tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777449487822005092024-03-18T21:06:02.480-06:00caroline joyJoyful things with second chance charmcaroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-68275859434794138722011-01-13T20:01:00.007-07:002011-01-13T20:23:43.921-07:00Back on the Bike...<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jJEWsunwaSCQehCf_WfQFcPQRvsmdtENFeOQ3xUHwQoP-iXvsZbcPLAjX678B-fK2gllwjzxi6U44j3YowqlRIznGm8qULCS8K4SCBb0wZBIezcR7CytOx8m7dT1mlZ01HAcYJRj2DGi/s1600/il_570xN.189535740%255B1%255D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561871742944862194" style="WIDTH: 330px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jJEWsunwaSCQehCf_WfQFcPQRvsmdtENFeOQ3xUHwQoP-iXvsZbcPLAjX678B-fK2gllwjzxi6U44j3YowqlRIznGm8qULCS8K4SCBb0wZBIezcR7CytOx8m7dT1mlZ01HAcYJRj2DGi/s400/il_570xN.189535740%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfk_igH2OQEkb1xr5YHV2-Gu8UxeVgyss81IvzkFVVtat2Rh5PPhodFmu_-ViAM9dkoqpgXqbSPQspRj3OViKSr0InwYagol4yka2L7KWiIrdobjkB8q_ASfMMApUHSypG_ZBmH-8iJCXR/s1600/il_570xN.189535740%255B1%255D.jpg"></a>Wow... it's been nine months since I've posted a blog. A lot has happened in this time. And no -- I didn't have a baby ;) Where to begin...<br /></div><div>1. Divorced after 18 1/2 years of marriage</div><br /><div>2. Sent my twins (and last two) to Kindergarten this fall</div><br /><div>3. New job that I love (part time grant writer)</div><br /><div>4. New home that I love (actually moved twice in two months!)</div><br /><div>5. New car that I love (not so big a deal, but still change! :)</div><br /><div></div><div>It has been quite a ride and the net-net of it all is that I couldn't be happier. I tried to keep up with everyone's blogs while I was absent -- they certainly were a great happy distraction from it all. I had to put my "business" on hold, but hope to get back into creating soon.</div><div> </div><div>Just wanted to say "hi" and that I hope to be reading more blogs, posting more posts, creating new things, and enjoying every single day for the gift that it is. </div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">PS: picture is from very talented artist Janet Hill. Bought this print from her on Etsy -- among others. Love her style...<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div></div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-4981595983008744882010-04-03T12:40:00.003-06:002010-04-03T12:47:29.811-06:00Very Vintage<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuf6Pu5kbiZGu7CfA24ERhskciXWdRXn2eorPSiEB3FQjsbdgtvmzySEzq7x-TEJQ747XIAjtPfafa7wYWWzXxcnjZsD6tq9_iNWJDu9SnPdclXohhNQmQc39d7PSDl_T7nEq0t13mMrx4/s1600/SSCN0365.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455983836513333410" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuf6Pu5kbiZGu7CfA24ERhskciXWdRXn2eorPSiEB3FQjsbdgtvmzySEzq7x-TEJQ747XIAjtPfafa7wYWWzXxcnjZsD6tq9_iNWJDu9SnPdclXohhNQmQc39d7PSDl_T7nEq0t13mMrx4/s200/SSCN0365.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dy8UqrsEt4vVsN80tFB5SvTCc27DvqgIuwrZYNEkCsxdw4YhjATE1p0X-s4cqKk5TdbUSGBlVqMSeYyTaiP_yrsPZwSE7X9iOVaNrzS1t6Gq2Zl6IkgDFxgZQ7ff5cij6XjlP3kYc5DQ/s1600/SSCN0366.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455983849700970722" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dy8UqrsEt4vVsN80tFB5SvTCc27DvqgIuwrZYNEkCsxdw4YhjATE1p0X-s4cqKk5TdbUSGBlVqMSeYyTaiP_yrsPZwSE7X9iOVaNrzS1t6Gq2Zl6IkgDFxgZQ7ff5cij6XjlP3kYc5DQ/s200/SSCN0366.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I've added some more sweaters recently to Etsy and these are two of my favorites. They both feature vintage trims (the cream colored trim came all the way from Belgium). Cardigans are the perfect topper for spring and summer, so take a look and see if you find one you like. </div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-39258504298020259082010-03-30T16:05:00.002-06:002010-03-30T16:19:16.403-06:00Just For The Frill of It<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO47vGqNALtdoANMdkoofujBWP92suYkepISBAH_J2NFxAPT6CghmtZn3wphjm3gf1_NNX8MAT3mtdQnM_cBBLnHvx3cGzkx_esgWsvwIcn-6Jdsbgaagg2v8pvDesQsxzJefVhVNjykif/s1600/DSCN0329.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454552131024406770" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO47vGqNALtdoANMdkoofujBWP92suYkepISBAH_J2NFxAPT6CghmtZn3wphjm3gf1_NNX8MAT3mtdQnM_cBBLnHvx3cGzkx_esgWsvwIcn-6Jdsbgaagg2v8pvDesQsxzJefVhVNjykif/s320/DSCN0329.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnm8dqRQkVAqHvil4RHlQ7cWDip5m6qKs4D-BSQB5iU_XcH3yI7ZnYawM4-bax3C_RWzbW43VdHqww0ZWtCWPJQoTCHT_SxiJjZAA2iHQ1ZTvY1UqqHV_cs6XLY5AVdxSAwY3tCM31WnEh/s1600/DSCN0339.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454552137765232946" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnm8dqRQkVAqHvil4RHlQ7cWDip5m6qKs4D-BSQB5iU_XcH3yI7ZnYawM4-bax3C_RWzbW43VdHqww0ZWtCWPJQoTCHT_SxiJjZAA2iHQ1ZTvY1UqqHV_cs6XLY5AVdxSAwY3tCM31WnEh/s320/DSCN0339.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CXGqxjcKEY9P4JkEkXnO_PmRAbuAM1J2bQnsNPSMhOwbNRCAVtvniHx_G767fuXpmjnGz5Q-8FzhNMwp1VOKGNd_8xpM6cpRU-v1slzUDiWXcLO9sTTr0CHFaL_hDY1en6m5LJrwe6zL/s1600/DSCN0338.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454552126247331138" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CXGqxjcKEY9P4JkEkXnO_PmRAbuAM1J2bQnsNPSMhOwbNRCAVtvniHx_G767fuXpmjnGz5Q-8FzhNMwp1VOKGNd_8xpM6cpRU-v1slzUDiWXcLO9sTTr0CHFaL_hDY1en6m5LJrwe6zL/s320/DSCN0338.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH1Z3h1FTvZvpekGkhawXDlF0IqHbNOOBpHFaUgzI3B5MTs-je8S8zl6iZhsEN9_IHtPvIU2cu879wg7NXbwunjllxfPVM58RKb5UCryWI7cwcEzV7f3Ofk5OYTxNZjSa3F6gD18vGIEz5/s1600/DSCN0334.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454552154556943218" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH1Z3h1FTvZvpekGkhawXDlF0IqHbNOOBpHFaUgzI3B5MTs-je8S8zl6iZhsEN9_IHtPvIU2cu879wg7NXbwunjllxfPVM58RKb5UCryWI7cwcEzV7f3Ofk5OYTxNZjSa3F6gD18vGIEz5/s320/DSCN0334.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I have been oh so absent. I've been MIA. Somebody put out an APB because I just went missing for three weeks.<br /><br />Things have been a little "busy" here and I've been very preoccupied -- but more to come on that at a later date.<br /><br />In the meantime, here are some sweet spring aprons that I just listed on Etsy. All made from vintage sheets. Hope they put a little spring in your day -- we are basking in the low 80's here in Colorado. But spring is such a tease here and we probably have a couple more snow storms to go before we can really pull out the swimwear.<br /><br />Enjoy!caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-41432798655458724132010-03-09T08:48:00.002-07:002010-03-09T08:52:31.378-07:00Prints Charming<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLdht72eHntgO-pZzsnEpvl6MaQXCvNC-KTYGcLzYuNnhyXDpDaJBNK0H0NxQ2pG77E4rcRG5CUNMD6PP85HapHVMOzUH-crGNNYl5SjuE1UdV7u3aHgqGTJww46FFkx0FcMY2jNnYdAY/s1600-h/740-maggie-gyllenhaal-200%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446661520349507522" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLdht72eHntgO-pZzsnEpvl6MaQXCvNC-KTYGcLzYuNnhyXDpDaJBNK0H0NxQ2pG77E4rcRG5CUNMD6PP85HapHVMOzUH-crGNNYl5SjuE1UdV7u3aHgqGTJww46FFkx0FcMY2jNnYdAY/s400/740-maggie-gyllenhaal-200%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I neglected to mention in my last post how much I loved Maggie Gyllenhaal's look on Oscar night. She looked like a goddess and I think the print is fantastic. Enough Oscar fashion. Until next year... or until my People magazine arrives this Friday.