tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81267625069693345302024-03-05T01:23:33.164-07:00zanetastyleElegant Interiors, Travel, Food and Different Cultures, Fashion & Style & Art ... and of course My Family.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-65908620160084688022015-03-18T16:51:00.001-06:002015-03-18T17:12:52.739-06:00Always the "Go To" Roasted Chicken Recipe by Z:<blockquote style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;">Hello BACK everyone and sorry for the long "pause" ... it would take another post for me to explain all that has been going on but here we are again, with my passion, cooking for my boys!</blockquote><blockquote style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><br></blockquote><blockquote style="text-align: center; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnheqqPfbvmFetirNi5trekWD6OezuIex2dRQV4JTakpdT19MdCXGwmyAiCnfqZFZw20kRdcQRygGkn6wsuGHPmLw9Z70-qfqgE0gsLNXgwCV5xZRNVTyLEA6MiCH9CMt7DCuisi9HwFs/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></blockquote><p>"small explanation"</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Today, I am happy to share my favorite simple and always "delicious" <b><i><font color="#ff0f1b" size="5">ONE PAN chicken in the oven meal</font></i></b>!</p><p><br></p><blockquote style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><p>"Red" because it is the colour of one of my favorite spices ...TRUE one and only Hungarian Paprika and no, it is not available in a regular food chain store....On line shopping ...works..or specialty stores may carry it in America...</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ehi5Os5X-weuQiVgcoaLtJ1QUGqgrUYT8Oz1AXu2rncoPdvXwfeSCITil_pumx0c6ZhbWkHqLBGPKIP2wcXc4rjLzYxSOZquZNXFWEWc5PrAt0_jqYQfHdipcgybgGB7dm8geDc7G8A/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p></blockquote><p><br></p><p>Being brought up in Europe, it has given me the appreciation of seasonal cooking that many of us find a bit obsolete with "everything" being available in supermarkets "all year round" but before I share my recipe, allow me to share my recent <a href="http://mimithorisson.com">favorite cook book by MIMI</a> who believes in this old fashioned and very French approach herself. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-France-Year-Cooking-Farmhouse/dp/080418559X">Look it up, you will love it</a> "A Kitchen in France"! </p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZQ-V9OeCeegmDctxUMXxUi06gilZtbNUYPD2MKabrPbkmynTBZDbnOXAi2jljrB2l3Pz1iHzL4zoYM9JEKPpOdGcsXYlBTe28yMREVLRVyUffV6JiQVw0ByovKUSx9Wzo6Ea69jR4U0/" style="width: 494px; height: 659px;"><br></p><p>"my little helper no. 2"</p><p><br></p><p>NOW back to the beginning, here is what you may wanna try if you like chicken... and if I think back in time some 20 years ago, my friend Gill in London, U.K. (not Canada) has made a similar version of this often and here I claim it to be mine....?? </p><p><br></p><p>Season: Winter (but can enjoy all year round)</p><p>Main Veggies: Root Vegetables (Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Onion, Garlic)</p><p>Other Veggies: Red Pepper, or Celery or Mushrooms</p><p>Meat: whole chicken or chicken quarters or legs (your choice)</p><p>Spices: Salt, Pepper Corns, Hungarian Paprika, Cumin Seeds, Fresh Thyme or Dried, Marjoram</p><p>Tools: 1 large Le Creuset pot and Oven at 350F for 15 min, then reduce to 300 for an hour, then uncover and finish crispy chicken as you like. </p><p>Need: add 2 cups of Water and generously some Olive Oil in the pot</p><p>Secret: the potatoes and vegetables absorb such delightful flavors from the chicken juices and spices and that is why we cook them together, and also save time...energy. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Images: </p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpySao85hPCc7cvzJjVQQlIYz4U1wkwlVDK0i_cbg8zagHMYxNo5DIHlvJtBneExY4Ovp-R2PNPTpBdoMf_vdOKsZ6Bo3dA6gN7A0d4gCZjJUJITWwJu51i7e9yx0mJzlC160uGhU1fvI/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNkGP5Nv-qjLljTJGVodr2kNM4hQpT_9-jpYMrBwT-fqe6yvPX1VclHg1GHmH-2uhWg9ZZAlTcBqTpg7wTi7d8nI5RLsM6vi9Ol5eZAsCtJs6vjZeILtX_RmzyfFTp7xNTSeDlRMCVdeU/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCROoQEjWin_Ec92_MUBEKoNC0Zava32hKCI89ugmedG3gVfYdN9slh4w4VY64_uUaTVyL7BZsEqi18aV7eL0WmLX8YIXg641IW0Gd4dTGrf9u0jxZMWfj-rOMUjJipR2BkqLlcJb95P4/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj315XsskmoCfXiBfnGRYU9PKNIXqjxrMizvYx8UH0sMP9dJf5N9P5xuw8erxT3g7gzyhZ151URmehfmQEaLESL7NEIHxIC6geQojE9dUlN72rd30jjlpmCA_CW4MBUGAvTwTe0GT0DhnM/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3BtWgNkORR61oqUkePzdHDnoqgNSjwIrcJKlRykIMcLQTog7BPTcm9PhVhIvWaAv-161WVndy5D48c4dgHKhOQUaGapxCu3bwIU_8_OyUSzAe7CTcFXRsYO3mvB36qaakcVhnSqzAH0/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZU3L-OSRZxW1OdyRYA5r4RMC7E-x0awSdvFciuz-ys-dwIuFpKE6KgIdJYMDZTV8twIMnjHMeT2b3bAVbHjFZcfoh6N71FlV5LiRtEDaVt6ONNngAvK7wXQgxIXilmtkZKJOYSKXS34/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Ready or not.....</p><p><br></p><p>enjoy!</p><p>XO, Z</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaj1mSgQ9inCplzDBVKBDwdH_oY-mIw1PcO5hZaeUvNR4XPzsJSN0eg2cW_LtzPZsLN-IQPu98MZ8skdWPf3yie_M5QycSeVUILFdJdQOut1PJl5I_uv0gFPWFXnLaGx4ZsAC8kVWT318/" width="650" height="488.04166666666663"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-49895915235915640852014-12-03T22:23:00.001-07:002014-12-03T22:30:29.794-07:00What? It is December already?Clearly we are behind (me and my boys) as the question pops UP all the time: "where has the time gone... How will I ever catch up on things?"<p><br></p><p>Playing and having fun is most on our agenda... We had our eye check done and all three of us (me and the kids) except for my husband have perfect vision and need absolutely nothing but sunglasses for the crazy amount of sun in Calgary!</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQV_qZLVS7kfw0It-00BJLV5AVAAGrRH3a0j-gLUgRFLOKA3yWEYSWzOnJ2CX5qACIHSEpE9rMkt9W3hacOIzyNc58NI8OFbIDBCisNx4InL3ZmdyY0QPPYJ-O86KNueT3UQ_KNQ-c1o/" width="650" height="735.4644149577805"><br></p><p>I love my few fox hats... No faux fur for me! They work with my new Miami Jim's (sunglasses).</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnqRQlJIm1bxeAx6cYZsqnAeHOk-oFaMsixtn1rqiyNeBtqcbKDxWh3UNLRED4YvOqpJljEatDhztDZb87NOyDKajk6iArVQ3_7fDqVzBTRfrGEgefHbJdAZfPTNCCjga9qlNd3m4k54/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>We have been baking for us and school lots...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVp9xBT_gGSQ-2eqjKqc40Hn4k5mRqpT9HxoxpVEBeiGIqqJOu6zCswDKpP-fmbEyXjJBIpkvbhiN1UgWAiZjzfv-sWtaDYzf0Skdiycv8vZsQKSayM5r41RjL_GarK4IRZxm9Yxt3kY/" width="650" height="485.875"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIy01r1ffgEP6hUqNNNpvtgrngiZVC4aWi5Z5ulW54EpCY6fAV86iWa-843KTDrclE1CkmJMhFqqHhN_RZ2pcQrDBZ9I7Db_Y4ui4z2Gbbh9X4M6Ea_p212_8Q5O2H-9ez8LKRoycKJg/" width="650" height="650"><br></p><p>Everything Honey cookies or Honey cake!</p><p><br></p><p>We do have fun and time flies! Isn't my baby boy COOL!? He is a natural talent on the climb wall.</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvZr9Fgjd_8TqtLxngHi5gkZkZ-eXPp5FaS-aMUF_ItncA80v6B49JhnuUpAxCov9tKeJw4YGwmvH5ScfmqkTUb-Jzu5QwQNlJDSZUQUe8SLRtuJHT_iVgS_Hb0vfZ2rmGCdDLI7o3NrM/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Pretty determined at tennis!</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OSZ5leGYhadKGNIg7arvxudI3nZoCHDHQ4v9SxQCsrc_cbBRlKkzBEv_Yfxf1nMHTOKfjfNDoUFYdNI7WQ4tvh1k1U19xTyCpPAWCZJe6dwhwYznU_LpAg1worLX6QJcdn215ivnBV8/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>And the baby brother is very A cool 8 MONTHER himself now!!!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6vCohsUGi7AU1z8hhd0Bf9Kk3hoGAEMZJlWRiBaQrMX9G3dL_BGMdOzej1jKtiSTJZvnIARya8ZWCQ0s0m3HZxFeTD1EnVz-m3vOL3m5baWv-bDGfzusnfZF9DhFaASXrQ-Ff27EO_c/" width="650" height="974.6954076850984"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SnjAV8Y35M5D7W25C6X-rmH0eBqVDDhzhlxPufBk7R2vc6JZ3uyFLcFORw52VRQmM6AaXlrVr_HadqS4ObxWrs4iYDoQkn8eSZXh3haqel6JvZR9k3qyNr50qEkCCfJl_C684sngPh0/" width="650" height="974.6954076850984"><br></p><p><br></p><p>This is how I feel: over the moon and back happy!!!</p><p>Hope you stop and enjoy days like us sometimes...</p><p><br></p><p>XO, Z</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjgr8ewzyC9gcEC71Aa6A3fyiccVgCoUCbwwpUndp72ekqy3r8jP6CeDz0qTdsxgxEyHtu8pG9jQwV6LZ3QQ4UznajhAt7XAr9lq_LhAZtg4RaQKjaQGByjeDRfUfr9Zj_JlfNrz0_R-w/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-88028324909817841212014-11-21T15:32:00.001-07:002014-11-21T15:40:45.895-07:00Love socks now!<p>I love comfort ... Do you? But not without style and femininity.</p><p>But as far as socks go, often they don't have it all!</p><p><br></p><p>Well, perhaps these do... I have been enjoying them now for few days (fresh pair every day I may add in case someone is wondering ...) and recommend you get some. They may be for yoga and Pilates ... But I use them for everything ....the softness on your soles combined with lace or netting on top...</p><p><br></p><p>In summer or spring I wear those "all lace" styles but in this cold weather ... How to combine beauty and practicality? With <a href="http://shop.shashionline.com/product-p/start.htm"><b><i><font color="#47771d" size="6">Sashi</font></i></b></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>At home not only they look like beautiful flats or ballet slippers on your feet but do they have a fantastic grip on those slippery surfaces and stairs!? Yes. </p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvAyQLRbb-9ReUNiEJHR78gq3z-soJBil02oVErEPjIkqQQcMF65uliDB5Ac9AD3yL1ZlYrOPMScZttojQyR8Qk1xldON4ZxYiWuJT8o3zKMtnkjNj7z19EpVQoRGwPaGMa_yLjS88gvE/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5cTMUxYj4-SJJT6I9QlhNknDzd1LwWTUMWhQV-Pvc-MmhZRl2lxY6C_A4aaQpQ_oq-iewPGIqakg4YmtoA47vAP6t_aOsda4R3Bw3oAgfAt8iblvmRhVvTIQrlZA9VsrWV_NloGdAxg/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>FEET up and relax. Why not?</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBPfVQPzHQPWjkcRx6EWBl4JtcYz8ZhmcpWpA38gnLnTdzV0K848XTrM5Komh_rRvNaklne2sZelY4Z1etMuYDTwaQUvmg62BncxHMAk4XZiWOzBC-wsFTkTtzccXFDHY-bliaL31ee0/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgke6vAEyS9bzTKWRSk4WEVlw90-CLi6YvtpIgKqC9Kwi4zB5ghc5KOHryyQX3-BUY8H3IvwIeccjRYeEfMJnYqhLuSTYsYmuvowY9Ns77qBy4LJ4Q3q1a3ViyZM3dcCbBhiY6NAUjcDOc/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Have a "sock on" cozy weekend!</p><p>XO, Z</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-47021824731243848442014-11-14T10:20:00.001-07:002014-11-16T10:57:01.123-07:00Winter Skin: -20C with lots of SUNHello and deespite the cold ...hopefuly you are enjoying yourself!<p><br></p><p>It has been real cold in Calgary for just a few days and since my immigration here, long winters are not the best friend when it comes to skin.</p><p><br></p><p>Here are a few tips I can share for a simple care and maintanance for continuous youthful appearance!</p><p>Turning 41 a few days ago, it seems to me even more important now ... but being of a European upbringing there is simplicity and certain "must(s)" that I won't skip since my 15th birthday ....</p><p><br></p><p>1. <i><font color="#47771d"><b>Wash your face at night real well and mornings too!</b></font></i></p><p><br></p><p>...sometimes I use an apricot scrub at night and sometimes just my sponge with a bit of clensing milk after I removed my make up...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglS_NIom8yePNV4eJfcI7pt_HPxOnQkQyP2xMu7OrnGzg7EjxO0V3AF_r6I7IwKm9fKXO1j4A_d5aFt4zNmg_b-5Wl500a4wZjfOFC_f8PufygrWq_saBch6Bu3F0ojSGFegfHVygrEcw/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. <font color="#47771d"><b><i>After clensing, sometimes it is nice to use a moisturizing mask or purifying one:</i></b></font></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJjwcQsu8LZBlLXj0xhpzApUzQ5KcndlrMKcdTVySctkft-n2keoxBG0eyC0LdHvQXJB3CGwCJ6AQqq-qJE1rU3_N8Gyhc5uMvTD8hNm9vIRS4AHyfs8dkCZGIkic99-S71hTAxO6rhw/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>3. <b><i><font color="#47771d">Night cream follows at night but mornings are a bit more work ...smiles. </font></i></b></p><p><br></p><p>a/ use serum: Antioxidant is best..."C"</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpjJu5s-hiej_ok7wfLjTZmg8CND0dpii-8BjZ15Ttu2VrX_DlYGaYnpjSvlRS_5MGO6YSvhy_tIT2Q_PMsEvdPaDjgxpQMJ6tQDuvMcBKLLPl2VLR-sAe8P8Flu1ntNeKkp1f07RdTQ/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>b/ then lots of moisture and hydration: using a rose cream and plum eye cream at the moment, all natural and no perfumes...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbRE7Ucz6r44uAoRRnJWb8KviqKOfA5_yPXw8BiECOd-Bxy2ictWHFHhLkue06w23VhjFXSNi8fKhaX08En9PdU21Egc7WgL5v0_4uMEGlW3tUx_Sf2latAjKKz8cvV_uJkDMtF4Noso/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1hJu3fePgFFc10BKYwomLAtKghEz9uiJW1dF0XMxZ8aD5ud4_Sc6oGX-NbDEDH6tihsCIIZ9KDDeBZNaJlGvf60prnqH4TfOD65YsNqyt7Vmngc7XguV2lxb0jC0QsPYwVk_j5sNhzc/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>c/ PROTECT!! Especially in winter ...Calgary is famous for the amount of sun we get and with the snow reflecting into our faces it is worse sun damage than even summer can be...and we live in really hight altitude...</p><p>This product is "zinc" and very pleasant...not sticky ...don't even feel it on your face...and non clogging...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4muslDBOR-KE7V0Al2DDBDlyVPB7dJe8bGSZumopu7LuY4HaR3r6AnnPWE6QkZ0zLpLyDMFzQSqQQlLF6IhWXdBsoM7KSQqWvsd-Sb31uV8AqnjYt4WGC5n5q0SVoBQ_ZYmi4kMCfQE/" width="650" height="1209.704433497537"><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. <b><i><font color="#47771d">OK FOUNDATION is for every woman</font></i></b>, I think it not only protects from environment....(even if Calgary is voted the cleanest and best city to live in!) but also makes your skin appear even and reflecting light so nicely that you don't even need other make up much....</p><p>There is not a better one than Giorgio ...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb1KMBL3XnAmobUYJrdcSppbd4LPDp3en0Pq6LxQqXxZsr7434d7OffGOVL1l66TrrYlwQI6COzhENnraYQa8Yx9m1lQj6t9Xe6eGHJ-Put0VhpEB_GavTdVzK9t4F5bo7pTanwfFaljU/" width="650" height="828.646934460888"><br></p><p><br></p><p>All done...from this to that! In less than 10 minutes ... but my skin feels lovely! </p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylUR0WguT6TImeOZEXdiVb_QqU6qNtHz7iWGR9xlzSKQLyFy2AJImhy9u9E6dKiBeX4rvkP_U-0x4Y8T1CjIoSEQOu1jZdh8JsH508ysG_yy0_uRIeq91JSje61AOGwoGoAgqfiOADIY/" width="650" height="643.7841530054644"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtE-Qo5FU3eelq3sjTGotuJUJOHC2pZCqL06qqQcwLwc8e05N6cho4vLW1ApNJ_cLA9HDIZ7lGRd83f6Wez16Du61ro3nEZvVHA3JS6gFBZPZmXQo8ME93bPcjd37He7Ha4La4xDIn-dQ/"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpJPz1aec4qRQvhd7w1Ew5ph1ElsBE2UYFTonyjq_ohUGKPurAqJ9H-rC7Vty97rlFHi-TYg4KTvZHPaCtziV4QChwb4S0xjSwCT0_QM0amvcwscgVXoo6gVD3lz0nHfZYM8fcl5bGXK0/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>And if you (of course) wish to keep more products to mix it up sometimes and we all do have more products we buy anyways, I simplified my life and placed the most every day used things on a lovely tray on my sink and the rest in a drawer. Honestly, sometimes I completely forget what is in that drawer and search in it but lucky I have my tray to keep me on top of the "MUST HAVES" every day for my skin. </p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0bDNdwJXRVofLa2XnVDpNsccSKl0se1avKzE09rbvNGpMa-la5iBcI_gB2YxSQ2xIYCvjUAklHVXr7f2dgdW8avdMOMGNb47BNxEAghSyGVVF1g3qDwutaHLWBTpfiKhgZDHRNlQA2c/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Enjoy the winter and sun with all the benefits to your skin! Don't forget your fashion sunglasses...