Ten on Tuesday - 10 reasons why I love my dog

Happy Birthday Lucky!

Over the holidays, Lucky celebrated her first full year in our house.

Here is a mini - tribute to THE dog who made me into a "dog person".

1. Lucky doesn't smell like a dog. She smells like roses most of the time.

2. Lucky never judges me.

3. She knows when I am sad and sits right beside me through it all.

4. Lucky has eternal puppy fur. She is super soft, like a bunny.

5. Lucky protects our home with a fierce bark.

6. She keeps me on a rigorous walking schedule.

7. She never talks back.

8. Lucky reminds me that life is good. anything is better then walking the streets.

9. She dances like a circus dog.

10. Lucky makes me laugh every single day.

and then there was four

A formal welcome to Samson. Samson is a Cairn terrier mix. He is 35 lbs of pure, uncompromising, love and affection. He was found as a stray with a severely broken elbow. His elbow was repaired by the University of Florida Vet School and he was then placed in a rescue shelter. We are so happy to have found him, my pictures cannot do him justice. He has made my husband and I very happy. Lucky is still considering giving him back. By the way, he HATES getting his pic taken. The look above says it all. When there is no flash around, he is all smiles

In the month of December over 200 dogs were picked up by Alachua County Animal Services. Many of these dogs are still at the pound waiting for families or possible euthanization. Many dogs have been farmed out to local rescue organizations like Helping Hands of Newberry, FL, where we found Samson and Haile's Angels, where we found Lucky over one year ago.

Find out more about adopting your own best friend at Petfinder.com.

The Bag Blog

There are people out there who are as obsessed with baggage as I am.
Here is a blog to prove it.

THE BAG BLOG

"It's a celebration bitches" This is my 100th post.

You can't laugh at the title, unless you watch Chappelle's Show.

In my former life, I was a cold weather chic. I loved winter (still do), in part because snow is fun and lots of pranks can be played in the snow. Mostly my fascination with winter began because of the clothing. Freezing temperatures allow for layering up.

Maybe it is because at this stage of my life, the thought of shedding layers is harrowing in itself. When you are at a size where showing sking is not an option and the hot summer weather is particularly dreadful, the concept of layering with blazers, scarves, cute jackets, and vests is somehow comforting in the cold winter months. Like a hot bowl of chili, or a steaming cup of joe, cold weather fashion has its perks.

With all of that said, it is a cool 56 degrees today in Gainesville, Fl. Now I know most of you out there are thinking, 56 degrees - that is practically planting weather! Yes, it practically is, but when the slightest breeze comes through Florida, young women everywhere break out their seasonal accessories.

This morning I saw leather jackets, cashmere scarves, Ugg boots, wool jackets, gloves, and hats. All of it was quite laughable, but at the same time inspiring.
Here are some of my favorite winter pieces.

Until 40 degrees rolls around, they are bound to my closet.....

Burnt Orange Scarf - Jones New York - TJ Maxx

Pink and Purple Tweed Coat - George - WalMart

Black Tweed Blazer - Merona - Target

Black Wool Turtleneck Sweater - TJ Maxx

Brown, Green, and Blue Thick Socks - Merona - Target

Denim Military Jacket - Style and Co. - Macy's

Chocolate Leather D&B Hobo - D&B Outlet

Black w/ Gold Hardware Saddle inspired Bag - Nine West

and you thought your holidays were interesting.....

This Christmas gift story tops the cake.

This gal I know through a coworker was sitting around with her entire family on a beautiful Christmas Day opening gifts. She was so excited when her sister got an emerald ring thinking her gift would be equally faboo. She opened hers--remember, in front of the whole family, and it was a HELLO KITTY VIBRATOR!!!!!!

Her mom turned to her and seriously said, "I know you've been under a lot of stress lately, you should really do something about it".

Since when did Hello Kitty start making vibrators?

Dream Tisha

The "dream tisha" by Le Mystere can be found right now at TJ Max for 14.99.
It retails for $66. In chocolate brown. Should someone tell Oprah?

Love it forever ever, forever ever

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Thought for the Upcoming Week

"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."
- Audrey Hepburn

Love is in the air....

Just a little over one year ago, I married the love of my life.

What a lovely day.

Ten on Tuesday- Things on my To Do list for 2007

1. Keep my house clean and organized. (I have been struggling with this)
2. Redecorate and re-wallpaper.
3. Pray everyday.
4. Read more nonfiction.
5. Finish the Masters finally.
6. Volunteer monthly.
7. Join a civic organization.
8. Take Lucky on longer walks.
9. Design and maintain a beautiful courtyard garden.
10. Go on more dates with my husband.

Don't forget to add your ten in the comments section.

RIP - FLASH

Flash was a good fish, a very good Fish. Although, he attacked and killed a small frog, I will always remember his vibrant personality and competitive spirit.

Slawburger, fries, and a bottle of ski

If you have been keeping up with Lucky Girl Seeks Lovely Stuff then you have a basic familiarity with my roots. One part city girl with three parts country girl. While I have never lived in the big city, most of you have probably recognized that I have an acute obsession with the idea of living in a real city and throwing myself into a mass cosm of retail. I have dreams of wearing black sunglasses and scarves and galavanting in the streets, drinking coffee, shopping for couture, and carrying a big, beautiful, very expensive handbag. This is the small city girl part of me. It is what it is, a dream. My pocketbook hardly allows for couture or a big expensive handbag, and only skinny people look good galavanting on the streets of NYC with coffee and big sunglasses.

The largest part of me, finds solice in the lifestyle in which I was raised. I hail from the great state of Kentucky, the bluegrass state, horse capital of the world, the home of ale -8, slawburgers, and bottles of ski. I always imagined that once I left, I would not return. There had to be a much better life waiting for me far away from Kentucky. However, it wasn't until I left (we left) that I realized how much Kentucky was a part of me.

I have tried to explain to many. It wasn't until this weekend, that I found a Kentucky author who took the thoughts right from head and put them on paper. If you know Kentucky, you probably also know Wendell Berry.

"On the other hand, I knew I had not escaped Kentucky, and had never really wanted to. I was still writing about it, and had recognized that I would need to write about it for the rest of my life. Kentucky was my fate- not an altogether pleasant fate, though it had much that was pleasing in it, but one that I could not leave behind simply by going to another place, and that I therefore felt more and more obligated to meet directly and to understand. Perhaps even more imporant, I still had a deep love for the place I had been born in, and liked the idea of going back to be part of it again. And that, too, I felt obligated to try to understand . Why should I love one place so much more than any other? What could be the meaning or use of such love?"

I am back

Father forgive me, it has been weeks since my last blog.

After hearing from many readers and fans of the blog, it has occurred to me that most people enjoy my writing more then my "lists" and displays of "stuff". I will remain loyal to the original intent of the blog (showcasing lovely stuff) but will also try to spend more time in writing and thought.

So for the new year, I resolve to write more then ever. In doing this, I hope that my readers will be satisfied and find it refreshing. As always, your comments and feedback are encouraged.