louis vuitton does everything so cool...

Muhammad Ali & his grandson, Curtis Muhammad Conway Jr,  for Louis Vuitton. 
The old guy looks cool.  It's sad to see such a vivacious personality struggle with Parkinson's.

my weekend!

My honey had a meeting in Houston Friday so I decided to tag along.  Maybe it's all the Palm trees
that I so miss from my time living in California but I LOVE Houston.  We stayed at the Omni Hotel
 Galleria Mall.  I loved the beautiful and busy pool and the hotel itself  just had a lot going on
within so I was vibing off  of the energy.  AND then off to Galveston Island we went for what
turned into an overnight stay.  To our surprise, Galveston has "upgraded" tremendously!  I
 couldn't get  a room at Hotel Galvez (a Wyndham Resort) but I was able to get in to the last room
 available at Four Points Sheraton.  I'm not proud to say that I had to sneak my doggie, Maxie, in
because they (unlike hotels in Southern California) don't allow dogs anywhere on the island except
 for La Quinta which was absolutely not happening.  Anyhow, there are so many new hotels and
 restaurants on the island and there is even a new pier similar to Santa Monica's Pier (Bubba
 Gump's and Roller Coasters included).  Tons of  new bars.  It has  always been my dream to open
a small boutique hotel on that island.  I wish my hubby didn't have to get back to Dallas for work. (sigh)  I
would  have loved a few more days but there's always tomorrow!

 

my little man....

I just wanted to share a few of my favorite photos of my little man.  Time is flying.  He's now 27

months.  He can type the alphabet and numbers 1-9 on his laptop.  He reads (recognizes words). He

knows most shapes and all of the primary colors but he isn't talking much.  It's pretty stressful for

me and I'm sure he'll be fine.  I've been reading a lot about the "Einstein Syndrome" and feel he has 

those characteristics.  My main concern is his future social life.  Some say late talkers have a hard

time communicating later in life thus making relationships difficult. 

Anyhow, this is my little love muffin.

a little sex in the city inspiration.....

I'm thinking I need Sarah Jessica Parker's hair!  I've gone dark and shoulder length but I'm feeling

so free these days that I'm thinking Carrie.  Carrie all over again.  I'm recommitted.  Below is my last attempt one year ago.

oh yes, i still breastfeed my little guy!

So much controversy about breastfeeding your toddler in the media right now.  Well, I think drinking

cow's milk or a goat's milk is controversal.  My milk was made especially and perfectly for my son.

I cannot imagine what I will do once he is weaned but for now, I'm his source.

Below is my guy, Elijah, after his breaskfast of champions!

a strong conviction on Mother's Day.....

I enjoyed a wonderful evening of Vegetarian Sushi, Edamame, the works  with my handsome

men for Mother's Day!  We decided to walk around the downtown area so my son would hopefully

burn off some of the energy from taking such a long and late nap.  As we walked, I was excited for

my two year old, Elijah, to see a horse and carriage approach  us as I thought it would be a

wonderful "teaching" moment.  (He'd not seen a real horse)  However, the longer I watched the more

sadness for the horse I felt.  I knew that it's life had to be miserable and so I did a little research as

you will learn I often do, and found that those beautiful horses who carry those beautiful carriages

around most downtown areas usually live half as long as "regular" horses.  No doubt to me that this

is due to depression.  I truly felt a red paint PETA fur attack type moment brewing inside but I

restrained (I had no paint & possibly no desire to spend the evening in jail?) and went on with our evening...   

image via here!

bohemian, sexy, and serene living spaces!

I'm in the process of redecorating my small rented 3 bedroom house in the country that I may only

have about 6 more months of living in, but I have to redecorate or I will end up jumping off the top of

it.  Why now?  Well, I'd been trying to be frugal in the past because my husband & I thought we may

end up moving to Chicago (which seems to still be happening) & wanted to wait until we moved to

buy. (We'd sold all of our furniture from our home in California before moving to Texas ). So, here's

a few images that have inspired me.  I'm thinking whites, taupe, beige & gold!

How sexy and glam is that?!

Images via myvibemylife.com, fromtherightbank.com & thedecorista.tumblr.com

i'm wanting this ring by st. kilda

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enveloppe sofa by LK Hjelle looks so......

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