</span></p><p><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFlKy0-lax-13dUXoUy-O5xVnetsFjNdEj_Ws_9AW4iXf2vwHgfuuZXJl3O2lUPvqTsKvsOBN06AUVjJ7IfSSGlkjb0tHq6Jv6vTNJw0Zt7p15d4glz7FHSrMZLr_udbXDiHyQ3kiW31s/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Funny boy ...isn't he!?</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrX0AkEKiaXmqQHknfY5PvGjTeuzAWG2rQsZXcghPGNFqwK-vFA_28blmntBmyvAtKoj4JL0TXpw-kcHC0U9sKO5G5xcZnpw3q2VOFn-zUwWMo-oXeK_U3H9-GsJIl06WCLRVvV9nIC_Q/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Hope your day is fabulous, XO Z</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-76333428366508121872014-10-10T14:06:00.001-06:002014-10-11T22:07:20.413-06:00Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to you all:<p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKswcVtuhuwCR2eBD_SVard57IYIMbtGDxDNlZS3Z_9LSe5buyX7HrM1eqzYl7CY9iLW1ED0l_2ybZOr2VxqrUlQ94twRfz0MXdeP1-AB7QzaWy2Dr83y1jPbk7GHnofH2eCFA2LLJZEo/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"></p><p><br></p><p>Sun inside and out: we are thankful for being together and all the love that we share!</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi24XS-C6kvVJBGs8AYqPP7vst7HmC9iavd2yT5cBV4Yr5nV-BEdSmLUJgY1vJB6iMEi-oWj1wFbWiaYvJlC6q6vQTzSDRoU8Suet2pxUvbGpiFI-L0LzoYLwSDnebUydHq6_P_LCMUxzA/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>We play already together!</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRTuNR_yogcX5QNNIhTq1wGkP0NPE9Itt1u0uYQkbvVBMT8u3yVoA3av_NKe9d8MN3OdbpmrEyxvsYPdE98qu8rAUB5RpySx_E6Bzv6MTEGOktq7_7xgUGkjYtmr16viVQ6P4_iqcVJI/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img 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width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKXebnYNnBKFNKaRZcrlIxxl41XdJbQiw7yBYlvEIqpxmw0Ggx90Cx0FDVTRMNh0yKd14zW0y2wCAv0urW6F34-kiJ8Jk17kfjNyzgnp9CeYF9yA4h7uPUTob3N1fcPVZmMvUV_9lPNY/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>We will have friends over for a couple roasted ducks (not turkey)...</p><p><br></p><p>For beautiful decorated pumpkins' inspiration visit Tina at the <a href="http://theenchantedhome.co/2014/10/seven-sunday-5/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheEnchantedHomeCo+%28The+Enchanted+Home%29"><b><font size="4">Enchanted Home blog</font></b></a>: who would have guessed the time for simple pumpkins is over and nowadays they resemble easter egg decorating...smiles..I will stay just simple I think.</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsgeqpE57EwT6s1SM7w1rq_BGoGuI_NSfNqSC05UPT-trlmq7OzCidGd-mq8aOhW6rm3lvPdDeu-DqA1w9-JY9wuzQg_8ms-qvRHAl64KT6XPog2zdW1maujSG005hN8lx2zLAC4Zieg/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV37KPc3rOah2mMgf6GRV03o6EViHrJcJBYeo7aRxCUwZxtHBaZQqSOH18lpXsXE4EZQS1YdHhyUQGp2p7iVqaAZ1X7pzeD5opZKaIgW7gAD6VyIpVibmBDDlLRE8wvrniAPD2XXbZNc4/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROKKB0P4Nw2IAFyvEq2uC2-ESdh8NmocIJDcHNcvH7oOmxHuApGU8nEzDBcXfXEVcpPdAxK0s0TM3E3F0c-0vJ1mkrNGDNMfsHDICLzkXX_hVyPU4jc1plu83XNO0HWyA5PSZ_0wbOWE/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>We baked thes delish Martha Stewart pumpkin squares.</p><p>Recipe <font size="5"><b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/336431/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-squares">HERE</a></b></font></p><p><br></p><p>Happy Autumn and weekend to you!</p><pre><font size="7"><b>XO, Z</b></font></pre><p></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-2847805805508831632014-10-01T11:19:00.001-06:002014-10-01T11:19:28.836-06:00Autumn Pleasures:We all know it is over with summer ... smiles ... and in our house, we try to enjoy every warmish day outside on our porch or otherwise.<p>Baby Evzen turned 6 months! And he likes a good ride with his big brother. </p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhenKjRM0g0uhVZ5tHReKkHM2gXfCwxB19Bgm3Yt0-qul0rFMjPBOBGoVvMr_IPQJfEIsjrJViecHPX07oXOblQ00ym2zd72UuFZQHX59euXbz6fbHQ-xwHx1ekp-m17CoMgZXC8DkD3w/" width="650" height="974.6954076850984"></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCInXguAgdRF0tIXZx0ygmUXcua0gO_o__ap-9vn5_FtWloLUKI5iArpk9QXdLuUY5J87d0YsYJJYwl7g9owtU6GqOihrC_Y5k_nHC9-Laq5dk9y0RF22WHo-N_lWLdbPem8nLJ6aqs0/" width="650" height="974.6954076850984"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsp36DKt9oj18xBOlWFiuiMae54LVtSPeCAukxCB5f448cUafIgBeRT1I1-uTgy64QjF095dOwx2FHyrMduQjJcbeRL3fCtRKoJa72PGyI40U0q26Z2JO-_V3h_Vp-hKpd0iF2GpguQw/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"></p><p><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><p>This wonderful Hudson Bay Hammock swing is a popular spot but I am tempted to improve it and replace it ...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLIvvLEMEHkjM4ILFNYDg5SV4FYby1JE_EjkQNPf54VRTDP8DofsvzoVvRGgVGyhoDM6b29Y6ERN756g0-wtyMmw6C0KlqFJDHQTw1U5wOIM51EF7CPkaOkyPds2yRQ6_ofHBeFGVBSM/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhndP3YfD1eJtNA5NSkigWtN0zEqPXfIn9kBQpGyRMc2x6b35juOLqArIJAnyhxLCDKPYPy4kN_wO90TmlaNaAwXx_3dcwcOQwZAwW7opV1QdpM7zZgcaMshzo1kctLYe4AiCfHPHWYXA/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p></p><p><br></p><p>Have you seen this?</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLj5JFkBTj7e17WncdkzujGc5AHXTb9ijtt-m0BEsU8I5BS5y6jZW6X-FN65P-iasXsp7WLEaHOnYXJqmnHK16pvVLB6gbLWR5bsALfapTbwpPYNuTk_qaswa_fIQd4RK2rR4ssLyj_84/" width="650" height="277.3333333333333"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ny82-XOucRhxixh-5e4jSyg7Ia2petMwGjwcdldoRwaJ_LscnBsG8kDNTuhQV1k8t4JPHYEnSWzf14OzRJBxFE91aOY-_smWyPCzvqp_oEXfAo_wSiB5I8skhA1sBkCkC-qYcKCCrVE/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><font color="#2b6991"><br></font></p><p><font color="#2b6991"><font size="5"><b><i><a href="http://penobscotbayporchswings.com">Penobscot Bay Porch Swings</a></i></b></font> </font>or one of them will be our new cozy spot and I can't wait!!</p><p><br></p><pre><font size="6" color="#2b6991"><i>Happy Wednesday!<br></i><i>XO, Z</i></font></pre><p><br></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-39792671388737648082014-09-18T20:31:00.001-06:002014-09-18T20:31:19.407-06:00Fashion: the Bay Downtown Calgary:<img 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fashion inspiration. And my sweet boy was in it too!<p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlc8lJ5BQDwdqWjjNIVuRtQx91bzMk_tirBmfZf6Aiz2Juw0PiXpLXGnCdmECvpg151iMw3lNREkWep8WLYXAQnSImoRwUR5Z1y19SRZ_YkD7oQ4d4wZeMSMuDjj54oeM0OrMUyeORMpc/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8pI8JL_5Xb02itQEOjQQ50JKOW7sv2suscUkhrLJBt6QEcPCJ1zcjc_zWrQuB_Uru_rLptHcO4BHBv8fSqSeaRmbeQWQEmdGfhWKnkkB6IO0YKbXp9kJGuheDq3ApwLjsLA0wmkb1Uk/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-UZH_AaQBKxLzKycMHGmAOnsAMuZ1yy3qTLQHPXBt0JCHkJSQ-WVTRbZNbO1KavChgam8hEBums31Ayo6oAXMHU7U8Iwuq-iWA587yzRbNFYFU8tb60oKWlV3MeHraMUzQK0GjLsttg/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76sugTEMi69eNrBPauyRQqQWe10Jg347onq0ekrpzB9OX-Bh4GfBXmxxBAHlyQ2UIJ5MQVDqbuAwL_Gfa-O3GyuSKpazQ8BXJRpwgSXKWlR3r7fKdmCTS6xM6UiQ5d5EA9QHx2-VK38s/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIcGuwjWqwrN9VDEHgLG95L4VUtRB79znzC70Lcw0TVhICB_m4SfsQa2cgDGCyXX06hiy10r3n6ssjJR3sDGCCIhOde5ut2BqxjdRJ5HS9I5lhDzQqa7dX0nkHV22-i_r6geCtiZR0Y4/" width="650" height="487.5"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyplfwVNmawTdlOVkxfMtJvj3LItw4H1cKP9KNoZL5sbaWqjJ2TZLIxhdxMiDfbxGYbzgmiUxuKO1xVvYXZTYGOhoYsncekSZfLJlOe5I5ybfNekh-mI4ACjZ8hUp_C2XyMpkYypjcY8/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-80255701851329390232014-09-10T23:34:00.001-06:002014-09-10T23:34:51.345-06:00Time for our BAY downtown fashion show AGAIN!If you enjoyed our 100 years in BIZ anniversary <a href="http://zanetastyle.blogspot.ca/2013/09/fall-fashion-show-calgary-hudson-bay.html"><b><i><font color="#ff0f1b" size="6">show last september</font></i></b></a>...you may enjoy this one tomorrow on September 11 at the Bay Downtown Calgary.<p><br></p><p>Here is my make up inspiration for the super make up artists at NARS:</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgQyH8M79IxbYaDAaG6U0LG4dFiw2fOi8AOnaGlY0w7J7bdrpd4Tt0ClO0m2-bMOW7YrXlT3UoxfCm96o4701pWPolRHSdzJWJG-lNh3yNPXs8vx4TVIPAz5TBwW0Uex_bk-VeKguo-c/" width="650" height="536.7916666666667"><br></p><p><br></p><p>And my son Radovan is in it for the very first time! Just 2 looks but very exciting as he just turned 5 today and he is always insisting on being well put together. </p><p><br></p><p>Chose a great ponytail for hair. Actually, 3 different style ponytails...here is a preview:</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtS-TuZFgTQskWJUVKhjq-bm6w8nN6dGTRVggpoN65nxpO3iu4MGKmg7l5Pf2fzCewNyDHmULUAQ0mQRlyZ7ZLaZN80dhe17e_ED8teU7VqWH_3d35BGlia8qvKbSae_xI-W1DUcchk2o/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>and the Calgary crazy weather is helping to set the fall/winter mood for changing up our wardrobe fast and furious! Yes we are furious I think...look at this...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqd0AVelrotF1_96m-kgv1sSlVDl9HMpO0hNq6Y7DJ9TtS_Le6Je8JBIWgeWaeUX-hKSxopr9iAHRnsC_lt4Pw6wMGSxn-MkRcrYzuQRgkOcpl7LEXp-D3O5kJmFCtUJJwmEbMDWMOBY/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8aKO90itmWc4RpO0FRecmgSyoBZZ-szR75QiZYPGTWbNGVVxEpxQg1NL9Zm4BT5D5Fop7P0Mww37MuSxGqSZzEV_t-iJ9yU16skjXRY31J254O9RIem3bx4V2c7k2iWAoQglg-TTsOs/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Either way, back to work, loving the white collar shirts and quilting and Chanel ...smiles...and off to bed I am, XO Z</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9f9ZBAwsOAmrltoc9qDJe8YlXxz4hQATTfJEAwxUo-m_9zKDdqzaLljWyDS1xRNvXll6aPKsssMOk8ehBQPgvFozxWDbBafCD65A33iUC3Ys8XHH3QOBlDCl-DathUFtEzw-T6ymAHkY/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPC3ugq6SF4ASkVeLbmJNy5tdoeSvgK1sndVhGV7Okve29z8Y41ruGbeIVXFdklpSNYhI6-37Zkhtqb63TIR6wVE_BYXupXjFHAJ90ZHSPEfgbeP600_FwQF2GMtdcTwFe4UEA38-HUg/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rOSyeYfQzISmdOc2SmBi2bDlaGda9qiHtdpzbTfVH7HZR4n6S16eKvtttXxbChK7Np1_GXveDZUsPZqVyBB8RVwasAF8kfBjmKjAnNtCiky8u8j2RcbhM62aiuGSmL6M0n2L-R8Q958/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ_nTFc1d6_aPcudWcHOT79AFwTlJpJRib5D-cBEDg4ZCbQ6QtpyYIzitS0HX3yxQKpiyKf_GEOguRJlqH5W7o7Vhm2sauL7H5pJ1QkwPrJHSiEtu1CSaviNDnaepH5WjLfvHHepEFzYE/"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-46630089579979959592014-08-06T21:47:00.001-06:002014-09-06T22:42:04.714-06:00Summer Garden Greens:Among all our roses, evergreens and hydrangeas, or Linden tree blossoms...yes there was some devine "kale" to be found and our dinner was revolving around it tonight!<p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUJmaazoF3oXn95WxsxtG7OZgLhDw0Z1RbovaGuSFFBt9AW3HLKC5lvrp0-41obt952djdT4dMtPvRGkfvBXj9C4GNRg6fscuRUg-Y6NCyzOfj_j-xgbwBYDWFHxdDEciFtkhZQN3UnI/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"></p><p>P.S. I will be making a Linden flower tea from our own Linden tree: (yes picking up blossoms and killing ants at the same time...)<br><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIauMwAIU7L6_cGNmO2xXgZT6KyxOkotrNh_CUzrGwsgxfxW7UdtYdTpoDDeCTNgBwStOqwyeINvV2BeVdUVAt9u7ORQ6U362kka_hh-2YEkhnc2aCb07z0L5ekTQ0HHa_DULYnZpn6I4/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Truth be told, <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=38#preptips"><b><font size="5" color="#47771d">kale is amazing </font></b></a>in a smoothie but it did cause me stomach acids (can be hard to digest) when raw as I found out the hard way, also, some claim that lightly steamed kale is healthier, more nutritious etc.</p><p><br></p><p>So here is my lightly cooked kale salad, about 10 minutes of prep work:</p><p><br></p><p>1. In olive oil and a little butter, fry onions on low heat, but very golden;</p><p>2. Add 1/4 cup rasins, 1 minced garlic and 1 tbsp capers;</p><p>3. Almost immediately add washed and cut up kale and on medium heat fry very lightly so it is still very raw tasting with a superb crunch to it!</p><p>4. You may add few pine nuts and sprinkle some grated cheese (I use german eidam).</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLLyk5H8Mj5ymda17hxqP3nRLJ7ZqfBDXPtV9Ib7lkW5kQ0p7YB_TLoyAEFUCV0od_qjT-2eFEroSWTONFmqdJpaPwF5e8DPvUDD0bQNZEDuujGMc1RQLKieIWvq90_y0-xQ_fCwiCn4/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEije4Mn0vdakoKvXZlAEjo5Httpza5LofhOg4ymBA_sPAly-dlpLG0AOfYnj237523SKhIEW_hn7fgERCKBVPMewLABQd1gwz8NuA0c_Lao1OfaackHAiUmdgPQiYV-tKzBAnucy1e5Q98/" width="650" height="487.5"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZmrXtoSqf3TfDxehD1s7eymRthuSKJRimAQD61mEg7-jq9r8-CO9mjtGUTs4vBcrO_HBDV7Z0FY5jbVQTtFv4lWzw2x5samDWixTf_LjNvYuKrxbPEBeQFgVXq3oA9juEzmSLWhNepOs/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the summer greens!</p><p>XO, Z</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-91593071995549611112014-08-03T18:33:00.001-06:002014-09-06T22:42:04.801-06:00eating cherries:<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggvOdRya5Wgs4F5zv4RdoF6aLQl0oq0VivqoQ1xKBcQazBOLffPlSvPKIuDWOChgNSrAQGBK1pfPBeQRsXq12QN3BMt9B0wj0X71rlxPZRjW9jA5jvcxoKsGVPA-MZQ18yZoeZwu2r5-k/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGR18uKhrLtlPG3esAJUhoMHg036-kqRCvASk8J53e8aP_6SeDcKl_lLT5W4o6FRM2XQ-PwrWsmoI9FrUz3FM4z4kReCyBjipkUy_uzaywa_s3GE-Lq9S4x1P6X6S95tNvJ0RSRFEkoLQ/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>We can probably all agree that cherries are the best when eaten fresh & in season with nothing else and us Canadians we agree that BC Bing cherries are the one and only we want!</p><p><br></p><p>If you feel like enjoying a light European style cheese cake with this amazing fruit, do what i did today and bake one!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Really easy and light (also fast), but I have to warn you, not very sweet as I use minimal sugar in the batter! What makes up for it is the delicious flavour of ricotta and butter!</p><p><br></p><p>1. 