a lovely night

just give me a body of water to dream upon

And the Emmy goes to...

Jason Baker is nominated for an Emmy tonight for his editing

on the Colbert Report! http://www.colbertnation.com/home

Wish him lots of luck!!!

Beautiful Leni is wearing my spine necklace

down her gorgeous backless dress!

Article on Chester and the area

"We made a wrong turn... and fell in love with Chester!"

Writes Juliet Pennington from the Boston Globe. See the whole article at http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/connecticut/articles/2009/08/23/antique_charms_on_a_modern_connecticut_menu/ photo by Michele Mcdonald

Silk Flower Hair Clips

Who won't look great in these?! Silk, colorful,

wear in your hair or as a pin. $11 and $16 each.

Today, Sat Labor Day

End of summer S A L E today in my shop 10-6

Come in and see all the fun things on sale!

Pat Smith at the Cooley Gallery

You have to see this show. My dear friend Pat has an amazing body of work. Her subtle paintings, pierced porcelain, sculptural wall hangings, the repetition of marks from her deliberate hand and the beauty of her craft, will leave you inspired! Visit the gallery and see the play of light dancing through all of her mediums!

http://www.cooleygallery.com/

Where did the time go?

A fun burger joint!

OK, this is such a fun place in West Hartford's Blue Back Square. http://www.thecounterburger.com/ Here is your pencil(mini golf size) and you pick your burger; beef, turkey, veggie... pick your bun, (I opted for the bowl, on a bed of baby greens), your toppings 4 out of 20 to choose, your sides...and build your own yummy lunch! Cute place with industrial decor with garage doors wide open, aluminium chairs, and freedom to choose!

Dina on Smashing Darling Chic Boutique

Check out the post about my jewelry on Smashing Darling's Chic Boutique at http://www.smashingdarling.com/blog/2009/08/25/in-the-chic-boutique-today-dina-varano-earrings/#comments Look through the site, the blog and all of the great accessories to peruse!

Moon names

Native Americans have a tradition of naming the full moons.

I love this!

Jan - Stormy Moon, Feb- Snow Moon, March - Sap Moon, April - Sprouting Grass Moon, May - Flower Moon, June - Strawberry Moon, July - Thunder Moon, August - Harvest Moon, Sept - Coon Moon, Oct - Acorn Moon, Nov - Frosty Moon, Dec - Long Night Moon.

Summer finds

Sweet tulle barrettes...

Shawls, I can never get enough of these...Metal floral serving platter...

Some beauties from the shop.

Come by and visit.
Open Tues-Sun 10-5:30

Cute coin purses

$11-$19 each

Coco Chanel

Quote from the movie of Coco Chanel... "beauty what a weapon...fashion is at once both caterpillar by day and butterfly by night , dresses should both crawl and fly..." She is an amazing woman and her story is remarkable. Her perseverance and confidence is so inspiring.

Happy Birthday E!

You've got the most gracious heart of all!

We love you.