Thursday, April 23, 2009

I am a cheater!


http://www.chocolateexquisite.ca/
chocolate exquisite
11238 104 Avenue
Edmonton Alberta
780-488-7852


I am/was in love with Bernard Challebaut chocolates for years----- I have strayed a few times for a certain Pear truffle from Cafe Daville- but now I think I am going to have a full blown affair with a new love!


Chocolate Exquisite! YUMMY- just had some of these given to me for my birthday and they are the MOST devine ever!


They use no preservatives and I am seriously going to have an affair!



Wednesday, April 22, 2009

HEY HEY Sale at overstock

http://www.overstock.com/
Check out the link above-- and the coupon!
And the price on the bamboo towels and we all know how much I love bamboo towels!
Enjoy- these are the best-est towels EVER-- and the sheets are so nice for the summer-- and - if and when you go through the horrid menopause stuff-- these bamboo sheets will be your best friends! Luxurious and cool!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

my Miele Vacuum!



Mine, does not look so nice and clean anymore!
Mine has white paint, scratch marks, new power head!
I love my miele vacuum
It has taken care of my floors with a german shepard, teenage child (who has tortured the vacuum and it still works- socks-drapes and all sucked up it!)
It has survived my mother dropping the nozzle into a bucket of water while she washed something else- power on of course!
One thing I know- a Miele can suck up an entire gallon of soapy water---- and be taken still dripping to the service department- dried out and runs again.
Yahooo-- and now the vacuum works for little chiWOWahs and corgie-pom crosses complete with a long haired black cat!
Did I say I covet Miele?

My covet!



Images from Miele.com http://www.miele.com/
My newest 'love-love'..... I have an old (un-named) stainless dishwasher from about 10 years ago- it is loud, always was.....now does not clean very well either!
Imagine a stylish, easy to clean, stainless steel inside and out- did I say quiet?---- ahhhhhh....
I almost want to pet this--- my new 'love-love'............my newest covet.
I have to have one of these!

Friday, April 3, 2009

Fashion Sunglasses-Retro

Retro Sunglasses
In this tough economic time- we have to save somewhere in order to create the fashion forward image we all aspire to!
Check out eBay for fashion eye wear- or splurge for the look you want! Remember the basics khakis and black t-shirts (a la Jackie Kennedy look) and a pair of fabulous glasses will create the look you want!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Edmonton Fashion Week







Edmonton Fashion Week -- Calendar of events


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studio-e.ca / Kelsey wears a corseted gown by Fort Saskatchewan-based designer KELSEY McINTYRE (www.kelseymcintyre.com). Custom earrings by James Kershaw.Photograph by: Studio E Photography, FreelanceEdmonton Fashion Week's eighth season hits the runway at the Transalta Arts Barns Thursday.

Besides the usual collections by talented local and international designers, new this time around is a fantasy makeup competition; the event's first plus-size show, from LOULOU by Addition Elle; and the Old Strathcona Retail Showcase, with clothing from Whyte Avenue-area boutiques.

Last season's emerging designer winner, Shahidah Abdul-Raheem, will debut her first full collection, while the U of A's department of human ecology will unveil designs by students in the textiles and clothing program.

A few designers, including Vancouver's Jason Matlo (see story in Look Tuesday), will even offer a sneak peek at their fall/winter '09 collections.

Tickets to each night are $15 in advance at Tix on the Square (780-420-1757) or $20 at the door.

VIP every-night passes are $85.

Doors are at 7p.m., shows at 8p.m.

WHERE TO SEE AND BE SEEN

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Old Strathcona retail showcase

DESIGNER COLLECTIONS BY:

- Mystery Girl by Amber Leask

- Cherie Cruz

- LOULOU Collection by Addition Elle

- Jason Matlo (Vancouver), showing bridal and fall/winter '09

FRIDAY, April 3

DESIGNER COLLECTIONS BY:

- Kathryn Neuman

- Nazila Couture

- Lani Van Rooyen

- Body Glove (Los Angeles)

- Stanley Carroll

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

DESIGNER COLLECTION BY: Henry, showing men's and women's apparel

Makeup artistry showcase

Fantasy makeup competition

SUNDAY, April 5

SALON SHOWCASE:

The Art of Coiffure

MONDAY, APRIL 6

DESIGNER COLLECTIONS BY:

- NV men's clubwear and swimwear

- Shahidah Abdul-Raheem, Emerging Designer winner 2008

- Gabrielle Rogers, Stylist winner 2008

Emerging Designer and Stylist competitions

Masquerade: Designs by students in the textiles and clothing program in the

U of A's department of human ecology

*Please donate art supplies or gently used clothing for iHuman Youth Society.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

DESIGNER COLLECTIONS BY:

- Sweet Carousel by Elise Truong

- Kashvenoms

- Rebecka Pichoch

- Lisa-Marie Sciroli

- Cherie Howard, presenting fall/winter '09

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

DESIGNER COLLECTIONS BY:

- Laura Dreger

- Andeo Hats by Michelle Leavitt Djonlic

- Sabrina Butterfly Designs

- Patricia Glanville (Calgary)

- Tressa Heckbert, presenting fall/winter '09

- Lara Presber (Calgary)

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

DESIGNER COLLECTIONS BY:

- 442 McAdam by Sarah Shell (Calgary)

- Jessica Halabi

- Serendipity by Kelsey McIntyre

- Nokomis

- Joeffer Caoc (Toronto), presented by My Filosophy

APRIL 11 & 12

Designer sample sale, noon to 6 p.m. at Planet Ze Design Centre, 10055 80th Ave.