4 eggs in a bowl;</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjirgGV-KLwnKEXqXWtadSr1ssiVlH7GcrxYT-csZyvqszvBLKe3yg-Cckic3xsMX4746iceSbEcgR1-EIeI7pF9NDBqxiOaYVcZUyzpU-5ovbsWMkkji6kfJ6jd5ZCvsXfN2ku7NSE9BI/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>2. add 1/2 cup sugar (some brown & some white mix) and some vanilla extract;</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjafWjk9xSiEpjF78MdCuiMOfp6mLmPn-Awx0UlpgEW7JqenzMnVbaERZdn8JhaEN32Lh36wxwJWuZKV-cK8nX9gH7NZUIHWsfPVpkysRkDwPM6v3AEPo9Ki7cv7Tjk_8j37NxjDZQAaH0/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUEDMbQuYyOdeNEHbhb1dFLZ5l6egmU1jYkxMZIcOFgGLiCfQmjvF1OCju6DpBNZFeQ5FXII1JOnKJ5bUnw-wP23nkK69w65PU-LT7vYfZF5Y1i1CiJtVAa50K-sPqgNbH45Dmk_hyphenhyphenOg/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. beat it well with an electric mixer and stop when light in colour & fluffed up;</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmSjDIIw3PaYEj9-6tobmRQTMHd_Ho6-LwofLmWfJn8JRSVL2-2KaolV4ifx3DiImmAyt7w6ktg33mFPrQ4ZneCzh09pv7myPmmCNgW1aHbMUseyZKpwjFp1s2ISyQ_sWJoc3QdAebnc/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>4. add and blend in well with the mixer: 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder and melted 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup luke warm milk;</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGzjDF7pFgkbBU9Nq4MjVFwF53EiEs7EKAbvqwWYiekmB6SRYQp2M6wOsnCZ4iiZqQTgsDyEdB98WBTJUZsweB3CFoJGAgMVvVNKwCLnNQr6k5wt4_gAf65CgscWncXH2yjvBkfSIpo2M/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnh6W25gKT7QEJjUOZ44gvnIUc-WTK0Y6GUI0dX58drl-LjAn5hKZFWXMn1_Jrj2eR9tOtEh-78EjInMQHuA8s_J6k9Z05v0_aHWdE9LHoVEYuzfDSCZg42rYXzI1OizgGCDR-0WgBcvs/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicj9WvmVD71R6HiOVUFBitpNPjQuPzTvAEIxRhsJ8Gsy-WnFEod2w4-ib3hlTUmpqNFc02iIYIKtNRDwr8cawLqJDEA_4fPVcjvJ5XkoPZhMSArmIKmbYvH1N1gOghQRjs1NHyN9OTznU/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLZS4ts_QOAlFB_l3stoyHjO-eEidLnDD5u52GHWkcHzsj7yfcwOBDxcRHAmdwwD8LHaSmtVQlywUN240FlBhCZwt8jWBjtH3kWokotP8QqpgPUkCwn62XzEh-E3ZdFRoFoTv38xHXDs/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>5. add gently and with a spatula 500g of ricotta cheese;</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKy_3iqF_JQMvjn05GhdJy8wMQwpLikh4AgLOSS7kfNnZJuWu3-BD26nABkMEfKo6GyTzZHYLmQLcFWrOZLHu9ysLuufqtLNyfGtTlqXgOYHbShMuRgGgeT6ZDyzAB8-wery7j2k_doto/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>6. pour batter into a baking dish (9 x 12 inch, sprayed with a non-stick greese) and add pitted cherries (about 5 cups);</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbninLqKZs8ZJghJll5ZZOxkY8lghGQV18gVtyw-zKvNzsocE9TbNfHsuWU4rpDjNO1tr1Ed4V3nKFXceD9oSlSAAYX32jDTyPtlCxHzgHgGcuFyMBpUVa38JDkmKQo0tIPFNagPjrjhU/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>7. sprinkle with a crumb topping;</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5huZjRxsnrx8QafAL3v76X2r0zDXzo0D1HJo8vKojRPp3L8iksdq5DAmLnSgOgDc7mbTsGr644TWiyNIzzlhmxbqDLNIsSoEBvIQ6UGxDabnQFNRjPo2iP8nTnPnuJvdcxN4pjBTI48s/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>The Topping:</p><p>- melt 8 tbsp of butter in a sauce pan;</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReySBREm1OIBDnWlKinkeGoajorUfD2AkPUNtA9kRT-u_coFnlyyXwToWa48a5q2A-haqd9QlIrozyfZw1vZi8c2TSqvb0NX7x_5WE4MNQv4vCm0Ug-YIxZiIhpRFigFDgzrKfXlDe9g/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>- add even amounts of flour and confectioner sugar (3/4 cup each);</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGyULUDQFziQbbEjnrFODWPhIpDA1NWnydCbM2rCaELLvACe52ekv8rC9C5XCDKpVzQRcpTrnTG4WJDz3Yn42pAPOmHc-BOViZ2hbg4XB3IgKspRyolA4IF8lF6CCaT0fsoB9SNdYxWpI/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>- blend well.</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjouRGq5byrzk9UXHYNuUlHtjLni0Qla4kQ6H4xhjDS3EPrwBmcTJTI8-uu6qOzqiZOAwdipZXrKCqagmx6VLOKS3vJHdkAd3cNWl9kySavUBQsK0EfCOA7zvSig27niT1yaD8jHdOn6jU/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>DONE! (after about 40 min in the oven, do a tooth pick test)</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoT2zoAHEVoo4ZsulHJtWx3GgQlryjriDAgxuKrV0nQsi3bASxEN4YibkhAMKNyppcHfAqBQus7FX8OXwxxuyCv2IrFSv-C2Hvqr0stdilClzwE_uHxEKdV01BCnPLixX7TMZ_K08xmwk/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>SERVE AS IS!</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxIAoaq3LT3KS44OPQcbZenU2ufnwrcd6j405aCoDkOONkfnHUxk4JIhjPWDoofQGnZI-wrF8ZE9VjBU6NSovqj5F-YZBA8_cKZkk-eHp99bm6yLSBQLlnIskDJcQbBa70mzCuFYj6JEY/" width="650" height="487.5"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvAhG3ldK8fYhrNFJpTzvbxTpQn0trHGS4FgYcvCYBg7fgyZzb3dsXrj49_EuuXgKscIjbNyQzUBDzgDA6j5bi99X6G5mcwY8LEhzvxTjhBAGZXL6HkI-RQbW7VNRNnd_BO_rg90Lzd4/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie18-qpGHarAI96vJQdePifdH3gaGhK9H6C4YKyqTsab1rfid5C56SOMHMvLY-mY7Fc9E4LZ9D2-yDYITD5HiNSdjeJIytinhyphenhyphen-xVmfRo555ttPFJshkCqZ9ZfRlsWPUNtrrqlmLoj_ZY/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLg5anjMhhm2GKRV0s-DoOYzEX0NfB1W1_w547gh77B-LM8vX0f-g7xLW1HSWrVjlSHk8Zf0m3DZZE10JsTGLejq6APIt1PRSEe7Z4mQX8BnQHdF5kXX_Gw6XIcHlrx97oVU4T6drMH0/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-32854610422390162022014-07-22T17:40:00.001-06:002014-09-06T22:42:04.706-06:00Please Immunize Your Child.In the Czech Republic you can't place your child into any kindergarten or school if not properly immunized. I hope they won't change the law because it is one that protects others from getting sick or worse. <p><br></p><p>I feel I have to protect my children from danger of getting measles or polio and other scary disease that we have once eliminated by vaccines and now people seem to question that.</p><p>I love my perfect (buy <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/brand/hudsonsbaycompany/kids/infant-boys"><b><font size="5" color="#47771d"><i>outfit at Hudson Bay Company</i></font></b></a> - little Canadians) children and want them to be safe when it is possible.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/brand/hudsonsbaycompany/kids/infant-boys"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cSwrDRiNCXwrOqIb2NoemTT5K0ZhLMiJaAmNs56Mm6HOIgSf7Z6LaaZG2VwzdsjDybC9ReKsQEZ59mS1njJNT-Vx1Mr8wM9VTFRnsj6lhh1Jf2BjCUH0NCsjtHS1cb6bn6ebZECkwFw/" width="650" height="955.5"></a><br></p><p><a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/brand/hudsonsbaycompany/kids/infant-boys"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpPywFOKw_z1yh62p3Uuqht82L0_fWqWZduFzdHirAllpRKgsnCJLibIEefDKog91I4tJCPv6_WLF07-R0rCONnLMvOML1gMR6aUhnLPPamicigIG_dAbqy6CvbbtCuxW4PmN6i04xBU/" width="650" height="505.9166666666667"></a><br></p><p><br></p><p>Here is some reliable information (just because I wanna help with what ever I can) on why vaccines are safe and not dangerous:</p><p><br></p><p><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></span></font></p><h3><font face="Times" size="3"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Why can’t I let my baby’s immune system develop its own immunity, rather than having all these viruses and bacteria injected into him?</span></font></h3><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Your child cannot develop immunity to something he has never been exposed to. While your child can develop immunity if exposed to a certain disease, before developing the immunity they will likely actually get sick from the infection and have to endure the possible life-threatening complications that may occur.</span></font></p><h3><font face="Times" size="3"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Are vaccines safe?</span></font></h3><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Vaccine safety is a priority in Canada. Vaccines are one of the most researched and monitored areas of medicine. They are approved in the same way as new medicines are approved. They must go through a series of steps to show that they are safe and able to prevent the disease they target before they are approved. They are given to thousands of children who are very closely monitored before they can be approved for general use. Once approved, the vaccines continue to be monitored to make sure that they remain safe. A program called IMPACT (Immunization Monitoring Program ACTive), occurring in 12 children’s hospitals across Canada (including CHEO), reviews all hospital admissions for certain serious illnesses and collects information to see if the illness happened after vaccination. Canadian doctors and nurses must also fill out a report to Health Canada, if a patient develops a serious health problem after being vaccinated.<br></span></font></p><h3><font face="Times" size="3"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Is it true that my child can develop autism, brain damage, mental retardation, attention deficit disorder or learning disorders from the mercury that is in vaccines?</span></font></h3><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In a few vaccines, small amounts of thimerosol (an organic mercury compound used as a preservative) are still used as a preservative to make sure that the vaccine will not get contaminated and will continue to work. Large studies over the past ten years have proven that there is no association between thimerosal containing vaccines and autism or other brain damage. In fact, one recent study compared the rate of autism in children who had been immunized with thimerosol containing vaccines and those who had not, and found that there were slightly more children with autism amongst those who had not been vaccinated.<br><br>Secondly, many studies have recently shown that there are genetic differences in children with autism and it is now believed that this is likely the main reason why some children develop autism.<br></span></font></p><h3><font face="Times" size="3"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">What about the side effects from immunization?</span></font></h3><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It is true that vaccinations may cause side effects. The most common ones are tenderness where the vaccination is given, mild fever and irritability. Giving acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra) before and after can help treat these side effects. Other side effects are rare and the risk of getting sick from the diseases themselves far outweighs the small risk of reacting to an immunization. Your health care provider should review both the common and rare side effects of each vaccine before your child receives it.<br></span></font></p><h3><font face="Times" size="3"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Is there anything else I should consider?</span></font></h3><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In the last 50 years, vaccinations have saved more Canadian lives than any other health measure. There is so much research, testing and monitoring of vaccines that parents should really trust the medical experts on this issue. You should share any concerns and questions you have about immunizations with your health care provider to ensure that you have all the information you need before making the decision to vaccinate your child. There are so many things we cannot anticipate where our children’s health is concerned but vaccinations is one of the most important things you can do to keep your child healthy.</span></font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="It is important that the immunization information you read is accurate and up to date. Below are links to several good information sites. Canadian Paediatric Society http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/immunization/VaccineSafety.htm http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/immunization/ImmunizationInfo.htm Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion http://immunize.ca/en/default.aspx Public Health Agency of Canada http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/index-eng.php"><font size="5" color="#47771d"><b><i>http://www.cheo.on.ca/En/vacc</i></b></font></a></span><br></span></font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It is important that the immunization information you read is accurate and up to date. <br><br><br>Public Health Agency of Canada<br><a href="http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/index-eng.php" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none;"><i><font size="4">http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/index-eng.php</font></i></a></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></span></font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thank you for immunizing yourself and your kids!</span></font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">XO, Z</span></font></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-59865573756932121522014-07-16T15:45:00.001-06:002014-09-06T22:42:04.748-06:00Sexy Summer:<p><a href="http://www.thesocial.ca/food/recipes/five-recipes-from-slimming-meals-that-heal"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoOiS0-0xrVXEMlygwVRa3tTq-SillqLmSzHh8F87AfrTFrCqMJ9J34x00XZWAA775Bw5NOdKBCY8gYXddNQJvGp3XdNiiyrb7Qzi20xejF-H382tjMi8S4zFCVi8BLv1XChzRErdmJG4/"></a></p><p>Feel sexy, look sexy and drink sexy as our 4 year old boy has learnt to say about everything ... Sexy is the word we use daily now! Kinda loving it. </p><h1>Either way, try this Avocado smoothie above by <a href="http://www.thesocial.ca/food/recipes/five-recipes-from-slimming-meals-that-heal"><b><i><font size="4" color="#47771d">Julie Daniluk</font></i></b></a> or better yet my version of it...!</h1><p><br></p><p>1 avocado </p><p>1 inch English cucumber</p><p>1/2 ripe mango (sweet)</p><p>1/2 lime squeezed </p><p>1/2 cup rich coconut milk</p><p>1 scoop of organic whey protein powder or 1 tsp <a href="http://www.colourfulpalate.com/2013/01/09/i-love-spirulina-giveaway/">spirulina</a> </p><p>1 1/2 cup natural coconut water or more (add as needed during blending)</p><p>10 to 15 ice cubes</p><p>Optional: a few mint leaves </p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFt-psMDYC7gbdCNyXbIG3VE3GSWrKkESALRJJsm7DuY9x4ARL9MDWlEowX_EEojzji0dd8vGIuUp2k1AMnzoXfWygrIWyADizQdHjR-UZS9UPNKIb5nGJgH7odRcJzsUe-TINSHyOgKs/" style="width: 505px; height: 673px;"><br></p><p>ALL in the vitamix blender...</p><p>DONE, ENJOY!</p><p>Personaly, I enjoy the protein powder or spirulina as they give me fantastic benefits and it also can replace a meal (i.e. In my case during breast feeding perhaps in addition to a meal..... Like the oooh so wonderful schnitzel with potatoe pancakes ...) and all that while reducing body inflamation and creating collagen and muscle growth ... so very needed when you turn 30 .... Smiles! </p><p><br></p><h1>And if drinking your food just is not the best on any given day, our family summer favorite has become the Japanese <a href="http://okonomiyakiworld.com/best-okonomiyaki-recipe.html">OKONOMIYAKI</a> (great easy summer eat) and here is how I make it or try some <b><i><font size="4"><a href="http://okonomiyakiworld.com/best-okonomiyaki-recipe.html" style="color: rgb(71, 119, 29);">other online versions</a><font color="#313131">:</font></font></i></b></h1><p>1. Fry (in medium frying pan) what ever you have: onions, peppers, zucchini and mushroom (some of my favs) in canola oil (make sure onions are fried golden before you add other vegetables);</p><p>2. Optional: add diced leftover roasted chicken or BBQ steak or shrimp, sausage or just any meat you have or like;</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GHnNAyb3-c_mnsCJ3qjovNQHeQCLFaQXEhgZleAwjlCwMk7C4rL2LnPNC2QAzZ_ByafrrUOZOhhOclROHTHjdA-Iu3H2LyI94NYnTpmXa04-a7Lwn7RAqNmL5l9hDmg87ewDCCA84fg/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;">I used chicken leftovers!