tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66135231790998779392024-03-13T09:18:28.941-07:00Peggy & FritzPeggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-10775555567512542832013-12-12T10:05:00.001-08:002013-12-12T12:28:53.055-08:00I'm Coming Back in JanuaryHi Everyone,<br />
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Remember me? LOL....I will be coming back in January. I have lots to share and miss all of you. Hope you're enjoying your December and getting ready for the holidays. My new obsession since I stopped blogging is Instagram and Pinterst. If you are on either of them, look for me and comment so I can follow you. <br />
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Wishing you a wonderful holiday. See you all in the New Year.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-60292354141504447262012-07-19T09:36:00.001-07:002012-07-19T09:51:08.754-07:00Tickled Pink<p align="justify"><font color="#ff80c0">I know, I know, I know…I’ve been gone for a while and promise I’m coming back. Honestly, I’m out blog ideas and my head is cloudy. Not too cloudy to post this. Last night, we had the most spectacular sunset EVER! Let me tell you, I’ve seen some amazing sunsets in my time living in LA, most of them happen in the winter. Generally, the summer sunsets don’t bring the big bold colors we normally see in the cooler months. Apparently, some storm in Mexico, which, I was oblivious too, had something to do with it. Needless to say, in my always long winded way, check out the sunsets below. It started with me reading magazines on my front porch and all of a sudden I looked up and ta da………I saw bright pink. It kept getting pinker and pinker, so I ran down the the beach. I took these on my blackberry because my iPhone was dead. Can you imagine these aren’t even good in comparison to some of my friends! It was crazy beautiful. I put them in order of how it changed – there were so many and they all look the same but I couldn’t resist posting them all. Also, check out <a href="http://www.beachcitylifestyle.com/">Beach City Life Style</a>’s blog for additional pictures. Teri is local in our community and has a fabulous blog about living in the South Bay. She got some fabulous images from people in the South Bay and LA.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#ff80c0">This is what I looked up too. Taken from my front porch.</font></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oQWcTPEPVDg/UAg3gqSVJtI/AAAAAAAAB_A/ddqO3Q3XD0s/s1600-h/IMG-20120718-00036%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG-20120718-00036" border="0" alt="IMG-20120718-00036" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-btznz4_VI2Q/UAg3hDOaS0I/AAAAAAAAB_I/gUi0xZkT6ug/IMG-20120718-00036_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="409" height="330"></a></p> <p align="center"><font color="#ff80c0">It started getting brighter (see below).</font></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--9WFGEDdkmQ/UAg3hIcfIyI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/JTlDeFpuSOI/s1600-h/IMG-20120718-00038%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG-20120718-00038" border="0" alt="IMG-20120718-00038" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-G9VmfXqP0Ao/UAg3iWRUCrI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/PiL47EDXFX0/IMG-20120718-00038_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="406" height="334"></a></p> <p align="center"><font color="#ff80c0">The pier is blocked by the house above so I ran down to the beach and this is what I saw – left me speechless, which is hard to do.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7Dz42CAF6J8/UAg3ilGuj1I/AAAAAAAAB_g/UWVuaregNwA/s1600-h/IMG-20120718-00045%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG-20120718-00045" border="0" alt="IMG-20120718-00045" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JWFOkzQrgvU/UAg3iyKnI8I/AAAAAAAAB_o/gvveu-o6W5M/IMG-20120718-00045_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="407" height="339"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LxpK9J7gJ_E/UAg3jAzEEbI/AAAAAAAAB_w/5KL0Rbcx5Js/s1600-h/IMG-20120718-00046%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-23899913367809060592012-05-13T02:31:00.000-07:002012-05-13T02:31:00.047-07:00Happy Mothers Day<p align="justify"><font color="#f993c4" size="4" face="Segoe Script">I want to wish all your fabulous moms out there, a wonderful Mother’s Day. Hope you get pampered, spoiled, and relish in the moment. You deserve it. Hmmmm, could she be reading Fifty Shades of Grey?</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cache8.pinterest.com/upload/89931323778589517_UfIVdFUm_c.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><font color="#f993c4" size="5" face="Segoe Script">Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!</font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-88647669421753736142012-04-17T15:02:00.001-07:002012-04-22T21:22:56.566-07:00Gardening Weekend<div align="justify">
Had a great weekend getting the yard organized. I needed to replace the flowers in my window boxes from the holidays. I spent Saturday and Sunday in and out of Home Depot picking up pink petunias and wooden boxes for the sides of our door. I was tired of the clay pots with mandelvia, which we have had for six years. I needed something fresh and new. I fstopped straight in my tracks when I walked into our local nursery last weekend and found these vines. I had never seen before, they are called sweet pea vines. Photo below.</div>
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Once I found the vines, I had to look for planter boxes. I really wanted ceramic pots but frankly, we rent our home and I didn’t want to spend $150.00 or $200.00 on pots that might not work in our forever home. I did want the square look so I purchased two of these redwood boxes from Home Depot and painted them white. I planted the sweet pea vines in them in the hopes they will grow up and around our doorway.<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/"><img height="388" src="http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/60/60394b41-7cd5-443a-a11d-1c0e8b311ee5_300.jpg" style="display: inline;" width="388" /></a></div>
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Here’s a look at the boxes after I painted them. I will be replacing the terracotta pots with something else that matches the white better. We are also looking at replacing our screen door with something a little more vintage. I want something with a longer screen and a little pattern to make the house feel more cottage like. I found one at Osh that I like. Project for the BF!</div>
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These vines are so beautiful, the photos don’t do them justice. Next to the sweet pea vines are boxwood and asters. I will shape the boxwoods once they get a little larger for a cleaner look. </div>
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The hanging baskets up close.</div>
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I have wanted an asparagus fern forever for our front porch. I am looking for the perfect urn to put this in. I love how they look when they get big and bushy. I’m on the hunt for a white rustic urn. Do you like my new crab? I bought it on EBay. LOL! I love it. I am obsessed right now with brass beach items like shells, lobsters, etc. I saw this crab and had to have it. The top flips open and fits a tea light. I think it originally was for matches.<br />
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My other project for the porch is to break up all this wicker. I want to find a rustic round table for in between these two chairs. I can see it in my head but have yet to find one.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JzBtyEUPURY/T43of4I3qJI/AAAAAAAAB-E/tx0L02NRwgw/s1600-h/photo%252520%25252813%252529%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="photo (13)" border="0" height="571" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-j95T_32pKNs/T43ogTgMcTI/AAAAAAAAB-M/ZmkjvfONuG4/photo%252520%25252813%252529_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="photo (13)" width="414" /></a><br />
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We’re off to Paso Robles on Thursday to do a little wine tasting for the weekend. All the wineries are doing their spring releases. Last year a number of the wineries were closed in August due to selling out of wine and limited productions. All the ones we missed last year, we have appointments with, cannot wait. Unfortunately, Orchard Hill Farm where we stayed last year is unavailable We found a little B & B via Trip Advisor called <a href="http://www.innparadiso.com/">Inn Paradiso</a>, which has just come under new ownership and they have fixed up the property. All I know, is they have John Robshaw bedding, can you say sold. I will take lots of pictures and give you a recap of our favorite wineries. Have a great week everyone.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-67535859897516434082012-04-11T15:28:00.001-07:002012-04-11T15:28:51.774-07:00Overcooked Easter<p align="justify">Hope you all had a great Easter or Passover. We had wonderful weather, here in LA, for the holiday weekend. I spent all day Saturday out and about shopping for food, prepping and getting as much done as possible so I could relax on Sunday, which of course, never happened. We had our neighbors Gale and David and my friend Maureen over for dinner. My other neighbor Andy and his girlfriend Kirsten popped over for a glass of wine or in Andy’s case “Miller Lite” after their family dinner. While hosting Easter is something I have done many times, this was the first time we had a chef come to our house. My neighbor David, is a chef and partner, at <a href="http://www.parkavedining.com/">Park Avenue & Il Garage</a> in Stanton, CA. For all of you who ask, “Where is Stanton?” like I did, it’s located just East of Huntington Beach on Beach Boulevard. It’s a destination restaurant that has won many accolades and was recently ranked in the Top 10 of OC Restaurants by Orange Coast Magazine. In the last few years it’s been ranked number one and landing Chef David Slay on the cover. Ok, as if that isn’t pressure.</p> <p align="justify">We have eaten at his restaurant several times, (which is amazing) and Blake and I have been guests at their house on numerous occasions for parties and impromptu dinners. I wanted to extend an invitation to them for Easter since they graciously hosted us for Christmas and David is always working and never gets to relax. I am a perfectionist when it comes to entertaining and love everything to look perfect and taste perfect. While I love to cook, I’d prefer to do the hosting aspect and décor. I still haven’t gotten the hang of the whole timing thing. With my girlfriend Nick flying back from Australia (she normally helps me serve), I was on my own.</p> <p align="justify">Well let’s just say it was a disaster. I’m laughing about it now. We cooked our ham in their oven (which Gale warned me gets hot) so I could reheat our sides while the ham was finishing up. You would think we would have checked on the ham, nope! This is what happens when the wine starts flowing. Turns out the ham which, is PERFECT every year, was over cooked. The veggies were soggy because I reheated them and forgot to take the tin foil off and everything was a hot mess. The only thing that was good was the wine, the company, and the table setting. While they were more than gracious, I’m sure my soggy asparagus was likely the topic of conversation the next day. Everyone had plenty of wine to drink thank God! Food (when painfully overcooked) always tastes better when your drinking wine. Overall, we had a great time except me, the perfectionist, cringing every time I looked at the food. Oh well, I can only go up from here, right? Now anything I cook will look good. LOL!</p> <p align="justify">Now on to the positive aspect of the evening, the table setting. I was pretty happy with how the table turned out considering everything was purchased either on sale or at a thrift store. See below for details of where everything was purchased.</p> <p align="justify"><font size="1">TABLE ITEMS: Table cloth from </font><a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/"><font size="1">Williams Sonoma</font></a><font size="1"> purchased last summer. Plates are Spode Fine Bone China, England, Pattern Y8549-L Chinese Flowers Prunus purchased at a local thrift store. Glasses are by the Imperial Glass Company in Shoji pattern purchased at a local thrift store along with the brass candle holders and napkin rings (which they threw in for free). Wine glasses are by Riedel (Vitis Collection). Chargers are from Cost Plus, vases from </font><a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/"><font size="1">One Kings Lane</font></a><font size="1">, burlap runner from </font><a href="www.potterybarn.com"><font size="1">Pottery Barn</font></a><font size="1"> (last year), candles from </font><a href="www.homegoods.com"><font size="1">Home Goods</font></a><font size="1">, tulips from Whole Foods, and napkins from </font><a href="www.target.com"><font size="1">Target</font></a><font size="1">.</font></p> <p align="justify">The table setting in all it’s glory before it got bombarded by the hot mess of over cooked food. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rOg1vUUPFNc/T4YFR5Or-VI/AAAAAAAAB6E/U3D39WQ8fzs/s1600-h/Easter%252520Table%2525201%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Easter Table 1" border="0" alt="Easter Table 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xZFiTQU8wfg/T4YFSQlqYXI/AAAAAAAAB6M/p_ooakgn4iQ/Easter%252520Table%2525201_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="384" height="537"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--TnZE3zT6Os/T4YFTOt_eRI/AAAAAAAAB6U/AWrdz3NUavk/s1600-h/Easter%252520Table2%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Easter Table2" border="0" alt="Easter Table2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kKMQTPTq_zk/T4YFUEKWPBI/AAAAAAAAB6c/6p74rjZOScI/Easter%252520Table2_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="542"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RrwfJgJgAq8/T4YFUlM8adI/AAAAAAAAB6k/OmRQdemieMc/s1600-h/Easter%252520Table6%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Easter Table6" border="0" alt="Easter Table6" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e125YGqJGj4/T4YFVShrghI/AAAAAAAAB6s/MOHV4apKKes/Easter%252520Table6_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="396" height="553"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2WcqBlZluGw/T4YFV2ZhBCI/AAAAAAAAB60/8IwiDTwspx0/s1600-h/Easter%252520Table8%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Easter Table8" border="0" alt="Easter Table8" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lIkptbnUWJg/T4YFWejlkUI/AAAAAAAAB68/wJ3fEqF4vtc/Easter%252520Table8_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="401" height="554"></a></p> <p align="center">Up close as the sun was going down.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tPXoRGywyBM/T4YFW4FoQJI/AAAAAAAAB7E/H9wz3hiG0ZI/s1600-h/P1040366%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040366" border="0" alt="P1040366" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8CK2cwufiHU/T4YFXkZMMzI/AAAAAAAAB7M/KpAc7Auh4O0/P1040366_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="407" height="554"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Pb8izyelmWA/T4YFYE5ir2I/AAAAAAAAB7U/rmnZcW-xN8k/s1600-h/P1040372%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040372" border="0" alt="P1040372" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HwGX_RUnGSk/T4YFYwy8quI/AAAAAAAAB7c/t3hdzqtKKcg/P1040372_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="413" height="322"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OQZCiEhzOlU/T4YFZX3Si1I/AAAAAAAAB7k/0Mil5RihAUc/s1600-h/P1040373%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040373" border="0" alt="P1040373" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Jbvs4N71M5I/T4YFaPnAaLI/AAAAAAAAB7s/5Gk7yPPXMkg/P1040373_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="413" height="322"></a>I couldn’t believe how well the dishes and table cloth matched.