</div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-75981905832649836032010-03-08T10:22:00.002-07:002010-03-08T10:37:04.736-07:00Dresses!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYW4AtXnExTNbQg03-HKNHaqzaRWIiBtmaH_2bBgluDWAXTn9eQxH1uyvoJhML6vTi2FZgw9JHrb_cpSjqlX8tVNr7RjdibwrTraQS9z3El655SqWXy3InXP4ceYQnBeI52RM7VNOl58Sq/s1600-h/Screen%2520shot%25202010-03-08%2520at%25204_30_11%2520PM%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446315220094019474" style="WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYW4AtXnExTNbQg03-HKNHaqzaRWIiBtmaH_2bBgluDWAXTn9eQxH1uyvoJhML6vTi2FZgw9JHrb_cpSjqlX8tVNr7RjdibwrTraQS9z3El655SqWXy3InXP4ceYQnBeI52RM7VNOl58Sq/s400/Screen%2520shot%25202010-03-08%2520at%25204_30_11%2520PM%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Oh my how I love the Oscars. I didn't see nearly as many movies this year as I wanted to, and with the Academy adding five more Best Picture Noms, how's a girl supposed to squeeze all that in? But who cares about the flicks -- it's all about the fashion. I personally love this dress Zoe Saldana wore. Then again, traditional just doesn't cut it for me. </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMBQPKG3A-PufPchXF5tXBw-ewoo4a6-GFuBHgv4EshMG9SjwnVX5Bg2Kpo1jsJzLV5jEv0Gbv3jSt0_UGQHBHOpWR9uMavxX47fQwwZ3oUONd7OKnwEFURgYUTKLKOdoCGAkao_j3RxT/s1600-h/article-1256195-089D6D94000005DC-672_306x728%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446315214932497794" style="WIDTH: 168px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMBQPKG3A-PufPchXF5tXBw-ewoo4a6-GFuBHgv4EshMG9SjwnVX5Bg2Kpo1jsJzLV5jEv0Gbv3jSt0_UGQHBHOpWR9uMavxX47fQwwZ3oUONd7OKnwEFURgYUTKLKOdoCGAkao_j3RxT/s400/article-1256195-089D6D94000005DC-672_306x728%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I did see "An Education" with Carey Mulligan, and in addition to being a fabulous young actress, her fashion sense is sublime. All award season she has pulled out some amazing and different frocks and this Prada number is no exception. Not sure if I'm digging the heavier shoe tho...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAB7S4LcPZd2tuJ9Y93D3txTf2E4l2w3AJuUO7YtvVBBKwQf8W_2bKftttzILWcigwTvsTpOBYx2hSOoQWvROtoroKj0UB7sv2f4K80uDljU0NrTkKJl3249S0cof47tgEk_glvkQB2SWD/s1600-h/article-1256195-089D9003000005DC-991_306x688%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446315210874589266" style="WIDTH: 178px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAB7S4LcPZd2tuJ9Y93D3txTf2E4l2w3AJuUO7YtvVBBKwQf8W_2bKftttzILWcigwTvsTpOBYx2hSOoQWvROtoroKj0UB7sv2f4K80uDljU0NrTkKJl3249S0cof47tgEk_glvkQB2SWD/s400/article-1256195-089D9003000005DC-991_306x688%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Demi looked gorgeous -- if we could all look like this in our 40's -- I don't care how she got it (surgery, naturally...) she looks amazing.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6sRuF4WbCYoyOPIV9keyFNc7I3phe4rgN_g9wepOthscd7ak-Ek3mS1xgF2Bh8n5EAzSXSmwE6rwiRhgf3d9XprxLWD8qniSyW4J3eEQtc6aYQ9q65PX4CPBp2QMoq0RVgU6VVnw1F7ms/s1600-h/article-1256195-089DA09D000005DC-227_306x678%5B1%5D.jpg"></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKzkeKjYNX0vXfkz9GrDkrCiF9VQnC30xBwmo1BEbnY42W_R2t7L5OMAtVtDI5V5x3rCOSSG9G-L98REokh0leF4Yp0L7q0fk9G53XKtd1i35ucRHrmvJzTResCu6rn0FKzJg1iwmjSTw/s1600-h/Screen%2520shot%25202010-03-08%2520at%25204_24_03%2520PM%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446314934730838658" style="WIDTH: 237px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 389px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKzkeKjYNX0vXfkz9GrDkrCiF9VQnC30xBwmo1BEbnY42W_R2t7L5OMAtVtDI5V5x3rCOSSG9G-L98REokh0leF4Yp0L7q0fk9G53XKtd1i35ucRHrmvJzTResCu6rn0FKzJg1iwmjSTw/s400/Screen%2520shot%25202010-03-08%2520at%25204_24_03%2520PM%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>I'm so glad Sandra Bullock won, because she gives the best acceptance speeches. And her whole look was amazing -- the dress, her sleek hair, bright lips. She looked like a winner.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-wNvdRsIB5tmldxgBTyI9H6YMY9QGhc9hfLid7Oo0ylYuANSJnMaOF-lUYrGzpjDFI8lSyuvcLmIYiXxql2iqwWqCtLeuDVnR9oFQGvBngFcxNzeyDClfbHCQjwzDQq98LazDLUcYNwu/s1600-h/Oscars_2010_Sarah_Jessica_Parker_Matthew_Broderick_Alberto_E._Rodriguez.525w_700h%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446315232748518210" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-wNvdRsIB5tmldxgBTyI9H6YMY9QGhc9hfLid7Oo0ylYuANSJnMaOF-lUYrGzpjDFI8lSyuvcLmIYiXxql2iqwWqCtLeuDVnR9oFQGvBngFcxNzeyDClfbHCQjwzDQq98LazDLUcYNwu/s400/Oscars_2010_Sarah_Jessica_Parker_Matthew_Broderick_Alberto_E._Rodriguez.525w_700h%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And finally, SJP -- gotta love her fashion sense. Never safe, never boring. This Chanel dress is so alluring, so different, and perfectly styled with a wristful of bangles and classic hair. Carrie Bradshaw never disappoints.</div><div> </div><div>Did you have a favorite dress?</div><div> </div></div></div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-5237336762432616802010-03-05T12:05:00.002-07:002010-03-05T12:11:57.469-07:00Spring Fling!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_AhvIlUQaLuWQF6v4Zm0wtTSFGjePEz_leWsXR6YXFxE-c55v0GwvRKK2_t0LlOD3ls3OF6XrrKynJ33CfAAKxpTWoNzCgZR8D5anZZ8FSmoefyzo3MQkyZxx38EolhVGxog07VpgIMbs/s1600-h/2010front%5B1%5D.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445227972917974194" style="WIDTH: 272px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_AhvIlUQaLuWQF6v4Zm0wtTSFGjePEz_leWsXR6YXFxE-c55v0GwvRKK2_t0LlOD3ls3OF6XrrKynJ33CfAAKxpTWoNzCgZR8D5anZZ8FSmoefyzo3MQkyZxx38EolhVGxog07VpgIMbs/s400/2010front%5B1%5D.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I've been so absent from blogging lately. Some of it has been for "not so fun" reasons.... and some of it is because I have the Spring Fling next weekend! It's an amazing show in Denver and a great way to kick off Spring. I have been putting in some late nights trying to finish up my work, and I have a busy weekend ahead. If you happen to be in the Denver area the weekend of March 13/14, stop by the Phipps Tennis Pavillion (Saturday 12-5, Sunday 11-4) for amazing artisans, items and food. Back to blogging soon!</div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-63590087221706254672010-02-26T19:50:00.002-07:002010-02-26T19:57:55.593-07:00Still a little bit of winter left...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONV8cnHe2aGKm-FaL0iP1n8dKO5JgVy5FKqW31V8QmCHnS7mee9D6MMr2VPBkyplqewkr83hHL-is7Xn2Y1655u9Z8YvKmEETgIkwBNJ8ePL2c4OTufHNouIpGliAg3QUJkFxGgj_g_Xn/s1600-h/SSCN0243.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442751105300580658" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONV8cnHe2aGKm-FaL0iP1n8dKO5JgVy5FKqW31V8QmCHnS7mee9D6MMr2VPBkyplqewkr83hHL-is7Xn2Y1655u9Z8YvKmEETgIkwBNJ8ePL2c4OTufHNouIpGliAg3QUJkFxGgj_g_Xn/s320/SSCN0243.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVqEsm_IR0CbalxM_KUQw3-Y41Nojfj6c61cEFwEj5gCQ7u1thSBDn-kt3UVKkuQZCNW2DIHEgBL6vCmQpeaKWpagkUh7jUrBYtdOunnOe5NwVGiKhnw3lxExGDyMvahe518RDRkk6nld/s1600-h/DSCN0267.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442751115036376306" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVqEsm_IR0CbalxM_KUQw3-Y41Nojfj6c61cEFwEj5gCQ7u1thSBDn-kt3UVKkuQZCNW2DIHEgBL6vCmQpeaKWpagkUh7jUrBYtdOunnOe5NwVGiKhnw3lxExGDyMvahe518RDRkk6nld/s320/DSCN0267.