</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDpNeWAbfq0UlrHjIVByVYtSfvzZgRDFo0wgujkJmsL9udBC-FkZxKBIUT5iGIzO_nSWEX1oNCPf0Gw3D4lCCH1cIZipu8lkWz2tOe6mAj2iPAJigi41ap-EaiSy5x8dgTXA_w8Wm7P2U/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>2. Prepare pancake-like dough: 4 eggs, water (1 cup), some all purpose flour and some whole wheat flour (2:1 ratio) (total 1 3/4 cups) and whisk well, adding water or flour until thick but runny batter is ready:</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmarAqo-kzEdwDOrg2T4RO3G45vKjUhqL4x8x6bNuEm-FTGKC0-Rb_2Pk1LD9GMhuijd_YdAcPI2ifnVvQAO_GxMpURpPhS3YsjyqFldIz-mGYTeL3YLnZD3-Q87Xf1-svLQ6eHQfF74/" width="650" height="650"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQY1G-1RrwKPgQZweJk48qnZxA9GRjKF5bHtIRHD9SQefwFtHsn958JJbEl-z_6TXdGsUKH7y-4imvNQVXqchA5VksBfGdKBrhtY0vXkI4rAIruCvKW0byw0K8PepASFeBc_owMUgC_T4/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;">Get a skilled helper!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2Ya2nw7WfpimEWEjmURg1v4D_KXNTgExheJoSkxAdsupOOhfL9ghq4Y8uUBlngmTyf_UfN81rsSkaW0CKUgsa8XBagg1JeGkjOKWRrx6LPY8ujAbjyanOuOOjyMhALmOm3iRF_F_6EQ/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;">3. Add all fried ingredients into the batter;</p><p style="text-align: left;">4. Add 2 cups of green cabbage (finely chopped);</p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-ybMCHhbSox__qpNgF8Tze05KjaNoF2R73qmUCrJHvsJLYguKsn8iviokpqvDSALIOJga4oR02SSWmBvS9qH8UaMqHr7olV92LrVUO3WofVqC0IAzwErRWgzuBbTJyUM-nC3AitjNQE/" width="650" height="650"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;">5. Return to the non-stick frying pan with enough canola oil heated;</p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUARHJ1qSOqelAQZx0ysW4GVQUiC_vHwPIrErqVJD-VzcobCEQYmFF7cG_fPEUmLbWci7udj9mIBynfp8cxVjtuNn3ucD9ZT741ydehk3jHJrmaovJ3XNrzlLEF1QQAbDPV5tFxBg49g/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZpi7RBcVVUenB6Vnf7IqEpGKoBtdAKjWAtWXVnoxz-heFq8erWPUU9L76E9hkw2XCmy6TGX1p8HBmuLqG9ucE810H4P-xzV7w6Zw-fmWlc_60wgYBVLMvumwodqjIV2P-M7dvUK1-is/" width="650" height="650"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;">6. Flip after 10 to 15 minutes on medium heat, I do it simply by tossing into another pan!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUMpmvLwQgK_AYxY6xHQFq377a246P-4XK7yf_nFR0bt5JHUG3ki3dFdqYQDWg7f4x0TyjMg4Xr8m27WMRQm7j0XIaUHR6CchphLz2L4hJvQmqNWO6Cwmj6z4TNTyvGnm7-jQaKBmVs8/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BquuNLbILkkd_UvjtnkEw3rkHzPJaj-Wz7DSShHR4-NHSD6scjzpuRg39TThr0JtWlwcHtAiU_P5yWaZRTuAi1fRfWy4HChDGY47zTOQGYXAd6f6igKzKonfyY5A8R1Eje83F2Ttxqc/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;">Result: thick rich pancake, and serve with mayo or mustard...and OKONOMIYAKI sauce. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizAOCzXhpzKUhTMnx28V2z5PtBc9HQRikugqk-dE_G_ljDsU_PlYJE_SbroQBgid49TS4c4W1e5VFNOVNVSmSkyL7ohUtuz1-qTsspL5FJl-qlxHZRXLgv6A7hds5_ZqwhqK753zImj0/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;">Eating it on a terrace outside is the extra bonus in summer.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;">Then .... Go have fun with kids or enjoy Bryan Adams concert during the infamous Stampede! </p><p style="text-align: left;">Yahoo Calgary!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcCsT4FyruQHi1ECh5c-fmJywvI-JwrslsYoE8Mo8lSQIr0DVlmKnqm8BYzFttDq83I-DCN0cfM3lWxM3eBIlumPyhHrjRkZbsfkbo_vLchxFfCQJ1nXBW11YqFMiPLikjiRrkklbvbk/" width="650" height="912.4570446735396"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;">Another Armani boy is here...</p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNpiBf7xXJqR7G7d_nagSAmq661Y2FFJU8c6R_cG-LugJB-szi8Vdesgbgf628WqbdILzd8VazQvTMMqxOU5F9E2uJgaUhXaV_YFVNemmNLnpusAdcICeKBeM4AoXGP4MLRAHfDwrSqU/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj2DpFkk2Zxo9Tw9D-Oob2OWJP0Ng3f-zfh9OUr0PRFYoODc1H09cbB5fgKVrI-snj4lSD9Dtgiy00kxYzRRaIhUEZv-szCyGC31Kj48X2oUM27qFgNLIj3QkuMvqbH7flw5SPOUCaAa0/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DF-v8VcIjNiEpSIQbVyF3QUoqx6Q59F-hFFv0yPPnHDrnosvXqKfLZr8V0VIG7ow_VYwqazYnWsihSFwNeUVwuNh-Ski-OcbUHaXOblDNy-eL7GjzjD63T_8nl4BoD-v_e4MY3tLt4s/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcgHxQEmbtPelNjYKq900sUeihpEL7tOI4CtEzkuGBZZW01Mx-oQvZLDH3OW9wXY46s_a5PdgeytqI5msLoEeFVYFGWdT67wSNP4kcSBfe1bU9dBirtOy4tSnqWru_yE66h3Npnk__lUQ/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX91ycWrH-MpF_O8hHqdrgw583X3WavGI9U02Ju5xjIv3MMslT3QjqBNIEB2TG96cpRMReO623mPrSbE3Cbp6W-Y86XAnasRXlZIk7wEffENEHJcE80kIvm5ujrM-QT71GIIawqGc1brE/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_vwTKHX5oWBXT35TiYhCrn_4adoSQfXuAPM7Dksk_x2KNcizDc-E0HFtAOAp1OpB4IVV98P1AwCFrAHzVvPFMSMwa1EC-ILpm8ldTeKOaHkyXYBe8dxuo70mJDkwwSPRS8Pw1txsmV4/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvr4lbTIetc_77mZfk3IHNEO9RNJD23iJF3yUbqQ6tFViaZNGxNJeYTOMuZvPZyXiGINRFb6UT41Z6P9cw3LbKe4TbuWifXTEWPP9bmIVHQJNVCETn_Daj3CK29F2iejnkpeKHKI2gVjI/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;">Real boy this one I tell you....</p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzV9QxMH_iMOrTBO4kbM6Qw5ck8kjfiP4zl3u-l5oXCVYiXU5NE2BZrEas_LPd7D8okHrfEp05pdDf0Hh70OM60D5MzCAPJkOzCN1_FjSo87iQmu-mIIRz7kckcsmBCFj5aSyVCQPZqt8/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gNpm1Ip8QHXWbN_2VjIinEEYFaQCC4rSTfKt3tCHfmwdARz78CbmTEgd0fl2_T-H895mcJCd4sdshrY0-z5HM7bsmQdMk7CkHCUbEMCGxDMcbkQOh04wdj3Cy7zoFzM8_QeB_GtqcLU/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FWcWVY6XR0fzyh0NyITFKxNYhsODu-LoSnBIWoD6F_XdgjOIFzb7R0uk2oO11fMDJn65D0EvkPnFUSCfHa-Z6IbPBJyCdR9QRhw6mBV_5QLcBGkKB31GmU042t33AIkS2i2rXp4K8Ys/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;">My 2 little cowboys!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHRLDyaJwIjZGD2wjIiCESs5tpZZSK4iFnsRWR65BSYE8H5Ub8-E2K0yDCcWJgivwdjmQHFPqKb7HkR8q7fTH5sbuYTAC7jtQnWbn_-5shvC-hMA0cpdG8f2FMQBLpLV00o42tV-enD0/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-HTuZWqVte8h4cjD-vHfSWlTNkRWgqnQ2gILKtsUeoZA2jDfFphIIHB4OFICc2OKKjo0IWW1GuftXWwsvtiUQjrutclq5YF9t39M7EmPYb1b-l693MSOnn5WgFXt7n4BcyaW98oP5es/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOY6z6Fb2Ch5-SmrNa0XlUKmnTngGQYFqHPtb4rDVk2RJn8DWRBOMb29H53UBDT1XT9ejT_tRzz57Wvsus7lZwpHmsItKUwWchx95xyrui-22NNMBf2ck1DRuVEaZSiu6jjvO_wbN0Mgs/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;">Adam's comment was: "I have never played to so many hats before LOL"</p><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcq-jtsg_QZbhCll5ZZlf9ecE_K3HOl-SrlJnMNH3TyD3cK17hW4tpaEESIo-OSjYEy1SKOAvOPBiRLjeMt5gSA8M6DwYWlZZdDdOpGUcKeybA8PPddG_nWpFFSCqIPJ9VpN30pBFvK8/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;">Hope your summer is going great too! </p><p style="text-align: left;">XO, Z</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-84299720017347415412014-06-05T17:54:00.001-06:002014-09-06T22:42:04.793-06:00random pink craze and my boys:Pink craze continues, hello everyone.<p>Don't you just love Dior? This increadible top is my <font color="#ff464c" size="6"><i><b>pick of the season</b></i></font>, in pink of course and J. Crew has a nice version of a vintage pink merino wool top that will do me a lot of good service going off to playgrounds and about with the boys.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGac5Bq4EpRtkvpAvB4zjCZBJe8ZbW_cSCqXYc9bpMSqZmh8GayNc6PM4ClK5bobqPAm5VOiAkrvqiB2XOgVduPGVFSRELl0HvmX_tqjwCyzLDVzZPSp_JpVBhdH1DHOf2baZCwuGW2LM/" width="650" height="1091.5202108963094"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIBSDw80_Hvfx3RWSuik5kMtjBd0r0ZOs6j_X4bpSIWQeLOZ7acVfneGk03DRe1QzEF7welKB-fxH66BTA03Qa2eXfrH3m06Rk4VjGDW5jb4jW3vIEFYNKycb3_XfNIa74y9NKwNGoE3M/" width="650" height="1041.625"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicg-1Cqf5v9VGrBHAV8gFc616vVx456XFs1_zWjBrmqG97XpoD3DTCz8B-kA7Xb924-LcwE58B7Ojh-7KR1wLKWoeIpEGVD3tLX9pxqoVuTT1wWjjIXY22PQaDuhf-M4-bKtdUulJweJo/" width="650" height="1175"><br></p><p>Now the <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/Pullover/PRDOVR~A5256/A5256.jsp"><b><i><font size="5">top I actually needed and bought, J. Crew</font></i></b></a>:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/Pullover/PRDOVR~A5256/A5256.jsp"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPNDGMT87RZ73kmgyAAr7uYVJrv7BI6yTc9phMDdN2m6R53B54MnXABIPpVDgmp4OH-aOuGX_J6g_l274Pj5ToZrAKdpbgOD8ia4M_my_mJJRdXfq3glF_WW9KfZUtn1lTEnTBPS-63k/" width="650" height="418.1666666666667"></a><br></p><p>On line while drinking a nice cup of lavazza coffee...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1JH1px1023sC9K-8j0RAq7Hr7AkK70jGKLgLd2pbXVIfL6D2HYtmgiNavv9mAaoMJyh5ODNb7q2Uyq46uNnzniLnF0nrR8np8jN6aRJzZf8CB91JigjrUaWJUziiTgw0ljarFnEjxtqY/" width="650" height="751.2916666666667"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Baby sleeping with a smile, yes sweet! That is what I do, stare at my kids and take a ton of photos! What else?</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCaszyCWSlkodcfu3VQ7kM6HYic3TFzjfyeKl0K8s-59ed5bjTNVBFyKtCWtHzbkuk65rud3CGnV7NPNVGImc1Q7bTeKCf2Nd0wlzz495rPL606tsAMype6gha47fkktl3c8GmlVTRcI/" width="650" height="974.6954076850984"><br></p><p>Wishing you a beautiful happy weekend!</p><p>XO, Z</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlY_W9HJQIAqIP0Fy8aJlhIjXq60A3bGT5Tggakd1bg7jcc6F118Mi1g2mzdCkQ589guCrebM33CTgcc5DvjeU-PQJMPtZfZCmBFrHI_gjkBipbRfEiLhWxDQDMh_ArMCPlzR2VR3hgQ/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-87054342684791404852014-05-20T20:16:00.001-06:002014-09-06T22:42:04.797-06:00Everyone ALOHA!Hello with style and comfort from me to you today.<p>We finaly have warmer weather and greener outdoors, so I look for the perfect "loafer" like every year! </p><p>European women love their loafers, and so do people in Hawaii apparently.</p><p><br></p><p>Olukai company believes that everybody no matter where they are can live<font color="#228fd7"> <font size="4"><a href="http://www.olukai.com/shop/womens/shoes/nohea-perf/">ALOHA in these beauties</a></font></font>, and honestly, at first when I bought them I did not know where they are from but I thought to myself: "<b><i><font color="#228fd7" size="5"><a href="http://www.olukai.com/shop/womens/shoes/nohea-perf/">the most comfy loafer I have ever had</a></font></i></b>" and really cute!</p><p>We love boats and sailing, so overall, I will use them on the playground, around the house, in the city shopping or sailing aloha away....smiles. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.olukai.com/shop/womens/shoes/nohea-perf/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLedO0zb-D54_HNL0DDwmfojxMarrMXS6HRqcZl_evdYPvRZ09815-mhPEpFCt9GcGy1hRqiPci7Vnz-WF2tcEw76jWWh7bU96HiP3Abcf4T5k5zpNUkXiFezGLPlo3Ba1hTpQpSZwkAw/" width="650" height="385.6666666666667"></a><br></p><p><br></p><p>I wore them today in navy to the pool where my son takes private swim lessons to feel beachy already:</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQK2uZbjXQEEpmRS1u-JK0aKsOQCDOSB_OibXyUAcEvuLGjs-bg1faUnGoP3Mj5fxdbT0yrsV58bC7GxEuqlEyQ_xjBiRyg6pgQTaQv5-Ub603Yqt_R8gamdFruN2lCki5tWr8FW8rGuc/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>With Aloha and healthy life go hand in hand the healthy <font color="#47771d"><b><i>foods we put in our fridge</i></b></font>, and that begs the question: "<font color="#47771d"><b><i>why is the veggie compartment usualy so tiny?</i></b></font>" </p><p>Adding a deep clear tray for washed and ready to use veggies is the way to go ...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_PXfflfPUqT8Cq3qm3NLHed63VGX_GkcOf4Qt5z_2DoPN39RQ6m-mUfaOTkRcNIxy20ky44RzjMvwGqLeuGZqw4e3GXComNJg2zytkx-1ZpJPoLrSXR6PWCRBXmAIHdtpq97VeqzKulg/" width="650" height="650"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDt2HSQf5Jkrm5XsNesXPn_zAvy4jrQgBZUTeFD0AE0VWTVEMJnfHsrDySiCrhlHQa6Yzkuj1TcYJ-rQAknev_Qht7WUjITRlAehJ1TAG-29ZZdixiM1RmrzixSU_z5KzgImsIcUVr6LA/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Under the tray is my veggie compartment, and right is fruit. So small and yet <font color="#47771d"><b><i>veggies and fruit is mostly what we store in our fridges</i></b></font>, right (that <font color="#570d72"><i><b>and chocolates</b></i></font>)? I must look for a different fridge. Perhaps a better design is available?</p><p>Liking this <a href="http://www.subzero-wolf.com/refrigeration"><b><i><font size="4">Sub Zero</font></i></b></a> babe:</p><p><a href="http://www.subzero-wolf.com/refrigeration"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-MoeOIP0GXEpE_4kzT5b9CE_10OFapF-rTY4kyY6lXyqv2-H8hn2KNJQWKkxk61zO9YzFTNbCvgPFj4-9iBlubPP5e7vqDc4OqCXBlAklGjRsj8aWsPLEFBmUbaRgnsePieIGED4HyA/" width="650" height="777.6287553648068"></a><br></p><p>Time to enjoy the outside now, ALOHA.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXgjtiXWPNzKwpuyGOivIqabTM0EOocqXD5OwBj19bxiH2Ms0UOp6JEqOJiCQgy9rdTsifwO_CCGDoCbK-3mviAJGAb79JmT3v9qKmVMM35ODy__LI3DgEYrRVfJKUK4snJurIqfDEFTM/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>XO, Z</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-21727097316576052152014-04-25T10:50:00.001-06:002014-09-06T22:42:04.676-06:00First Snowdrop:Spring is in the air even if we have "snow flurries" today. What we need is rain really, for things to get green... But our back yard snowdrops are coming! <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QoqoRQjaKuKjV3MrzqKOk0wuUNers9v6M40QMlL9CF-FGAO5znlph2vWGPrJiK0O_1Ad_fVX6QPPenVYvHmlJyekEMfO5nm41xhtDKXIHXYEqSi3FEApscgEZXBGi5i-BnHRU-NVh70/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>LOL this would be beautiful, but our snow drop space is not as luscious green, we have one thus far:</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACNuTqRlGJpCmBnvp1mgxqlAdvj6gOIDdJPrZpcKfwE22_-DzQ7ub8wE_WPP_2NjrrgrYQP_SrKfwLFEF2Me7IpyCovgFrZ6tlOcl0a5NcY7_rV6rTXWLfEhgVnejY_cYQcRar-wByjc/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>And inspired by the subtle fresh white scent we dress in white:</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITG5zv8xjERIdxLZrjjSCHQ_14LflVasbg4MseDFn2LEFRNfKtZ0UqnuPFW5zQbhnJ7i8hpeq-7nXzS2o32uIqlwXMhSv08itatUcmZicbqQFsY7jc4c5QDQ1Svab0kjvG4IttRO3Las/" width="650" height="979.3333333333333"><br></p><p>For more WHITE ON WHITE inspiration you may enjoy a visit at <a href="http://theenchantedhome.co"><font color="#54a3d7" size="5"><b><i>Tina's Enchanted Home</i></b></font></a>:</p><p><a href="http://theenchantedhome.co"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhRDfJaauqL1BNSuxIBJXO9g2o6OPWcDrnj7HBxvQXUq35TEzgvij4tXTajUKctW7cFt0wbWTk8j7oQxzP76wnx2-eda48hXiZ74VoEXL7uwi1TakXXpoVW625IlKeOohXBPYKKrBLas/"></a><br></p><p>Or perhaps wearing this <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/432659"><font color="#54a3d7"><b><i>white-silver bracelet </i></b></font></a>by a Swedish designer Maria Rudman would be a lovely spring choice?