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0rIAMzH2KiY/T4YFanhXkKI/AAAAAAAAB70/m3YIVdHMlNY/s1600-h/P1040374%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040374" border="0" alt="P1040374" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-m5bOub3yvpM/T4YFbEdnmMI/AAAAAAAAB78/vKyWLs3bPkI/P1040374_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="569"></a></p> <p align="justify">On a side note, my great friend Nick has an Aunt who we call “Auntie Syl”. She lives in Salem, Oregon and loves to entertain, just like us. We are always sharing recipes, ideas for table settings, and swapping pictures of how we decorated our tables for the holidays. Take a look at her creative table setting that she did for Easter. She used burlap as the table cloth, stuffed egg shells and urns with wheat grass, hanging eggs on branches and put chocolate bunnies on the dinner plates. I love it.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8l6z5MVcAt0/T4YFbqQ7nQI/AAAAAAAAB8E/ZrwUgRHvDGY/s1600-h/Easter%252520Table%252520Syl2%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Easter Table Syl2" border="0" alt="Easter Table Syl2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OFVfAchhICg/T4YFcM-F2aI/AAAAAAAAB8M/9poZwuFGU9c/Easter%252520Table%252520Syl2_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="419" height="576"></a></p> <p>She also sent me this picture of her deviled eggs. These are no ordinary deviled eggs. They are decorated with real violets, fresh dill, chives and parsley. Look at the little baby chick in the right corner. I call her the Martha Stewart of the North West.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WlY_3F_7f-g/T4YFcqigJ1I/AAAAAAAAB8U/JBpjGMgx_o8/s1600-h/Easter%252520Table%252520Syl1%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Easter Table Syl1" border="0" alt="Easter Table Syl1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-31lTS9ANj4U/T4YFdTV7N2I/AAAAAAAAB8c/9CFP9XeaRXY/Easter%252520Table%252520Syl1_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="612"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="4"><em>Menu:</em></font></p> <p align="center"><strong>APPETIZERS</strong></p> <p align="center">Cheese Platter with Various Cheeses, Crackers and Grapes</p> <p align="center">Hartford Court, Four Hearts Vineyards, Russian River Chardonnay 2009</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/04/beet_rhubarb_and_orange_salad"><strong>SALAD COURSE</strong></a></p> <p align="center">Beet, Rhubarb, and Orange Salad (Couldn’t get Rhubarb anywhere)</p> <p align="center">Gary Farrell, Russian River Chardonnay, 2008</p> <p align="center"><strong>MAIN COURSE</strong></p> <p align="center">Roasted Asparagus</p> <p align="center">Tri-Colored Carrots Roasted with Olive Oil</p> <p align="center">Scallop Potatoes with Gruyere Cheese (Bon Appetit)</p> <p align="center">Honey Glazed Ham from our Local Market</p> <p align="center">Calera 35th Anniversary Vintage, Central Coast, Pinot Noir 2010</p> <p align="center">Regusci Stages Leap District Merlot 2008</p> <p align="center">Burgess Napa Valley Merlot 2007</p> <p align="center">Robert Foley Vineyards, The Griffin Red Wine, 2009</p> <p align="center"><strong>DESSERT</strong></p> <p align="center">Fresh Mixed Berries with Home Made Whip Cream Topped with Fresh Mint</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4">Also, to my parents who’s 45th Anniversary was Sunday.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4">Happy Anniversary!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4">& </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4">Jan, my Aussie friend. I’m so glad we re-connected! Happy Birthday!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4"></font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4">p.s. I’m too tired to edit!</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="1">PHOTO CREDITS: All photos are taken by me (Peggy & Fritz) except the last two which are taken by Auntie Syl.</font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-69213371060993631912012-04-06T08:41:00.001-07:002012-04-06T08:44:11.656-07:00Have a GROOVY Weekend<p align="justify">Hey everyone hope your having a great week and getting ready for Easter weekend or Passover. I am finally back in the swing of things and will be hosting a few people for dinner Sunday. Can’t wait to show you the table setting once I get it done. Using some beautiful dishes I found at the thrift store and whatever else I can find. My energy levels are getting back to normal and I’ve been feeling great. I’m down 6.8 lbs. and slowly increasing my exercise. Last week our Weight Watchers meeting was all about being positive. It was so much fun all week practicing my “Miss Positive” by taking negative situations and spinning them around. It’s really infectious and so much more fun than being negative. My friend was going through some stuff and I was giving her a little pep talk which, in the end, I sounded like a 70’s love child. I ended my email to her by joking and said, “No I’m not smoking crack!” She replied in her email, “you are smoking crack, in a little floral dress with a flower in your hair! lol!” We were chuckling the other day about my “positive email” and it got me thinking about how giddy I have been and I kind of /sort of felt like one of those free spirit chicks from the 70’s this week. I couldn’t help but giggle when I saw these images. This would have been me driving my flowered VW bus. LOL!<img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cache9.pinterest.com/upload/157344580700756724_oT3DdEgx_c.jpg" width="388" height="574"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cache1.pinterest.com/upload/159103799305743689_kq7DyDrc_c.jpg" width="398" height="275"> No mom, I did not get a tattoo! <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cache2.pinterest.com/upload/165859198746873664_rwqjKX6p_c.jpg" width="408" height="314"></p> <p align="justify">It’s great to be feeling happy, hippy, peaceful, joyful, and positive and no, I’m not smoking crack! Hope you all find the positive in something this week. Peace Out!</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">IMGAGES: All images are from Pinterest.</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-38862529341883660072012-03-22T12:00:00.001-07:002012-03-22T12:00:32.991-07:00Spring Has Sprung<p align="justify">This time of year reminds me of New England when the leaves start to bud and the daffodils begin to push their way to through the ground. Living in Southern California we don’t notice the changes as much since things are green here all year round. Spring has always meant new beginnings for me or a chance to start fresh. I am kicking myself into high gear. I just got a new sofa from Pottery Barn. My sofa was over 14 years old and I loved it. I would have kept it except the rolled arms felt dated from my Shabby Chic days. The problem with a new sofa is it comes with wanting new chairs, new art, new colors, new accessories, etc. Then, I start to look at everything in our little beach house and want to redo everything. Now, I’m driving people crazy with pictures of chairs, paint swatches, and inspiration ideas. I will keep you posted on what I decide. I have some ideas and sources of inspiration on my <a href="http://pinterest.com/peggyandfritz/my-living-room-redo/">"My Living Room Redo"</a> boards on pinterest. Check it out and let me know what you think.</p> <p align="justify">I’ve also joined Weight Watchers to rid myself of my post surgery weight gain. My roomie from college and another friend of mine are doing it as well so it’s been great motivation and actually a lot of fun. I can’t wait to fit in my skinny jeans – goal is by the end of May. I’m also attending the weekly meetings which, has been a great source of inspiration for me. Lot’s of “Things to Do” this spring but loving every minute of it. How about you? Enjoy the images below. Some yellow to help put some spring in your step!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3UpfMVW5ao4/T2t2x2psGFI/AAAAAAAAB5U/idcST6Ervr4/s1600-h/image%25255B75%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-43GANvfpMNY/T2t2yC9sgGI/AAAAAAAAB5c/cK2Bfbu0-uU/image_thumb%25255B38%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="349" height="360"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tl0CC7kZp4k/T2t2yg8QyGI/AAAAAAAAB5k/Xy8wt_zGVuw/s1600-h/image%25255B83%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lSX0mIZGe_k/T2t2y1Bnz_I/AAAAAAAAB5s/e24BIPotkro/image_thumb%25255B40%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="354" height="540"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IW_4T7sIB7M/T2t2zhssZ_I/AAAAAAAAB50/erHhYr0SZVg/s1600-h/image%25255B63%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KWUdeWLxD4Y/T2t2z7gw5eI/AAAAAAAAB58/v1NGNllOyHM/image_thumb%25255B30%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="351" height="480"></a></p> <p align="center">Yellow = Friendship</p> <p align="center">Yellow = Happy</p> <p align="center">This is my wish for you today!</p> <p align="left"><font size="1">Photo Credits: Via Pinterest (Sources Unknown). If you know the actual source please email me and I will add it.</font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-72666831990817742272012-03-19T17:42:00.001-07:002012-03-19T17:42:41.278-07:00My New Obsession<p align="justify">A few months ago, I was shopping in one my favorite thrift stores and found a single gold glass that looked like one of these below. I bought it for $1.00 or $2.00, I can’t remember. The gold was sort of worn and I loved the vintage feel of it. I thought it would be cute to put flowers in. A month later, I ran across an entire set at the same store, some had different patterns than I had seen before. They were in great condition. All the glasses were marked on the bottom and I was trying to find out what it meant, since I had never seen it before. I had no idea who made them and when they were made. I decided to go for it and bought the whole set. I figured I would use the large one as a vase, the tumblers as vases or drinking glasses and the small ones for tea lights or drinking glasses (I multi function my glassware). I just loved the glasses and had to have them. Here’s a peek at a bunch of them piled up in my hall closet (I’m running out of room for all my glasses and mixed matched plates). Fast forward to the photo below this one……</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yieHlMfoZIs/T2fSbXGc0HI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/GVS5EVi7yWk/s1600-h/photo%252520%25252814%252529%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (14)" border="0" alt="photo (14)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--gQuqS-OZRo/T2fScWmyBOI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/FZodQYUDOm0/photo%252520%25252814%252529_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="368" height="510"></a></p> <p align="justify">A few months ago, I get my issue of <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/">Architectural Digest</a> and I’m flipping through the magazine, when I see this picture of Claire Weiss’s Apartment in NYC (see below). Everything came to a screeching halt. I read the article cover to cover hoping that they would share who makes these glasses since she had such a large collection of them. There was nothing. Since I can’t remember what issue I found this photo in you can see view the article <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/homes/homes/2012/02/steven-harris-lucien-rees-roberts-new-york-apartment-slideshow#slide=4">here.</a> I decided to take a chance and email AD to see if someone knew who made those glasses. I received a prompt email from Robert Rufino, Interiors Editor of AD. He advised me he checked with Ms. Weiss and that they were called Shoji. With a little more research, I found out that these were made by the Imperial Glass Company who produced these glasses between 1965 and 1979. I was so happy to learn the source of my glasses so I could collect more. In all my years of antiquing and shopping, I had never run across these. I got an entire 15 plus set including the large vase for $75.00. I just saw the vase on eBay for $1400.00 and the tumblers are selling on replacements.com for $25.99 each. I’d say I got a bargain. I’m in love with this bar and how she displays the various patterns. Now I’m on the hunt for the other patterns and the ice bucket and decanter. If you want o send me something for Christmas here you go, LOL!.</p> <p align="justify"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/02/steven-harris/steven-harris-new-york-apartment-07-kitchenette.jpg" width="380" height="411">I was at my friend Nick’s house the other day and she had a bunch of trimmed kumquats in a little vase. I commented on how cute they looked and she said she had a whole bag of them. I took a whole bunch of them home and filled four of the tumblers on my dining room table (see the photos below). Next week it might be peonies and the following week it might be sparkling water for a dinner party. Either way, I love the versatility of the glasses. If you spot them on your travels let me know, I’m on the hunt for more. I love a great bargain and I’d say I hit the jackpot on these. Now, I don’t want to be fighting you on EBay for these! LOL! <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8L8NodoMQRc/T2fSc0NCeaI/AAAAAAAAB4g/3iKXG78SZVQ/s1600-h/photo%252520%25252813%252529%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (13)" border="0" alt="photo (13)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5l0V4gpZKBA/T2fSdYUiFUI/AAAAAAAAB4o/cQgFsgutfLI/photo%252520%25252813%252529_thumb%25255B21%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="473"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d0pUHrc-dl4/T2fSd283SfI/AAAAAAAAB4w/L7T78FVEiZQ/s1600-h/photo%252520%25252815%252529%25255B17%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (15)" border="0" alt="photo (15)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VA1PUWQYk0c/T2fSeX6TlsI/AAAAAAAAB44/9f3EE-qLa74/photo%252520%25252815%252529_thumb%25255B19%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="414" height="597"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-C8Oxt1fr0mQ/T2fSe5NqeGI/AAAAAAAAB5A/v-GLE-5NyLs/s1600-h/photo%252520%25252816%252529%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (16)" border="0" alt="photo (16)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-i4J90zu1wWk/T2fSfhaimuI/AAAAAAAAB5I/3x6wSYXxfX0/photo%252520%25252816%252529_thumb%25255B18%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="501"></a></p> <p align="justify">I can’t help but smile when I see these kumquats in my bargain tumblers. Stay tuned Peggy & Fritz will be opening a little online shop in the upcoming months full of my thrift store bargains. Why shouldn’t we all benefit. Also, if you’re on <a href="http://pinterest.com/peggyandfritz/">Pinterest</a>, stop by and visit. </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="1">PHOTO CREDITS: Photo 2: Thomas Loof, Photo 1, 3-5 by Peggy & Fritz</font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-25054176615022708652012-03-16T09:56:00.001-07:002012-03-16T09:56:40.892-07:00Sid Bergamin Part II<p align="justify">Ok, just so you don’t think I’m crazy I’m going to post some of his other projects because I know some of you are too lazy to check out his website, LOL! See for yourself the contrast in design. I love that he is so diverse. It’s like dating two different men! The porches on this home sing to me. <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cdn8.pinterest.com/upload/218846863112532504_qfN8yaWS_c.jpg" width="410" height="275">The blue and white ginger jars look amazing against the white back drop and I love how the natural wood breaks everything up, making it feel warm and rustic.<img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cdn4.pinterest.com/upload/218846863112532537_Ze5SQEhd_c.jpg" width="417" height="303"></p> <p align="center"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cdn2.pinterest.com/upload/218846863112532547_O9IYHP8d_c.jpg" width="428" height="292">I want the bird pictures in this dining room for my living room.