thought I'd share my Pink Friday, instead.
Rewind to: March 2006, moving furniture and jammed my big toe hard. OUCH! Swollen, probably broken, totally warped the nail, no infection, kept an eye on it. Nail grew back out after a YEAR. Wore Sandals for a Year and half. Still can't wear shoes with Toes in them. And the nail is bizarrely misshapen.
Monday, ouch, looks like an ingrown toe nail. Couldn't be, must have squished it when wearing shoes with toes in them. Living in Texas is great for sandals most days during the year, but walking outside, fooling around in the yard we need real shoes cause we have real fire ants that like to lurk, 'specially after the yard guy disrupts their tidy mound. Hubby feeds them each Saturday morning, he calls it Buffet for his Buddies.
Wednesday, it's official. There is green stuff under my nail. Red around the perimeter, call Podiatrist before red streaks appear. I knew you would want the juicy details. :) Call Podiatrist....call everywhere his name is listed on the internet. Nope, guess he went back to New Jersey. Nice guy, missed his kids, sad story, hope he is happy. Find NEW Podiatrist, Ugh!
Friday, the most Gorgeous Podiatrist I have ever seen strolled in to care for my toe! Then he smiled, holy roses this boy is my new Podiatrist? Yep, I'm in heaven. And, he is from Georgia where they raise their boys to be nice to old people. Treated me like I was his mother, so sweet. Made me want to park him on my patio with a glass of iced tea and a slice of Pecan pie.
As it was I was invited to sit on his very special chair while he put a tourniquet on my toe, stuck me with needles and used scissors on my toe. I didn't feel a thing!
That boy! You got to love a kid who can be gorgeous, smile like a GQ model, treat you sweet, and chop you up all at the same time without you even knowing it!
Can't wait to see him again next Friday!
And he wrapped me all up in Pink.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Repurposed and PINK!
You know that GREEN Recycle phrase.....Reduce, Reuse, Recycle? Well I have one more word for the phrase: Repurpose!
With FALL in the air it is the perfect time to whip up your own Vanilla Latte and go Garage Saling! The money you save by making you own latte will buy your bread box!
Enjoying the cool breeze, clear blue skies, beautiful turning leaves, make it worth the gas.
Look for a roll top bread box. Take it home, wipe it down, lightly sand it, wipe it down again, then prime with spray primer, inside and out.
Pick a color and paint! I distressed mine, lightly sanded so some of the pink would be lighter in areas.
There are SO MANY ways to paint and pretty up a bread box!
I can paint, so Roses went on mine.
Yoou can use Decals, Stencils, make a Plaid or Polk Dot design, Stripes, sponge on Checks...OR...add those fabulous appliqués. You can leave it white and Antique It, paint it Black and Reverse Antique with a Copper or Gold antique wash. Make it Masculine or Feminine. The options are endless and you'll want to decorate a thousand of them as GIFTS for the Holidays!
Here's mine, I use it different places around the house. I particularly like it with an vignette inside like this.
It makes a nice display for this table but I also like placing it on a library or sofa table and using it as a roll top desk. I keep old letters from special people in it with a demitasse cup for coffee as you can see. Use it in the bathroom for your bath beads and finer soaps. Put it in a guest room over the Holidays and put a tea pot and a basket of teas and snacks inside.
I hope you liked my idea for making your own Pink Saturday Lovely!
Kindest regards,
Melissa
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
TV Dinner Royal Winton style
Hubby's G-Mom's Pea Salad recipe:
2 can's Lesueur Peas,
1/2 pound shredded cheese
1 jar Pimentos
3 hard boiled eggs, diced
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
Miracle Whip to blend/taste.
Fold gently till mixed.
Anything Goes Tuna Salad:
1 6oz can Albacore tuna
1/2 inch thick slice of large onion, diced
8-9 green olives, chopped
8-9 black olives, chopped
1/4 Yellow, Orange, or Red Bell Pepper chopped
1 Tablespoon sweet pickle Relish
Miracle Whip to taste.
And anything else you may have on hand:
Water chestnuts, pecans, walnuts, chopped grapes
I stopped there because I am using my walnuts and grapes for tomorrow's chicken salad.
Let chill in fridge.
