SUMMER IN THE CITY

TOP TEN REASONS WHY I LOVE SUMMER

REASON #8

Dressing So Fine, Looking So Pretty

How do you like this cool little number? Small white wicker clutch. This was last year's addition to the straw purse collection. I found this at Marshall's, in the clearance bin! Can you believe that no one wanted this? Come to mama! Perfect for a night on the town, in the summer, in the city...

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WILL IT GO ROUND IN CIRCLES

TOP TEN REASONS WHY I LOVE SUMMER

REASON #9

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!

I added this purse to my collection many moons ago (it must be at least 18-20 years old by now). It came from Pier 1. Actually, it was a replacement for one I had previously purchased - and I was so happy when I found it again. You see, as adorable as it is, the handle is just not that strong. So, this cutie only gets used once in a while - wouldn't want to lose the handle on this one too! The rest of the time I just spend admiring it.

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SUMMERTIME BLUES

TOP TEN REASONS WHY I LOVE SUMMER

REASON #10

There Ain't No Cure For The Summertime Blues

To know me is to know that I love straw, wicker and basket purses. I'm always on the look-out for a unique shape. The one shown above was a gift from my sister in 2008. It came from The Loft. Not only is it a straw purse, it has a navy blue with white polka-dot bow tied around it. What more could I ask for?!!

Next Post - Reason #9

(This version of Summertime Blues is performed by Eddie Cochran)

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PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ

Classic Grace & Elegance

And yet another bead-knitted purse. This is my version of Classic Grace & Elegance from Bead Knitted Handbags 2. Size 11/0 seed beads, size 8 crochet cotton thread and size 0000 knitting needles. Lined in a satiny black fabric with some teardrop beads added to the bottom. Perfect for a night on the town!

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SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER

Tomorrow is the last day of Frannie's second grade school year. This is what we made to say thank you for her teacher. The idea for the cupcake flowerpot came from I Heart Cuppycakes. I decided to paint my terracotta pot a nice green with a black band and, of course, some giant polka dots. This way the teacher will know it is from us. I also used my own recipe for deep, dark chocolate cupcakes and real buttercream frosting. The icing is actually a darker pink than in the photo, but that's what happens when you're in a hurry to take a picture. Frannie made a recipe booklet to go along with it. Like the title says, it contains a lot of Frannie's favorite recipes. We made the booklet on the computer and Frannie did all the decorating herself. Her teacher is going to love it! Now, if I can only figure out how I'm going to get the cupcake flowerpot to school...

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