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div> As much as we are all wishing for spring, there is some winter left (very evident on the East Coast). So for those of you who tend to shy away from color, or just gotta have their basic black, here's a couple of classic cardi's that will help you wrap up the winter season, and will become favorites in your closet. More spring styles to come in my Etsy shop -- big shop today...</div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-85661966328822069792010-02-24T14:52:00.004-07:002010-02-24T15:08:16.561-07:00Another Tablecloth Trick<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgI-aB1MnhrDJlfgFVl9PHVrecUXJcP8ozEHetTjvMVm6yk6qM8dur2Brre8suhvvwZiE7easSs9nvSHOPeD-XKYwtB2uXcuzEOmGiswJqgl7vSnpFINlT9Ry2hUy7wXj41HLI1hWSbxd/s1600-h/DSCN0195.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441932362195986146" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgI-aB1MnhrDJlfgFVl9PHVrecUXJcP8ozEHetTjvMVm6yk6qM8dur2Brre8suhvvwZiE7easSs9nvSHOPeD-XKYwtB2uXcuzEOmGiswJqgl7vSnpFINlT9Ry2hUy7wXj41HLI1hWSbxd/s400/DSCN0195.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My latest upcycling project has been hand towels made from tablecloths. Once a permanent fixture in kitchens and dining rooms, it seems that tablecloths have gone by the wayside, along with the popularity of daily ironing.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>So to keep these classics still in circulation, I have cut them down to hand towel size, embellished them with various trims (mostly ruffles made from recycled sheets) and made them into something we use everyday (ironing optional).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVnO3APKtfpghG_hMFAfQxNmmCt6lbemoQD3DPX4BqcWNZWaSDEupGYEstXQy_oCFovsMr2vkCaE0efiAqLMR8K2LNKLqmFuXkyhvVaHICh7plRCsEilOS9lqCUitDNu0C7gA4L_c37gg/s1600-h/DSCN0192.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSRP6RztdPYIpHExwjnjiBKIT6Hfnpi9SydoEro3IQLTHVn6zKU6JnRh4JQANwTJE_uT14xz2j29BQWdzEcE_i7MiOPX7k-y-I9R5wisrmy9E9d5fk0E3kLbUBtTUKXQTeL0-ad7UwQLv/s1600-h/DSCN0193.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441934987360483154" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSRP6RztdPYIpHExwjnjiBKIT6Hfnpi9SydoEro3IQLTHVn6zKU6JnRh4JQANwTJE_uT14xz2j29BQWdzEcE_i7MiOPX7k-y-I9R5wisrmy9E9d5fk0E3kLbUBtTUKXQTeL0-ad7UwQLv/s200/DSCN0193.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9tIhh7ks3DJccjSsxCmiGJp7c2EQbhnuVwbl33uJfxveMVirNRtsC-tP-gFDwkGSvSyM0L9quQ-kK3GGtZUO8ljmxJgkbmFPgQ1uvy-uyymrDeBYVDBJE9-3O8ogtNR8YnMVro2GM5fmM/s1600-h/DSCN0192.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441934976258883842" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9tIhh7ks3DJccjSsxCmiGJp7c2EQbhnuVwbl33uJfxveMVirNRtsC-tP-gFDwkGSvSyM0L9quQ-kK3GGtZUO8ljmxJgkbmFPgQ1uvy-uyymrDeBYVDBJE9-3O8ogtNR8YnMVro2GM5fmM/s200/DSCN0192.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1DEunT7vo3dsh_kFDIH0bS0UJiHPvReNy40qjxJ5gBH6vs-CoSQmKFqgZwm0CixZVSW-NhuFZFmWHl3k7_zyM4-QP3o7p-kayfarMucNvDGzzsK3hrdrREwCiQ1GUxixsWFoBaxHc8Sd/s1600-h/DSCN0194.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441934998545401570" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1DEunT7vo3dsh_kFDIH0bS0UJiHPvReNy40qjxJ5gBH6vs-CoSQmKFqgZwm0CixZVSW-NhuFZFmWHl3k7_zyM4-QP3o7p-kayfarMucNvDGzzsK3hrdrREwCiQ1GUxixsWFoBaxHc8Sd/s200/DSCN0194.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-43139688485861842232010-02-18T10:21:00.002-07:002010-02-18T10:31:32.105-07:00Bedspread Blankets<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh01QuH-bjYnQnegvy7a2u18LV9pf53WjaCuzaB36NzGsTZJrjL0o0gMGZpK6KO0YeFuk1X15QYh6ITBlk-WCvfLaDhO_CNRjTKrepzyJvGEuFEfsyDuLP9MMPv1ZsOfT60wFN-Cu4cg80C/s1600-h/DSCN0191.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439635578224538402" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh01QuH-bjYnQnegvy7a2u18LV9pf53WjaCuzaB36NzGsTZJrjL0o0gMGZpK6KO0YeFuk1X15QYh6ITBlk-WCvfLaDhO_CNRjTKrepzyJvGEuFEfsyDuLP9MMPv1ZsOfT60wFN-Cu4cg80C/s400/DSCN0191.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Good 'ol chenille bedspreads. Did you have one growing up? Remember if you fell asleep on top of it you'd wake up with the funny marks on your face?<br /><br />This popcorn chenille spread was rescued from a thrift store and given new life several times over. Combined with some recycled sheets and a duvet cover, I was able to create several little baby blankets. Second chance charm at its sweetest.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimQtsZMNOACjN1MrsSfsxfEP5QB3j9P0kh5e8qMGezi1e5jHQCiz9Q78anFOzOFr14o4pjRdH_yncAAmKc7LKGr2G6ptju_luzDAkx3yr-DW6ZSEA-4nm0JloI2QM_tiAewS_Wy8hpT9L/s1600-h/DSCN0190.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439635567873248898" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimQtsZMNOACjN1MrsSfsxfEP5QB3j9P0kh5e8qMGezi1e5jHQCiz9Q78anFOzOFr14o4pjRdH_yncAAmKc7LKGr2G6ptju_luzDAkx3yr-DW6ZSEA-4nm0JloI2QM_tiAewS_Wy8hpT9L/s400/DSCN0190.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-85588275436730699202010-02-11T19:03:00.002-07:002010-02-11T19:06:52.217-07:00Good Bye Alexander<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MVMoYi3InR-cbAQ_YWAsBshFsQGER36Ldz8JsEcPS9cFmv5z4tX6Ivpat8bmJhjj_Folmv3LbRZdmqMUya2QLSg4e9FSSGfruRB1LZmfN6kAcLuNNOvFxQWmTBjR1T4wkDTuRwqNU84M/s1600-h/images%5B4%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437171900953672770" style="WIDTH: 86px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 129px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MVMoYi3InR-cbAQ_YWAsBshFsQGER36Ldz8JsEcPS9cFmv5z4tX6Ivpat8bmJhjj_Folmv3LbRZdmqMUya2QLSg4e9FSSGfruRB1LZmfN6kAcLuNNOvFxQWmTBjR1T4wkDTuRwqNU84M/s400/images%5B4%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghb-HFzdTFwg77FeYswkVFyPSbbW_bo_AmEetKh5nN3EGjFqYhksCnnPUejRoswrq99inWC17nsi7-uAyBmlFVhtWC__YD265sp__z7f5i8x6CDWcR247afj1oFrJRRhSQRO1HoijKnJSO/s1600-h/images%5B3%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437171900072138434" style="WIDTH: 88px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 121px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghb-HFzdTFwg77FeYswkVFyPSbbW_bo_AmEetKh5nN3EGjFqYhksCnnPUejRoswrq99inWC17nsi7-uAyBmlFVhtWC__YD265sp__z7f5i8x6CDWcR247afj1oFrJRRhSQRO1HoijKnJSO/s400/images%5B3%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXb6pDm8UnaVFHAGGLAQYEShYNuUyM_iKFLxg8q6N758KhVBBfk_X8AfH8dTDR3I5AFiSLYNqp3XKaRaNdDNva9o9uF0-oceGab6a3KoGirzn2eKMxoHerReZcdiwI5cOgChh4etB9HyeX/s1600-h/images%5B5%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437171903939493938" style="WIDTH: 86px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 129px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXb6pDm8UnaVFHAGGLAQYEShYNuUyM_iKFLxg8q6N758KhVBBfk_X8AfH8dTDR3I5AFiSLYNqp3XKaRaNdDNva9o9uF0-oceGab6a3KoGirzn2eKMxoHerReZcdiwI5cOgChh4etB9HyeX/s400/images%5B5%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div> I was so saddened to read that Alexander McQueen passed away today. The rumor is he took his own life, just a week after his mother died. He was such an amazing creative talent in the fashion world, and while a lot of his designs may be thought of as over-the-top and perhaps "unwearable," they were still incredible works of art to admire. Rest in peace...