January brings the snow,
makes our feet and fingers glow.
~ Sara Coleridge
Tuesday Afternoon ~ The mOOdy Blues
Winter's Child ~ painting
Dandelion painting ~
Unknown title ~ painting by Michael Parkes
Showing posts with label 1967. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1967. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, November 22, 2010
The Cat Who Ate Modern Danish ~ a good read
I LoVe Mysteries.
a "speaking" Cat,
loads of Mid Century Modern,
and.....wait for it......written in 1967!!!
that's right, peeps, only the best year evah!
This is the second book in the acclaimed Cat series.
Thank goodness because I only have one, to catch up.
There's Qwilleran, an ex cop now journalist newsman, with his twitching walrus mustache, that
gives Him a heads up on His Instinct and Intuition.
KoKo, the Siamese cat who is quite the astonishing detective Himself.
Plays dictionary games with Qwill, and
let's Qwill know if He's on the right track.
and lots of Mid Century Modern,
enough to make you drool on the newsprint pages of that borrowed
library book.....{shhh, the blow dryer took care of that}
I had a lot of fun reading this and going "oooh yeah, I know what that is....
so and so bligged about it"
I know traditionally during Holidays,
many people are too busy to read.
This book would be perfect for that long road trip
{after the kids have been dosed with nyquil, um, I mean taking a nap..}
or
when the Turkey is taking it's holiday sauna
or
Aunt Hortence, who really does have a walrus mustache,
wants you to trim it for Her.
Hey! you know its happened!
The best thing to make the best of Holidays is to remember
that stress reduction is a must to make the day Delicious AND Delightful.
Books are the perfect thing.
Books are the perfect thing.
"The Cat Who...." series ~ wikipedia
Lillian Jackson Braun
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Mabon ~ Autumn Equinox
I always get excited about Mabon for the things that are ahead.
The subtle signs that a change in season is beginning.
Mabon is a good time to celebrate, and contemplate, and complete.
Nights in White Satin~ The Moody Blues
The Autumn Equinox divides the day and night equally. It is the drawing to and of family as we prepare
for the winding down of the year at Samhain.
for the winding down of the year at Samhain.
It is a time to finish old business as we
ready for a period of rest, relaxation, and reflection.
ready for a period of rest, relaxation, and reflection.
This is the Second Harvest, where we prepare for the Wynter months ahead.
It is a time to honor Aging Deities
and the Spirit World.
Considered a time of balance,
it is when we stop and relax and
enjoy the fruits of our personal harvests,
whether they be from toiling in our gardens,
working at our jobs, raising our families,
or just coping with the bizzy bizz~ness of everyday life.
Good time to contemplate unfinished projects and such,
and to focus on cleansing them,
either by letting go or finishing them.
Second, or Final Harvest is time to give thanks
for the bounty that will sustain you through the Wynter.
and a Damn Fine! time for caramel apples!!!
burning some Lavender,
placing an Apple and seeds on the altar,
with an offering of thanks.
wine, gourds, pine cones, acorns, grains, corn, apples, pomegranates, vines such as ivy, dried seeds, and horns of plenty.
Herbs of Maybon:
Acorn, benzoin, ferns, grains, honeysuckle, marigold, milkweed, myrrh, passionflower, rose, sage, solomon's seal, tobacco, thistle, and vegetables.
Foods of Mabon:
Breads, nuts, apples, pomegranates, and vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Incense of Mabon:
Autumn Blend-benzoin, myrrh, and sage.
Colors of Mabon:
Red, orange, russet, maroon, brown, and gold.
Stones of Mabon:
Sapphire, lapis lazuli, and yellow agates.
Activities of Mabon:
Making wine, gathering dried herbs, plants, seeds and seed pods, walking in the woods, scattering offerings in harvested fields, offering libations to trees, adorning burial sites with leaves, acorns, and pine cones to honor those who have passed over.
Spellworkings of Mabon:
Protection, prosperity, security, and self-confidence. Also those of harmony and balance.
Deities of Mabon:
Goddesses-Modron, Morgan, Epona, Persephone, Pamona and the Muses. Gods-Mabon, Thoth, Thor, Hermes, and The Green Man.
Mabon felt figure
Thursday, July 8, 2010
White
With the heat of SuMMer melting Us into pools of gloob,
You may associate White with the glaring heat and killer death rays
of the sun....not I.
of the sun....not I.
To me, it is the vision of Wynter and the wishful want of Sneaux.
At least, in that theater called my Mind, it is....sigh.
What better way to dance your way into cooler weather
than with this sweet pair of Mary Janes!
