Seeking treasure

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This past weekend, we had a huge garage sale. I say huge because we cleaned out two storage units containing ten years of memories. The point wasn’t to make money but to declutter our living space. I found the whole experience interesting. As one customer put it, “The garage sale people are a different breed.” They will come out in the pouring rain, for a good find. While I can’t understand the regulars who have their routes planned out in advanced, I can see the allure of finding a coveted item for a quarter. For me, it would be a vintage, hardback cover book. We met a lot of nice, friendly folks; one (possible) grifter/absent-minded shopper; and the volunteers who hauled the remaining items to the survivors in Joplin. It was a good day. Have a wonderful Memorial Day.

Giggle and grin

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Grinning. You will not hear about the 3 or 4 things that serendipitously occurred and were crossed off the bucket list, but I will tell you about a little find. Lyns and I ventured to Vault, a swanky speakeasy she had heard about. It is a very intimate, cool atmosphere with the usual red and black furnishings and matching ultra-hip patrons. Not-so-hip in my white jeans and black flip flops, I blended — time for a cocktail. Try saying that without giggling. Lyns ordered “The Fancy Pants Champagne Cocktail” and I had “Giggle Water.” How apropos. I’m a sucker for good packaging and creative naming of libations — so I was pleasantly surprised when the drinks lived up to their sassy titles. Giggle Water has Effen Raspberry (yes that's on the menu) vanilla vodka with fresh cinnamon, two dashes of bitters and a splash of both Sprite and Coke. It was refreshing. FRESH.

Vault was another stop during our impromptu evening, so I was hesitant to leave as we enjoyed our cocktails and relaxed setting. I will be back for another Giggle and possibly, gin.

The Ring

Yep, I want it .

… the ring, the lips, all GOOD. :)
source: Peggy Sirota for Vanity Fair

So, I’m told it’s not a giant bug but a panther. Panthere De Cartier Ring: Intense, sophisticated and sensual, this panther ring made in 18 karat gold with black onyx spots wraps around the wearer’s finger and stares outward with green mesmerizing jeweled eyes. I love it even more.

Covet Friday

This has been an emo week for me, full of introspection and inexplicable angst. Today, the clouds opened up and the sun came out giving me a bit of hope. While I don’t want or need “things” daily, it’s always fun to come upon items I desire. Covet Friday.

1) Dress courtesy of Calvin Klein. I don’t think I could ever find this or afford Calvin, but isn’t it beautiful? 2) Vintage ring (update here ). It looks like a giant bug. Rob’s lips are nice too. 3) Clean perfume. My all-time favorite … it’s delish. I wonder what DIRTY smells like.

4) New Moon movie companion. There will be a lot of Twilight-related crapola in the market when the movie opens, but this book is pretty.  5) Snow Patrol cd. Love them.  6) How to Be dvd. Don’t judge the cover. It’s indie, it’s Rob, it’s full of dorkable-goodness.

7) TrueBlood dvd sets. My friend Sam hooked me on these. The antithesis of Twilight.