</p><p><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/432659"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9nsnoGJNp9GENxZ4tXXEvsWEZ__VvwKSyVJI7hnFsKKOExUhqPQX6VBWpvAVNZBcMt5dwEFVBuArMahBzs2r-Pr6ExLMMSlwCzNGMGxqNDLs6d4jnINpY6ySn_z9vLzYqu199LGuVfE/" width="650" height="328.25"></a><br></p><p>I am noticing the spring hues even when driving, we did see the first "pink cadilac" ...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2Uo49TvmNLXYSIX3JGCTipFfhY7BdH0lXnLXRsYVtwiNs5qnEpTWtMaUFeeS0iKl_YD0KTAzHmqFR4kh9Wfo6HvMGybRUDNdrSvIhQoj-zyoDQVae7TbhKmBKiVybSAyIDlUcYFMXhc/" width="650" height="428.4347826086957"><br></p><p>Ok here are the perfect season <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/421793"><font color="#ff464c" size="6"><b><i>powder pink sandals</i></b></font></a> by Alexander Wang to go with the car:</p><p><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/421793"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAhIrWs-lT4R5X0fUg7e6403Z_2QQMlx3h_VBh2KfP7e4UyfJDhZoMGzLpnA63-MUMc66cY4qJeODZ5EbLlQRVz57AHBI2T2-dNABzHwogI68elVumhLOUx0OEdKLNKdFC241H4Z7MMM/" width="650" height="371.04166666666663"></a><br></p><p>Powder pink nail polish ....and powder blue... on your mind?</p><p><br></p><p>Try this <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/vernis-0002-84696567--24?gclid=CLSdg-aI_L0CFQKSfgod-IQAZQ"><font color="#54a3d7" size="5"><b><i>PORCELAIN colour by DIOR</i></b></font></a>:</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXPmZNryWpsH2z50LaxW-wc7PwyqBVGLK-w99h7C9fXpHQnAdBEt2GewIXvuIjQXhbewkQIFqqRRkfXAWn1yWFDJsnOgz4GIESMPYNE_4AtPzSdCodnDXe4fyxpQWbDylHJPOAgKVjn8/" style="width: 467px; height: 653px;"><br></p><p>And I will wear this <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/432781/Nina_Ricci/floral-print-lace-dress"><font color="#54a3d7" size="5"><i><b>NINA RICCI</b></i></font></a> dress even if I have to cover it UP with FUR due to the snowing business in Calgary!</p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/432781/Nina_Ricci/floral-print-lace-dress"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6Au0KhHrYFCf2894L4ospt86T4uqrFySySvfoTDw22aUayC3y_ZpszhgNxSQjzgTdpYxiabj3QY-os79_hCM3Rj0Xgv5p31C-LKLkaC4IEFip494gnkmyOb9DvRXdbUe3uRhr4txPLY/" width="650" height="1002.936170212766"></a><br></p><p><br></p><pre><b><i><font size="7" color="#54a3d7">Hope you are having a great </font></i></b></pre><pre><b style="font-family: Helvetica;"><i><font size="7" color="#54a3d7">Friday, and amazing weekend </font></i></b></pre><pre><b style="font-family: Helvetica;"><i><font size="7" color="#54a3d7">too!</font></i></b><br></pre><pre><b><i><font size="7" color="#54a3d7">XO, Z</font></i></b></pre><p></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-22596015012061087302014-04-19T12:07:00.001-06:002014-09-06T22:42:04.680-06:00Stone in and out:Spring is here even if we have much snow on the ground, and our <font color="#2b6991"><b><i>patio</i></b></font> had ALREADY a bit of a <font color="#2b6991"><b><i>make over</i></b></font>...new mud room doors (the Lux doors that were relatively new had to be changed to <a href="http://professional.pella.com/doors/product-details/out-swing-patio-architect"><b><i><font color="#2b6991" size="4">Pella doors</font></i></b></a>, for better quality that is, I could not handle the rust on hinges, and water leaking, simply horrible quality, I would never buy LUX anything) and new STONE WALLS!! <p><br></p><p>DOORS BEFORE:</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_qY8pJEa1XFtsvKqQjpkTCnczzfEeRLjqV5I7MlP6rHUy-MFwgOvRZ-ZukA-aTKxoGhLB_6fB5pk4P6juH0ZRk1-7-olG6xrxzKD2Hr4xVOOqsbkgkDTGo3ZQ5uib9PcQJPdBCWVxXY/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>DOORS OUT!</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkxo8X5p_K83hdfOHFhyphenhyphenXonJ8RhQ8CpL8VShezFSgHy2id-JbxeOcvq2TC7qnXFxzT5RpuuUl4cMUFPvv7gzGURKFKSmRBLgE9gsV9Naf1ik8hQyWoe4w8tMOjulpSDy5BeS97iPEekM/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>NEW LOOK:</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJg4BSLh1vA2LddkKgeF_1_E7GHWx33t1Wf85HC93E9Rp6Yc1pphsLULMXTJF7EKShz8cOF8Ge_Cu-d-RQ-qZEmPj2sgMPK8A3wS8OpnHs4xLoZlllPwQiLD8BQoSQtj51hRhrgXoK32Q/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>COMPLETE PATIO LOOK:</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEw9xVR-OmjsFdPqk8bBHsPWSmqmIBvglUrWAUC1JEfQCByQHrWxsByZ__e4CWOEeGMNOW-sb3baHX_tI_FVyFxycdeafegqpE6sS233y8paRNQobsNR7ucg7gpqOjxaxCE0sD_bGlhM/" width="650" height="592.5833333333334"><br></p><p><br></p><p>And loving these stunning stone walls inside or outside the houses, the natural materials are the best: wood and stone is so beautiful together, and as I am inventing new possiblilites where to place more stone in our house, my husband is just suggesting to get a summer home in Tuscany instead ((: smart man he is! </p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPgMr2JH9gNA0zy6CHn_GsPkV24xcz4JIoruhiTDc8df0qGO4AX0CwzcTXUS_vGW8tZZgMs2t7Dzqy_tTEHca1J9I-ATgNZx2amrKisgubAwFqg1xeckZKPRzs-GYAZQcw-WescZslGjQ/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylVXjGH-bND7F8LylKx4535GwEctLFhX_tFFk850hR_QIdlLCEy34_ZeGL-gpCjKaNkn0uz7XIocW2-Q77Wn-vxIUg8Ue95VXzigNVO6xP3GFhAA0J0sYDQtaUtnWgjhSRidgLHOcdXY/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMdK50bmNvdy-I4sjJXSJ3u8jL8ZIOul8_TGTUlwFDLM8gq4RPyFdS1CVY7kDu6kYG7lhMg_vUN38lvtuqc8q0yic_3zzkHtjWbpZZj9yfw5GfwxmUZsEIfywBYbc0wFEGnxVBTOkqmc/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4rUJVRHf2MsVDxo8Nk5R7kx-QEDpdCyWnZN9DbLzv4fX_gR4d8lOpXYUdEyLWXSpp0pt-iEAflV7r17sKe5GKqrprrC5_qNT995l2DNbej2dnT-jEGwhNr00PQcJVntEHt8mdvWs1azw/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfP4xv5bfQiZ3bO09GBD1pXbxqPiFXb4jW8R09WXKpER4BLAFTALRgJf2RMaNilrl7lYLe6LoNyUh2QaeCZkV6RDBvPRvEbs7gCjDoQc6Pk17EYtdGrnx70TPKPhDZXt7v1ajPSLBFd0/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImqSVEyBO99A1kt-8_Ypb0K-tk-lZXxR-gGNktZy92AB-XwJi7lockg-CR6lu3TrdqMjkt7CwGdm_ju3dw7KUuyFJFTCCeuQtkI0sWvRN_0FiD5DjYzG-sNv3monWtkC3rOe0GzRYCNI/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXZ4cWmP7xQMVQJ0l_ziRfEqTIINpHTIuAbGFo1Z4oIgwaeZdwW7EWC9pDPq-jRfE2Maw1BXcMQHyq-1hjISGbOV0UUdbo5DJUFW0-NoGasyb5prZXd3g3fwmeoSfj3rKlNdgpLtO1Ek/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65mwaR08MH4II46e_-_MWIAfGZKCz7CHWiQwqaQ1SStJ4HKaOK0YW0Vg-TlUqG7WnU5AAM49ol7JfLTkJf6Oxzs9F4toVaeEbcsXBhytzV6ovqJpMTsPey-OrMmC9v_W95qHM-o61ths/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivciZ0GKVOWP_S5sW3BPfcBzJhoyqvaUsS02ObcVpc5UbvchwDFfoaFL6IEoJY9R3wVEQSnHAYXHWNmtZyGMqHeSJviF3xjJor7lOb4crvPNRKdO_UMf_aIKC7XL711mbJsabxON8AmYE/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpqX6zxfKd7uKXZNkYPmCWb_mpYNhrcJdbQ1VrsPKegoemsbNJh_tyRxbhfUDrYtIM8W8MY8qck9nr8BuQbM1HGvsAiBPAtP_H4lHq7dLIr7b-txnle9aHNKYDNXYxljgv0bjyH0pRF4/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvVFsal1oikxHq8ff2U6pK0P6gDk-DYniFBCTSMBhmoOV2nGfCGvksbF_qInQDmY1Ra-Tu_0eoZkYjFn3cb0f2ui3t9Oqs_2iWhr3-Hb6-Gc7YUsDrInddygzyVWHJhukIIWdOKVWUOk/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZqly-oKk8bsXqiojD-l5F97Y7ZzvZFmXbF8LT2V_bUSMgvMSQd4S4eaGXJg8yKzhKEZMd91E28Cy0jDEeIOLMaL8tZUVSscnIAu78gpTYJ3_Mx3ybglgN63jO619xXFNnTvaoT-AV44/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Gosh there are endless possibilities, but Tuscan villa with an ocean view is my preffered one...smiles.</p><p><br></p><p>Hope you are having a lovely Easter weekend!</p><p><br></p><p>HUGS, Z</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-66748482879774718442014-04-09T17:14:00.001-06:002014-09-06T22:42:04.759-06:00Bring the Sunshine in the House:Hello from a snowy but very sunny Calgary!<p><br></p><p>Let me introduce <b><i><font color="#2b6991">our second baby boy Evzen</font></i></b> - our sunshine - born at the end of March! His big brother is terrific and very proud. </p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2vPd0DgEkGr7GhzingbFA-AfiwDPUEM_5_eLYyq16_Y-IwEu3_s_nBKJfHvR2xixbI3QonK-SBXhrCBbrwIg9n95Jr0z1_Y38wK7eXPSPVQz_hUonxcGva-6MJ9ThIok2QvTSk61zZg/" width="650" height="974.6954076850984"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA42KHX_QaseLsl6OW7RkNjFtPNsmi2LnQphghaDkYoxDbrjJglBuysH7otgVg5ixEF_vnIlla5OIGtFLUIUuoT7T9xvmLhR4GdbljJuHxqI7bk-0JR1DFuEAxX2_38JcVc596d63Acys/" width="650" height="528.125"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWScVAmildtxffojETHfzN8t9nc3kGm4L_t73GTX0Lm4iwr6yiLSIfrX7Q7a5GRNCwYfWc36CvWHMEJsnJRnme-kM30-Nq0hUysKJERf_-wgxT_AZGzyp9HqtLEX62q_SgsfQVOnSStw/" width="650" height="433.87499999999994"><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6uekr2xgd8LyAJKZFU42IDSfnwQ_18jkA8En04wCOFixXcWtRZwmNoBLX_diXd8BXNh0ZzznJUjNIOTxBWrydCgjlh1YtLF9JjYSYjU7DQ83yupF_X7s9c56n4f18oZvGIj6uDSpWd0g/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvc8IvIOKEMaOAjnriDU1EOyw9lrwDcUfOzs-3xAVLsIgzwPGZ4ZLcqIl8zcLPi67PCjbWAFhB5r7wSoPvfXrpbwLjytVnEG9JCuCA0PD57AyvmlphuyjBhvPfIZgXxUHQ-z0xlpJEeI/" width="650" height="433.87499999999994"><br></p><p>We couldn't be happier!</p><p>Another (shorter than 9 months) idea <b><i><font size="5" color="#dbab09">how to bring the bright and happy inside your home</font></i></b> is perhaps "<font color="#dbab09"><b>with paint</b></font>". </p><p>Considering that half of our house is north facing, we chose warm yellow for some areas. Falling in love with "<i><b><a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/dansedusoleil"><font color="#dbab09">danse du solei</font></a></b></i>" by Benjamine Moore was easy and when surrounded by a suitable colour scheme, it can be one of the most stylish French country colours. </p><p>I meant to change our basement powder room from this yellow colour into soft powder pink, but I will keep the yellow scheme now(:</p><p>Liking these bathrooms:</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWn0gGb54gMdqI6hOCevzcLK_mhNuUO6mAXBzPJqXe2gZKN-uhgUyKaL6a5Ta3vkKyD9ARieQIvQom4nXl5EKQMpl_0qVz6xZWfWbMepjvcH5kqwVdFZ205YhTeiVM8SBMjfcB0fdkG4/" style="width: 666px; height: 487px;"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZM-x_2D9ZPfDC0nLayz3OHhSfIgkNYaqBYaK5hOqDdmc5qxrdPALA_gHYkavhfNVWY3Ym7maFMnrjeJ11wdXRNVR1SLKQG__8CfQB3Hf70TUfJhDtEANn84lr37LFcfr52TzLWBdJFM/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9WCUDYzvzRdhZ7whoI1MI9jk7aqtotTI_g7AvuvTKcjkeW8YqXTtmOkCbUmScXFjaYwgu7IBbFrNsRR1ASpnDMfC39J-lYTmhadAMjzkyTfWzdUq9pStWHxy00Iyxp-pKZX_gUsaIm0/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOPg1gHQxZlWbuMWINamNMQIoHtS4gkIuJtJ2UKcNywDPPbUb3olXcTdwDQRA7ALUAucNDRwxImpEqjjyJxHPlBmbrFk760FD-zK6PTtDLvWVVFGBPkHJphrlUvPjlndd_sIbRGiSgA70/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Or these other spaces.... personaly, my advice is to use <b><i><font color="#c56b12">warm natural wood colours furniture </font>(walnut) and <font color="#dbab09">soft whites and beiges</font> as well as <font color="#6c6c6c">grays </font>and adding a bit of <font color="#2b6991">blue</font><font color="#313131">,</font> <font color="#47771d">green</font>, <font color="#ff464c">French pink</font></i></b> . </p><p>Lots of these additional colours in contrast with the yellow walls will create more casual feel or vibrant and just a hint of them, small amount will produce a sophisticated feel that is a bit less country.</p><p>In our home, I chose a hint of blue-greens, French pinks and blues, majority of grays and beiges and natural wood tones of course (cherry and walnut). It is a lovely yellow that is not too orange or pale in any light ...day or evening. </p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbiR3KR-MvvQX2DqyMmHvyhSVNhnu6wuN1ImthUvEbMMbc2BzykqJZd4rQrizFVJ51AfznIZGePo_uTjxkvP9kxVH65oToE7aMvLnaRZSlIpvpVhUHE00dfanMkMaesDc5o1hCQtRxYQ/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Even just a table in soft yellow is great!</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxj7dIosVnTTSWW7HwqbV4qCHfZxUog9Y4NmiOf1L-EPAoJ7Ese3L3bC_kkLc9NPiOPIXXcksGjG7hiP5ng-PLtbSjnQSNQmZXcuyqCUMmiIo27Z09H10JX8A0WZgB7Ft3w_XlwMKr3d0/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Or fun leather seating...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVoNdjhtVkWcQGPNKBk1om8OxIfreXbS4KkwlFG3yxHalAgDmQQBCjkm-nz-DPfEATJ6FT0ob3VGvX4HW8OKqngIaE8QKvjLBR9naofIwZYF_BFRr08J7wS_9q16HmE4oYNzAejRBEcJg/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmvn2lfdYes_hx5-ar4KQJFe1K6JGgIuDDrYJ-1uXii7fuw0MJdju024Lg7hngOn-tJXa2ind25zUCU0ksF0PL6Fe9-blc2wtMOqFKy1_vxokATNP1IRM5hRVkMq_D250qZ9MGv0NjSc/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Even tiles are stunning.</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinquw2Mjxgst_TX5MTpnX964By1kwf0DA7Q-tpAYNgZexUwfZ10qja3chMDUOVKZWEfSqKPHOfRxfUv4fChrxVtoGhyao3N7yO7Qh0MpW7Fz70AmwjDQkOYagrjsOWWM3IbU7KzVVt64/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_qdi8HddZAkJRotMuY0cpyBKwV0qOuzPds5wwWxliz2Nxe2Zllun5VAc-ja8qBunQWB5UIZh2NnUSUojtB5LNNaSmgmHP1glhk-STh2EsqeBP7AOzDXR2J5JcnoPUUIxg88-UKddFo4/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Just love those walls..</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlq7bzkDUMv811Tx80AL_USz_uXnixVCd5EUyV1fJyijSgnxRoK-b0DXYkWlVyStd8di1rQWrrrYbPMUMm6Dn2R6Q6VNGFc_sifRlf6MNZOWn0qB5UTls23VvEM8bcTdvnm7FKwAaydOg/" width="650" height="487.5"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBP1FBw_RQJnRraBhzfKGIe3YUCMvwXd08jbN1TAlWHl8JF6wQRK-GglhxWU44JejJfVLCJmusT6iLxSM7akC9xyVt589v6xp_nUFqZPsD5ZaFQW8JR9YY_4ahkI-bV-6eb5LzP_FnCo/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9wxua-4RNw1erKSus74XaYU_npKcC4bgu3Eynb65Oua8sTuon8jAwb26T28nmCzsWHtiRd48Oj1EEi1pBevytBMyxjnVQzvaNZgOTj8J53qtFbIn2M4bdRphjh09AYd7ozJhkQBj_9qI/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmS0BDhc8dUF5t08s19GSzCj7wgU08WkNE_q7jzj1Gm3H69D8rR8WoNLRUwnU87ZAR80jh4BJpIYBuuFHg43ULvQiX4TtWc16xHacm_YCB0IRluYvwcBMtCwo8LycjoRn06AWZDJpuedU/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJ9eMBLe0W-atWEY60w9eknClgX7wh4Qrwu2vSa8txxUdjAmbmqfSkQMOsNoe2yobjsYL0VVwqmg02QNMmHIT8KUmEZSOHhyphenhyphen-UV4OSVHK3uG3SxHNp2MUdHJRU4pPDIr-uxShb87Imh4/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6bM7WHwfQPpsoXHxZFj3g4hXJzsGfXybUO4tH6iK-pCu8pjzQj_77o7i3e3z472byOgu6Uowek3IJZXHLjpj9aw5hfPZbr2uxi-w77Xn6iVvLaWLTK29vEUFVcP26SRHk_i8B4yJXTrM/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Soft pallete and less additional colours...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvuAmk-TourL4_XVeb-bUELtThmInviJfJ0wa-FuF0dd9_a6ZDuC1slL0_JFZwe5ohDNRE2pv1pGomt65pCHLrNS284IB92arW_QCiQGZlPcOS8TCV9vBlIn8urroubb97vNkdPAiW36w/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>More vibrant contrasts!</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVRiHdYqUN1cY_iaaVpehyphenhyphensQIR6scpKnzZ85tPLmyJcCta3FnzpnQWKgPI3L7N-yArUv5kwUQ1HvOVt_cGeZbXoAAXUBYfgTcCjRcEby99uSPPgs0TNS-VFXYLW_uH81WYiooFwRYHtY/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5_5Nw6KDQfKMvyoHGAtra6M8qceqf97nSUem9AND72bwIL0-jHg3zKxcTrwptcqcRaEBglb9FEbaBLFJu699FxSKftEttPzrsbT1SQplGOpFDuaQuuOW6adyrKjWsq21nWTg1qOPpL0/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYmrW407Sjn9i-M2s_x1h_yWH0NulMANPb0gDr4EFecpMG7L0JVtv8AxIExdj3p1VY86zj1YEbgcOb5HtRKiNPwDNf-OPGc9-Cj3wtu86wcHCd56j6YLmMKF9IXjZBNDUv2OMapOCRoSA/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvD8go83pqQlowTZBdmX3dfVGuKO2V4MRHuRMvMghiFrfSMQnihtF1k24bPF8QFrh0zHZatV0WyC2tveuzGaZWjgRtP3O3L6b5GgCmMYxRJbznCmS-UAMYg1pFh0zM-sk2Qcni_JOyBik/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Yes we do have lots of gray walls in our home too and it is my personal favorite to combine yellow colour and grays!