<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-13448228253796449362010-02-02T18:53:00.002-07:002010-02-02T19:09:34.461-07:00Feelin' Scrappy<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9SLVGKYoSWKTCHvsqGCH_poEpI3nZQVy3qOX9vX5YsWZ9lGVg3tislWyTU9xxIbZg6_wu-tqI9kON20LdynVDOM5lTNzFApVSgJ3y3phOCJm0jZaQktaq1JfFNCdOqgCmSlb99dpYDGE/s1600-h/DSCN0188.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433830143337182210" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9SLVGKYoSWKTCHvsqGCH_poEpI3nZQVy3qOX9vX5YsWZ9lGVg3tislWyTU9xxIbZg6_wu-tqI9kON20LdynVDOM5lTNzFApVSgJ3y3phOCJm0jZaQktaq1JfFNCdOqgCmSlb99dpYDGE/s400/DSCN0188.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I'm not one for clutter, or keeping things around "just in case"... However, I do make an exception with fabric. I have a hard time getting rid of fabric, even scraps. As a result, I have come up with a few ways to use my "scraps." My latest project is this fabric "pomander". <div> </div><div>I cannot take credit for the idea (is there really ever an original idea anymore?!?! Seems like someone has done it already in some shape or form). The sad part is I can't remember where I saw the idea, but I know it was in blogville.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLlq_v1cD-Y52YkrUQdIO-SevjhSX-2JAl5vAsGDt5uhOCn1yxfiCpi50BXznG_TS4wsrdNV8BbwUnn5mwyAKkUMIK7N5zUntv67CZ7tWVXXSSEJ1qo89ZcZhCUWE_FgNncgCSIM_39Jmq/s1600-h/DSCN0189.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433830150777053554" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLlq_v1cD-Y52YkrUQdIO-SevjhSX-2JAl5vAsGDt5uhOCn1yxfiCpi50BXznG_TS4wsrdNV8BbwUnn5mwyAKkUMIK7N5zUntv67CZ7tWVXXSSEJ1qo89ZcZhCUWE_FgNncgCSIM_39Jmq/s400/DSCN0189.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Basically the only supplies you need are: </div><div>Lightweight Fabric (these were curtain panels I got at Goodwill for $2)</div><div>4" Chinese Lantern</div><div>Scissors<br />Hot Glue</div><div> </div><div>This is a great "watching TV" project. Just cut a bunch (and I mean a bunch) of 2" circles out of any lightweight fabric. Fold a circle in half and secure with glue in the middle. Then fold the circle again into a pie shape, add glue to point and secure to lantern. Repeat over and over and over again until the orb is covered. Like I said, a great project while watching your favorite show (which currently for me is either "Southland" on TNT, "The Good Wife", or "Lost" -- which starts tonight -- and of course -- "Project Runway"). Just don't burn your fingers.</div><div> </div><div>I add a piece of card stock to the center, scented with essential oil, to make it into a decorative pomander, and of course a ribbon to hang it from your favorite spot.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMj-APeV2QblrFDH0SfTGnWmnNs-zSSyKFKEcBszx2pNqfeLVUD_r7qC1Y7oG2sO72foQPwiVUJlmkvYsI4Ihbeb6qXbugAsdpWtkT8Mdd87gjDoHkPeEEo733NpeimH4t5IfTPbcWPPtH/s1600-h/DSCN0187.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433830137140731186" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMj-APeV2QblrFDH0SfTGnWmnNs-zSSyKFKEcBszx2pNqfeLVUD_r7qC1Y7oG2sO72foQPwiVUJlmkvYsI4Ihbeb6qXbugAsdpWtkT8Mdd87gjDoHkPeEEo733NpeimH4t5IfTPbcWPPtH/s400/DSCN0187.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-80195970471131863262010-01-30T22:34:00.002-07:002010-01-30T22:38:28.954-07:00Persimmon Punch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4zba18H-FGf_MiNmrZ2lKzgYRLIvuX58KyVEsGzQXuEGI7Homb0fJOjuh9MpTxoP16xgD3oMk-ZJxjUwIV-eLUPTjlLz0l4-IdgxdhrAzkPlUKKLU3Womticr7HJ4-HeDACrbUXKdkOk/s1600-h/DSCN0209.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432773439879116306" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4zba18H-FGf_MiNmrZ2lKzgYRLIvuX58KyVEsGzQXuEGI7Homb0fJOjuh9MpTxoP16xgD3oMk-ZJxjUwIV-eLUPTjlLz0l4-IdgxdhrAzkPlUKKLU3Womticr7HJ4-HeDACrbUXKdkOk/s400/DSCN0209.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Just a little pop of color to alert you to the new sweaters I've added to my Etsy shop. The flowers on this beauty are from a sweet vintage fabric, and the colors couldn't have matched any better. It was fashion fate...</div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-5425911855380179622010-01-29T21:06:00.002-07:002010-01-29T21:17:32.280-07:00The Magic of White Paint<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJPFSXbmpXBGyVaYPVP8DNMWHTpZLpE_rWtgyODdm2PT3jC_15uK_WZvXUoeIeUHbW5VuW4W5Kc1WGeBe05cMAUV0pZ9_ATvM34BVviqz7WCtY7jTCIPBU-piwzjFEI9GvuAMq2SOLqwH/s1600-h/DSCN0137.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432379949787135154" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJPFSXbmpXBGyVaYPVP8DNMWHTpZLpE_rWtgyODdm2PT3jC_15uK_WZvXUoeIeUHbW5VuW4W5Kc1WGeBe05cMAUV0pZ9_ATvM34BVviqz7WCtY7jTCIPBU-piwzjFEI9GvuAMq2SOLqwH/s400/DSCN0137.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />It was time to put down the needle and thread and pick up a paint brush. I had a few items that were in dire need of a makeover, and a little white paint is my mini "furniture facelift" magic potion-- makes everything look a little crisper.<br /><br />Found this table at the thrift store and snatched it up in a second. The hard part about painting in January is finding a place to paint. Our basement is "finished", it's too cold and wet outside, so... go to where it is a little less wet and and little less cold -- the garage. Can definitely see the signs of winter in our garage.<br /><br />Anyhoo, here is the finished product. Nothing too spectacular, but definitely more my style. And definitely more deserving of a warm and dry place.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHya1eKX_goXi7VbqrVnTWHnc6gK8HxnfEvLmLH0Q4uvHS5cDFbsfR3MqnYde6DFVJHSbeCjgrSyJ-4uuNEGwQWm6mZtPf6KHxFf7Gkomi9-zyAFqSfNkZzZmqnHavSI2yyV_BTFj9y15/s1600-h/DSCN0196.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432379940706923090" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHya1eKX_goXi7VbqrVnTWHnc6gK8HxnfEvLmLH0Q4uvHS5cDFbsfR3MqnYde6DFVJHSbeCjgrSyJ-4uuNEGwQWm6mZtPf6KHxFf7Gkomi9-zyAFqSfNkZzZmqnHavSI2yyV_BTFj9y15/s400/DSCN0196.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgges1ZCE_uAdL3FRcyHDhAbmwFLMs5h64vgOX9ukhJVhTmo6kkDcDNQOEji_iNnhrJAson5zaqVhGHRZxDd_NilW0J9cUvZ8SPqZB5P9q4GYgBFWVzrqrs0sgduvIHQb_0DdU9xMSbqn3n/s1600-h/DSCN0136.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-10587086292824671152010-01-21T08:29:00.005-07:002010-01-21T08:54:43.895-07:00Sweet As A Candy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5LqNt5yVUlEpa5hABsh4HR7y_HZ9UrGQG6lVmbm3rg6m5xW6Cx0AV7FHm7mitkYi0wAir1kc_QlnwXXXdZyTvqeLSk_ft3FHRgaPXv8Qm_gw0BvApUD86shiJ5dZlgPLX4UkvBMUN-Yc3/s1600-h/collage_1%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429215958864226418" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 337px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5LqNt5yVUlEpa5hABsh4HR7y_HZ9UrGQG6lVmbm3rg6m5xW6Cx0AV7FHm7mitkYi0wAir1kc_QlnwXXXdZyTvqeLSk_ft3FHRgaPXv8Qm_gw0BvApUD86shiJ5dZlgPLX4UkvBMUN-Yc3/s400/collage_1%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuoOdI4_wxcOGmQAkMmFtRilgNo4kJ5M5HVcYfvTlykg8um3I3ri0iPFx-kFWPU8uDyyi2_RaqWvm6yQ671SsBUupkWS237xtAcjFOpiqm5zN9x_Dkdr5DBdYxcPY_HRtYh_CJ0KC0p0B-/s1600-h/13566_1299884461708_1368325653_30845316_8051893_n%5B1%5D.jpg"></a>Federica from "Sweet as a Candy" blog is featuring me in her anniversary giveaway! I love this girl's blog -- it is exactly as it sounds -- sweet and charming. Her photos and layouts are always beautiful and I love her style. She features fashion, home decor and just wonderful tidbits about all things beautiful. But the best part is I get to live her wonderful Italian lifestyle vicariously through her blog. Take a peek at her blog -- you will be enchanted.