<img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cdn8.pinterest.com/upload/218846863112532551_5CKsKecq_c.jpg" width="435" height="316">The bathroom below is so beachy. I wish we had space in our house to do something like this (see below). Love the counter and how it’s made a rustic table or consol. <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cdn4.pinterest.com/upload/218846863112532554_VaVEEjYs_c.jpg" width="451" height="330"></p> <p align="center">Gotta Love Sid! Happy Friday! </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">PHOTO CREDITS: All photos are from <a href="http://www.sigbergamin.com.br/en/praia.php">Sid Bergamin</a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-33933641490501783072012-03-15T13:24:00.001-07:002012-03-15T13:27:52.390-07:00A Box of Crayons<p align="justify">Hope you’re all having a great week. I’ve had a crazy couple of weeks. I’ve got stacks of mags piling up. I have had the April issue of AD sitting by my bed and I kept flipping through it and one designers home kept jumping out at me. It was like, really? So different from my own personal taste and style but Sid Beragmin’s home kept capturing my eye. His name did not ring a bell to me, so of course, I started doing some research and realized many of the images I love out there are his. I know I’m all over the place – back to the photos in AD.</p> <p align="justify">OMG! I felt like someone opened the large pack of Crayola crayons and threw them up in the air and drew all over his house. Talked about color – texture – eclectic. You name it, it’s in there. I love how he describes it as something you put in the blender and mix it all up. WOWZA. Like my made up word. Really. I will tell you this is soooooooooooooooooo contrary and polar opposite of my own taste but, I LOVE IT! I want to have cocktails at this house. I want to go to a party at this house. I want to be a guest at this house. Wait until you see my guest room. What I love so much about his designs after obsessing over his website <a href="http://www.sigberamin.com">www.sigberamin.com</a> is how undeniably talented he is with his ability to do contemporary, classic, eclectic, and traditional. I think I pinned his whole website. He said his house is so different than what he typically designs. UGH, YEAH! Take a look at the outside of his house. It looks like something you would see down South. <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/04/sid-bergamin/sig-bergamin-sao-paulo-brazil-02-exterior.jpg" width="463" height="310"></p> <p>Then look at that blast of color on the inside. Come on, you have to agree it looks like a box of crayons. Pick your color. Murano glass covering the shelves, pops of color everywhere. How could you walk through here in a bad mood?<img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/04/sid-bergamin/sig-bergamin-sao-paulo-brazil-04-living-room-article.jpg" width="451" height="306"></p> <p align="justify">For a girl with an all white house, I have to tell you I would be so happy in this room. While I personally could never decorate like this – I am love with his use of color. I love all his art work on the next two photos below.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/04/sid-bergamin/sig-bergamin-sao-paulo-brazil-05-living-room.jpg" width="424" height="459"></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/04/sid-bergamin/sig-bergamin-sao-paulo-brazil-06-living-room.jpg" width="415" height="448"> <p align="justify">How awesome is this home library. Imagine writing your blog in there. I also LOVE how he has the books arranged. Contrary to other designers, I am not fond of one color books – it’s too matchy matchy for me. I love seeing all sizes and shapes with various colors on the shelves. He has a sense of order with his books which appeals to me. <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/04/sid-bergamin/sig-bergamin-sao-paulo-brazil-07-library.jpg" width="440" height="290"></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/04/sid-bergamin/sig-bergamin-sao-paulo-brazil-08-library.jpg" width="433" height="468"> <p>Wouldn’t you love to have coffee out here? <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/04/sid-bergamin/sig-bergamin-sao-paulo-brazil-09-terrace.jpg" width="442" height="290"> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/04/sid-bergamin/sig-bergamin-sao-paulo-brazil-10-master-bedroom.jpg" width="452" height="299"> <p align="center">Ok, look at this orderly closet. Mine doesn’t come close to this and I love all the color. Even the shoes. It feels like Palm Beach. <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/04/sid-bergamin/sig-bergamin-sao-paulo-brazil-11-dressing-room.jpg" width="436" height="472"></p> <p align="center">The perfect men’s bathroom – I would even like this for myself. Love the dark wall paper and eclectic art work. <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/04/sid-bergamin/sig-bergamin-sao-paulo-brazil-12-powder-room.jpg" width="444" height="481"> </p> <p align="justify">Never in a million years could I decorate a room like this unless I worked under him to understand how his mind works but OMG, I want this to be my guest room. It’s obscene in a good way. This would be too chaotic for my day to day life but OMG, I want to be his guest. How cozy is this room.<img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2012/04/sid-bergamin/sig-bergamin-sao-paulo-brazil-13-guest-room.jpg" width="446" height="483"></p> <p align="justify">I’m beyond obsessed with his work. Check out his website <a href="http://www.sigbergamin.com">www.sigbergamin.com</a> and look under beach and residential. All his beach designs feel like “me” and there are more photos of his residence under residential as well as other homes he has designed. You’ll really be able to see what an amazing talent he is! He just makes me HAPPY! I wish Sid were my neighbor so I could go over and have cocktails or if I was in a bad mood walk through his house just to put a smile on my face and then come home to my all white home, LOL! Hope Sid puts a smile on your face today!</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">PHOTO CREDITS: All photos are from Architectural Digest. Photography by: Roger Davies</font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-64906365023060267022012-02-22T08:04:00.001-08:002012-02-22T08:06:35.175-08:00Howdy Partner<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="For Blog Post" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/218846863112396716_Cvz3mpd8_b.jpg" width="407" height="239"></p> <p align="justify">Hope ya’ll are having a great week. I am in Dallas this week for the RILA conference. It’s the largest conference of the year hosting all the major retailers like J CREW, TJX, Williams Sonoma, etc. but geared for logistics and supply chain professionals. Things are wrapping up today and I will be back to LA tomorrow. I had a couple of blog posts that I was going to do but my AA flight did not have gogo. On a side note, I found out that none of their 757’s have internet. Note to all AA travelers. Needless to say I went into internet withdrawal. So, I’m a little behind this week on posting between work, conferences, and dinner. One more night to go and I will be back in LA LA land. Hope ya’ll are having a great week.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Dallas Texas (Blog Post)" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/218846863112396737_eeYBrfPm_b.jpg" width="375" height="288"></p> <p><font size="1"></font> </p> <p><font size="1">PHOTO CREDITS: Image 1: </font><a href="http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states/texas/dallas-photo-dallas-cowboy-hats-pid-6042287/"><font size="1">Travel AOL</font></a><font size="1">, Image 2: </font><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7ADBF_en&biw=1366&bih=586&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=OUJYOUHkvkuf1M:&imgrefurl=http://www.flickriver.com/groups/texasflickrers/pool/interesting/&docid=fpfV_36gtmhioM&imgurl=http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1224/1480844717_9a4d6b71b1.jpg&w=500&h=375&ei=VIk-T7LMFYHK2AWtvMmoCA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=379&vpy=164&dur=762&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=147&ty=106&sig=114503019788698222764&page=1&tbnh=133&tbnw=187&start=0&ndsp=13&ved=0CFAQrQMwAQ"><font size="1">Google</font></a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-51827112321054846132012-02-17T10:05:00.001-08:002012-02-17T10:05:22.208-08:00HAPPY FRIDAY<p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Lucida Calligraphy">It’s quite brisk for us here at the beach this morning. The sun is shining and it’s a lovely day. I hope it warms up just a wee bit.</font> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Want....So Cozy" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/25121710390912331_kw6iKSqg_b.jpg" width="396" height="573"></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Looking forward to relaxing this evening and dinner Saturday night at my neighbors restaurant (hope to share pictures of his adorable place and yummy food). 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Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-39220519951698389722012-02-15T18:37:00.001-08:002012-02-15T19:08:04.295-08:00LOSING MY MIND<p align="justify">This is EXACTLY how I feel right now. There is no other way to say it. Nope, none! I was working on my blog and lost my original archaic template. I have wanted to switch over to the Simple Template however, I haven’t had time to play around with it. I like my blog very clean and white. Yes, just like my house for those that know me. Anyone looking at my blog tonight would have seen various graphic patterns and colors that would make your head spin. I texted my girlfriend about a lattice pattern I posted and this was her reply via text…. “The lattice is busy. Needs to be smaller or something.” Next text, “Headache”. Next text, “Feels like NYC rush hour”. </p> <p align="justify">My boyfriend was ready to crucify me because I first asked him to center my logo (moved to the left on the new template and blogger doesn’t let you center it the easy way) and then I wanted to change the color on the sides to a pattern another nightmare. Unfortunately, you can’t just upload it or center it so you need to know HTML. I must have emailed Megan at <a href="http://www.beachbungalow8.blogspot.com">Beach Bungalow 8</a> a million times asking her for help looking for short cuts while the boyfriend was cursing me out under his breath as I asked him 50 million questions. He told me if I was a client he would have quit by now LOL!<img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/212232201159341839_oqYRsaPi_c.jpg" width="425" height="308"></p> <p align="justify">Since I have to rescale everything for this new template, I will be experimenting with colors, fonts, backgrounds, etc. so bare with me. Definitely give me your input – I tried this graphic in multiple sizes and colors (the side border). We all agreed the blue and white looked best but now I’m not sure if I like the white on blue that is on here or if I like the white with blue you haven’t seen. Don’t forget I can make it larger or smaller. OMG! I’m my own worst nightmare. Stay tuned while I experiment. In the interim, I’m going to loose my mind. All the more reason why white is so clean and simple and always classy. Now I have to go bug Laura about my logo – are you reading this Laura M. in CT????<img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/87257311499783339_ztOINu77_c.jpg" width="434" height="294">Hope your evening wasn’t as hair raising as mine! I think all this stress calls for a glass of wine!</p> <p>PHOTO CREDIT: Image 1: Via <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-btnOgRnZJXg/TzxQtlC31XI/AAAAAAAAB3g/7V2EWeBiono/s130/Turquoise%2520Medium%2520White%2520on%2520Blue.png">Pinterest</a> via <a href="www.hookedonhouses.net">Hooked On Houses</a>, Image 2: Via <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87257311499783339/">Daphne at Pinterest</a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-13986704800660421012012-02-14T06:00:00.000-08:002012-02-15T11:48:05.288-08:00HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!<span><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"></span></span><span style="color: #ff80c0;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Script; font-size: medium;">Wishing you all a little sugar, a little bubbly and lots of love this Valentines Day no matter what your relationship status!</span></span><a href="http://photo-forum.net/#"><img alt="...My lips like sugar..." height="460" src="http://img.photo-forum.net/site_pics/165/a_1253722741_DSC00233-resize.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="...My lips like sugar..." width="345" /></a><br />
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Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-34136874319672615102012-02-13T17:00:00.000-08:002012-02-13T20:35:50.723-08:00Restoration Hardware & Eddie Zaratsian<p align="justify">Back in October, I visited the new <a href="www.restorationhardware.com">Restoration Hardware</a> store located in West Hollywood. I had heard they had created an outdoor venue to showcase their outdoor furniture and created a large signature store for their home furnishings. I was excited to see the exterior space they had designed and how they incorporated their outdoor furniture and décor. It did not disappoint.</p> <p align="justify">Below is a sample of some of the group seating arrangements they had displayed. You are instantly transformed after stepping from the sidewalk through a pair of wrought iron gates. They’ve done a great job showcasing the various pieces they have by incorporating outdoor lights, fountains, wall art, and beautiful greenery and potted succulents designed by <a href="www.eddiezaratsian">Eddie Zaratsian</a> (more to come on Eddie). The images below are from the <a href="www.restorationhardware.com">Restoration Hardware</a> outdoor collections which can be found online.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-579DLdUM1gc/Tzmn7BICnAI/AAAAAAAABuA/Bw7LGQNj-AQ/s1600-h/P1040088%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040088" border="0" alt="P1040088" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-r0FASEol8j0/Tzmn7h1V7bI/AAAAAAAABuI/Uv7Fr7SStQw/P1040088_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="414" height="335"></a></p> <p align="justify">I imagine myself with friends sitting at this table below at my future Napa house drinking and sampling wine from our wine tasting day with yummy cheeses and gourmet chocolates. A girl can dream can’t she? This zinc covered table is flanked by two wooden outdoor chandeliers with white slip covered (outdoor fabric) chairs.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f69Q7h3IEMA/Tzmn8ZPXabI/AAAAAAAABuQ/YwzDl-QkSn0/s1600-h/P1040086%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040086" border="0" alt="P1040086" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hCAZ-AxmV8U/Tzmn-GHVpDI/AAAAAAAABuY/dPJWNkPGjp8/P1040086_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="574"></a></p> <p align="justify">A beautiful mix of succulents done by <a href="www.eddiezaratsian.com">Eddie Zaratsian</a> in a gigantic shell. I love how versatile this is for indoors or out.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RIk8qLgw4V0/Tzmn-pO_QYI/AAAAAAAABug/pGbKMqOSNFE/s1600-h/2048%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="2048" border="0" alt="2048" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ul-kzn3Nr1w/Tzmn_JlFfLI/AAAAAAAABuo/sR1kxsrz_IA/2048_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="332"></a></p> <p align="center">Below wall art featuring mirrors mixed with stone sculptures, creeping fig (the plant) and a lovely water fountain complete the look.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CHSeDAZq6xg/Tzmn_V-DE6I/AAAAAAAABuw/ghxi8nM5m8Q/s1600-h/P1040084%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040084" border="0" alt="P1040084" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FraZHmukGH8/TzmoANmq2uI/AAAAAAAABu4/LtUe50142ng/P1040084_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="569"></a></p> <p align="center">A view from another angle.