No, I didn't mispell Poladroid

There is a Poladroid craze going on and I have finally jumped on the bandwagon. I have been wanting a Polaroid camera since I was a little kid and have been looking for one on my thrift store trips, but then there is the issue of film, what kind and where to get it? Plus I don't have a scanner, so I wouldn't be able to share them here anyways. (I am continually held back by my lack of technology!) Then along came Poladroid...it's just as fun and much cheaper! (It's free) On a side note, I have recently found that there is a free application out there to meet every one of my needs...Gimp has been my answer to the out-of-my-price-range Photoshop/Illustrator team and I love it! Ok, back to Poladroid...it's a quick download and then you just drop your pictures in and it spits out a photo that you can't make out, as the seconds go by the image emerges just like the live version...it's a blast!

Here are a few of the Spring Lookbook pics from last year that I still find very compelling...I dropped them into Poladroid and VOILA! Original photos by Nathan Huesmann.

You never need a reason for a a tea party...

...or should I say, any reason is a good reason. My dear friend Camille came over for tea Monday and this is what I fixed. I love Greek food, it never gets old.


Here's the recipe for the most delicious Greek Salad:

SALAD:
romaine lettuce
cucumbers, peeled and sliced
grape tomatoes, halved
feta cheese, crumbled
kalamata olives, halved
red onion, chopped

DRESSING:
equal parts red wine vinegar and olive oil (i used 4 tablespoons for these two salads)
dried oregano (1 tsp)
garlic (i love garlic, so i used several cloves, but you can use just one)
salt and pepper to taste


I always use different amounts of things and just throw stuff in when I cook, so if you are a strict recipe follower this may not before you. Seriously though, this might be a good opportunity to break the rules, it would be hard to mess this one up. If you are making this as a side to a main course, omit the lettuce and it's even more delicious!

As for the Spanakopita, I bought it at Trader Joe's, I haven't ventured into the world of cooking with philo dough yet.

Winston

So I've tried to sit down and write several times today, but my mind is on other things. This morning we lost a very dear friend of our family. His name was Winston, and he was a 12 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback. We've spent lots of time with him over the past few years, and he was always the sweetest, happiest gentle giant...even the many times my feisty little doxie tried to boss him around. He will be dearly missed.

Peacocks Please!

According to my little sister, "peacocks are the new owls". I love owls, but I think she's right! You sure can't beat there beautiful feathers. Here are a few things I have picked up lately.



two perching birds: estate sale, postcard: estate sale, iron wall hanging: flea market, fan: blue windows of long beach

Do the Cha Cha!

Who was the 22nd president? Why do shrimp turn red when you cook them? What color undies am I wearing?

Gotta question? Cha Cha has your answer. They are a free text messaging service that answers questions about EVERYTHING under the sun. I apologize in advance, because you will be addicted to this for the rest of the day. Just text your question to 242242 (chacha spelled out)

Here are some of the questions I sent them for funzies:

What's the most popular bar in Houston? 6th Street Bar and Grill

What's the best Mexican restaurant in Houston? Teala's and Pico's Mex-Mex

Will Christian Bale and I get married in the future? When the chemistry is good, the love is solid and you are both ready for it, then yes you'll get married. (Wow who needs a therapist when you have these guys?)

Is Houston a good place to live? Houston has a thriving job market, but lots of it has to do with personal taste. (They are located in Indiana, what do they know?)

How many of you people work at Cha Cha? 60 employees and thousands of Guides are behind the 50 million answers we've given.

What color undies am I wearing? Polka dotted pink with purple elephants..my favorite (oh how witty you are Cha Cha!)

FREE Colorfly Card for Everyone!

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Pink Paradise

This is when Pepto Bismol acts as design inspiration for a home and actually turns out well. Ok, so it's a bit over the top, but I would expect no less from the queen of pink, Betsey Johnson.




pictures from www.stylefrizz.com