I'm not sure about this whole no white after labor day thing,
but I have no doubt that I could smash it up with something
and look great!
and look great!
While hunkering inside the Humble Abode,
pass some Creative Time with Your Self, Kids, Friends
and make these cards speaketh!
They just ache for something Fantastical.
Expressions, bits of PaPer, Mod Podge....
Priscilla says "Sugar, don't forget The GLiTTer!
I see a deck of Tarot Cards.....
Naturally, in the Glaring Heat,
Hair can quickly become Your worst enemy!
Hair can quickly become Your worst enemy!
The Longer the Hair, the more evil it is...
And since I entertain no thoughts of cutting it, I shall pin it up.
Although these pins are listed as Bridal,
there is no reason why they can't be worn any other time.
Put on that wrap dress and pin that hair up....
and whether its the summer breeze blowing on your neck
or your honey blowing sweet nothings in your ear.
no worries, Your hair is
All I could think when I saw these,
was how delightful it would be to just dive in
was how delightful it would be to just dive in
{WITH a spOOn!}
to some luscious pudding or parfait....
to some luscious pudding or parfait....
cause, everybody loves parfait!
maybe even something exotic, like Geranium Rice Pudding.
I'm not usually a fan of white purses; but this LoVeLy caught My eye.
It reminds me of mOOnflowers at night.
Perfect for a full moon evening in New Orleans, anytime.
and then, there's just good old Ivory Soap.
It makes me feel clean just by scent.
And on those hot sticky days and nights,
who wants a film of anything adding extra nuisance?!
I see your hiney, so bright and shiny....
White Wedding ~ Billy Idol
Knights in White Satin ~ The Moody Blues
Dear Golden Vintage ~ Mary Janes
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51795161/vintage-1960s-babydoll-mary-janes
Scrap Bits ~ Blank Cards
http://www.etsy.com/listing/53181024/48-top-notes-rectangle-scroll-white
Venust ~ Flower Hair Pins
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52124925/bridal-hair-pins-set-of-three-silver?ref=sr_gallery_15&%3Bga_search_query=white+hair+pins&%3Bga_search_type=all&%3Bga_page=5&%3Border=&%3Bincludes[0]=tags&%3Bincludes[1]=title
Melanie Peralto 28 ~ Milk Glass Goblets
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51726590/pair-of-milk-glass-vases-goblets
Eight Seasons ~ Purse
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51480529/summer-sale-little-rose-spray-messenger
Ivory Soap
http://www.ivory.com/
Onor's Fashion ~ Wrap Dress
http://www.etsy.com/listing/49570985/chic-elegant-wrap-dress-with-puffed?ref=sr_gallery_3&%3Bga_search_query=white+wrap+dress&%3Bga_search_type=all&%3Bga_page=&%3Border=&%3Bincludes[0]=tags&%3Bincludes[1]=title
Geranium Rice Pudding
http://www.tasteofbeirut.com/2010/07/rice-pudding-west-bekaa-style-muazzabeh/
7/8/10
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Space Age Fashion
This is what I would totally wear to a Trekkie Convention!
in a Heart beat.
The 60s "Space Age Fashion" is some of the most Fabulicious clothing
to have ever been made.
If I had to pick one reason why I LoVed them so much??
CoLoR.
no, maybe its the Design...clean and simple.
no, wait, ...{shrugs} Who needs a Reason?
It really is a shame that I didn't learn sewing when I was younger.
I could sew some in black and wear different colored tights.
Space Age Fashion ~ Barbarella style!
I visionize these in a butter yellow and cream combination for the jumper;
a dark gold and cream for the pants.
{although, now that I look at it, it's probably already that color}}
Only thing left to do now is figure out...
Captain Kirk or Major West???
Captain Kirk or Major West???
Pierre Cardin fashion...wait for it.....1967!!
Angels in Orbit, 1969 {inspired by the moon landing}
Barbarella
Andres Courreges 1960s
Andres Courreges
Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7fjF4EUrMU
1930s Futuristic Fashions ~ {I couldn't pass this one up!}
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8MI-JcEhvY
Richard Hayman The Look of LoVe Space~Age Fashion 1960s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B68gWsVUXd4
Barbarella
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uwNEnh9uaM
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tang ~ Drink of the Astronauts; Desired by Moonies
did you know that Tang mixed with Jim Beam bourbon
is called a Moon Beam?
is called a Moon Beam?
Srsly?
Srsly.
The inventor of Tang,
William A. Mitchell,
also invented PoP Rocks!
{to be featured in a future bleg}
The Stardust Children love this.