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SZB-jWQyroY/TzmoAkrUV2I/AAAAAAAABvA/RjfIjiDC-y0/s1600-h/2047%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="2047" border="0" alt="2047" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O7uDMZDONmI/TzmoBPTKZOI/AAAAAAAABvI/77Xf4YeVtTE/2047_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="565"></a></p> <p align="left">As you move from the outdoor space to the interior building you enter <a href="http://www.eddiezaratsian.com">Eddie Zaratsian Floral Boutique</a>. All I can say is “OOH LA LA” Gorgeous. Eddie’s boutique is located within the RH Store. He did all the outdoor arrangements which, are breathtaking. His space is so tasteful you can help see why RH has partnered with him and vice versa. He explained to me that much of his design comes from his travels and experiences around the world. Most of his designs incorporate natural elements whether it be shells, driftwood, old containers, unusual materials. He looks to his travels and his experiences as a source of inspiration to create new and ever changing designs. He has a large celebrity following and his designs and expertise have been utilized by fashion and entertainment industry (Chanel, Oprah Network, Governors Ball). Not only is his work beautiful but it has an organic fresh feel to it. It helps too that he’s soooo nice and funny. This photo below is the main desk. Look a that box of green – delish. You must check out his website <a href="www.eddiezaratsian.com">Eddie Zaratsian</a> to read his bio and view is lovely work.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S3w-22R589w/TzmoBx5qCxI/AAAAAAAABvQ/PWc_3jX9gPc/s1600-h/2044%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2044" border="0" alt="2044" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6y7xjnDi9jc/TzmoDdP237I/AAAAAAAABvY/QmQ2_e_BEA4/2044_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="323"></a></p> <p align="left">Eddie’s designs has a very organic feel to them – they are truly and extension of nature.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cjsm3xcZ0Aw/TzmoD_dsdmI/AAAAAAAABvg/d1J530ISb7s/s1600-h/P1040094%25255B21%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040094" border="0" alt="P1040094" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m653XbqK0vc/TzmoEffNSpI/AAAAAAAABvo/So3lyH9SWYk/P1040094_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="325"></a></p> <p align="justify">I am not a succulent person “at all” – I find them cold and unattractive however, the way he puts them together made me fall in love with them. It just goes to show that flowers and plants to a floral designer are like furniture, accessories and art to an interior designer. It takes the right person to showcase the flowers or plants in a manner that works and is attractive just like interior design. </p> <p align="justify"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="390"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="195"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QHJ9J0b7S70/TzmoEwoJ4TI/AAAAAAAABvw/XsTvAaPN56U/s1600-h/2042%25255B22%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="2042" border="0" alt="2042" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qEMiFkY2d9Q/TzmoFaaFydI/AAAAAAAABv4/QtBxexyy0nU/2042_thumb%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="210" height="306"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="195"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NJ_TIgl7MNU/TzmoFga_28I/AAAAAAAABwA/frOHJp3mg0I/s1600-h/2041%25255B27%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="2041" border="0" alt="2041" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-F4bXKEOd6Ag/TzmoGDPqA3I/AAAAAAAABwI/Uvi3uv71UaA/2041_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="207" height="306"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-paF6Llv4YL0/TzmoGkxR4QI/AAAAAAAABwQ/2UApkfxg-vo/s1600-h/2049%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2049" border="0" alt="2049" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DhWjTF8m77E/TzmoHIi2cdI/AAAAAAAABwY/S2AtC2d8pSo/2049_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="412" height="321"></a></p> <p align="left">The green looks so pretty in all the metal buckets shelved on reclaimed wood. So much nicer than plastic white buckets in a glass case. Make sure you scroll to the end to see the lovely bouquet he made for me.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M2qKo1f_2kM/TzmoHost0QI/AAAAAAAABwg/Cjnll7QGTLI/s1600-h/2034%25255B26%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="2034" border="0" alt="2034" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Z5MIo4XKy7Y/TzmoIhmuvCI/AAAAAAAABww/Rjt5fT9QUOI/2034_thumb%25255B20%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="568"></a></p> <p align="justify">After you walk through <a href="www.eddiezaratsian.com">Eddie Zaratsian's</a> incredible floral and lifestyle boutique you walk into the large living areas carefully space planned by <a href="www.restorationhardware.com">Restoration Hardware</a> The store itself proved challenging to photograph. It was heavily lit and lacked natural light. The store is quite large and is on two floors. They used a lot of vintage pieces as added décor which can be seen in the photo below.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OGfViK6SCZg/TzmoJMtdCnI/AAAAAAAABw4/YT3sCVBkQZw/s1600-h/P1040111%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040111" border="0" alt="P1040111" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rL0wt6ObAww/TzmoJc1kxlI/AAAAAAAABxA/cWfJ85eR8u4/P1040111_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="417" height="569"></a></p> <p align="center">Lots of over scaled Roman elements.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sF32iusr5og/TzmoKN-BfQI/AAAAAAAABxI/89goIkg5by0/s1600-h/2037%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2037" border="0" alt="2037" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mhUi1720LzU/TzmoK5VDk8I/AAAAAAAABxQ/JVUwNuCQZgY/2037_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="408" height="567"></a></p> <p align="justify">The display below was in a bathroom on the corner of a counter. The glass box with the vintage shaving brushes would be a great touch for a man’s bathroom or for the man in your life. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-j_DebaSb3U8/TzmoLmUVzuI/AAAAAAAABxY/3Jbxnt1qcGc/s1600-h/2038%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2038" border="0" alt="2038" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ky6o8rNBQcI/TzmoMEi9qQI/AAAAAAAABxg/pEme7H_ZFvI/2038_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="327"></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bKkmR94hF-w/TzmoMW4vIrI/AAAAAAAABxo/FMp9-RHNNko/s1600-h/P1040097%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040097" border="0" alt="P1040097" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ica8trhFqcA/TzmoM-Mp4MI/AAAAAAAABxw/17x3jj5yuw0/P1040097_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="576"></a></p> <p align="left">The photo below was one of the more formal areas showcasing living furniture. RH is definitely following the trends right now with Belgium design but I’m ready for them to mix it up just a little bit.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RvgMq5vUhE4/TzmoNeISllI/AAAAAAAABx4/toalRMf1ThU/s1600-h/2028%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="2028" border="0" alt="2028" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hUnQFUmcLJA/TzmoNsf5BTI/AAAAAAAAByA/kg3L4zNBV_8/2028_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="417" height="333"></a></p> <p align="center">A RH cabinet displayed by vintage sports teams and equipment. My girlfriend bought this cabinet for her living room to put all her components in it. She loves it. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2S4ys9OWOK4/TzmoOJFlTgI/AAAAAAAAByI/84SAmisBTYo/s1600-h/2033%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2033" border="0" alt="2033" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_xN4YPkz7ig/TzmoOX53PrI/AAAAAAAAByQ/7C1oaGCspWM/2033_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="398" height="564"></a></p> <p align="justify">Below is a photo of Eddie and me. While I was walking around RH, he made me and my friend Maureen a beautiful bouquet to take home (the one I’m holding in my hand). I’m giggling thinking of us taking this picture. This was the only one the two of us agreed on. We made my friend take five or six pictures and we kept laughing saying, “Redo!”. We kept saying, “nope not or that one” or I liked it and he didn’t and vice versa. It was hilarious. When and if I can afford his beautiful works of nature…I will have him on speed dial for pieces for my home or parties. In the interim, I will share him with all of you and admire his work whenever, I step through the doors of Restoration Hardware. Make sure if you visit the RH Store in West Hollywood to stop in and see Eddie’s space and tell him Peggy & Fritz sent you.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sFUfrXnUw8k/TzmoP49JH4I/AAAAAAAAByY/ya7Su_pKgWw/s1600-h/P1040127%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040127" border="0" alt="P1040127" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_YSZDDT-dcw/TzmoQXX073I/AAAAAAAAByg/rLlKCNLDLIo/P1040127_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="551"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-J3UBi6b_yQk/TzmoQ5fsS8I/AAAAAAAAByo/RlLM9S-bJqs/s1600-h/P1040130%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1040130" border="0" alt="P1040130" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kVqU_32flEk/TzmoS9U66NI/AAAAAAAAByw/7xxzGZ2Cn7A/P1040130_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="399" height="561"></a></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"></p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com">Restoration Hardware</a> & <a href="http://www.eddiezaratsian.com">Eddie Zaratsian</a> </p> <p align="center">8772 Beverly Blvd. <br>West Hollywood, CA90048 <br>310-652-0323</p></blockquote> <p align="center">NOTE: For those of you that would like to visit there is metered parking on the street however, depending on the time of day it can prove challenging to find spaces. <a href="www.restorationhardware.com">Restoration Hardware</a> does provide valet parking. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">PHOTO CREDITS: All Photos Taken By Ann Shumbo @ Peggy & Fritz</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-28580464689013839642012-01-02T12:35:00.000-08:002012-01-02T12:50:45.083-08:00It's a New Year ~ I'm feeling Sassy and Strong<div style="text-align: justify;">
Happy New Year Everyone! As you all may or may not know from my last post, 2011 was a challenging year. I'm finally feeling like myself again and look forward to getting back to blogging. My creative energy is back and I'm feeling it in all aspects of my life. I cannot wait to get started. I took the week off from work and had hoped to get a jump start on blog posts but unfortunately, I got sucked into Pinterest. Boy, if you haven't used this site, get ready. I intended on cleaning my room and getting organized today. It's 12:33 PM and I'm typing this and in between playing on Pinterest. You can view my boards at <a href="http://pinterest.com/peggyandfritz/">http://pinterest.com/peggyandfritz/</a>. I am just getting started. If you are already on there let me know so I can follow you. </div>
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I got a new lap top for my birthday from my boyfriend - nice guy :) I'm trying to get use to the keyboard. It has the number keyboard on the side and shifts the actual letter keyboard to the left. I'm trying to get use to typing off center. It's making me crazy so if you see a lot of typing errors that's why! Well time to actually go get some stuff done around the house. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with all of you. Nothing like a little leopard print to bring out the sass in a girl. I'm ready to roar this year! How about you? What are you looking forward to in 2012?</div>
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Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and sharing the holidays with the people we love or maybe not, LOL! At our house, we usually host those that can’t make it home. Some years we have had a full house and some years we’ve had just a few people. Friends bring friends or someone they know doesn’t have a place to go, we don’t discriminate. One year, my girlfriend Nick brought the local mailman. It always makes it more enjoyable and interesting. We have a tradition where we go around the table and say what we are thankful for… The guys all groan, it puts our new guests on the spot and the rest of the “regulars” giggle. It always ends up being fun and meaningful. The best thing about an orphan Thanksgiving is there is no drama, complaining, or conflicts. Everyone is just happy to have a place to come together and usually our dinners last well into the evening. <a href="http://www.digsdigs.com/photos/stylish-thanksgiving-tableware-to-create-a-cozy-atmosphere-4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="557" src="http://www.digsdigs.com/photos/stylish-thanksgiving-tableware-to-create-a-cozy-atmosphere-4-554x738.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="418" /></a></div>
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This year Thanksgiving has extra meaning for me. It’s no secret that I have not blogged over the last few months. My creativity and mind has been pre-occupied by something bigger. As you know my posts started to get less frequent last spring just as I was getting new readers. I was so excited that you took the time to read my blog. Especially knowing how many amazing bloggers there are out there. Mine started as a way to communicate with my friends and along the way I met new friends. The one thing I admired about many bloggers was their ability to be truthful and sincere. I think it’s time I’m honest with all of you. I really struggled over whether I should divulge this because doing so means I am divulging this to some of my friends who will be hearing this for the first time. But I finally realized, the importance of honesty and how as women we really need to share information. By sharing information, we can make better and more informed to decisions and assist each other along the way. It is my hope that I can lend a hand to someone and/or guide them like so many did for me. The truth of the matter is….in June after having a lumpectomy, I was diagnosed with the early stages of Breast Cancer.</div>
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Over the next four months I had two additional surgeries, a whole lot of doctors appointments (14 but who’s counting), two MRI’s, a set of titanium clips and a pair or lovely wires put into my boob. I went from one doctor to four and a whole lot of second opinions. The positive news is my cancer was non-invasive and chemo was not required. However, five weeks of radiation was required. I am happy to report this Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving is my last day of treatment. While there are many factors that go into treatment, I won’t bore you with the details now but at some point, I will share with you things that you should look for and how my diagnosis came to be. Had it not been for four of my friends that had breast cancer, I would still be walking around with BC and going untreated. It’s so important to trust your instincts and know what questions to ask. We must be our own advocate and as women share information. I consider myself very fortunate and extremely lucky. Especially, since the people I know people had to face far more than me. Overall, I feel everything happens for a reason, and truly believe my cancer was found because I listened to my inner voice and had an amazing doctor. I have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.</div>