Parmesan toast slices:
Lightly toast one side of Skinny wheat bread (Sara Lee or Earth Grains make a 35 calorie slice which is about half a regular slice of bread).
Turn bread over, cut into triangles, place in pan and push slices back together as though a solid piece of bread.
Now, sprinkle well with Italian blend of Cheese (Kraft, Sargento, other)
Then lightly top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Run under hot broiler for a minute or until cheese lightly bubbles.
Remove and immediately separate cheese triangles, arrange on plate any way you like.
Fill your favorite glass with ice and pour on the Iced Tea.
His G-Mom's Peas Salad in my G-Mom's Crystal, just seems right.
Tuna in a Tea Cup.
My favorite stemware that survived raising two boys and filled with ice and yummy pomegranate tea by Bigelow.
Tonight, I have full control of the Remote Control! What are you watching?
Have a wonderful evening,
Melissa
2 can's Lesueur Peas,
1/2 pound shredded cheese
1 jar Pimentos
3 hard boiled eggs, diced
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
Miracle Whip to blend/taste.
Fold gently till mixed.
Anything Goes Tuna Salad:
1 6oz can Albacore tuna
1/2 inch thick slice of large onion, diced
8-9 green olives, chopped
8-9 black olives, chopped
1/4 Yellow, Orange, or Red Bell Pepper chopped
1 Tablespoon sweet pickle Relish
Miracle Whip to taste.
And anything else you may have on hand:
Water chestnuts, pecans, walnuts, chopped grapes
I stopped there because I am using my walnuts and grapes for tomorrow's chicken salad.
Let chill in fridge.
Parmesan toast slices:
Lightly toast one side of Skinny wheat bread (Sara Lee or Earth Grains make a 35 calorie slice which is about half a regular slice of bread).
Turn bread over, cut into triangles, place in pan and push slices back together as though a solid piece of bread.
Now, sprinkle well with Italian blend of Cheese (Kraft, Sargento, other)
Then lightly top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Run under hot broiler for a minute or until cheese lightly bubbles.
Remove and immediately separate cheese triangles, arrange on plate any way you like.
Fill your favorite glass with ice and pour on the Iced Tea.
His G-Mom's Peas Salad in my G-Mom's Crystal, just seems right.
Tuna in a Tea Cup.
My favorite stemware that survived raising two boys and filled with ice and yummy pomegranate tea by Bigelow.
Tonight, I have full control of the Remote Control! What are you watching?
Have a wonderful evening,
Melissa
Saturday, August 16, 2008
PINK Saturday Goodies
Many thanks to our Sweet PINK Saturday Hostess, Beverly! There you will find a lovely list of those participating in PINK Saturday! Believe me, there are so many pretties and so many Wonderful Fun people participating you will want to visit them all!
This is a display I change out frequently. That vanity belonged to my GMom and was given to me at her passing. I love it as much as she did. One thing about GMom, she wasn't afraid to paint something. This, she painted a dark brown. It is old as dirt, probably given to her by her MIL as so many of her things were. I've never repainted it as it seems the darker tones better highlight my pretties...but I constantly think it should be White or Pink and probably will be one day soon, cause I am SO ready for a new look!
Pink...it is stunning and highlights those colors around it. I added just a Whisper of Pinks to this arrangement and I love the difference it makes. I believe the Pink pulls it from the background to a stand alone piece, don't you?
From the 40's, stamped Made in USA, this is one of my favorite Pink pieces.
This is a lamp, I bought it to make a tassel,then decided I liked it better as a lamp. The roses are so delicate and the prettiest shade of pink. The greens and golds are just my favorite and the oyster shade of white was the perfect subtle background.
My favorite shades of Pinks are in this arrangement, I just love looking at the subtle shade changes from pink to pale lavender or a rich toned rose.
This is one of my favorite Rose pieces, I just love it. I painted it for sale and the sealer bubbled slightly so I kept it and have enjoyed it so much.
I hope you enjoyed my Pink Pretties.....Click here and go look at all the other PINK Saturday Goodies!
This is a display I change out frequently. That vanity belonged to my GMom and was given to me at her passing. I love it as much as she did. One thing about GMom, she wasn't afraid to paint something. This, she painted a dark brown. It is old as dirt, probably given to her by her MIL as so many of her things were. I've never repainted it as it seems the darker tones better highlight my pretties...but I constantly think it should be White or Pink and probably will be one day soon, cause I am SO ready for a new look!