</div><br /><div><a href="http://sweet-as-a-candy.blogspot.com/">http://sweet-as-a-candy.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfj3yF10E_daSTQmpKnl2bfIsRef16bw2qxnwKlzzWYNrw-g3AGYlzkI3I2Mc0b9Rqn_aDgFFKZI1Fbwp6f9_u35heI0noW7y5UoCqufmoBH-0oT0GGRAcjnvTMToJpLO1pRIrI41NLrY/s1600-h/collage_2%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429217605884103570" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 316px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfj3yF10E_daSTQmpKnl2bfIsRef16bw2qxnwKlzzWYNrw-g3AGYlzkI3I2Mc0b9Rqn_aDgFFKZI1Fbwp6f9_u35heI0noW7y5UoCqufmoBH-0oT0GGRAcjnvTMToJpLO1pRIrI41NLrY/s400/collage_2%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>And thank you Federica for making me look so good :) If you leave a comment on her post about the giveaway, you could win your choice of one of my caroline joy sweaters in my Etsy shop. Ciao!</div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">P.S. I already sold one of the featured sweaters (the white one at the top) to one of Federica's lovely readers in Bologna, Italy! So I will be shopping and embellishing up a storm to make sure the shop is stocked with a wonderful variety of sweaters...</span></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-17135232065026057542010-01-18T18:48:00.005-07:002010-01-18T18:58:09.913-07:00Happy January!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3JnN-rjnhR02Gq1PeMZla6gV7KmijpkKSjXIBGHK_A9h296-HxRGUZrwfhDqeITtf7GfReedB4HZyS3M_1e5qf0s5nPPJdYZLDdgDVo4HxCBYspiOwfGsfrawgook3y01NRC_J7PyXdw/s1600-h/january-jones-2010-golden-globes-red-carpet%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428261958616590578" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3JnN-rjnhR02Gq1PeMZla6gV7KmijpkKSjXIBGHK_A9h296-HxRGUZrwfhDqeITtf7GfReedB4HZyS3M_1e5qf0s5nPPJdYZLDdgDVo4HxCBYspiOwfGsfrawgook3y01NRC_J7PyXdw/s400/january-jones-2010-golden-globes-red-carpet%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>Wow -- already January 18th, and I think this is my second post of the new year. I guess "Up the number of posts on my blog" was not one of my resolutions. But I hope I am turning over a new leaf as of today, and will not be as absent as I have been of late.</p><p>January is one of those months that gets a bad rap -- the whole "coming down" off the holiday season, the weather is nothing to cheer about, and it is sometimes a bleak reminder of all that you need to do and "should do" in the upcoming year.</p><p>So in the spirit of positive thinking, I've decided to post some of my favorite things about January:</p><p>1. Official time for fresh starts and "do overs"</p><p>2. My beautiful twins celebrated their 5th birthday today -- Happy Birthday Bridget and Teddy!</p><p>3. My amazing mom also celebrates her birthday this month -- just another good reason for a "girl get-together"</p><p>4. Project Runway just started up again -- back in NYC, no less. Yea!</p><p>5. THE GOLDEN GLOBES! The kickoff of the Hollywood awards season. And while the lovely January Jones (pictured above) did not win for Best Actress in a TV Drama, her show did. Cheers to "Mad Men"! </p><p>Bring on the Oscars -- and Spring!</p>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-13794869507700557862010-01-09T16:42:00.005-07:002010-01-09T16:51:09.944-07:00A Fresh Start<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggETQEo8thH9yYu7Lw3wTy6QKO4TVGDvrzQb9rnQ8XesNKCaaEoKEvic9g2c_MgDNW5l-QMtbN6H1jy6D9Z8lkfA3C9UxxFH7QJSYnWrl0TUi9T_4zCfc4_x0YwT_773Iz4H0mGYPYMpBH/s1600-h/DSCN0095.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424891418311493346" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggETQEo8thH9yYu7Lw3wTy6QKO4TVGDvrzQb9rnQ8XesNKCaaEoKEvic9g2c_MgDNW5l-QMtbN6H1jy6D9Z8lkfA3C9UxxFH7QJSYnWrl0TUi9T_4zCfc4_x0YwT_773Iz4H0mGYPYMpBH/s400/DSCN0095.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpczIeNOT5xynOahqF0Eq7B4bILgLoqn_Ay9arksivw2bOBpVvzqHkypTiuLgLNBvQUq-u0HrOnalAcD2y-6H-_GmTlIZ8IqHVxpr4hRzRE6_9jEYq-0ODwbGTNLtAxPtt4iK_RtGLrz9/s1600-h/DSCN0094.JPG"></a><div><div><div>I have been MIA for the last couple of weeks. Post holiday blues. So to cure the blues, I made some new sweaters in some springy hues (yellows, greens, raspberry -- even blue). I just added about 10 sweaters to my Etsy shop, and they're really making me anxious for spring. I'm ready for a fresh start...</div></div></div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-12558370604252464872009-12-24T09:28:00.004-07:002009-12-24T09:35:20.487-07:00Merry Christmas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXSH0Gi8-gp7LYVxhMDiAGgwkTRv5uRs0QwcIM3O3bv7zfEl3VO_bbPULTOGYCdrTzvkzdHg5ew-l3PCDEoUhMyxIW9CpGuA6BaGPvgo5Er3wPoYAmB6jotnwIk27wM94yNe7_-bLtkUK/s1600-h/brown_paper_packages_close%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418840509118071218" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXSH0Gi8-gp7LYVxhMDiAGgwkTRv5uRs0QwcIM3O3bv7zfEl3VO_bbPULTOGYCdrTzvkzdHg5ew-l3PCDEoUhMyxIW9CpGuA6BaGPvgo5Er3wPoYAmB6jotnwIk27wM94yNe7_-bLtkUK/s400/brown_paper_packages_close%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This is the third and final installment of Christmas Rhyme Time with Caroline. I've written many others, but ya gotta know when to say when ;) Besides, I still have to get started on 2009's poem!!! </div><div></div><div>This poem I wrote in 2005 after I had my twins. They're almost five and sooooooo excited this year for Christmas. I'm not sure we are going to make it through the day...<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#666666;">It’s been a different year,<br />What, with twins and all.<br />No more “quick stops” at Target<br />Or long trips to the mall.<br /><br />With the holidays approaching<br />I needed a better plan --<br />I’m not nearly as mobile<br />With two more kids in our clan.<br /><br />I tried on-line shopping<br />A sort of “cyber St. Nick”<br />All of my gift shopping done<br />With just a few easy clicks.<br /><br />JCrew, Amazon<br />Toys R Us and more!<br />All of my favorite dot coms<br />Delivered right to my door.<br /><br />The postman, the FedEx guy –<br />They all brought my things.<br />Everyday was like Christmas<br />Each time my doorbell would ring.<br /><br />The mall at my fingertips.<br />My shopping done in no time.<br />But the best part of all:<br />No crowds and no lines.<br /><br />It’s amazing what you can accomplish<br />While your little ones take naps.<br />Who knows – maybe next year?<br />I’ll even get it gift wrapped.<br /><br /></span></em></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-61463805592627999832009-12-23T09:33:00.004-07:002009-12-23T10:01:31.782-07:00Another rhyme...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhICSB3RPZypzgseH09bBt13ByF8trYXXq_-yEx6P_4DR7FqhJZnt1fTmyHURHrNk1iF3wMf_RZMeX5e3CmdVPh0Wp-8fXirjFOhSHpzQL9uHwq5dszHSW0KLzZERVrrH3jWG2BmX0S6UYn/s1600-h/00230m%5B1%5D.jpg"></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyK2AUpdyXFLZzN19PKGs4NV0vo57UX023p-gD35fsTSGe_haGOJ9y3jjfWzifUXnHXnJiOhRO7WIQUeRAvmfljgIHlL_mIolwszkAfRpLJvoUU85vrc0FoxiIjhTsTRcPg4pHOEhVVZeI/s1600-h/8%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418474654743690082" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyK2AUpdyXFLZzN19PKGs4NV0vo57UX023p-gD35fsTSGe_haGOJ9y3jjfWzifUXnHXnJiOhRO7WIQUeRAvmfljgIHlL_mIolwszkAfRpLJvoUU85vrc0FoxiIjhTsTRcPg4pHOEhVVZeI/s400/8%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>Time for poem number two. I wrote this one in 2001, after my first son Will was born. He's almost nine now...