</p><p>Now I have the double sunshine ... my kids and the "danse du solei" walls. </p><pre><font color="#dbab09" size="5"><b><i>Hope you are having a bright and shiny week like we do and enjoyed the colour fun with me!<br></i></b></font><font color="#dbab09" size="5"><b><i>HUGS, Z</i></b></font></pre>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-4763167853254770462014-04-08T16:47:00.001-06:002014-09-06T22:42:04.717-06:00Before, During and After Pregnancy:Hello and who doesn't love the clothing you can wear at all times pregnant or not!<p>I found a place that has very stylish options for pregnant women "on-line" and can be worn BEFORE and AFTER pregnancy too.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.fashion-isha.com/2014/03/newsflash-for-all-those-expecting-or.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Fashion-isha+%28Fashion-Isha%29"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiniAckqIaZjhtt7XxMGsTi6Jo0VAzcUfjz_uniuhjjaKxuqv92N1ZXX6e2zas8ITgkErIozNb8wUq-_ToM88Njt6jAHdZRnU0ntPF0jFwyD4K91vPxtAMDlKtHcfdsfaH3U7HBzDqUk8o/" width="650" height="919.3765281173594"></a><br></p><p><br></p><p>Fashion Isha Blog and Sharon who is an amazing stylish stylist is bringing it ot us! Check it out!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-58152221164107930092014-03-24T14:43:00.001-06:002014-09-06T22:42:04.741-06:00Home Cooking and Kids:<p>Hello Moms and Stylish readers:</p><p><br></p>First, I have to admit, I don't appreciate all those adds and recipes that are "kids friendly" and are apparently helping parents "camouglage the veggies for kids". <p>Do you ever frown upon kids menus in restaurants? Those are most often not developing a proper culinary pallette for the little ones.</p><p>Perhaps we don't mind putting veggie puree in baking or cooking as Jessica Seinfeld does in her book <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Deceptively-Delicious-Simple-Secrets-Eating/dp/006176793X"><b><i><font size="4" color="#ff464c">"Deceptively Delicious"</font></i></b></a> . Because I <font size="4"><b><i>actualy bought her book</i></b></font> a long time ago, tried some and can <b><i><font size="4">admit it tastes good</font></i></b> (veggie puree is good for "you" in anything or as a dip). Yet I do have a problem with the purpose of the book (deceiving kids) and if that is the only way a parent serves vegetables to children, it should be named "<font color="#ff464c">despicably strange</font>"...smiles. </p><p>As busy as we get, it is sometimes hard to stay on top of our kids' nutrition requirements and one important part of their diet is IRON, so read here about all the <font size="5" color="#8a2aaa"><i><b><a href="http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/foods-ironrich-ingredients-kids-10017.html#page1">Foods With Iron Rich Ingredients</a></b></i></font></p><p>Equally important for all of us and our children is wholesome foods and <a href="http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/50-fiber-rich-foods"><font size="5" color="#ff464c"><b><i>fiber rich foods</i></b></font></a>. </p><p>My son is 4 and he is to be consuming about <b><i><font size="4">19g of fiber a day</font></i></b>! That is a lot considering that white flour or rice has hardly any! As they grow older (1st grade to teenage), they need 26g per day! Yes we eat tons of veggies and fruits, but that in itself won't be enough ... Rye bread instead of white is my choice, I grew up on rye only. </p><p>I have discovered that wholewheat pasta is nice but not as rich in fiber and protein as is "spelt" or "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semolina"><i><b><font size="4">semolina</font></b></i></a>" pasta! </p><p>And <b><i><font color="#2b6991">my son's this week favorite</font></i></b>, Semolina Elbow <b><i><font color="#2b6991">Macaroni with Beef</font></i></b> (of course, we are proudly Albertan's with the best beef in the world LOL). </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">YOU WILL NEED:</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">550g elbow spelt or semolina (containing higher amount of fibre) macaroni pasta, boiled al dente (rinse in cold water to stop it from continuing cooking after straining) </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">2 large onions </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or more as needed</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">1 medium large egg plant, diced</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">OR 3 cups mushrooms, cut up (3 portabellas)</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">2 medium peppers (red, yellow), cut up</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">2 lbs ground beef chuck </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">Salt, pepper to taste</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">1 tbsp oregano</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">4 garlic cloves, minced</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">2 cans tomato paste</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">1 tsp sugar </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">Some bread crumbs</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">250g grated cheese (mix of Romano, gruyere and mozzarella) or your choice for baking</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">100g finely grated German Edam Cheese for serving </p><p>
</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;">DIRECTONS: </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">Preheat oven to 325 F when almost ready to put the dish in. </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">1. Boil pasta in water and strain when al dente, rinse in cold water.</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">2. Use one smaller steel or copper pot to fry onions (I used a cast iron here but it takes longer to fry onions & veggies in it than it would in a steel pot) with olive oil on low until golden (about 10 minutes) and add eggplant with dome salt. Fry until soft and browned adding olive oil as needed and adding peppers and just before eggplant is done, frying peppers only couple minutes.</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4w7sGUsNvipff0WYHyrpdzaiTkcrgobPgLKcEiY6JipMYJwrzCwxNOF3aCuKxT4qrC7ykduA4P2slRqZyYqs3nJNYMs1Npm1SIndyW9Fw2LVAMOIJ6pKQZWiz8ew2IYMnjdSnkqDrJw/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">3. In another large but enamelled cast iron pot fry beef with some small amount of olive oil, stir often making sure you separate all the ground beef into smaller bits, add salt and black pepper, adding minced garlic in the end when meat looks lightly browned. Then add both tomato paste cans and mix well. Sprinkle with sugar. Fry only a minute or so to get the flavour out from the tomatoes. </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgmlxGGNFEb2kpYkoLgbfKD8dhqIp0JY47f2d0WSBG-xiqMC-bvfywSYnFJf-Vr0AehYk9V2ktQNzkVhcuEGoa36TgdTY8oXaIclxHeatTS6LcujnElzDD4fV1ELofYVmeNquYNoYnlg/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">4. Add boiled macaroni and all the vegetables from the steel pot into the meet mixture and stir very well so it is completely blended together.</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguivyMy6zGeY7mjhmgrXVesAEP1pXIorrXIPYwv8DkRuyiupblin4ChUX6WEmg8TlUkS8AGbCoPri8Np8r2clvmLKHh1QR_VZEclQVvfrdbzNCl_PzC7dS6l70hCmSIwO2aBE1opnHaDo/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wfCb29iBjML-2R7slb1vR9aroWK1-vKrrvYEJNSWjkd7-lLU0S33sClAOThxzeCBgMSgButm3FiQpSOfDvdxjxC3goZEJvHU41Alzdh3xRD70FSdz3hzqnt_jZJB_24pyMm4IndWOwQ/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">5. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and then with all the grated cheese mix.</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMBFJYPEjcV5iEUagM49PDHW2hZxuh7yX5hJnTuJ0Cyk_vcm9PnHY-mqPJDGJ6Uxgm09cQ7q5vOL0XtDdq3KZqXF4Qw8X2ReZr2gi5jFZ5XMC5qCmS1oVZzYGrTGqWLI8gy3gyax1LjE/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">6. Put in the oven at 325F for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p><p>
</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">7. When serving you may top the plate with a freshly grated German Edam cheese for extra cheesy taste.</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkyNaphgG8U6h4R8K_KoxhjAKk3bZQ5R4wHsECaIl4V6sP6EXYJVQrkIjx665FzG2GEjcFD015cFFZSartFKtr-wDgsUq3cuHMrCWoq0cMvOybI2L4qZsIJJ_LRmLmMN2qgCR0hfoU06w/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;">VERY HAPPY SON, HE NEVER ASKS FOR CANDY! I AM NOT KIDDING. HE EATS EVERYTHING I GIVE HIM AND IF NOT RIGHT AWAY, HE WILL TRY AND TRY AND TRY TASTING NEW FOODS UNTIL HE LIKES THEM. EASY ...THERE ARE NO PICKY EATERS, JUST UNDEVELOPED TASTE BUDS THAT NEED TO BE DEVELOPED...LOL.</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsornGAQfspgIgv3Lg9M57scL3R1NZAQbhdeoRTTtCcuy6r67_dr5DPkyDg8ER6MAxPuxNIY4I0PeNOJ9CkRj2xL18jHRu7PdVRM5VJrmUJZCcVqAeedW3Gz1d7-zrhfLSjEfgcvlJ19k/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3mlqBQVH-BtwOxkx_wz0ro7wltLuMvHlFtD5lLfhL3XPy_oI2vDCDftEL7iar-uiFLaj-xi8spLl8ZzW-3Y9HlFcoZwhHbQ5_nQuDj_xpe-Nm_Dxs16VrI7Ysft79_kNNAF1ec8hsaG8/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_eKnMNrpgcnlNP9p6R-z_eAMjYXzd1dovJwqo_-OMnz6G62JGd89kCMf3Ev4Ug854zKGmw3DtAyYj9NmRH07fQQkK_mfCk_yWCGtKaLzVWaIKrG4PAHCdHB2IwsOUfz_NAKpokjdVPqY/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>So <b><font size="4">regular pasta has only 3g of fibre</font></b> per serving. This <b><font size="4">semolina style product</font></b> is a way better option as not only it doesn't taste so grainy like a regular whole wheat pasta but also the fibre <b><font size="4">is 8g per serving in addition to the higher amount of protein. </font></b></p><p>On another note and for us "mothers" and women who want to pamper themselves with good healty skin care and look beautiful, also adding volume to our hair when we have no time to wash it ... here are my fav products this week:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.naturopathica.com/products"><b><i><font size="5">Naturopathica's antiaging mask, peel, vitamin c serum and plant serum: </font></i></b></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.naturopathica.com/products"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0SeJv8cfuTgeL4NrT9Uz9NBEiK6kzG25QpDzksLvyERY0AFSI-xRNsdwBUOXAeLYzzUCKIKn1sKcpj-y6fueT_6HTtNDM5PuQBtBwycn4ppmk0l85RfAlq6htmQCSuq8skNpa6Xj2HI/" width="650" height="650"></a><br></p><p style="text-align: center;">When my hair is flat in the morning and not so full as it is after a blow dry styling, the only thing that helps is this <a href="http://www.sephora.com/thickening-hairspray-P280537?country_switch=ca&lang=en"><b><i><font size="4">B&B thickening dry finish</font></i></b></a>! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;">Last but not least, interesting read about feeding kids healthy is at <a href="http://orgali.ca/about-me/"><b><font size="5"><i>ORGALI.com</i></font></b></a>!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><font color="#2b6991" face="‘Courier New’, Courier, monospace" size="5"><br></font></i></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><font color="#2b6991" face="‘Courier New’, Courier, monospace" size="5">HAVE a lovely week, getting facials perhaps (before the spring comes and hydrates our ever so dry skin with some more essential humidity), or if you choose using some natural products at home and of course eating healthy whole foods!</font></i></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><pre style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><font size="5"><i>HUGs, Z</i></font></span><br></pre><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-48038246079889505932014-03-08T05:33:00.001-07:002014-09-06T22:42:04.733-06:00INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY today:<p>DEAR Beautiful Women!</p><p><br></p><p>I wish you ALL a wonderful IWD and with focus on the healthy and beautiful YOU, staying ahead of temptations, enjoying only what is good for you...</p><p>I am sure you are aware of it all or better yet, YOU know more than what I wrote (i.e. "linked) here (please send it all my way!!), but if you like a little stimulation, here it is and have a GREAT "ALL WOMAN" DAY!</p><p>NEXT time you visit me, don't expect any sugars, sausages or fried anything....but I will serve beer, apparently beer hops are a source of collagen production (growing up I was told it is gonna make my boobs grow - not true at all), well BUT collagen increase that is the best news ever ... such a very enjoyable face lift...smiles. </p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07YVjAnncOQIbc_ilBepsG0EyxTyk_aRqvJ9UNIJnW0FJ8wH7ssDpluJmkTLA6HLf9xGxSaSmTHiet6C1THqkGPB1dO8AiE32M1U1eIpyU0c7dcJIbS_UsDjmHM7FTCEOTf7cSX83T0A/"><br></p><p>P.S. yes I am up at 4 am reading about healthy foods (pathetic but my new hobby is to create files and files of information about nutrition) ALSO this "baby kicking thing" is a huge pain.</p><p><br></p><p>I am off to bed to celebrate IWD...</p><p><br></p><p>XO, Z</p><p><br></p><p>START WITH THE REVIEW OF <a href="http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20553273,00.html"><i><b><font size="6">"world's healthiest women"</font></b></i></a>!</p><p><span style="font-size: 17px;">Stop Eating the </span><a href="http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1009909-17-foods-dietitians-wont-touch/#slide=16"><i><b><font size="6">foods that Dietitians won't Touch!</font></b></i></a><span style="font-size: 17px;"> </span></p><p>(fiber bars, processed with sodium nitrate in it meats, sugary cereal, flavored gelatine...etc.)</p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 17px;">Enjoy and </span><a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/545198-the-fit-fridge-10-foods-to-make-you-healthier/"><i><b><font size="6">Stay Healthy with something Better.</font></b></i></a><span style="font-size: 17px;">...(salmon, chia seeds, kimchee or Souerkraut...)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 17px;">Love of </span><a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=38"><i><b><font size="5">KALE</font></b></i></a><span style="font-size: 17px;"> goes really FAR!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 17px;">Skin has been on my mind recently and boosting your collagen sounds like a </span><a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/110111-boost-collagen-production-firm/"><i><b><font size="6">first thing to do</font></b></i></a><span style="font-size: 17px;">!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 17px;">Has anybody looked at the book by Cameron Diaz: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Body-Book-Science-Strength/dp/0062252747"><b><i><font size="5">The Body Book</font></i></b></a><span style="font-size: 17px;"> ? Let me know what you think and what your </span><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/01/17/cameron-diaz-body-book_n_4617973.html"><i><font size="5">review</font></i></a><span style="font-size: 17px;"> is....I may read it ... she does look good...