Pink...it is stunning and highlights those colors around it. I added just a Whisper of Pinks to this arrangement and I love the difference it makes. I believe the Pink pulls it from the background to a stand alone piece, don't you?
From the 40's, stamped Made in USA, this is one of my favorite Pink pieces.
This is a lamp, I bought it to make a tassel,then decided I liked it better as a lamp. The roses are so delicate and the prettiest shade of pink. The greens and golds are just my favorite and the oyster shade of white was the perfect subtle background.
My favorite shades of Pinks are in this arrangement, I just love looking at the subtle shade changes from pink to pale lavender or a rich toned rose.
This is one of my favorite Rose pieces, I just love it. I painted it for sale and the sealer bubbled slightly so I kept it and have enjoyed it so much.
I hope you enjoyed my Pink Pretties.....Click here and go look at all the other PINK Saturday Goodies!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Serendipity and Wrap Pants
Serendipity = essentially, is what you discovered while looking for something else.
Today a friend sent an email for something I've been looking for, a way to add weather to my blog. I am fully aware it is HOT. Won't change, ever. I have, however maintained hope through these LONG Texas days that a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, while it floods Houston and every town North, will at least bring SOME relief my way, thus the need for a weather report. That said, I clicked on the link provided by my friend and ended up finding what I have been looking for!
Wrap Pants!
About 12 years ago I met a 'free spirit', she had these pants that tied in front and in back and at the ankle and when she walked the outer leg seam opened. When she sat down, she was modestly covered. She was the size of a toothpick. Those lightweight cotton pants draped beautifully on her making her look so Summer Chic with her gorgeous Tan and Tube Top. I'm sure it wasn't because I looked like Baby Huey next to her that we somehow lost touch. Well, that and I never knew what medications she had on board...lol...prescription, yes, for her, no.
So, all these years I have wanted to make those airy pants. Then today I got that email! With a link to the pattern!
Take a look...
photo from: www.theislandpalace.com where they sell these fabulous sets!
My friend's very casual pants came to her ankles and tied.
Another photo...for a 'today' translation of the same basic wrap pant.
From: http://Laupre.Etsy.com where LauPre also takes special orders and sells different styles. She also wrote the tutorial below.
If you are handy making things with a straight stitch machine you can whip these out quickly. My mind is running away with all the different ways these can be done!
Check out the Tutorial, visit LauPre.Etsy.com as she was kind enough to write the Tut and I can tell you she has some really FUN items at Etsy!
Click here for the Tut.
Enjoy!
Today a friend sent an email for something I've been looking for, a way to add weather to my blog. I am fully aware it is HOT. Won't change, ever. I have, however maintained hope through these LONG Texas days that a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, while it floods Houston and every town North, will at least bring SOME relief my way, thus the need for a weather report. That said, I clicked on the link provided by my friend and ended up finding what I have been looking for!
Wrap Pants!
About 12 years ago I met a 'free spirit', she had these pants that tied in front and in back and at the ankle and when she walked the outer leg seam opened. When she sat down, she was modestly covered. She was the size of a toothpick. Those lightweight cotton pants draped beautifully on her making her look so Summer Chic with her gorgeous Tan and Tube Top. I'm sure it wasn't because I looked like Baby Huey next to her that we somehow lost touch. Well, that and I never knew what medications she had on board...lol...prescription, yes, for her, no.
So, all these years I have wanted to make those airy pants. Then today I got that email! With a link to the pattern!
Take a look...
photo from: www.theislandpalace.com where they sell these fabulous sets!
My friend's very casual pants came to her ankles and tied.
Another photo...for a 'today' translation of the same basic wrap pant.
From: http://Laupre.Etsy.com where LauPre also takes special orders and sells different styles. She also wrote the tutorial below.
If you are handy making things with a straight stitch machine you can whip these out quickly. My mind is running away with all the different ways these can be done!
Check out the Tutorial, visit LauPre.Etsy.com as she was kind enough to write the Tut and I can tell you she has some really FUN items at Etsy!
Click here for the Tut.
Enjoy!
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