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Buddies in matching Christmas sweaters!!

Hiya Blogland!! Greetings from snowy Western Maryland!!! We are living in a winter wonderland. MrBill is hating life right now-all of this snow confuses him. Gracie LOVES it!!

I've been hanging in there in regards to my slip last week and my back/hip.  I've got another doctor's appointment Tuesday morning. I've been spending loads of quality time in the recliner with my Kindle. I've been reading every one's posts even if I'm not commenting. Commenting from the Kindle is a pain in the butt. I can't sit in the chair too long to use the computer. The happy pills make me sleep alot. Gracie and MrBill have been enjoying lots of Mommy lap time.

In the spirit of keeping it real I've been rocking a variation of this lovely and flattering outfit all week. Knit pants, fleecy pullover, Tshirt, warm socks and slippers. The pants and pullover are from Goodwill though!!

Setting the fashion world ON FIRE!!!

Lauren and I got new phones as our Christmas gifts to each other. We've had Iphone 3's (HATE)the last few years and it was time to upgrade. Lauren decided on Galaxy Note 2's for us. They are really spiffy and so much easier to use than the Iphone. HOWEVER--it took me a bit to figure out how to answer the phone when someone called.  Lauren is a total techno-weenie and loves all the features. I'm spending my time just figuring it out.

I tried to do a Xmas photoshoot with Gracie and MrBill in their matching sweaters. Gracie is just too curious and busy and wouldn't sit still. I finally got pictures of them napping!!

The Diva LOVED to have her picture taken. The problem with her was her hogging the camera--she'd jump in front of poor Bill. It WAS all about her.

Christmas 2012 - RIP The Diva

Now that I've dazzled you with my styling togs--heres' some more Christmas deco pictures:

Close-ups of living room tree with vintage glass ornaments

The Santa tree in the dining room.

Santa's on dining room hutch. Some DIY and some thrifted.

Hanging Santa's I made.

Dining room decorations. The feather tree was thrifted at  a yardsale for $1 including the vintage ornaments!!

Candy/baking themed display in kitchen. Everything is thrifted.

The "Diva" tree. Amazing that this was in someones TRASH!!

The tree skirt was DIY from a vintage tablecloth. The ornaments are either DIY or vintage.

Close-up of vintage-look batting Santas I made. I want to do more for next year. These are based off a Victorian era Santa ornament

Newest Diva ornament I got at Hobby Lobby. Looks just like her!!

Although I've been a bit invisible this week style-wise I'm linking up with all of the far more fabulous ladies for Visible Monday #119 and Share-in-Style: Christmas. I'm standing next to a Christmas tree so that should count!! Plus Gracie and MrBill are sharing their Christmas sweaters!!

Everyone have a fantastic start to your week !! I'll be back later in the week even if it's to share another stunning pullover and pants and slippers ensemble!!

TTFN
Tamera

The Yellow Skirt in the Barnyard

Hiya Blogland!!!  Guess what's arrived in Western Maryland this week???

The Traveling Yellow Skirt Freak Show!!!!

 

I was so excited to receive it!! I believe it's the first visit to the East Coast of the United States. It was last seen cavorting on the glorious beaches of Cuba with Ariane of Style Suds-Est.

 

We have nothing as fabulous as glistening beaches, palm trees, and turquoise waters around here. Instead of an exotic vacation locale the skirt shall be cavorting on my in-laws farm nestled at the base of the Catoctin Mountains in Western Maryland. FYI--the farm is located near Camp David.

 

My husband Lauren came along as my photographer much to his bemusement. I had to explain to the tenant of the farmhouse a bit of what we were doing so he wouldn't think I was too crazy!

 

I wore the skirt with my Diva tshirt, the new lace up booties I recently thrifted, striped dollar store socks, lots of blingy bracelets, the earrings Ariane sent and a pink tiara.

 

 The beach is concrete, the water is brown and "fragrant", the scenery fabulous, and those mounds are lovely organic manure.  A tiara is always appropriate when viewing a manure pit.

 





 

Tractors are found all about the farm. This Vintage FarmAll tractor is flanked by a roll bale of hay in the loafing yard. The cattle winter here.

 

The herd-Black Angus cattle-were in the far field. This cow was inside the former milking stables in the lower barn being treated for pink eye. Her glistening black coat makes a lovely backdrop for the skirt.

 

Halo'd in sunlight streaming into the calf stalls. This is where they keep the calves when they must be bottle fed.





The foundation of the barn is stone from the fields. The barn is well over 100 years old.

 

 

The newest piece of farm equipment. This is a roll baler-it makes the round bales of hay you see in the fields.

On the lane out towards the fields.  I found the yellow poncho this past week and it matches the skirt PERFECTLY!! Same color and material-it shall be traveling with the skirt now!

The yellow skirt next to one of the "bounties" of the farm--a lovely petrified cow patty!

 

I appliqued a picture of The Diva on the skirt.

 

 

Miss Gracie the Diva-ette in the skirt. She wasn't too crazy about it!!



 

I had planned to style The Diva in the skirt as she WAS an International Style Icon and would've totally rocked it like no one else could!! Since she's no longer with us, I photoshopped her in the skirt. 

I had such a blast doing this!!! I wonder where the skirt is off to next???

Linking up with the gorgeous Patti for Visible Monday--because I certainly am visible in such a skirt such as this!!

I'm also linking up with Ariane of Style Sud-Est who recently sported the TYS on the beaches of Cuba!! She's hosting a Show Your Style Blog hop!!!

Have a fabulous weekend and I'll be back on Tuesday!

TTFN
Tamera