Wait til I show Them how to make PoPsicles with it!
and either I reallly didn't know or I had completely forgotten that they had Tang Recipes!
Here's one that I might have to try:
Tang Pie
http://southernfood.about.com/od/orangerecipes/r/bl30628c.htm
mmm, Starlicious!
Tang
TANG commercial
TANG commercial from 1967!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Birthday Treats
yes, on this great day back in the great year of 1967,
Little KeLLy Ann came into this world,
a bit after Midnight and eager to start the Adventure.
And what an Adventure.
Here we are 43 years later, and I see how I've grown
passing things on to My Children...Tradition.
My oh so CooL Family gave me these two really beautiful plants.
Our local grocer had them, and I fell for those colors.
Loropetalum {pink}
and
Kerria Japonica {yellow}
I've planted them by the front door in front of my studio window.
The Turkish Mother totally surprised Me
by gifting me a new juicer { for all those Lemon Meringue Pies}
I cleaned up and donated my old juicer to Goodwill.
and much to my LoVeLy Delight: my very own pressure cooker.
I'm forever stealing hers to make applesauce, and then forgetting to bring it back. oops....problem solved.
come on autumn!
Those big ass eclairs I asked for, and I was gracious enough to share.
They are from my favorite bakery.
It was a great day....again! "}
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The Trouble with TriBBLes
I really can't think of ANYBODY who hasn't heard of The Tribble.
Not only that, They get that slightly crooked smile, and for a moment, a dazed far~off look, while they trip back to that episode of Star Trek.
I loved Star Trek.
I love Trekkies.
They are SO CooL!
This episode originally aired on
December 29, ....wait for it........1967!
What can I say??? It was a DAMN gOOd Year!
Even Mr. Spock was smitten with {ok well, liked} The Tribble.
and Oh! The Intrigue.....
Tribble Trouble
A Surgically altered Klingon Spy
and even a "western-style" brawl {at the BAR, no less!}
But its no Tribble,Captain Kirk saves the day from All the Trials and Tribble-ations with His usual Dashing, Suave, grOOvy Self.
Here's the full episode:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHTs7zzharg&feature=fvst
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribble
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708480/
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Monkees Christmas Special ~ December 25, 1967
The Monkees Christmas Special
and dare I say it???
1967!!!!
Fond, Fond MeMories of The Monkees.
All part of the Happy Childhood that I was Lucky enough to have.
Chock fuLL of Shenanigans,
those Cheeky Munkeys!
Add the two together
The Monkees AND Yulemas and You've got a great show.
Frosting on the CupCake ~ aired December 25, 1967!
{okay, I was but a mere BaBe that actual night,
but I caught on the next go round}
Absolutely Lovely ~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRljpaOe2YI
Have The Man, splash on some Old Spice, pour the eGGnoG... settle in for some Vintage Fun.
This blog has the whole episode in 3 clips:
http://classicshowbiz.blogspot.com/2009/12/monkees-christmas-episode-with-special.html
http://www.monkees.net/default.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monkees
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
MaD MoNSTeR PaRTy ~ 1967
WoW!
As big o' Fan of Rankin~BaSS that I am, I had never sEEn or Heard of this, till my Dear friend RoBiZZLe, turned me on to it.
What the....???
How can this be?
AND!
the year I was Born into this Earthly Delight.
I am a BIG fan of 1967, therefore guiding me into learning what I can, when I can, all about 1967~
and Yet, I miSSed this. (sigh)
You can own this special dvd today!
to not only see it My Self for the first time, but sharing it with my WomB Fruits (they are mini-rankin~bass fans)
(Description)
Mad Monster Party is a fun stop-motion animation feature film by Jules Bass. He’s the same guy who brought us holiday favorites like “The Little Drummer Boy”, “Frosty The Snowman”, “Rudolph”, and “The Year Without A Santa Claus”, among many others! I was four years old when this film came out, but I don’t remember it! Featuring the voice talents of Boris Karloff (1931 Frankenstein), the film centers around his character Baron von Frankenstein and his retirement from the monster creating business. He’s just created an anti-matter potion that will destroy anything. As all of his colleagues receive invitations to his retirement party, all heck breaks loose as the plotting, planning, devising, and back-stabbing Dracula, Werewolf, The Mummy, The Monster, The Invisible Man, and many others seek to take over his mantle of leadership. They have one problem, the Baron’s nephew Felix, just an average guy who works as a store clerk! This is the guy that the Baron wants to take his place. That doesn’t sit too well with everybody! They've got to stop it from happening! This is a just for fun movie with some really classic animation and sculptures that is a blast from the past for all that remember it!
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