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br></span></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglO7WK_3PVKHKBkOpTwxftAPGo8G3LFxjPc1918T_-Rb6H4vYlJeCxT_-OCUgBrFnvWQHbRs84BnbHPRborIgmhuy4QOKjizcUD9-iCE8_UINmTnKG5fsxFOfXQJAmsj5B7B3Cs8fCmLQ/" width="650" height="372.0767888307155"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br></span></p><p>What a <a href="http://markdsikes.com/2014/03/05/lauren-santo-domingo-continued/"><i><b><font size="5">style ICON</font></b></i></a> - Lauren Santo Domingo is so effortlessly chic, agreeing with <a href="http://www.beautifulosophy.com"><b><i>Caroline at her blog: Beautifulosophy</i></b></a>!</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9mzL4lvBu38I5vWwzezFPFd0YAikgLiVLnzhKRz1zFenMvamlp2HhwS0vh1l1EXxzyIUcOicO5qWp-b9iGar8T58Jc6jd5bGgz2HnUm6H7FoAEteWcLao3Ky8quXHSl6p0r8TwsauXs/" style="width: 427px; height: 645px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThxZh6Z1-C43A0DVCzSBb291u0mYU4KAGfp52NRhHM12zWq5Yu3ibPHgYxaYLZbpi62OT_0CaMoeZQBeznxbwzRXWzdl8z612Xzt_FmAAc_YpyBVaFkxU2yur_nNEsF4sjp6mMRK9TDw/" style="width: 434px; height: 693px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm0jm5nSdxdVNMXe_lmMIzT29tbohcwE2tOKzM2ci1nraMTH8kZXaXdXxqSJc-fKx-t-xifKF5yTdIEc1uQksDyfxV8caMV1h9ovhjxGO31bOjGTv-qv6SF85AHgDFMvzRgEWQ6K60Sl8/" style="width: 440px; height: 700px;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br></span></p><p></p><p></p><blockquote type="cite" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></blockquote><p></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-83354937938413008552014-03-03T00:30:00.001-07:002014-09-06T22:42:04.791-06:00Oscar Fashions 2014 in my PJ's (certainly at 34 weeks pregnant!) and in front of our big screen with Belgium Hot Chocolate:Was not it a semi-casual fun with Ellen's Oscars? Yes! Actually, she gave it a very modern vibe.<p>Ok I did not understand the pizza thing and perhaps she could have been a bit funnier... But over all the modern feel was appropriate.</p><p></p><p><br></p><p>First things first....Selfies!! I loved Ellen's tweeted selfie idea ....</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6G0nfUwuIPSN_C4hbkuqBeiNJGkcB5PupkrJJ_g9u5u4OJo2dT_hL6je7t8EtvhoeGKo_WYcBBKpyZrXcdsjH-BSSVHcDIT2iuDKHw63C4VxEE5g2SpgbGp4KFmaX2RASW6_HL4MCZQ/" width="650" height="543.8333333333333"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcKWIfSmoJTnqtxKNrz2Zeo10559ngjsoQ-F1gyAZAubi1PVrZvwZ9kmQZqgE4bAiYUaBa5VTwhg_Iejf3U0NnN7U-npRduyS3zGN-qSsY5jJiNokawMBy0rnI_7pPtrtyHT02uuXSVU/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Here is my Son's selfie of us today(:</p><p>Radovan wearing Armani and proud mother is wearing pregnancy... Well denim shirt and Helmut Lang leather skinnies...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFX_T6ZVLAXyvqKPIaG2rdF7_7ntundJqlXCqffnMEGF5P1OXGJhoxT7k8AilGURZB3-Mx-3kckFvcJNjdK47g-RefCa2aIeRnYD3YL41XIJ3FvOc0Uz36e0e4AjUlHR6HGruUfthisg0/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Gravity ... Certainly was winning lots which made Sandy quite emotional and even if it is not my favorite film, I can appreciate the work that went into visual effects...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEsFcs4yGKLuuwH72cHDre0eTspAUu5TTImXxdHPWjt5gjNIQjbS-rnBkA0_LUsHNHfRneAf2ugL4_XmFaygMOeqqZFCQyW85t2KcTCr857GbXIkfgj824lKdico14GfIGQCo0mG7Su64/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>My most FAVORITE fashion choices were....</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQ5bCvzPRTkg182eN5FfNh7tCnRL6_MNgRVcx3Yqvde5SUj2Qow7U6AnFS7g_irUvB9hdqZiRqBql1-w90ItPjolpL46hyphenhyphen8APdOJNxNPIHlhamcLMLrUVHy5yMx3BBQ0AIZz-Lg3y-EU/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Lupita in Prada which she co-designed and her choice of colour is reminiscent of her childhood blues in Nairobi ...the best look I think... Elegance is truly timeless and pleats are so adorably feminine classic ... Just nothing can replace them ..with Fred Leighton jewels...and well spoken when receiving her oscar! She is a darling...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSNG0_4_rk7AXNsJ_xYeDTxq-bf7kYB-FPJPPqt2prfjGh-oNz3r_FmqIy0LbW87z3-SY_FzEMCQzW6FaOXZYXP6JEOmygmYDwMbS5Fm9hR1TeFqC-Hp-UpxIK_LorQFpUWsL1YqVjabA/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Cate in Armani Prive with Chopard jewels...stunning. Her speech was incredible and witty.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WN87ugpK3yLbO80CI6T4bvea5ED6x2KUXuj6zOIY2VCUEqlYVM0in3f9dIAknA87Djo92Np140Hm_Br_tGZcNhHZ_MgSiSigxdKde6H9SJs1Rj6WbscROLvR2WrzaSNW6kkQ9UoeYUE/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtdFORmegKWItz_9nSYYCI7QCSEkeK3kSL-5AUlFlZiHuUce9HCsu28BASq39-v2mKaTVRP3MHI4wAsgyP5IakBEN0ScE1tZYZdGY2z1sBbAFFrP-jAxSVgp3CXMl_e-sl3ysgYCU_iw/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZEvSkLpjiNXQh_nL8ftloHxL5gz0_8SqaRpgBsgN6bi3Cd6_MC4Y7W7XksewFOr2M8eIr-PCpW33UmrvXXCGOmUBk6IJ3EmqNJhunB53VdZ8BNFuZDT_plBei4dP-sru0V_Q3rNhLLo/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Her clothes in Blue Jasmine were stylish too! So was her Hermes bag...Right!?</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfOICe2yw-fLsTW0WPpyf_s5D0h8Dl0Ydci7ldmp9SIl55fx5w8HyGlY7Yiup5iCcmeuXktZsE4DqtLG8DzkiLrtHKUKVA-zm9DI9avYQRSu9mnKDLZI3drwV-WCKAPkiEyWPI1P4s7w/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Angelina shimmers in Elie Saab, it is a big screen star look and well done...with great accessories... Brad ...as one... And...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaEQUQs8yMNBTACvoPIdqWlyefMwrOR8GYt7Rip96yudWvszJYl6wPrtuxRZsLU-YiVNmhSi20IHrXUkeHCbj_XrSDKS1ujf2_WaRt1ZTOXlNewsAFeflPfhHrYmULQOf5lWwbpb3QyO8/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Those 42 carat diamond earrings.... Don't need a comment.</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2boRX199aBoGuhc8PKv6hWGbxETpl3PUZYOVcL9FWRW3zRwQdRWWvf2v43PZIQ2Ajtz3RX41Z7RbmwHCdB1384XhqzFqMpXS-9vVtWi9d5vFCUqGbfSPFBR-jJoNtMuiTv_QoNrvTiAU/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Charlize in Dior and Harry Winston jewels, on the mark and flawless.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLa_fbHQO5hF9AR_0Bhr4xLkpfCCZv2y8jcY0D78idoQhfA0e3fbgex1LZaCQ25sVJseDeWtEivkoX8ay14cy9DBwlCr2h9qP5EAhJq_A1KZVqAzpjCF6iuTzaUxrqT2S5UCUu45QIR0/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Handsome Michael in Givenchy....</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywuuHqWmGyTCbU7SGUkqmyPBLaMUwR48lhY3S5_w9lHKAnOfwCWdHAcqCKkHpoBvT0ew-BJsB07SvLxoRMxQSWrshb0ZCjV6a4_BqGmB0ohhNAVZHXR8fiOL5XtIIrOXSoZ1YOGrzJZg/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>"My" LEO is hot in Armani...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPrhs7IJHI2H3JO8xfc0yZHnOwmiauv04Lh4OmzfsL2eWRtXKMk3zGM2CafPv31oiWHbD0UTbrGxGoMM0Pe_nt3fdqGCT8AvE-2gce-3xQ1oMA0rCuthg-bYMQUJgSPsBePgcBhYor0w/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAxEcM_5CU6MKYLKIoYaVBgpO7i-j3g2zyTdThVJV3EMhZxSZp-QxE7Bnnsga8v3IjG09DcX92oAIqWkjat2vmw5BgloyyRawRynNkTw-whf6K0bD1fzbxQg00C-705RT8hpRrbxapLY/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>I also LIKED:</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYcthjOFlkQR0ZHpDSEaczYUOPcZB5_23SsvSJmKP0pJ6Lnsu9uQcwXJmyVlGxLBLzu6sTE_fQudCGsfrE-hL69UZfr8SxdlhGhEqAiwfnE5w4asGz0NCrzKLBuZoS0plv4D_jzN7KXHc/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Meryl is always elegant and right and the best actress of all times!</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUpip9DaTtLSo29ourKWAUaZrTBHvkdDNg6nOQa13lzVVUVBSHKlQUojneku-8Eim_qwQdUoH2buc9T2h5vGDeFUSOWN1nOETmqZnTTjtHMGbAtyquWWqjh_Dj7dySH9m_dVTqgwQBiss/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Amy is polished in Gucci...but a bit too safe and low on excitement...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wds-KMSbM27BUrNwp_Qz-vJ-A6E1p0FWA3ddDWZegZyPjYD4IYtne3Rm2IVob8kflcVtO2cb19W4mrhKcbRYCPBzKEJsSQB71FedDANCUrISAodpmwpvdz6RfE6fe-1v9C0YexK6B5g/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQu1ZKfunwUwL_7ji4tbIDnlVWXa2LlP6Hc-wpHmpEHZ_uZ_9G2nSlSReXsBHGQPIjXAy8ZubiYvU1qCWRBKmK6ldNCPiHzBmHacYzazKUxk7dStfZ00T1rqjO3U32ACxwawClmmHEEA/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9jeFDEH8lzQXITl7jggS2e-8mxqz1N0Cp65NBTy5I9AwVl_QH_6YrYlLi5XhQ0DEf1pGp3gB3FKzM6PrcslN1HyI4qaek5mXrOIsMF-L2NdEiLcgecuuzDMsh9ZYkYjZ5Z5RBk_4KuA8/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>The infamous wrap dress in the American Hassle by DVF! Fashion in this movie is also a huge deal and Amy wears it like a model...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_tYjLyrbPVD_1nAsx9NSdaL_fwMgN6WXSla6FMzA-GemV4f-I4vjCNEewIjnD3B0KwN9C7r4648uvc5qgVwDVLDNQPYz4OSUPiyn0quFcd0UrzhCOqYQlmNUza2BiMuxtkb9vy4GDjU/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnYdLt2U1WPUFNb6kXcxTUK-Vj-Ch1ZMskJJaxrVJgGG_rLwnr_4ndukrtFfU3q5AglfCUlB2Q_g3Cw1k_17FtLKWh_hAW5CDCO3y5_8QyoWz4znG9VRYdBB2MH5V_WY9hhXB19jMyiNw/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwiMTzrC4u9yNxh2QJfqWKZi0hCelmjyPQerPy-FFWqGCEz1CWaEl7C3ZqLMTXKlZ1G3UMoPSZLmCVVCB1s6clJz9NXnuxvIPDHdGjMhY0JLXuVioaVl71369LhZ7I8rKZQHam449rmZw/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Jennifer in Dior, nice... sometimes the fit seems not ideal on her and perhaps she could have chosen something less safe...more youthful ... This is a very "old new" dress, not special enough...<br></p><p>Quite fun to wear her Neil Lane necklace backwards! But we have seen it many times over ... </p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPv6YQlBzWl644Qla_dgSIxbyPxWWWRwUHo0ll5QoUr_Sf3hFV_eypjItfV1KVexJae5MCiDkDOgTUknZTTqcbi-KzmMpEv1OZoJbD6Kcazqap-DBPUnCXiKJp1XKUXZxnxNYD7iED8o/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>On the side note...Calista ...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFsfIKhSNsoExiSm-zandU6Lc1kQp6JPWHlPMvOQnbVZO-BlCkkcB1V28neutBVUldgKQRXsHv3eSNcyA6GGTXeiOosDUNW1vDjwtrnQd8dbNFPJA7OOsGOw9W89FIff4JbFy7QiK9GY/" style="width: 684px; height: 512px;"><br></p><p>Elegant almost European natural feel and the texture in the dress with emerald earrings... I adore it...my favorite is wearing emeralds with pinks but I love her look here...<a href="http://ca.eonline.com/shows/fashion_police/news/516577/oscars-fashion-face-off-naomi-watts-vs-calista-flockhart-in-white-crystal-gowns"><b><i><font size="4">read more here</font></i></b></a>!</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5lOFNC1B7U_joJzWa6Owcpa6MuxIK-Qpdvea9iYH1TahN_xVqdQYgZFo71NHw6ScGV_NwGvBGYipJmbK6X5SwK-vDfDIHPiItNe0s_bEju6HkdT0Zkt3ZEfnlJDOxQCZs73BxiIJdSV0/"><br></p><p>I would CHANGE something.....HERE...<br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvae1CImzmXJESTZ0uWa9Bv1N-FwA67aqYen4LJs8SpulGHawNCUj0wS3AU9Do_m-_RojB-z1GC1XJNfVaPSq8hSvb1lahaVV3XQkS1-ApE-cqICAFdbNVfsrTXU9MjtiXd46yo-xbUA/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Jessica in Chanel is amazing BUT the jewels from Tiffany are too much for the dress... Perhaps pearls would be a nicer contrast around her neck and diamond earrings?</p><p><br></p><p>I did NOT LIKE the following looks ... Zero comments needed...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYnJybY7_m1DtlO1FuoLBmhf12DZYSFPy2m9yTjMKJZoFLWpUbKXyYNIWrpGYISODW_mS3WS8oz1zzCESjSoOEtfZg43CSpn9vGKYWbHLFpng_qSObEq7UgUQde-wnRCJxCF5VQ1b_YY/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyILk5gZGrr7D-GdE27YfG8cOB_86n_FsePqRAdukX72hO6uCGsB4m2HM8_kDNJdhZsYJNMzS4WHVcwuISLSOg1TSADLbqunvV5FA5AReUmn1YTsn51AGhUTrim8uCrcO6ido25QozDKU/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw59Y6EN002FJl_FsQ_o8UjFRIKT0AYFMN8FOdbgS-6GuZVDvSyzGso7rdyufB1ssgPFTVZwyFbz8keVBGo9hsbwAHHMyLq6DyHSqBnoONu3Ob03q1vd97uMpWL8lhO8TnhWXjKr5PFiw/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDwhYm6_cl8QGe9sglGlS0vTEtMTXyk-uCvID6MfiVEcTsAh7wlMTStp8Q78-FWwQs6Z3K4CJBdpRC6DGlJ9aMOs6uj9HcmY-fiS2Kvvwh0L8aMsZY0FwrpR-SAneqM44ulIDf25H0apY/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Ok one comment, SHORTS!? Really? I am too classy old school for this unpolished look for such level of event...</p><p><br></p><p>AND kind of NOT THE BEST choices for the stars here...below:</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fUk47YbqTemi-UpiAHso8Qy1JP3Tb-LCEOxAa_FOo-tmBGNLsRNoYKOzEURQE46f4zAzJCE7ntnbz7a2i3y3O7SpyTe5199KTtoYXaPBAElxgSxGipp-53wR7I6efJH4gSempSFeumc/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>.. Perhaps a younger style on Julia would be more suited for her...and the fit seems strange or too big?</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDO0VeMKzuuFgCcOcvcWWnFfsS151ffdEOe_zz14nDc9q0NAEuF_oYPxzalxJ3PFFuwS2zvxIKpG3oyWq9-diTry9tymXc_jW1zHTbc4v0Bx6OHp9tHNpaEeP4x67q6mdGs3k4whAGQs8/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>Penelope in Giambattista Valli is nice but not a stunning dress for her somehow on the "not so noticeable" side ... The wrong choice for her, but we Love her Chopard jewels...</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4AuCHJ2KNT4VDdWdrj4e5Kpr5xsICUcD4BclJEiPN3GYSq-T7hY7MOIjwgRsNvv8ll2u4Gr5l_gUdrBYAn8a6PTYhZRzjh1jNf4X0VV7-Kbqc-Eb5AVT2lC41o1_ow3scqxqsjweOeo/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Olivia is beautiful but this is not the best pregnancy look...</p><p><br></p><p>Back to the best for last:</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCXZCrbqs85hKs0na5z9AJ299OvoETAbuTmghoE4S5K0jBujUHeFekHF3Vejdv_SabtXP3sFP4zfyrCj6UGUtk1Og1KR52wEEPYPiSQeM4CLXzDeR6rYiELCQ-sF0ySQs8BillMdeVK4/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Thanks for stopping by and have a great start of the week with all this excitement!</p><p>XO, Z</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-50130315479119828862014-02-26T18:24:00.001-07:002014-09-06T22:42:04.738-06:00Oscars and what to PUT ON:<p>What girl's girl or feminine woman wouldn't wanna think about or imagine or wear gowns suitable for royalty and looks that would impress whom ever we wish to impress?</p><p>I wanna seduce my husband of course but "flirt" I may with Leonardo... DiCaprio....Europeans flirt...it's healthy ... Lowers blood pressure and improves heart health... Smiles.</p><p>And for all that I have found the perfect looks I would wear from fall 2014 runways.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiug4Tvu22YoNpP4Ab3IXYHDTvE1y8owZgYPnqfeugX7AS70UzpAsR5gR214YjXTsVH-hlHHGVF0hXd92kG0630wZU_CA1sSn4JxcaUqwGuBZJxIkngDhSwSDzUUxAWMVCeHpK8bFrHNxc/" width="650" height="1082.5595238095239"><br></p><p>Emilio Pucci and this sunset colour is my fav! Those cool casual pockets are temping.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rpiSP-HqRoqg4ZfisMUFRogENqFR3jy_VpxB3WWCL7UrhF7uA_Pqg9e9pif0jQBJ8QXGMDgrdPWniCRugZ-G96MRvbYJmEJoEWFd73LlVeBEE0bQwzg_23qbNEuqJ9G5cWcDMVD7zpo/" width="650" height="1061.007025761124"><br></p><p>No nickers please!</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXEcerRs6JEdn-DmkUNNket1KjypYvFh1k4rJ2KupCLmPx0vX7-H8quzwdICx_5owUj9nax_mhE-7namyq_ZnY3eCJ90H8PLuQLTpy8DiYjr5TVa8C0amR3fKGmygypqX715Za5lvLk0/" width="650" height="1006.9196428571429"><br></p><p>No bra either! </p><p>Sexy is back.