</div><br /><div></div><div><strong>CHRISTMAS PAST</strong></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>Christmas of yesterday</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>Was quite a different story</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>A husband and a dog</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>Were my only two worries.</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em></em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>Office gatherings, parties....</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>What should I wear?!</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>Jewelry and makeup</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>And don't forget hair!</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em></em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>Holiday hangovers</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>From a nip of the nog</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>And shopping at Petsmart</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>To get gifts for the dog.</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>Up late Christmas Eve</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>Sleeping in Christmas Day</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>Presents galore!</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>The VISA I'll pay.</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em></em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>It sounds pretty good</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>And certainly not a bore</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>But I started to feel that</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>I wanted something more...</em></span></div><br /><div><strong>CHRISTMAS PRESENT</strong><br /></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Along came a baby</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">In March of '01</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Who made the holidays more special</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And certainly more fun.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Now time is a premium</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">But what really matters?</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">More ease or more joy?</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">I'd much take the latter.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">I still have all the baking</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And the presents to wrap</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">But unlike before</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">I do it all while he naps.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Big gifts may be less</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And budgets may be tighter,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">But the tree seems much prettier</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And the lights shine much brighter.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Traditions are more meaningful</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Simple things bring more joy</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Christmas is more Merry now</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Because of one little boy.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#333333;"></span></em></div><div><strong>CHRISTMAS FUTURE</strong></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>The meaning of Christmas?</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>It has become very clear</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>And it will only get better</em></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;"><em>Year after year.</em></span></div></div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-89800795111456809572009-12-21T12:24:00.005-07:002009-12-21T14:13:09.923-07:00Christmas Time Rhyme<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQjyTt3ayZOqZtydMNeG_pSS0E-1JYs50i4Ks6Dtc2aXnceuOTU7212SZxhobkcRW8bv4IfxYQrafwe2HaLJIcKd1GS0uDDGrBzD0Z_2LNQFxUXjWHXwL34a2DT30dxhxvTRvPsnCefmu/s1600-h/00230m%5B1%5D.jpg"></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9zP9V46VmlqbqbisyodLZ0Bz5xnhL54NFM3FrFkO7Awy6s9vobDbE5qxDthY4EFQQzLPJFTbwB4AoClD9kIaGjnokcaQ4hLXPb-zze0Rcy9YEkvDTJglOmsiZSnUQNBSFASjNwfTnxx4/s1600-h/2092068959_cc2eb714a8%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417772637420883458" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9zP9V46VmlqbqbisyodLZ0Bz5xnhL54NFM3FrFkO7Awy6s9vobDbE5qxDthY4EFQQzLPJFTbwB4AoClD9kIaGjnokcaQ4hLXPb-zze0Rcy9YEkvDTJglOmsiZSnUQNBSFASjNwfTnxx4/s400/2092068959_cc2eb714a8%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Every year (well, most every year;) I write a little holiday poem for my family. Writing has always been my first love and this is just a way for me to share my thoughts at the holidays.</div><br /><div></div><div>This first "poem" I wrote back in 1998 -- pre-kids! I will try to share a rhyme each day this week... Enjoy!</div><br /><div></div><div><strong>A Woman's Version of Christmas </strong><br /></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Well, it starts in November</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">With the holiday sales</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And browsing through catalogs</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">To shop through the mail.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Next comes the decorating</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">It's time to deck the halls,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And the mantles and the staircases</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And every inch of the walls.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Then it's hours of baking</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Enough for a crowd</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Twelve batches of cookies --</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Martha Stewart would be proud.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">We sew homemade stockings</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And make holiday crafts</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">We bake breads and make fudge</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Just about anything from scratch.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Did I mention the cards?</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">The hundred plus we send</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And the "small" gatherings we host</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">For family and friends.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">We wrap all the presents</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Make our own holly wreaths</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And in the middle of all that</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Prepare the Christmas Day feast.