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As you can imagine, I had to take a step back from blogging. There were so many times I wanted to blog but in the end, I just didn’t have the energy. I worried about losing my subscribers if I wasn’t blogging regularly. Then I thought, I can’t get caught up in that. I do have to say I had some faithful readers who have twittered or emailed me. Especially, Ms. Katie at <a href="http://www.goodniteirene.com/">www.goodniteirene.com</a> who has an amazing blog (gorgeous images and has an amazing writing style). I only wish I could write like her or come up with the adjectives and analogies like she does. Also, Ms. Karen at <a href="http://gardenhomeandparty.com/" title="http://gardenhomeandparty.com/">http://gardenhomeandparty.com/</a> who is always so kind and we share a love for gardening. Living in LA we all have our limitations, so I love watching what she does with her small space. I just want to say thank you to you both! I look forward to getting back to blogging!</div>
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I want to thank my family and friends for being so supportive. I also want thank my two roommates from college Laura and Cari for coming to visit me in October. I know how hard it was for them having families but it meant to the world to me. It was great to have my East Coast friends meet my West Coast friends. Some for the first time. It was truly a special and magical weekend for me. Friendship is such an amazing gift and I’m very grateful for the wonderful friends I have. They have been there every step of the way for me with giggles, their kindness, and listening to all my crazy doctor stories.</div>
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Thanksgiving is also about celebrating friends, family, and being there for someone in need. The holidays can make any of us a little crazy. May we all be a little kinder and say please and thank you. Everyone wants to feel appreciated. It’s time to extend a hand and remember that it’s about giving back and remembering what is most important. I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for being such loyal and fabulous readers and bloggers. I look forward to a fresh beginning and getting back to blogging. </div>
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<span style="color: #ff8000; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: medium;"><b>Thank you from the bottom of my heart!</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="color: #ff8000; font-size: medium;">~ Happy Thanksgiving ~</span></span></b></div>
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It's fall and I'm getting inspired to put together a bucket list for our house. It's in dire need of an update. While I have a good eye for finding things on a budget, we need some high ticket items, which includes a new sofa and chair. I've been working with the same one for 13 plus years and I have to say, if it wasn't for a man in the house, it would be in mint condition (sorry Blake). I'm starting to make a list room by room of what I would like to change. The problem for me is, I would like to change everything, but I can't afford to. Therefore, I feel like I'm in an episode of Project Runway with <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/project-runway">Tim Gunn</a> saying, "Make it work!" I've been combing through old design magazines and catching up with some design shows like <a href="http://www.nateberkus.com/">Nate Berkus's </a> new show to try to get some creative ideas on a budget. I have always loved Nate's work. Personally, there are very few designers that I would have do my house if I hit lotto. I love Nate's design work along with <a href="http://timclarkeinc.com/">Tim Clarke</a> (I love his website), <a href="http://kathrynireland.com/">Kathryn Ireland</a> for her wit and color choices, which by the way, I could never put together, <a href="http://peterdunham.com/">Peter Dunham</a> (I was in his house once, it was out of this world) and a few others which I'm too lazy to go find the links. HMMM. That's a great idea for a blog post. </div>
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After seeing Nate's first project years ago on Oprah, which essentially launched his career, (when he redid a 500 square foot townhouse in Charleston, MA) I knew he was talented. I formally lived in Boston and know how small those apartments and condos are and how challenging it can be to eat, entertain, work, sleep, and relax in a single space. I was so blown away how he maximized the space and made it multi-functional. I've been a fan, since. What I love about him as a designer in general, is his ability to incorporate his clients personality and treasures into a home without it feeling tacky. Let's face it, some people just don't have good taste and working with some of their stuff can be a challenge. I love when Oprah asked Nate how he handled clients where his first thought was, "Are you kidding me?" He simply said, "I say wow a lot or isn't that interesting." I thought, what a great way of saying it without saying it. </div>
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The other thing that Nate does well, is combining unique accessories and furniture. He's very good at taking natural elements and materials and mixing them without them feeling over done or staged. It always feels collected and natural. I like houses to feel neat and clean but eclectic and timeless, that's how I feel about his designs. His design sense doesn't require you to redo it every two to three years and his advise is dead on - purchase a sofa in a neutral color and you can dress it up with pillows. It's like fashion, you don't spend $500.00 on a trendy piece, you splurge on classic staples. You buy your trendy items at Target or H&M, so next year when it's not fashionable, you didn't break the bank. </div>
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Now that I went off on my Nate Berkus rant, maybe it's the caffeine so early in the morning. I'm feeling inspired and while many of you have seen these images, I couldn't help but re-posting them. His rooms have a quiet sophistication without feeling stuffy or staged. That is why, Nate is my "cutie pie" as Oprah says. See for your self why I love his designs. See Below:</div>
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He's so great with space planning. I love how he does various group seating's in this large space. A room this large can look either over done or too arranged. This room is well balanced considering the size and height of the ceiling. </div>
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I love this room below. I don't have the guts to paint a wall this dark but I love how it looks. I love how the art work is different. The furniture makes it look more chic and elegant but it still feels comfortable. It looks like you could use it as a multi purpose room such as: a library, a dining room, a place to drink your coffee, or a place to chat with friends over a glass of wine.</div>
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Again, simple and elegant without feeling stuffy (see below). I love how he accessorizes.</div>
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As everyone knows, I am fond of white bathrooms. This one had me at hello. I am a symmetrical designer. Some designers do not like symmetry, but I'm all about it. I hate things that feel unbalanced. I'm a Capricorn, after all. The sconces in this bathroom are gorgeous and I like the contrast of windows against the flooring. Calgon take me away. Do you like symmetry?</div>
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I have always loved this image. I know this is from his old apartment in Chicago. I remember him telling the story of when he bought this, of course, I can't remember it (I just know he loved how worn it was). Plus, how can you not like that cashmere blanket over it (without it being staged by draping over the side in the swirly pattern) and having it placed in front of the fireplace. It just makes me think of snow, winter, hot cocoa, and reading a yummy book.</div>
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Hi Everyone! It's been a long time and how I missed all of you. I had to step away for a wee bit but promise it was for a good reason. Unfortunately, a vacation was not in the cards for Blake and I this summer. We were fortunate to sneak in a little weekend getaway to Paso Robles. It's about 3 1/2 hours north of Manhattan Beach, although in LA traffic it's more like 4 1/2 - 5 hours. We were looking for something on the quiet side since things have been crazy and we wanted to incorporate a little (ok a lot)wine tasting. Initially, we wanted to rent a house but everything was booked for the weekends we were considering. One of the homeowners, I had contacted regarding renting their house suggested a quaint B&B called <a href="http://www.orchardhillbb.com/">Orchard Hill Farms</a> in Paso Robles. I found a room for the second weekend we were considering and booked it before anyone else could get their hands on it. Blake is typically not a B & B guy. He doesn't like having to tip toe around other people or sitting at a community table for breakfast. However, he was pleasantly surprised since the location is very private and there is only three rooms. It offers considerable privacy for the guests. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">There is the main house which is where the owners live and one guest room and a second house which, has two rooms and a communal area. The guest house is a perfect place to go with another couple of friends because you have the whole building to yourself. It's wonderful. This was the front of the the guest house as we drove up. Gorgeous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I loved this photo of these two wood pieces. Looks almost sculptural. This was the view from a common balcony off the living room, which, can be shared by guests. At night the sky was lit up like a Christmas tree and all you could hear were the crickets. I was in heaven.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Upon your drive up to the house - off to the left hand side of the main they have these fabulous Adirondack chairs sitting along the hillside. One night Blake and I put on our PJ's and poured a glass of wine and sat and enjoyed the sunset here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The entry to the guest room that is located in the main house (see above). I was dying over these roses. Perfect for my pink garden. Below is a photo of the back of the main house. Each morning Debbie and David serve breakfast to their guests out on the back patio. We met a lovely couple from LA and Europe and the last morning a couple from Chicago. Everyone was so nice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The fountain on the back patio tucked into the vines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Each day she has a gorgeous table cloth set out, fresh flowers, vintage silverware, etc. Here are a few of her table settings over the weekend. </span></td></tr>
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The first day they served fresh fruit and ham and gruyrre cheese croissants that were to die for! The next day, she had chocolate croissants (for me since I don't eat eggs) and little quiches with rosemary sprigs for everyone else. Pomegranate and berry juice served daily with fresh coffee or tea. We had fun watching David the host try to make an espresso for his European guests. </div>
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I must say this place was a slice of heaven. We went to dinner early every night, read our books...I got eight hours of sleep, something I hadn't had in months. The rooms were so comfortable and they had everything you could imagine. Lovely robes in the rooms, fresh soaps, Molton Brown shampoo and conditioner in the shower. In the main part of the guest house they left you bottled water, sodas, wine and fresh bakery goods. They were the most amazing hosts. We will definitely be back. This is not the place for the go go go....this is where you come to relax and get away.</div>
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During the day, we spent our time going to the local wineries. I love good food and wine so before we left, I consulted with our local wine shop, our friend Richard and Wanda Mae as well as all my past issues of Wine Spectator for the hidden gems. Most of the wineries in this area do not sell to stores or restaurants and the ones that do, it is generally local or just in CA. Many of these wineries produce small allocations and sell mainly to their club members or people visiting. This particular area is known for some of the best Syrahs and Rhone blends such as GSM's (Grenache, Syrahs, and Mourvedres {or Mataro for Australia and Spain}), Rose and Viognier. I must say we sampled some lovely Roses, GSM's (my favorites) and Viognier's.</div>
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Along the way we stopped at a number of wineries. One of my favorites was <a href="http://www.epochwines.com/">Epoch Wines</a> owned by Bill Armstrong. All the wines we tried were amazing, it's no wonder...Justin Smith of <a href="http://www.saxumvineyards.com/">Saxum Vineyards</a> (who recently ranked number 100 on the 2010 Wine Spectator top 100 list scored 98 points for his James Berry 2007 wine) is the current wine consultant. Other great places on our list included <a href="http://www.terryhoagevineyards.com/">Terry Hoage Vineyards</a>.</div>
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My boyfriend is a football guy and he was familiar with Terry Hoage. A former professional football player turned wine maker. Of course, I'm not interested in whether he's a former football player as much as I am if his wines are good. Along with Brian Benson, Justin Smith of Saxum listed above, Terry's winery was recently named by Wine Spectator as an up and coming winery. I have to say all of the wines we tried we great. For wine aficionados, this is a must visit. We had a chance to visit with Terry. He was very nice, told us how he moved to Paso Robles to ground his children and his love for farming. He said he learned about wine making from Justin Smith from <a href="http://www.saxumvineyards.com/">Saxum Vineyards</a>.</div>
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Our favorite dining restaurant hands down was <a href="http://www.artisanpasorobles.com/">Artisan</a>. Can you say, OMG! The food was beyond tasty. Everything we had was delish. We had an 8:15 PM reservation on Sunday and we were so hungry that we cancelled it and went straight to the restaurant at 5:00 PM. We were back to Old Orchard before the sun went down ~ fat and happy. Overall it was a wonderful and relaxing weekend. We met some new friends along the way and look forward to our return to sample some the places we didn't get to visit.<br />
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<a href="http://www.epochwines.com/">Epoch Wines</a> (One of my favorite on our trip)</div>
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<a href="http://www.terryhoagevineyards.com/">Terry Hoage Vineyards</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.brianbensoncellars.com/">Brian Benson Cellars</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.jadavineyard.com/">Jada Vineyard</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.dennervineyards.com/">Denner Vineyards</a> (Appointment Only)</div>
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<a href="http://www.bookerwines.com/">Booker Wines</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.torrinwine.com/">Torrin Wine</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.calizawinery.com/">Caliza Winery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lonemadrone.com/">Lone Madrone</a> (Winemaker for Tablas Creek, this is his own line)<br />
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Turley</div>
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L'Aventure<br />
Tablas Creek<br />
Justin Wine<br />
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Artisan</div>
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Thomas Hill Organics</div>
