Crochet a Baby Beanie

Crochet a Baby Beanie

The Lingerie League: Classy Undergarments For your Valentine!

The Lingerie League: Classy Undergarments Then and Now

Getting Ready for 2012: How much can we really change about the New Year??

As the years fly by, I wonder sometimes, what kind of a mark have I made in this world during my somewhat chaotic life. So many choices, too many decisions, a few, ... well maybe more than a few regrets and the question remains, with each New Year, I ask myself, would I do it differently if only I could? Traditionally, this is the time for change, boot those bad habits and adapt a new lifestyle. Or maybe we should all have a few practice runs before life's harsh reality finally sets in.

Without hesitation I say "give me that magic wand", I will gladly leap back a few decades for some revisions so teach me the bewitched twitch for a magical lapse in time, but our planet is spinning so fast, even as I type, I realize that the majority of blog readers have probably never heard of Bewitched, a TV show that I watched growing up starring Elizabeth Montgomery. The housewife/witch with the magic nose wiggle, trying perhaps not that hard, to give up her witchy ways to please dorky husband Darren and fit into their mortal hood. I always wondered why she chose such a mundane existence when she had the powers to morph into anyone, anytime, any place. Which leads us to the real question...

If given the choice, how many of us would really do life differently? Knowing what we know now. Hmmm...Should I have taken another path, another flight, another trail? Think of the possibilities! It is an endless array of  "if I only" or "if I only didn't". Or, perhaps our lives are predetermined as so many profess, and events - good or bad, happy or sad, all happen for a reason! There just may be a master plan at work that we don't have as much control over as we would like to believe.

Personally, I have to go with  "All of the Above". Although I do subscribe to the workings of  karma, I also come across so many unexplained and rather bewitching circumstances. So you see a magic wand seems like a splendid little gadget but how would we ever monitor it's use. Well, I guess that is another movie of the week isn't it?
Let's just enjoy another year of mere monotony earning the rewards of doing the "right" thing.

Hidden Moments of Holiday Happiness: Found in Redwood City's The Main Gallery

This Holiday Season find unique treasures made by some of the best local talent in the Bay Area. The Main Gallery, is an artists’ cooperative with some 23 members, and is currently showcasing an inspiring Holiday Show 2011: Season of Giving. An unforgettable collection of special original creations that renew hidden moments of Holiday hope, wide-eyed children and the ultimate happiness that comes from that perfect gift. 

Holiday Flower by Nancy Terrebonne

Uptown by Elfi Altendorfer

Mosiac Tumblers by Doris Fischer-Colbrie

Mistle Toe by Irene Carvajal

The Gallery is located at 1018 Main Street at the corner of Main and Middlefield in the historic yellow Victorian Cottage in Redwood City.  Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information, please visit our website at www.themaingallery.org or call the Gallery at (650) 701-1018.

7 Steps to Health and Happiness

Many of us have kicked our bad habits to curb, whether it's cigarettes, excess alcohol, drugs or food, saying good bye to these health zapping tormentors is never easy, especially if you have not replaced them with anything positive. Call it a new beginning, if you like, you must clean up your act by swapping your unhealthy addiction with a healthy one. Here are a few tips to jump start your new and improved life-
Move it! Exercise will be your salvation:
Don't take my word for it, try for yourself!. Whether you run, walk, ride your bike or work out at the gym, there is actually more to it than staying fit and trim, although that is not bad for starters!  For me it was having control - no longer a slave to things that made me feel bad physically, just because I thought that this was what I needed to do. I also felt guilty, so the justification process starts, denial and all sorts of little tactics that allow one to continue participating in unhealthy behavior. All your energy is spent on disguising your life instead of celebrating it.
For sanity's sake, get those endorphins circulating and you will feel a natural high like none other. You will also look great too!

Don't Resist the Urge to Rest:
It is unfortunate that some people associate naps with laziness, because these days, most of us are simply not able to get straight eight hours of sleep. Instead of feeling frazzled and unproductive, take a well deserved time out. Grab your favorite pillow, cushy throw, cuddle up and catch up on some midday zzz's.  It will seem like the greatest luxury in the world! When you emerge, you will feel refreshed, rejuvenated and will, not doubt, be more efficient at whatever it is you are trying to accomplish!
We have only just begun ~ click here to complete your journey and learn the remaining steps to improving your life. Balancing the ups and downs is something that we all confront so be proactive to get an edge on your health issues now for a happier ever after!

Hang your purple ribbon, San Jose: October is domestic violence awareness month

Hang your purple ribbon San Jose: October is domestic violence awareness month

Furniture Forever: One of a kind quality that will be around for generations

I didn't seem to notice this when I was younger, decorating my own place and buying my own furniture but I must say that cost was a factor -- the primary factor. In fact, I am confessing here and now that my first piece of furniture was some kind of black plastic end table and it came from the local Thrifty Store (kind of like an old school Walgreens). It meant everything to me, this mass produced cube represented my budget bound independence and newly found freedom, at a discount no less...

My how things change! Fast forward a few decades and now, I savor the quality craftsmanship found in my Grandma's favorite wooden chair, reinforced to last generations reads this rocker's resume. Rhythm ready and reliable is she, a one of a kind wooden wonder - hand carved, beautifully embellished, created and assembled with the utmost care! This old wooden gal has a story to tell, a history as colorful as the lullabies that she danced to night after night.

Witness the pride and care delivered to each detail of forever furniture. It's the kind of quality that will never go out of style. Sturdy and strong, this smart decorating trend has taken hold everywhere. Antique furniture fiends actually go on estate sale outings - scheduled shopping sprees, on the hunt for the finest new classic furniture finds! Whether you like to refinish your own furnishings or buy them ready to go, you no longer have to sacrifice quality for price. You can get solid furniture for any room in your home at incredibly reasonable prices! Next time you are out and about in the Bay Area, check out the Estate Sale Showroom in San Carlos!