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And as much as we want</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">To cut back, to start over</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">We'll do the same thing next year</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">But start in October.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><br /><div><strong>A Man's Version of Christmas</strong></div><div></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Hang the lights on the house</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">Spend an hour at the mall</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">There's more cookies than usual</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;">And two straight weeks of football.</span></em></div><br /><div></div><div></div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-82445942880336865882009-12-19T23:57:00.003-07:002009-12-20T00:10:51.488-07:00Glutton for Glitter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMDfjF2-wQvsP8q5JKvkBqfHDf28OIqAMtJxaBV01wWdBX8lEcn9Hj496C5Pxb0JTy3Pj_nMRsFPzn1xjQLeEVXIDr29dtUhaTbZ4mwLWXXrCssGPaOI3LmXhLuUKAi265cI8ArKCfprJ/s1600-h/69559261-06%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417209090975768194" style="WIDTH: 328px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMDfjF2-wQvsP8q5JKvkBqfHDf28OIqAMtJxaBV01wWdBX8lEcn9Hj496C5Pxb0JTy3Pj_nMRsFPzn1xjQLeEVXIDr29dtUhaTbZ4mwLWXXrCssGPaOI3LmXhLuUKAi265cI8ArKCfprJ/s400/69559261-06%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6367ztquRU1Z0W2B_F_BOI6vMoPQINbuYGFU_Gu1wPRf11EIQWQ97Y5L8PTpuIwf7DLX73LRIM6B7WrKivK1siIZmyxprZku-hzVQV-W7ElBk2v-3TP_b2kFtatojUdwItbaWAlOWPn8/s1600-h/71168794-04%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417209088509719170" style="WIDTH: 328px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6367ztquRU1Z0W2B_F_BOI6vMoPQINbuYGFU_Gu1wPRf11EIQWQ97Y5L8PTpuIwf7DLX73LRIM6B7WrKivK1siIZmyxprZku-hzVQV-W7ElBk2v-3TP_b2kFtatojUdwItbaWAlOWPn8/s400/71168794-04%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /><p>My sister and I hit the mall today for some final holiday shopping. No kids, coffees in hand, hours to ourselves. It was bliss.</p><p>Before departing the mall, we decided to hit Forever 21. If you have not been to Forever 21, it's like walking into a club, but with the lights up. Booming music, glitz and young girls everywhere. And although I tend to skew a little higher in age than the average customer, I must say I have to at least peek at their accessories. So much fun.</p><p>Of course, I couldn't go home empty handed. I'm like a cat when it comes to shiny objects -- especially anything with glitter or sequins. Don't get me wrong. I grew up in the "preppy era" and still worship the fashion gods of J Crew. But all girls need a little touch of sparkle.</p><p>I scored the above belt for $2.50. That's not a typo or a sale price. The photo does not do it justice. It is a shimmery bronze and almost exactly like the one you'll find at the aforementioned favorite of mine, J Crew, but for a tenth of the price.</p><p>Next up, a sequined tank in very a classic navy and black rugby stripe. This will look so fab under a black blazer and paired with jeans and boots. The price: $7. Yes, it was on sale and for that price I should have bought ten and worn them as pj's, but Colorado's a little chilly this time of year.</p><p>So for less than ten bucks, looks like I'm going to have a shiny new year. Merry Christmas to me!</p>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-53133436778814400692009-12-16T15:32:00.005-07:002009-12-16T15:52:10.806-07:00Magazine Junkie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivTWVfA2jjN9S7ZzgtKZZaLbtyFzsbM2Ciji3cjkBNNY6x_6rVfW9NmccahyQ_u-ImGMYDtuZxNfPT0anb5iVDwSPfV9OP0P1fh8vXv7ZqwnKYALZ0Wtf0reX3BnVAjjtx_0bqAQ2vFwAA/s1600-h/fass_mcdean_02_h%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415965644413882722" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivTWVfA2jjN9S7ZzgtKZZaLbtyFzsbM2Ciji3cjkBNNY6x_6rVfW9NmccahyQ_u-ImGMYDtuZxNfPT0anb5iVDwSPfV9OP0P1fh8vXv7ZqwnKYALZ0Wtf0reX3BnVAjjtx_0bqAQ2vFwAA/s400/fass_mcdean_02_h%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I love to read. In fact, just had book club with the girls last night (we read "South of Broad" by Pat Conroy). Books will always be my first love, but magazines are my constant companions.</div><br /><div>I think I subscribe to about 20 magazines. What I don't receive in my mailbox at home I usually read second-hand from someone else, or while getting the hair or nails done. This can be a bit of a problem when you're perusing the shelves at the airport book store for a good distraction and realize you already have read/seen every single issue.</div><br /><div>Of course I lean heavily toward fashion and interiors, but I do get magazines that I can actually read, and my dad passes on his copies of <em>The New Yorker</em> to me when he's done.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just got my copy of <em>W</em> in the mail today. I like <em>W</em> because it is quite different from most fashion mags (larger format, b<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJnkvkZyFIhP4_iu1WeczfJABhNVsfyt7azEGbShss7gVdpvzeIJfl7gE7H2QwvJHaHShqIAD0dIxwHBY1tEvPN4IoaA5xxY7vacf8-MM6ih2om-cRZrSCwvQ2fmZsPVZ9aPuwTs5Bifqo/s1600-h/00230m%5B1%5D.jpg"></a>izarre photography...) but I just LOVED this issue. There was an amazing 20 page spread just on the Spring '10 fashion lines alone. I was like a kid in an eye-candy store. This one is a keeper and will not be making the rounds to female friends, or the recycle bin.</div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-85635804745493454152009-12-07T12:28:00.004-07:002009-12-07T12:43:53.660-07:00Winter Wonderland<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKlnLoDzDOTfKf5NLiAR20K2jrbuyBom6Wz5fuzztfWT3xyDY7zO3Bb6W3fmlKNLgSD551o9HyDVPd5Xaw9fANvk3Wp8eaLCClNrKGjbvIS29cX5z1GKgVicC7WgO3xQru6PlhgkTcRvgE/s1600-h/Winter%2520Wonderland%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412578844911037250" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKlnLoDzDOTfKf5NLiAR20K2jrbuyBom6Wz5fuzztfWT3xyDY7zO3Bb6W3fmlKNLgSD551o9HyDVPd5Xaw9fANvk3Wp8eaLCClNrKGjbvIS29cX5z1GKgVicC7WgO3xQru6PlhgkTcRvgE/s400/Winter%2520Wonderland%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Check back with me in about a month, and I so won't be singing this tune. But currently in Colorado it is frigid (9 degrees F), frosty (it snowed off and on yesterday) and fantastic (more light snow to come). I love it.... right now.