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Orchard Hill Farms</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-41051980323127541452011-05-31T08:32:00.001-07:002011-05-31T08:32:43.960-07:00Classic Navy and White<p>I was going through my morning emails for work and this image popped up from <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Coastal-Dining-Room/products/1457">Wisteria</a>.  It felt so fresh and crisp, like wearing white shoes after Memorial Day.  </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="http://tr.subscribermail.com/cc.cfm?sendto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ewisteria%2Ecom%2F053111othermonths%2Easp%3Futm%5Fsource%3DSubscriberMail%26utm%5Fmedium%3Demail%26utm%5Fcampaign%3DBring%2520home%2520the%2520coast%26utm%5Fterm%3D%26utm%5Fcontent%3D15ca539812db47298bbbf53c33025f7a&tempid=5aae1c653ba544fe8a34f1a8d1df0917&mailid=15ca539812db47298bbbf53c33025f7a" border="0" alt="We've Gone Coastal! We have combed the beach for a collection that is as fresh as the sea air. Take a dip.>>" src="http://www.wisteria.com/images/05.31.11Coastal-email1.jpg" width="400" height="622" /></p> <p align="center">Happy Tuesday!</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-55895145102669533632011-05-24T23:41:00.001-07:002011-05-24T23:41:54.251-07:00Peacock & Beale<p align="justify">I was walking downtown Essex and stumbled upon this refreshing store.  What I mean by refreshing is… it reminded me of something you would see in LA or New York.   Essex never had a lot of home accessory or interior design boutiques but if it did, it was full of chachkies, a Yiddish word for what I call, dust collectors.  Peacock & Beale is the perfect combination of old and new, very eclectic and well merchandised. After doing more research (I thought I would make a good PI), I discovered the owner, <a href="http://conniebeale.com/">Connie Beale</a> was an interior designer, who began her career in Houston working for Bill Francis & Associates and later moved to Greenwich, CT where she started her own firm Connie Beale.  She has been featured in many publications such as Veranda, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, Interior Design, etc.  She has since expanded her business and it looks like she brought amazing her talent to Essex, lucky us.  Her store is so beautiful, it reminded me of a lovely, comfortable and well lived in home.  All it needed was a sofa and I would have curled up with a good book and never left.  Take a look for yourself.</p> <p align="center">Love how these containers for sale are displayed with Rosemary and Ranunculus.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykhRcwW7I/AAAAAAAABj0/Pta3mXjPM2o/s1600-h/P103039420.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030394" border="0" alt="P1030394" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykiM6n7SI/AAAAAAAABj4/8Ipqiv_9FVc/P1030394_thumb18.jpg?imgmax=800" width="405" height="539" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdykickht8I/AAAAAAAABj8/cfMZH93CNJU/s1600-h/P10303968.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030396" border="0" alt="P1030396" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykjCLiFjI/AAAAAAAABkA/96ZW1ctEuyk/P1030396_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="418" height="557" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykjfKwRJI/AAAAAAAABkE/Negq0NNxsQI/s1600-h/P1030392%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030392" border="0" alt="P1030392" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdykj3I4XTI/AAAAAAAABkI/rI8-oH8RZK4/P1030392_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="313" /></a></p> <p align="center">This was my favorite display in the store.  Filled with all kinds of fun vintage finds.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykkV98EQI/AAAAAAAABkM/B2ZPWlT3ouk/s1600-h/P1030391%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030391" border="0" alt="P1030391" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdykk5QyV_I/AAAAAAAABkQ/uCxN0O1F0VA/P1030391_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="424" height="319" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdyklVHOZcI/AAAAAAAABkU/aVmI_YP4yhs/s1600-h/P103039312.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030393" border="0" alt="P1030393" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdykl9x34II/AAAAAAAABkY/AssRxa_lys4/P1030393_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="505" /></a></p> <p align="center">Interior design books displayed beautifully on this lovely table.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykmdXKRHI/AAAAAAAABkc/4DdIh97mfCE/s1600-h/P10303988.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030398" border="0" alt="P1030398" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykmjFdrbI/AAAAAAAABkg/8jedvygjG9s/P1030398_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="385" height="511" /></a></p> <p align="center">I’ve been on a bird kick lately.  Don’t know why but these made me happy!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdyknBc5arI/AAAAAAAABkk/bD1jSVBx0tU/s1600-h/P103040124.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030401" border="0" alt="P1030401" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdyknQ9U1qI/AAAAAAAABko/GKX4wn7EnbI/P1030401_thumb22.jpg?imgmax=800" width="388" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">These  stain glass windows flanking the cashier table looked lovely with the sun streaming through them.  Great way to display them.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdykn6X_YXI/AAAAAAAABks/HF5qQ0Ec_7g/s1600-h/P10304089.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030408" border="0" alt="P1030408" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykoZKid9I/AAAAAAAABkw/bqySsZ7kkG4/P1030408_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="394" height="524" /></a></p> <p align="center">I have a thing for tall ceramic or porcelain lamps.  I was drooling over this lamp. Unfortunately, I was so busy taking pictures of the store, I forgot to ask how much it was.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdykova2d5I/AAAAAAAABk0/a2ANh83BD1k/s1600-h/P1030395%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030395" border="0" alt="P1030395" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdyko9ZlCMI/AAAAAAAABk4/CugXd8MLK6c/P1030395_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="394" height="524" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykplwvIcI/AAAAAAAABk8/CxoRqyQC2_A/s1600-h/P1030404%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030404" border="0" alt="P1030404" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdykpz_9zwI/AAAAAAAABlA/t1xgR1IZB84/P1030404_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="394" height="524" /></a>  My rival in college.  But it looked so cool hanging down from the cabinet.  It should say Northeastern University :)<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykqSSsZpI/AAAAAAAABlE/_aNtCr7LkH8/s1600-h/P1030406%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030406" border="0" alt="P1030406" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykqrPsTRI/AAAAAAAABlI/ANZ_oBLLIQ8/P1030406_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="392" height="521" /></a></p> <p align="center">Grain sack pillows.  Love the ones with the monograms.  I just bought five of these at the Long Beach Flea Market last month for my outdoor chairs.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykrGhinzI/AAAAAAAABlM/iGRoPnfklug/s1600-h/P10304079.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030407" border="0" alt="P1030407" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykrZ3sDNI/AAAAAAAABlQ/P08K7kLLob4/P1030407_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="394" height="296" /></a>All kinds of vintage finds sprinkled with lovely new pieces.               <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdykrwDHp8I/AAAAAAAABlU/wxXpKs-uT3M/s1600-h/P1030400%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030400" border="0" alt="P1030400" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdyksYAF6II/AAAAAAAABlY/PRr8ZQfvgWM/P1030400_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="537" /></a>Make sure you stop in and look around.  Essex is a wonderful day trip if you live in New England.  Lots to see and do.  This is a definite don’t miss for anyone that loves design.</p> <p align="center">   </p> <p align="center">Peacock & Beale</p> <p align="center">21 Main Street</p> <p align="center">Essex, CT  06426</p> <p align="center">Phone:  (860) 767-1682</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.conniebeale.com">www.conniebeale.com</a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Photo Credits:  All photo’s taken by Peggy & Fritz.  </p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-63791732880331743142011-05-23T17:46:00.001-07:002011-05-23T17:50:26.036-07:00The Cheese Shop of Centerbrook ~ Only in Connecticut<p align="justify">While sitting around my parents table eating homemade polenta, my mom tipped me off to a new cheese shop that opened in Centerbook, CT.  Apparently, my Uncle Peter frequents it daily, and told her about it.  Cheese shop in Centerbrook? WHAT??????????????  Why didn’t I know about this before I got to the house? I just picked up at bottle of wine at the wine shop in Centerbrook.  As everyone knows, I love cheese, especially paired with wine.</p> <p align="justify">Friday morning, I decided to head to Essex to take some pictures for all of you. I was heading through Centerbrook (completely in my own little world), and caught <a href="http://www.cheeseshopcenterbrook.com/">The Cheese Shop of Centerbrook</a> sign out of the corner of my eye.  I came a screeching halt, did a u-ey (slang for u-turn in New England) and pulled into the parking lot.  It was like walking into Cheese Heaven, if there was one.  Lot’s of yummy cheeses, everything you can imagine.  I met Paul, the owner and his lovely wife.  We started chatting and I told him I was home visiting and my mom told me about the shop and I wanted to pop in.  I asked him how he selected Centerbrook (we just don’t have things like this where I am from) and he said he lived in the area and had done this for a living and wanted to open something for the locals.  He got his start years ago, working for a cheese company in Greenwich, CT. Over they years he helped over 30 cheese stores open their business including the <a href="http://www.cheesestorebh.com/">The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills</a>.  Boy, did Paul know his cheeses. <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XZRdlCqMxJg/Tdr_wkHDEFI/AAAAAAAABi8/1COmhf73PFs/s1600-h/P1030365%25255B3%25255D.jpg"></a></p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XZRdlCqMxJg/Tdr_wkHDEFI/AAAAAAAABi8/1COmhf73PFs/s1600-h/P1030365%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030365" border="0" alt="P1030365" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdr_xSQOBdI/AAAAAAAABjA/dWV7DzNhGys/P1030365_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="407" height="201" /></a> </p> <h5 align="center">Paul, the owner below.</h5> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdr_x1m0qKI/AAAAAAAABjE/CGtzh9bkQEM/s1600-h/P1030368%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030368" border="0" alt="P1030368" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K7vms8V15j4/Tdr_ySZQefI/AAAAAAAABjI/IoZnp1IoAJk/P1030368_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="389" height="518" /></a> Look at all the yummy cheeses he carries!  He has one of the largest collections of cheeses in the state of Connecticut.  No matter what you fancy…he or his team will help you select something that suites your taste  He carries cheese from France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Denmark, England, Switzerland, Sweden, Argentina, Canada, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Norway, and the United States.  He also carries prosciutto, smoke salmon, and various cured meats.  He’s so gracious that he will open any cheese for you to try.  I didn’t want him to open anything for me but he insisted started opened several that interested me, what customer service.  They also provide you with a Product List Sheet of the current cheeses and meats they carry.  They will check off the cheeses you purchase so you can keep track of what you have had.  He carries some of my favorites like the La Tur, from Italy, Epoisses from France, and the Mt. Tam from The Cowgirl Creamery.  </p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdr_y6jcsNI/AAAAAAAABjM/b4Y23D-7eww/s1600-h/P1030366%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="P1030366" border="0" alt="P1030366" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdr_0EdpDJI/AAAAAAAABjQ/ukaAfgByv6Q/P1030366_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="403" height="303" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Fresh pastas, sauces, olive oils for dipping and cooking, and fine balsamic vinegars makes this a great destination spot.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jU77P12olO0/Tdr_0nqiF1I/AAAAAAAABjU/7KPHCfRuTco/s1600-h/P1030369%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="P1030369" border="0" alt="P1030369" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdr_1RPWthI/AAAAAAAABjY/VPCrN2PdcKM/P1030369_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="302" /></a> Paul covers all the bases.  He carries blocks of gourmet chocolate and all the fixings.  Now I just want him to add wine.  Hint Hint Paul :)</p> <p><a title="The Cheese Shop Product List 4-27-11.docx" href="http://www.cheeseshopcenterbrook.com/upload/The%20Cheese%20Shop%20Product%20List%204-27-11.docx"></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdr_14gktwI/AAAAAAAABjc/_kRtTBFwLrs/s1600-h/P1030370%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="P1030370" border="0" alt="P1030370" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdr_2UdWu_I/AAAAAAAABjg/nKd5ULtiX28/P1030370_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="372" height="494" /></a></p> <p align="justify">He covers all the bases.  I was going to my friend Nicole and Jeff’s on Friday evening.  I picked up a soft cheese which he recommended and Beemster Aged Gouda  that was to die for (so good I went back the next day for more), some dried apricots, a fresh baguette and some table crackers. I knew it went over well because Nicole’s husband, Jeff, ate it like it was his last supper.  Presto magic, now you see it now you don’t.  Love you Jeff!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RD7lp4DnrWU/Tdr_2zrue4I/AAAAAAAABjk/P2FshhhR7ps/s1600-h/P1030371%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="P1030371" border="0" alt="P1030371" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdr_4U0jKKI/AAAAAAAABjo/oh2drO8SCH8/P1030371_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="381" height="507" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdr_48hY2TI/AAAAAAAABjs/kbmwTplU4ec/s1600-h/P1030372%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="P1030372" border="0" alt="P1030372" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/Tdr_5prSckI/AAAAAAAABjw/n3py6IYkv3Q/P1030372_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="387" height="515" /></a></p> <p align="center">Fresh baked bread made daily.  The perfect place to pick up a baguette, some cheese, and spreads for a picnic down at the docks in Essex.</p> <p align="center"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" border="0" src="http://www.cheeseshopcenterbrook.com/427_288_csupload_26624610.jpg?u=4158508770" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">Here’s Paul and his team (see below).  The guy on the far left made me a yummy latte but only if I smiled.  Of course, I smiled.  It makes me happy knowing they also make latte’s and cappuccino’s.  I know longer have to drive to Old Saybrook to get a good cup of Joe.  Sorry folks, I outgrew Duncan Donuts.</p> <p><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" border="0" src="http://www.cheeseshopcenterbrook.com/427_260_csupload_26624607.jpg?u=1813064914" /></p> <p align="justify">Make sure if your visiting the shoreline of Connecticut that you pop in and tell them that Peggy & Fritz sent you.  The staff is friendly and welcomes you like an old friend.  The perfect place to pick up goodies for a dinner party, hostess gift, or a special treat for yourself.  I was so impressed with Paul and his team, it will be my first stop (after the vino) when I come for a visit. </p> <p align="center">The Cheese Shop of Centerbrook</p> <p align="center">33 Main Street </p> <p align="center">Centerbrook, CT  </p> <p align="center">Phone:  (860) 767-8500</p> <p align="center">MON – THURS, SAT 9 AM to 6 PM</p> <p align="center">FRI – 9 AM to 7 PM</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><b></b></p> <p align="center"><font size="1">PHOTO CREDITS:  Unless otherwise marked with Peggy and Fritz all photos are courtesy of The Centerbrook Cheese Shop website.</font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-72662634007860414022011-05-19T23:29:00.001-07:002011-05-20T11:15:16.721-07:00Tour of the Town ~ Shoreline of Connecticut<div align="justify">One of the things I miss the most about New England, is the architecture of the homes. It’s no wonder that among the contemporary and Spanish style homes in LA that I gravitated towards an old beach cottage (from 1909). I know it’s not old by New England standards, where it’s common to see a home dating back to the 1600’s, 1700’s and 1800’s but, for the record….it’s OLD by California standards. I do miss the character, crooked wood floors, ceilings, shutters, front porches, and beautiful moldings of New England homes. I went to a few open houses to see what I could get for $500,000 vs. Manhattan Beach. May I say, I was green with envy. Enjoy the lovely tour of Chester, Essex, Old Saybrook, and Old Lyme. </div><div align="justify">See below the lovely architecture and how lovely spring time is in Connecticut. The house below is one of my all time favorite homes in Essex. It sits at the end of a road and borders on a cove of the Connecticut River. </div><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ4sY5m9I/AAAAAAAABfo/3nDq_9ju6SQ/s1600-h/P10303771.jpg"><img alt="P1030377" border="0" height="502" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ5MgNH4I/AAAAAAAABfs/AVOPlpu7fWs/P1030377_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030377" width="378" /></a><br />