<br /><div><br /><div></div><div>Our Thanksgiving was 70 degrees F and sunny. So not my style. And the sad thing is, I host Easter every year for my large family and it is usually 40-50 degrees F and possibly wet. So right now I am loving this wintery weather for our holiday season. It is picture perfect. We finally got it right! :)</div><br /><div></div><div>Moving from weather to weddings, as you know by now, I sell upcycled cardigans. Awhile ago I did a post about wearing a cardigan with your wedding gown. I have actually sold some white and cream embellished cardigans th<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyIimoTWdqMQ3CldoYaYeWlGz5aSdBpfvMqBvCmAcOFqCGDGRAxPq7qJKjan-hjRR0YpDqmuHrizYJIo1C_z58o4QhRoHySV2GYdl2XFIN40ae4MZl2CJ2Lf2GTDewI4hkmIEn0-HmdMtV/s1600-h/P1010038.JPG"></a>at are going to be worn by a bride or someone in the bridal party. I found another fabulous photo to showcase the look:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNo02Jra77qLFn6SkM7uO8OYkGkmAE0ARu8-r6MK4KMv8WXYEYypirxc-HZx5DjIkQDopr85CoRU0qw_0P3Besa-2GgW7r6rQ0BoHTu7Cp4t8wHJRphgZaIQjV7opgh9QCxKAjpgj4J7C/s1600-h/platinumpl2061-thumb-200x273%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412578849359268258" style="WIDTH: 199px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 273px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNo02Jra77qLFn6SkM7uO8OYkGkmAE0ARu8-r6MK4KMv8WXYEYypirxc-HZx5DjIkQDopr85CoRU0qw_0P3Besa-2GgW7r6rQ0BoHTu7Cp4t8wHJRphgZaIQjV7opgh9QCxKAjpgj4J7C/s400/platinumpl2061-thumb-200x273%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>So how does this all tie together? I actually have a sweater on my Etsy shop named "Winter Wonderland" and it would be the perfect little cover up for the bride, or her party, or even guest. I'd keep it -- I just don't have any weddings on the horizon. Hurry up and grab it if you do...</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54tiP-iFx3r43GltO31f-w1Ua3W3hTGXqpLp339xKxGc4cAfcRba8adBrWOVvl8E-j6vGDxcEizrvBjU15W_5C0rPYYyBYRx0lwftSgUD5rqYE0E0sa3O4JZVDXuqlAI7XCZonq05-N8J/s1600-h/P1010125.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412578859359488738" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54tiP-iFx3r43GltO31f-w1Ua3W3hTGXqpLp339xKxGc4cAfcRba8adBrWOVvl8E-j6vGDxcEizrvBjU15W_5C0rPYYyBYRx0lwftSgUD5rqYE0E0sa3O4JZVDXuqlAI7XCZonq05-N8J/s400/P1010125.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-7641449278875475602009-12-02T16:48:00.004-07:002009-12-02T17:02:33.513-07:00Flowers in December?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjU7yq9o1winMAmcHqjdBaaY_uWtdcip4xTTSFDS3qVbCnJ7xhGkPkGi0UFPwy9Hg6PuOo0tsHYKfMWjXpVqyF5I1N1lXQVoze7HajUGR8gI3Qunb6fgFD9lPB7QVb_bBFqIFXNlpcbEP/s1600-h/image001%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410790321463225554" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjU7yq9o1winMAmcHqjdBaaY_uWtdcip4xTTSFDS3qVbCnJ7xhGkPkGi0UFPwy9Hg6PuOo0tsHYKfMWjXpVqyF5I1N1lXQVoze7HajUGR8gI3Qunb6fgFD9lPB7QVb_bBFqIFXNlpcbEP/s400/image001%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWDu6SqXln7fPgpXZ3yYUArrnBGu5CRIdPPtXHDvs483OnsF4o2O8zjfhG2e6ifozxiIExyfDwO5NXnhVynPx7wO8gyU4DCH4jQRfLFf05rs3NUPNv39_hH1i79THqXDZHJCzL_n3IFTb/s1600-h/image001%5B2%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410790312758461682" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWDu6SqXln7fPgpXZ3yYUArrnBGu5CRIdPPtXHDvs483OnsF4o2O8zjfhG2e6ifozxiIExyfDwO5NXnhVynPx7wO8gyU4DCH4jQRfLFf05rs3NUPNv39_hH1i79THqXDZHJCzL_n3IFTb/s400/image001%5B2%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Let me explain. We are experiencing frosty temps and snow in Colorado -- which really is quite lovely for the holiday season. But sometimes you need a little pretty pick-me-up.</div><br /><div>This post is dedicated to someone I know who is recovering from knee surgery, and she is also a wonderful gardener. So to lift her spirits a little (and give her something new to look at ;) I wanted to spread a little spring flowers among the holiday holly and mistletoe.</div><br /><div>Aaaaah.... now back to snow and winter wonderlands...</div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:78%;">These pictures came from my dear friend Mary Jane, whose brother grows amazing flowers up in the Northwest. Everyday he sends a pic to his family -- their daily "flower-gram".</span></em></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-83455206960461524282009-11-26T10:34:00.005-07:002009-11-26T10:49:45.964-07:00Have A Happy Thanksgiving!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACJZeMhwP7DjK2ZR2MBFfqDs6D6SiBIcXMIXuaDqbY82Hlq4uL9qE1-MG_Pz5otPBx1diszqkDd4D2MDweUx7Amy1Uk3uFFT3XXeJxhcYIesoHasFhtT2olbCWpAx3dGh3DDqwyHtEg_1/s1600/006_B+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408467213792913634" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACJZeMhwP7DjK2ZR2MBFfqDs6D6SiBIcXMIXuaDqbY82Hlq4uL9qE1-MG_Pz5otPBx1diszqkDd4D2MDweUx7Amy1Uk3uFFT3XXeJxhcYIesoHasFhtT2olbCWpAx3dGh3DDqwyHtEg_1/s400/006_B+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I love this photo. Of course, I did not take it (I'm not the best photographer). This was done by a wonderful photographer Lindsay B. These are my twins Bridget and Teddy (a year ago) and I just love how she captured their joy. It makes me happy and thankful everytime I look at it.<br /><br />Of course, I have THREE children, so not to slight Will -- the oldest at almost nine years old -- I wanted to include a photo of him too. This is the three of them at the beach in May. This will also be our Christmas card photo too, so you're getting a little sneak peek.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjg8fb7jzx46ih-XcDUMvQlOIWvy5uQwdKRuyXoU5ZxcT_Rw8LXbdiQRglMDB5Tw47VlOk9n4Q6QiTZysaSF5O6Xr5ivxw5056_DqoK8BjtYFjJ8ia_-fEClxyAnRg0MzVgqGr1tc54ai/s1600/P1010186.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408467643911915010" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjg8fb7jzx46ih-XcDUMvQlOIWvy5uQwdKRuyXoU5ZxcT_Rw8LXbdiQRglMDB5Tw47VlOk9n4Q6QiTZysaSF5O6Xr5ivxw5056_DqoK8BjtYFjJ8ia_-fEClxyAnRg0MzVgqGr1tc54ai/s400/P1010186.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />In honor of Thanksgiving and the start of the magical holiday season, I wanted to share what I am most thankful for -- my three wonderful kids. Happy day to you all!caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677744948782200509.post-45606462706542437822009-11-24T09:00:00.003-07:002009-11-24T09:10:14.905-07:00Holiday Sweaters on SALE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YcbJ1il4CiXTdypukXQElRYfswBfC-n_CWEqJA7l4vScOaWX19OmxpwR5_AcCWlrUkWlyNBwY6c5bmkmST6jwt6yGOERCqV8m9770066crKIT0wLinq_GutrULwRk7ZNgGyDtL-RoPZt/s1600/P1010038.JPG"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOlUjlj7TQjEScunwsYn1tgcHs4NzUIYFodqWB86zh8X3QCul3JKx5MSaCU-OSnnL4Zp77cK089_16HLLV4ySc1xmgBfXU013x8iy2LQY4iEU1gJk5r1dUN0NxIENlwEI2JvIQxdm2MBs/s1600/P1010125.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407701034498171730" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOlUjlj7TQjEScunwsYn1tgcHs4NzUIYFodqWB86zh8X3QCul3JKx5MSaCU-OSnnL4Zp77cK089_16HLLV4ySc1xmgBfXU013x8iy2LQY4iEU1gJk5r1dUN0NxIENlwEI2JvIQxdm2MBs/s400/P1010125.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>It's Thanksgiving week -- the "unofficial" start of the holiday season. Honestly, it gets earlier and earlier every year. Pretty soon Christmas items will be displayed with back-to-school supplies.</div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>In honor of the upcoming holidays, I have marked my holiday collection sweaters down. And when I say holiday sweaters, I don't mean the ones decorated with Santa's reindeer and elves. They are a special collection of cardigans, embellished with vintage metallic trims. Gotta add a little sparkle to your season! Plus they're really fun the rest of the year dressed down with jeans. </div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>Browse through my Etsy shop to see if any suit your fancy. Happy Holidays!</div></div>caroline joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065825251590195234noreply@blogger.com8