<div align="center">This is what the view would look like from the side of the house. Gorgeous. </div><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ5alZ7ZI/AAAAAAAABfw/BGdgCs-vlhY/s1600-h/P10303761.jpg"><img alt="P1030376" border="0" height="517" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ5_JrrSI/AAAAAAAABf0/wHaT_dF71zU/P1030376_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030376" width="389" /></a> <br />
<div align="justify">This is the view coming into Essex Center. The church sits high up on a hill. I was trying to get this picture from my car before someone came and honked at me and shouted, “Get out of the way tourist!”.</div><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ6D6nM1I/AAAAAAAABf4/WbhO2DBU7dM/s1600-h/P10303821.jpg"><img alt="P1030382" border="0" height="352" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ6gbKCCI/AAAAAAAABf8/X_1Kqf6BPzM/P1030382_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030382" width="468" /></a> <br />
<div align="center">I love these horse heads. These were used back in the day to tie your horses up. </div><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ682m_aI/AAAAAAAABgA/qM8c0jHtwo8/s1600-h/P1030386%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030386" border="0" height="245" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ7TqY39I/AAAAAAAABgE/ztf9P4dxTus/P1030386_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="P1030386" width="185" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ7jZZhBI/AAAAAAAABgI/s3Qj3_o2xqs/s1600-h/P1030387%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030387" border="0" height="247" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ8NvGLqI/AAAAAAAABgM/RRMadvbgKm8/P1030387_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="P1030387" width="186" /></a> <br />
<div align="center">Downtown Essex and all the trees in full bloom.</div><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ8uWq_dI/AAAAAAAABgQ/BfDv2OqNHs8/s1600-h/P1030415%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030415" border="0" height="332" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ9qCk9xI/AAAAAAAABgU/7Qp5G751w7M/P1030415_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030415" width="441" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ-BhgFfI/AAAAAAAABgY/4301j1xlAFY/s1600-h/P1030418%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030418" border="0" height="330" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ-mJQQjI/AAAAAAAABgc/MXMFWkiyN74/P1030418_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030418" width="439" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ_JeYepI/AAAAAAAABgg/JXVQcqryndc/s1600-h/P1030533%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030533" border="0" height="331" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYJ_l4VT2I/AAAAAAAABgk/bDz26H-nuX4/P1030533_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030533" width="440" /></a><br />
<div align="center">OMG! I’m dying over this house! Why didn’t I ever notice it before. I already have myself moved in and the house decorated.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKAAySesI/AAAAAAAABgo/i9eL2uJPdvE/s1600-h/P1030532%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030532" border="0" height="572" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKA4Fv-JI/AAAAAAAABgw/RMXGG3xavJ4/P1030532_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030532" width="429" /></a></div><div align="justify">This house sits on the Connecticut River in Old Lyme. To the left of the house is the river and also a helicopter pad. I remember in high school when my old boyfriend worked at the marina across the river we would watch the helicopter take off and land. We were always like, I wonder who lives in that house, they must be really rich. LOL!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKBai0xuI/AAAAAAAABg0/neJb97DOdAI/s1600-h/P10305793.jpg"><img alt="P1030579" border="0" height="359" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKB1J8QqI/AAAAAAAABg4/cPW_-0FIm-s/P1030579_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030579" width="477" /></a></div><div align="center">Dying over this house. If I moved back to CT, this would be my home. Wish I could see the inside.<img alt="P1030582" border="0" height="352" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKCMiJwEI/AAAAAAAABg8/t3UF53p0Geo/P1030582_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030582" width="469" /></div><div align="center"> I just picture drinking my morning coffee on this porch or unwinding after a long day with a glass of wine on a pair of rocking chairs. </div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKCoWevEI/AAAAAAAABhA/FeZPfv6ndg0/s1600-h/P1030583%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030583" border="0" height="355" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKDEKTPxI/AAAAAAAABhE/zYILZRgj514/P1030583_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030583" width="471" /></a></div><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKDTXEi7I/AAAAAAAABhI/hK5iIlQeT5I/s1600-h/P10305911.jpg"></a><br />
<div align="justify">I was driving taking this picture. This the <a href="http://www.goodspeed.org/">Goodspeed Opera House</a> and unfortunately, my camera doesn’t do this building justice. Sitting on the edge of the Connecticut River (directly behind it), this spectacular building is home to the original productions of Manof La Mancha, Shenandoah, and Annie and the recipient of two Tony Awards. The <a href="http://www.goodspeed.org/about.aspx">Goodspeed Opera House</a> works in conjunction with the The Norma Terris Theatre (located in non other than Chester, CT) to develop new musicals and emerging artists. It’s also a test location for many shows that go on to Broadway. All the more reason why you need to visit.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKD9JYC4I/AAAAAAAABhM/b58TYxHPaYc/s1600-h/P1030573%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030573" border="0" height="548" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKEROLGaI/AAAAAAAABhQ/rOTXWuuk8ms/P1030573_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030573" width="412" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKEsjvQkI/AAAAAAAABhU/e602CX5hHm4/s1600-h/P1030572%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030572" border="0" height="317" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKFGTGkhI/AAAAAAAABhY/qvlv-83blls/P1030572_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030572" width="422" /></a></div>Down at the docks in Essex Center, where the ducks and swans are spoiled by tourists feeding them bread. This swan was coping an attitude when he found out I didn’t have any bread. Sue, remember when you got attacked by swans? LOL! <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKFqOiwgI/AAAAAAAABhc/vKQUN-Zpn70/s1600-h/P1030455%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030455" border="0" height="332" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKFwsLjfI/AAAAAAAABhg/rlGoXm9_0Sc/P1030455_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030455" width="442" /></a><br />
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I started to notice everyone’s doors were all decorated. Now I wish I got more pics.<br />
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</tbody></table><div align="center"> Loved these oars over the garage door!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKKDxBPBI/AAAAAAAABiM/s7BOqFVAkuw/s1600-h/P1030541%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030541" border="0" height="520" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKKmCv4CI/AAAAAAAABiQ/T9SfKAOtghs/P1030541_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030541" width="392" /></a></div><div align="justify">The only daffodils I see in LA is at Trader Joes. There is nothing that reminds me of springtime more than daffodils, tulips, lilacs, and forsythia. For you New Englanders, you will laugh. We pay $15.99 at Whole Foods for three stems of Lilacs(that grow everywhere in CT) and $15.00 to $20.00 for forsythia, which, some consider a weed. The first time I saw the price I said, “Are you kidding me? For Real?” See below my Aunts lovely garden. I love how the daffodils randomly popped up between the rocks and border her garden, etc. You can see the first sprouts of carrots popping up in her garden. Makes me miss Peggy & Fritz. How else would I know those are carrots sprouting? <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKK9BU0CI/AAAAAAAABiU/RBIqmhfDy6Q/s1600-h/P1030562%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030562" border="0" height="333" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKLU1LIKI/AAAAAAAABiY/t0SdqHSAUGo/P1030562_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030562" width="443" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKL4kV4_I/AAAAAAAABic/2w_gs5qiN_0/s1600-h/P1030563%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030563" border="0" height="505" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKMZAAFGI/AAAAAAAABig/oLyNRIzNpF8/P1030563_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030563" width="380" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKNVTe75I/AAAAAAAABik/H4gso-nyIoE/s1600-h/P1030565%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030565" border="0" height="513" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKN8G0_jI/AAAAAAAABio/vkOYN1av4iI/P1030565_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030565" width="386" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKOMMHMWI/AAAAAAAABis/O9qw569DZMs/s1600-h/P1030564%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030564" border="0" height="518" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKOjpIS1I/AAAAAAAABiw/jnqBo3Ldct8/P1030564_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030564" width="389" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKPFACwbI/AAAAAAAABi0/Nswsz4-9ZTk/s1600-h/P1030568%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="P1030568" border="0" height="355" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9xYp1THorm4/TdYKPiRhX1I/AAAAAAAABi4/F4tRVTj8Qhc/P1030568_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="P1030568" width="472" /></a></div><div align="justify">Ok, I went a little overboard on the pictures but when you move away, it reminds you of all the things you loved and you took for granted. For all of you New Englanders….I’m so jealous that you get to relish in the splendor of springtime, I’m green with envy. However, I am pleasantly reminded during the winter months while wearing flip flops and your shoveling snow, why I live in Southern California. Hope you enjoyed the tour! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-36468945005699054352011-05-11T18:37:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:29:03.214-07:00Small Town Designers with a Big City Designs<p align="justify">Who knew we had so much talent bottled up in one little town.  I met <a href="http://www.annlightfoot.com/">Ann Lightfoot</a> while chatting the girls from <a href="http://www.frockshoppe.com/">Frock</a> (yesterday's post).   They told me I really should go down and check out her jewelry.  I so was smitten with the two chunky necklaces she was wearing, I had to see for myself.  Her jewelry was being displayed at the Lori Warner Studio/Gallery which is host to a number artists and designers featuring jewelry, handbags, textiles, and art. Here’s a brief bio on Ann courtesy of <a href="http://www.loriwarner.com">www.loriwarner.com</a>:</p> <p align="justify">“Ann Lightfoot's simple yet elegant jewelry designs are inspired by the natural materials she works with. "The color, cut and shape of a stone dictates each design," says Ann, who creates each of her unique pieces by hand, using precious and semi-precious stones and the finest linen, silk or sterling silver.</p> <p align="justify">Ann's jewelry also reflects her interest in other cultures. After graduating from Harvard College, where she earned a degree in History and Literature, Ann ran a teaching program in Bangkok, Thailand. She has also worked with Cambodian refugees in Thailand, for a non-profit organization in Paris and for a French cosmetics company in New York. Ann's first jewelry designs were created out of jade medallions and vintage glass stones found in a Shanghai antique market, and she continues to use fine Asian, South American and African beads and pendants in her designs.”</p> <p align="justify">Her work has been featured and exhibited at museums and art galleries and as well as major publications such as Lucky Magazine and Bon Appétit.  You can see below some samples of her designs. She has everything from dainty and simple to chunky and exotic.   They’re simple stunning and have a very organic quality to them.  You feel like you are wearing a piece of the earth.  No further explanation is needed by me, her pieces speak for themselves.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/195909_157104384346578_125081647548852_337247_1664570_n.jpg" width="458" height="304" /></p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/72212_125082090882141_125081647548852_157268_3032513_n.jpg" width="463" height="297" /></p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://www.loriwarner.com/Lori_Warner_Gallery/Ann_Lightfoot_files/Media/IMG_2059/IMG_2059.jpg?disposition=download" width="459" height="343" /></p> <p align="center">Handmade Collar of Sterling Rings and Moonstone on Silk </p> <p align="center"><img src="http://www.loriwarner.com/Lori_Warner_Gallery/Ann_Lightfoot_files/Media/IMG_2051/IMG_2051.jpg?disposition=download" width="415" height="555" /></p> <p align="center">Fan of Natural Agate Slices on Billowy Silk</p> <p align="center"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183291_157102111013472_125081647548852_337229_2160900_n.jpg" width="436" height="290" /></p> <p align="center"> <img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183291_157102107680139_125081647548852_337228_2931162_n.jpg" width="406" height="610" /></p> <p align="center"> I tried the one below on and it was stunning.<img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189471_157102797680070_125081647548852_337240_2091438_n.jpg" width="532" height="354" /></p> <p align="center">I wanted the one to the far left (see below) but it was a little out of my budge.  They look great layered.  </p> <p align="center"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223544_169103843146632_125081647548852_406647_5320602_n.jpg" width="533" height="400" /></p> <p align="center">She has a range colors. She has a lot of neutrals, pinks, and here are some of the soft blues featured below: </p> <p align="center"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/190033_157102501013433_125081647548852_337236_3830635_n.jpg" width="550" height="366" /></p> <p align="center">Her jewelry is being featured in DKNY in London and South Coast Plaza in Orange County.</p> <p align="justify"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189710_161400587250291_125081647548852_360474_5550087_n.jpg" width="545" height="406" /></p> <p align="justify">To top it all off, while I was in viewing Ann’s pieces, I saw this tall brunette who looked familiar.  I haven’t been home in so long (keep in mind everyone knows everyone where I grew up) that I was blanking out on her name. I took a gamble and said, “Jackie?” She said, “Yes.”  I said, “It’s Ann Shumbo.”  We had an OMG, I haven’t seen you in years moment and then a chuckle. We both went to high school together, were cheerleaders, and haven’t seen each other since college.  Come to find out Jackie was living in Maui for a number of years and started making handbags (see below) and had made her way back to the East Coast after meeting her hubby. Little did I know, her bags have been featured in many small boutiques including Fred Segal.  A major score for a designer.  How cute are these bags?  Check out her adorable bags which you can see at <a href="http://www.jacquelinekangley.com/Jacqueline_Kangley/enter.html">Jacqueline Kangley's website.</a></p> <p align="center">Imagine a girls luncheon or night out on the town!</p> <p align="center"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://www.loriwarner.com/Lori_Warner_Gallery/Jacqueline_Kangley_files/Media/web-3_1/web-3_1.jpg?disposition=download" width="411" height="548" /></p> <p align="center">The perfect little black dress handbag.</p> <p align="justify"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://www.loriwarner.com/Lori_Warner_Gallery/Jacqueline_Kangley_files/Media/web-1_4/web-1_4.jpg?disposition=download" width="410" height="546" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center"> <img style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" border="0" src="http://www.loriwarner.com/Lori_Warner_Gallery/Jacqueline_Kangley_files/Media/J.Kangley%20Handbags%20Dec.%202010%20-%2014/J.Kangley%20Handbags%20Dec.%202010%20-%2014.jpg?disposition=download" width="402" height="402" /></p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://www.loriwarner.com/Lori_Warner_Gallery/Jacqueline_Kangley_files/Media/web-1_1/web-1_1.jpg?disposition=download" width="404" height="538" /></p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://www.loriwarner.com/Lori_Warner_Gallery/Jacqueline_Kangley_files/Media/web-1/web-1.jpg?disposition=download" width="406" height="541" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">Well it seems these designers know where Chester, CT is ~ they know an “IT” place when they see one!</p> <p> </p> <p align="center">CONTACT:</p> <p align="center">Lori Warner Studio/ Gallery is located at:</p> <p align="center">21 Main Street, Chester, CT  USA  06412  -  <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Chester&state=CT&address=21+Main+St&zipcode=06412-1311&country=US&latitude=41.402662&longitude=-72.45038&geocode=ADDRESS">MAP</a></p> <p align="center">Phone:  860-322-4265</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.loriwarner.com">www.loriwarner.com</a></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="2">All photos credits are from </font><a href="http://www.loriwarner.com"><font size="2">www.loriwarner.com</font></a><font size="2"> and Ann’s </font><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=165599603497056&set=a.135733243150359.25073.125081647548852&type=1&theater#!/AnnLightfootJewelry?closeTheater=1"><font size="2">Face book</font></a><font size="2"> page where you can see more of Ann’s jewelry designs and Jacqueline Kangley’s handbags.</font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613523179099877939.post-82277552765251494602011-05-10T08:19:00.001-07:002011-05-10T11:33:47.499-07:00FROCK TO THIS STORE<p align="justify">The first store on my New England tour is <a href="http://www.frockshoppe.com/">Frock</a>.  A place, I know my readers will love. It is small clothing boutique shared by Trish Ginter and Laura William-Larson.  Two amazing independent designers who have a love for fashion. Trish left the Big Apple and Laura left San Francisco for the small town charm of Chester, CT.   However, they did not give up their fashion sense or big city ways.  They brought a little hip and cool into a much needed area.  They have created quite a following with the locals and make everything “in house”.   Both have their own blogs <a href="http://whosiepie.blogspot.com/">Whosiepie by Laura</a>  and <a href="http://mergirlshop.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-04-15T19%3A34%3A00-05%3A00">MerGirl by Trisha</a> which, are a must read for those that love fashion, creativity, and up-cycling (a term they use where they take materials, recycle and repurpose them to create an upscale garment).  I encourage you to check them out.  The store is tiny but has a mighty presence.  When you first step in, you feel like you’re in a showroom at the mart, viewing samples for buyers for hip trendy LA boutiques.  Step to the right and you are instantly transported to a cutting room where the designers create their magic.  Spools of thread decorate the windows, sewing machines are off to one side, a large cutting table sits in the middle of the room with lots of fabric samples strewn below. If you see something you like, but maybe the color or fabric is not quite what your looking for or you need another size, just peek below the cutting table and the girls will help you find something that will work for you and like magic make you a new one.</p> <p align="justify">I witnessed this myself when a neighboring boutique designer (being featured tomorrow) walked in as I was shopping. I couldn’t help but over hear her talking about the blouse (made by the Frock girls)  she was wearing and how much she liked it.  It looked like a modern day top, paired with two necklaces from her own jewelry line, which was on display two doors down.   The girls suggested, I pop in and see her trunk show.  As I was browsing, she was trying on a jacket, which was mixed with denim and another fabric on top, the shape was fitted and tied at the waist.  Well, it screamed my style.  We all started talking and I found out,  she buys pieces from them all the time.  She was very sweet and said since you live in LA, try it on and if you like it, go ahead and take it because they can  make me another one. I couldn’t do that.  Therefore, I just tried it on for size and Trish said she could do something similar and showed me some fabric pairings (she likes to mix fabrics).  I told her I’m a simple girl and she pulled out some creme fabric and it was just perfect.  How’s that for custom work? They make everything from grocery bags, yoga bags to tops and dresses.  They do it all. If you can’t get to Chester, not to fret, they have found a way to reach the masses.  You can find their designs on <a href="http://www.frockshoppe.com">www.frockshoppe.com</a> and <a href="http://www.smashingdarling.com/store/mergirl?id=1603&sort_by=newest&per_page=12&start=12&category=">Smashing Darling</a>, a website that was co-created by Laura, for independent fashion designers, as a way to feature their designs across the U.S. </p> <p> <img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7k4Zw_cu7-s/S-P0ZLV2gJI/AAAAAAAAABQ/0w29l0be9xk/s1600/DSC_0388.JPG" width="530" height="352" /></p> <p> <a href="http://sueburdickphotography.typepad.com/.a/6a00e550c1a8c1883301156f3a2ed7970c-pi"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Whosiepieblog1" border="0" alt="Whosiepieblog1" src="http://sueburdickphotography.typepad.com/.a/6a00e550c1a8c1883301156f3a2ed7970c-800wi" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://sueburdickphotography.typepad.com/.a/6a00e550c1a8c1883301156f3a2f26970c-pi"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Whosiepieblog7" border="0" alt="Whosiepieblog7" src="http://sueburdickphotography.typepad.com/.a/6a00e550c1a8c1883301156f3a2f26970c-800wi" /></a></p> <p> <img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7k4Zw_cu7-s/S_OTyJbhhuI/AAAAAAAAABw/2i5J1WWu_u8/s1600/giftcerts.jpg" width="391" height="521" /></p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgMAV5OHNbjBpJifKzyboopbvJQTYGj9Gmw5JnygblLH4h4BNPaw9KvT4uUr6pEhY5epQiSYxTuxRUke0Hv7TJ1WLeMztg0w3OY_-Y8HrGhXEYN0Kr5RoGTgWMTdxixq3FS7byNTkbIkD/s400/DSC_0764.JPG" width="393" height="591" /></p> <p> <img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8va63jj88nmhR7BCX64mjRlPxAAf13brsKPBRkRWCIsAMgxRhlmsEZC46WWEyUdFkvve5xa-hKD597RSTdDu1MAIQHM7zswnHRDZmTFL92zrdC2ip3rzYzM6T5-7RN8xImHLPPx3kHgBb/s400/DSC_0767.JPG" width="402" height="268" /></p> <p> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn3IHURAjL0L-u-iQ4vLFy77EDL2sS7pfLnk1XZBN_6h-51o8T9rzuD-bgePYq_ce20jLK6zLHz1z_eXaGGdmKI7JzzL0IM7JmQy18lXlsKIpCMZOunQ6o8j4DUc8izJ5ox3Qsd7e1d7C5/s400/DSC_0760.JPG" width="399" height="600" /></p> <p align="center">Trish (see below), one of the owners. </p> <p align="center"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Mergirl" src="http://www.smashingdarling.com/files/store-photo-1603-4c47b24eb80f4.png" width="419" height="409" /></p> <p align="center">Love the vintage wood ironing board in the center of the room.  </p> <p align="center"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7k4Zw_cu7-s/TBq_hZItdtI/AAAAAAAAAEc/gwEMCBnbeVw/s400/DSC_0394.JPG" width="384" height="255" /></p> <p align="center">This is similar to the style of a top I purchased when I was in the store. Similar design but different fabric.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0aV7rcYDit_T4-nlV9Yxy9FMfi6v2TjpVAdtPNhIeBBezxRlLSCwOyjMlDXelG_RF7TWlYxTDfahosBMaYRwwvlIX0y4Kg2B5Ml43doiKktAGijKSb4jzu9wopuSfFjA2WYRiITRfpj8/s1600/photo-768118.JPG"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0aV7rcYDit_T4-nlV9Yxy9FMfi6v2TjpVAdtPNhIeBBezxRlLSCwOyjMlDXelG_RF7TWlYxTDfahosBMaYRwwvlIX0y4Kg2B5Ml43doiKktAGijKSb4jzu9wopuSfFjA2WYRiITRfpj8/s640/photo-768118.JPG" width="372" height="601" /></a></p> <p align="center">Additional designs below by the Frock Girls (see below).</p> <p align="center"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeQTV5hyaT07G2pL2e8saHTHvONhKqS2RMrZ2bx7NNM1armtJRmWqmRHARMLiecitcqH8vkBljDxODkDXPmUQaIHAoDnkRBkiLi_6ALcyoEomB-2IkIY3GWBoamqiyLGFkOLh_fVPlNA/s1600/item-78630-4c479c3dc1265-m.jpg" width="371" height="495" /></p> <p align="center">Look at this lovely hand dyed gauze dress.  So sweet for spring or summer.  </p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2aRkriZ4w2hkzJGWMbGB8zTqFBgcfMpiuAKJQjp1iqblrfmReW1OhYAMoQBJiRQzltNg1h8OnuTkClLTzuWi0hgSalrsE3AMLENcrR2h8x9ugCkYWmS9YhZ9GwnL909YlMaHDfCZZA/s1600/IMG_2171.JPG" width="374" height="498" /></p> <p align="center">I picture someone with tousled hair in a wide brimmed straw hat paired with simple flat sandals wearing this  knit stretch crochet lace dress or for anyone attending Megan’s (<a href="http://www.beachbungalow8.blogspot.com">beachbungalow8</a>) hubby’s <a href="http://www.walkwithsally.org/">Walk With Sally's White Light Event</a>, you can kick it up a notch and pair it with some strappy high heels.  </p> <p align="center"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://www.smashingdarling.com/files/201009/item-79872-4c90f359b18af.jpg" width="382" height="508" /></p> <p align="center">This sweater just feels so cozy.  Perfect for those Connecticut winters.<img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kseSqJNcp5BM4zVrJ86_aZg1q78r0ISsXFjNDgSOcY_720_ikIeKa99Ai3g4UC28tacNyFb-oxojidBxC87eQ3bC2yT7VxE8MobPTUxor6Xgow5bsy9GU3UK7mC2EnHlngwdPNRnBg/s1600/IMG_2424.jpg" width="377" height="501" /></p> <p align="center">She recycled two wool sweaters to create this skirt. Isn’t this genius?  I picture this with a cool pair of Frye boots and a simple cashmere top.  Reminds me of something my friend Quinn would wear.</p> <p></p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://www.smashingdarling.com/files/201101/item-83341-4d25efec8c3f4.jpg" width="371" height="494" /></p> <p> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZljq8VsktKkuO5FdJpw62wA1UlixICt01S09Y7sfWsMSCAO4e-crXSetZHdGPfdApNKEvKCYF9AXKN6uuu3apQKaD94YQgywLfi4P0Co8zKp91jZoG9kMuNqG0eU7XegW8g5XCmNXw/s400/IMG_2316.JPG" width="375" height="429" /></p> <p align="justify">This is the jacket I was telling you about.  The cut worked perfect for me.  I like things fitted.  Can’t wait to see the one she is making me in all creme/ivory.</p> <p align="center"> <img style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" border="0" src="http://www.smashingdarling.com/files/201104/item-86108-4da7ac48e1d66.jpg" width="372" height="496" /></p> <p align="center">They had told me about the one they did over the holidays in all creme with the frayed edges and of course, I found a photo in their portfolio. Mine will be similar to this.  Perfect for LA. Throw it on with  a pair of jeans, some chunky jewelry a pair of heels and your off, looking cute as can be.</p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATS5tvFLBigHkiMJvHFe9wRAzkl4aqqL7y6DDiK1c6SZEK3mlASo6vSNtxPvgxFQNIzG15WfsIfyOB8MNUdidoNWeyX8R4i1ovul2nJlq9VbV6DI-z3Yt7pct9-RLB6F50wGg_rh3nw/s1600/photo-11.JPG" width="362" height="485" /></p> <p align="center">My favorite type of neckline (see below).  This style is always flattering on everyone. </p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZPZX1tXt1TVNz7SWBCw0yBZJ9aRlcjBosPjg-hY7ikHH0Ag9rZ22pA5Kym31LGpdy_ndevZHd5fnpX41c2qfUuUcwgvArnSaVBkbGhMfDkFY1bFY7PsqpUv5r9qMP3xNCJ5kkAZC1p4/s1600/mer_dress.jpg" /></p> <p>This reminded me of a Pucci Dress.  Fun, whimsical, but I could see it paired with high heel boots or a pair of great strappy sandals.  I love the cowl neckline.</p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCDv7FqfoHFDaVkAsVc48pfeJp2yrO3y64xFsMQLflncw1y6Z6nYgIDlLbHjCGcPvEuLpqgTSHAfzjOKyyrP1MsXV3UOy_KkOvEAFDaALayqJ0AWtBrjV_gLfo9RbnkptjsTOjYHLw-A/s1600/IMG_0798.jpg" width="373" height="499" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">If you’re visiting the shoreline of Connecticut, make sure to stop in and meet Trish and Laura.  Not only are they talented but super sweet. Check out their blogs as well.  I’m so happy that they have chosen our little town to spread their wings.   Makes going home feel good, knowing, I can get a little fashion in Chester, CT without being swallowed up by Lilly Pulitzer. </p> <p align="center">Frock Shoppe</p> <p align="center">11 Main Street</p> <p align="center">Chester, CT  06412</p> <p align="center">Open Wednesday through Saturday 12-5 PM</p> <p> </p> <p align="left"><font size="1">PHOTO CREDITS:   My camera battery died and I couldn’t get back to the store to photograph it so all photos were taken from </font><a href="http://www.sueburdick.com/"><font size="1">Sue Burdick Photography</font></a><font size="1">, </font><a href="http://whosiepie.blogspot.com/"><font size="1">Whosiepie Blog</font></a><font size="1">, </font><a href="http://mergirlshop.blogspot.com/"><font size="1">MerGirl Shop Blog</font></a><font size="1">, and </font><font size="1">Smashing Darling</font></p> <p align="left">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">I love hearing your comments, it makes my day! Stop by Peggy & Fritz and let me know what you think. http://www.peggyandfritz.blogspot.com/</div>Peggy and Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315382121107845029noreply@blogger.com2