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXdGHXXh32l6Hq2C0uNVzly7hOHU0UclKHE8jfbnWAQb3PysbEneOgK3IFSC9jVttRQkzFYI3JmITd7J4FH-lW0X54PACiHmrInEQkCH5vna1V6DokhCczxLvVPg8Edu3S2jffsuvLLI/" style="width: 647px; height: 1389px;"><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzhr0w2M87H3sKZnxD1DiMo5mkZ5CKVGt1EUk1UMXMJCei-8AMYhs6fEj50FWIGn7KfYsHl3n4I3PhF6DgFITU2f4GOYdqv5_HMzPgyWObcypRWRkLX7weT97pS4In9lZeAKC6yXQ_h0/" width="650" height="1040"><br></p><p>Sexy is front!</p><p>Pucci has a bejewelled drama version too, one has to be noticed in this one!</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJFb_cwjSWyl1IFsv3zSwSAuGhbeBUfLvhsItt870p0jTac_uw_faERR48F3g95mtY9TqCISpg-rMFewaBhoBRLYT5DmtnOOdU8zgQxx9H3ROdkZFMt8Uf6w19Gz_hr7gIv0X7ApS4cz0/" width="650" height="1295.3505007153076"><br></p><p>Roberto Cavalli's rich prints and beautiful colours resembling an indigo night are sure to be right for me too...the 20's lower waist line ...among my favorite ones! </p><p><br></p><p>Couple blogging friends with great taste may be an inspiration you enjoy as much as I did:</p>1. Amazing detail and lux fabrics that by <a href="http://live.etro.com"><b><i><font size="5">Etro for "fall 2014"</font></i></b></a> that Marsha at <a href="http://splenderosa.blogspot.ca/2014/02/milano-fall-fashion-2014.html">Splenderosa</a> certainly picked well!<p>2. Lovely<a href="http://www.4aroundthetable.com/2014/02/resynchronize.html"><b><i><font size="5"> Leslie from Around the Table</font></i></b></a> has tips for us ladies on <b><i>true red lips</i></b> and more, just watch the very helpful video!</p><p>3. Sweet <a href="http://www.fashion-isha.com/2014/02/8-ways-to-look-like-lady-while-wearing.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Fashion-isha+%28Fashion-Isha%29"><b><i><font size="5">Sharon from Fasion Aisha always knows </font></i></b></a>how to give us the right advice and <b><i>leather jacket</i></b> is a great wardrobe staple.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-21323110934793166242014-02-13T13:57:00.001-07:002014-09-06T22:42:04.663-06:00Our Love Day!<p><br></p><p>I really would but I won't wear this sexy dress by Gucci to a night date with my lover... "My husband"!</p><p>We will be staying at home....</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6oy-5N21jypT-EcW9gu5Lfeb3KzZG0SeEzPVEaz6QvIauw4LyaG2Um7LUaX-riNHwi3PqaQetZHVyFMp8w853EAlsxdgavHF7iRAGOx3BTpOCg0uuQKl87KQfsfFRqR_8ywpv-odmIQ/" width="650" height="1048.8290398126462"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Neither this one by Dolce & Gabbana....</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6abCbSschvbbz-VwJ6aTCfuY5OSgmaQlhRTLVe8Bw2_2cwN4NjpEEj7Xr98O32GtQJjZyl1sAORe9YLx7Lz8fTbA0Bt6VXX8enPe4abD7667aDtVejbcQ6DMdMtCdS10mMhJ-VsNsXug/" style="width: 191px; height: 534px;"><br></p><p>Or imagine this combo with sexy gold mini in brocade by Dolce...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCEkrH6JqQk8QjLPDiETcs5dB9Qbzi6l-xDbV3plvJFrFQXJcd5kXTK66vtfIcMT7hXHskvou-M38rK7E83w15uAOB3c4yuuEKLFO6ZEfsRAXJOgYCzcSIMih9bzpGt0HA3DfYsUc3mY/"><br></p><p><br></p><p>I may wear this cozy look by Dolce ....Smiles... As it is still winter where we live...and this look will go with me in the kitchen baking a delishious cake... For the 3 of us to share the love we have in our house.</p><p>I may need to take the fur top off for the baking task! Well, who am I kidding? 8 months pregnant I will not fit any of these dream ensembles ...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdjt1grWH3Q5H870p-3-TH6DqVSQlffkSviny9nF4anbOjIkz-6P1u-mE3ZWB3iAKJoGUzPPyIUH1b8Jbrq5ldqOMujRSrXJiZg4StQFLsh0EHGMP1Z5zHjHpQYrbyUjzP2cKIOinq8Q/"><br></p><p><br></p><p><i><b><font size="4">Instead, with my son we focus on selecting and making the perfect cake for us to enjoy!</font></b></i></p><p><br></p><p>Like the wedding cake we once had....hmmmmm, it was a divine French raspberry white chocolate cake!</p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.jemniste.cz/en/"><font size="5"><b><i>chateau Jemniste </i></b></font></a>if you like to get some when you travel to the Czech Republic.</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAypzzFTw23u_0Vra6IBsdHXQ3gPPZAfpqjVDGBRBtVLTAhfS-iUgp0BhP33s136H_Ksd5BI7gxFTd2-SfKnGs8OnCEMIX0q9105K4ygTpODytIFAJCy46MeqtFMmhoYqGYDLzLA7pw0/" width="650" height="958.5443037974683"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Or a French Fraisier cake? This is a really nice one... <a href="http://foodloversodyssey.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/04/strawberry-fraisier-how-the-french-celebrate-birthdays.html"><b><i><font size="5">Click here for the Recipe</font></i></b></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRnNG_aL2eMtaSZWqqP4m2ZO-AewjbH44TpCR33itkd_Lo8Icdk_vaUz-hXs7V88iSXdPcVhyP2DT7B9VsAb-NLmETN8CSyW8z40eJLrfsLDCRGXEfwMnLOZDgD-ackt9dgVCDQjau4Vc/" width="650" height="583.375"><br></p><p><br></p><p>I may simplify the French strawberry cake and go for this simple but tasty looking version by <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/336020/strawberry-cake"><b><i><font size="5">Martha Stewart</font></i></b></a>! And go crazy on fresh whipped cream...wow that is temptation ...</p><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/336020/strawberry-cake"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESjGjv94TC22T_3Ufr3mkDGytJjAKxo2TgQIwWd9CE1n2TfUP5g6RJ8N5Jxyi_XSMwpGdx1GgM3IqbOahT7M6q_GV0YJbt6nT0YuUqKMGNr8YU3STKlE4ipr0GquFVB8hTCFO_OIAn6I/" width="650" height="776.5100671140939"></a><p><br></p><p>After all that and our son asleep in HIS bed, I know I will wear "nothing" to bed except for Chanel Noir!</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsL2GNjGXqLWXAdJ7SJZjXP5vaUmrhf8DkOZ5JJ5NRVVDdTM8Bf4GAkKrLd3oN5fpClRC-GhqUD8g125_tq-gDvwYDWbYoToUqpYk6ZgLHCDnSf4w18XB2k1qeVo-24ZuVminbefCV-vs/" width="650" height="445.79166666666663"><br></p><p>Sensual romance....</p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.mudgeebusiness.com/art---paintings-3.html"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8yPfjr-jvQuVWC8qxBK1frwSexD9jhbmqDgO6-rMveA3BVuZKpFS0bSxW55dRNXU0u91vN-Hl__lAonaV-1H-AVravEmXjRkdr507HRk4ucdVJtnZScll7BVxORL_iwy-E75cNIbeIpM/" width="650" height="537.9094412331407"></a><br></p><p>Have a great love filled Friday, February 14th!</p><p><br></p><p>XO, Z</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126762506969334530.post-69911645126036959552014-02-06T15:42:00.001-07:002014-09-06T22:42:04.769-06:00Day of a Mother and Child:Hello! <p>Let me begin by saying that before I became a stay-at-home mom, which was a no regret full on my decission and I would not have it any other way (reason: can't possibly get enough cuddles and laughter and play with my baby boy), I WAS WONDERING ABOUT THOSE MOMS ...WHAT CAN THEY POSSIBLY DO ALL DAY!?</p><p><br></p><p>....now of course I wish there were more hours in a day....</p><p>Let's see how this goes....</p><p><br></p><p>After morning snuggles in bed and getting up....we breakfast (this is tuna salad with avocado and bree and strawberries on chia seed bread):</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YssyoSYmxFI98L0l4aWSZCPXs1ktu7gIVx4_GaxNI0hUGCWtqqAmPPO0rAadAM17mL9CLtCVtQE5QOhl4Sf_7fzkIn69ql5MUaI-xcMImQ_itRLn7L8quvwTxfejLz_3Hndx26q8Y5I/" width="650" height="562.25"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Then we have energy to rescue people from danger with a rescue helicopter and fly a big plane to where Daddy went...Arizona...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYq7kCCw7Jpq9N7yTnUGmeUb_gSPsr9vh-jhd4RNnuASKCX4OyeimbdyrfpNHtjTBZtsRIYzcAAKrvZ8Hoct1YC7lW-_pHbQARspZ5c5AV_tv5mQKzVj73xttXmWfpkEbPo9o1uape1TY/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgalTHPfR_7hcseNPqH43e-B2DIeIJrryRcgz97cllahuayLFXH03mmwYkBuEPuRwye1mb-16YrtfZfUuaiDwk3QyKntQ_WAqQ5lupEZNJIgLr5dMaV0hEVA_mZba0u9JUVa-h9aGxmtmQ/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Those cactuses can't compete with our snow! Right?</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzLejYsvRq1ZOTqxSIlIYrsD6nNVLiJNIzJ44y1w-pOMTQlORe-Xsm3mJvMLeIet-jD3kw8bFD-QzkuQn1y_qOxmmQx8ZvxPMRu390dNm1ZernAgOE4lKbjOCypIZ5pNcr2nFIHUOy6Q/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>We prefer to eat snow....go skiing or swimming instead of golfing (: Daddy....</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VjLxTAvij4ai1ibSJqcBAZS_pKjf4uCtEWw1L6rAMYCE0gcZ7TCwYzfz1A-5U2jcyCvubdG1razMpvTnr5j35Q_FsNHtVukuFE6DCRiM6V2xLT0df1zcG9TMacgtgiX6H52mJ2wEbT8/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Lur4KLkgF0oP4UcPXc2YfKz-EVAhYeXuP5ZYjqD-jbDWVtT8TRI3aKt6BpDY15mjAD772p8P1DkL67XIm0CPjlGnbA7pw3mpjB1PiqvXHHgCMMlGqM4PAza07HBxwl-9yp1Gb-RMH8w/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p>We keep busy with a class or two every day, just not full kindergarten yet.... mommy would cry her eyes out and there is no rush for school...really. </p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfxNtmrEvR92HQt1scALltAW0yK7gUToL3BQKgNtpGav3QPXq-fmC5GezDvFeUwF0viJvsz1Z74Lr7JuYRRImTsUW_hDYTm4y0XWN2420Nqik3OgD4gansHUNEqr-sGNb2mTHRhY_HKo/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>We come home and discuss lunch....(<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/the-ultimate-paella-recipe.html"><b><i><font size="5">good paella</font></i></b></a>):</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78lwg7YOI8iQ2N3XV4AtMjSCll4zyv3MnaFNyWG4ic0D79RoHl1pR24mvELBrw2z8UshFSJ0ho0JUjUyZ2Vs9iDIFk0Zg4oWSEIxi3L_G_MmA6zUIFaMjBZCA-ix30zGaGtysxksNYTM/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1G6rIGksnNTZNaIL8x5Oo8MWEezRlGohqLes1myVmM73PhNwjO13XRV8AAABl2dHmO56UEQRsQ0dxsjUc5nIlXvAmSlz-WQ6xf3PRrg0cSJWuIILwJblFhoH9v9ceJQAXf0-zOWDIo_A/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>It is also fun to shop for a new car, and discovering that we are a Mercedes couple ... me and my son that is...Getting a new white GL class .... gosh it is big, and fun to drive! Daddy got our VW touareg V10 - so it is at least sporty fast for him...if not new! I think we are Euro style drivers...for sure. </p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbHrz7st0wIx954c7bdsWkYqOEIFoxLE6hByoOUPHKyK7A84a4Duyu5l2QRwJhPlCX6geaaFQFynLEwKRVY2pvNrpJfXgUCseJtg4VUnclzj5Q2G_gluK7-r3UQ2KYN0nlCB25m5217s/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>The red was fun, but white was more our colour in the end....</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEito7SSqzQG68-HbICF-WnuHoSSPclw32E6cIgZiWqlnubYu47gNC1lseyDcKSSZ80sCtobxGvg1hMXdA6X8dIMFayfnydSeIWIBknnjohrcmiN0geu7OSwmM8j800SqhyvgBkzXeRUqLI/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqjz1oh7uSXrhyphenhyphenHssuT4u4HiBnunTXOLd_qfXCGGJNs9Qkyd9nID6Y2n5H2VpFH_pTOz2x_-CZhDbub2D63upgEl_RgY-4v1KGfIJV-S1YyK62oEBrKxNH2WkYJiEOIKKPmVBbKEkAJE/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>We make sure to wash hands well after we go use the toilet....</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQgsuPcP7379oto9Zmj8kNVZVARzAHfeS3UkeVp95RSYSdXncdfKcLuN6coAgDP3K8cjOudsh9P1alcV3CH8uPChCZZ_uNCuN7xVVyxQ4MeY-kuymoY5VwBSEHfni-US-Z7jidzNUiWg/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>We get busy with Ipad or trains... while mom either repaints and redecorates the shared kid's bathroom from beige into gray, blue, green combo with new sconces and also slowly gets the baby brother bedroom organized and ready. At the moment, the big brother occupies it with a complete train and traffic situation!</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZZrmBe4uvTYdumwKSbeHdidnqS03VUGmnnQvSlxX8wSSC57rF55Tvo20p6kC2Q2rB-pI3bUVPo2jjMhXMJOm-7IhbNlEeBTfW5_BmWZmGZ1DA2-4u2gDNKpL8a7-1XbExR1NtHJpZ4E/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2kxSfUYOru0qsyBztKOA7IkJH_N9EvY0DrYxr4HvCReGu97gJC5TgfrgG7sT8c1pYyJ5PS8HZAF0cpdmwmveb52L4hqFlVVY3ZUYb2mvzKBbaOguzP64WuUixhnpn1MBvLd3BY-0t_Y/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8JX6fAagyYoytPaStw-RwsVOg99ubhKzOQwoiA8onGPBN8y2nJRf58Q-SkQasFqnKiGVF6KXav7J4CEw7TupqVTX-y5lUP9_aJPk-3bkID2xAf0k9Gd5PU95vJLvkiEYdsrZv4_NwR0Y/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>I enjoyed the small make over with bringing the wall colour from each boy's bedroom to frame their mirror and all ceilings in both bedrooms and the barthroom are mint blue.... it was fun.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHtsh1_rlceB2ypeqqpXWF5WATT6O22WLeHTM3s82vfQejO6JA68WvwRuzSC7M0hW-2UF5TUSlJGMTFHdv3peG6EonTFSqOXmzwW6CZaok05PK36x97RPwYYjxu5E5ar8WoTV-3gP7VQ/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_f9S1lC0Xns-DBIbhdyOMgPpwNCJ8cb1NACGSt634VtKF3rMLBTAyZbYiijD_jW2P2FQJn3KVEjYIIDReABATyyK7aUNCwgEzmU84UNRoForo30q55zp5U8laIZTRiOhKRMPoUuQVOc/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAgo6v-tcjdTL0mNxI8DJ7f-1F8at8hK1477klsMq-mLGQVO78qrOkQaoN4YY3hEH8_1DkSlk132FMIzj5FOLNKfPvvuIAu2OT9_WGguF1MQMExddXdrXobQo2REgGMYpOjC5mIbQPz8/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBCg3EOLXhw7a_udelLmUJBjxgn3WfA_fbvzNfRSXfN0EA4AdvxZMf6GYl9G0R3pC2LY2JPVh444IoFgUA6D7uFJiPP46A-WQEtxZxgLSu6xt1posQ3naJOd7SfEiU0zCGypg5F6NxGM/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>We go food shopping together....and lucky mommy .... her son is a strong helper!</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrSXmyxsNykhb2PQQGVLuPUw1XqYkzZGITBAXZaSBM4GPb6GMwd6tnvpxLr1pl_BBEkLfHXx-xpwAIvL_BDV0O5QBksT-8r3dvjRG0Vjijn0_IcBrH-ATTgXlVdjcEjW9YzotLVAhfnU/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Before supper we play more...building things! Mommy gets distracted with pretty interiors research....</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsytdSSFZYStxe7t8EDcmfwTxImAWlN2yCTmOuTqaHQ9mlfv18GBoE3_RUh9pUPP1Zqy74e5B2N3Rbnd-UEPu8f9YIKLVlyzwjRlVw3szPg1a28uo2UKsq5xbAewukmI0IKL2SsPS3vRI/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>Don't you love this entry and kitchen?</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5e9-6cxHf13nDiOmdisu8vJfbo3comhMIUGJIsZo7nzI1yg7WkjSajxe9Ky5sVhGLo_uOI0NQ59TvVul0hZ10mhgJqa_RW59mz6H9gar3JbJIpFDA9r_vWWLgTgMmCZ_MczfGyOiJ4X0/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgq_2JW5gjNZA1JAn-_0hFVcM0d0M6zpKxlHeVQQwjhmPqjGJgPxcrMMJkw4d9E5edzoyB4FMiHLlUaSquKxLz0isov8YY74lQnmZzsdAyYWD36HZuw0BiKtpQK4x0jNPfgUycYSvJMKU/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>We read together....or do puzzles...</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFcst89tumbiAODIZXbYczB26iLpqz1an4DQ8EWynT0sPcsDxU7eTGTzBS-R2XXASaoraBIZThOS9FpQD3-GH_HcBSUhmY6pzmCNXFV9IBG4pA85r9Uc2ykjiq9ocmM-eu3a9acusPsA/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31iLuKKEVLA7ZrzsEsTq6UjEWk3d91EfA9rNwnofh4Da7HGOBzrz914kGgT5QyXkBCv187OdSZyplu1xTVE7mlR1YRf7aTuYOqwNgPPAyMQ9K5csa778RT-5crcb5C9VY37_qPfHeRqI/" width="650" height="866.6666666666666"><br></p><p><br></p><p>We take a bath after supper....</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdxPyjkZ-JZ43iFRumHqIY1c61mCkBXOAy3naT-whan-J-2jjWwrznPQLwH1n6v9GjcIDNUiYDmX42yacH1sqIF0rNnJ5ycFJ2r3XZlcDOc8I4RC3L3o1dualG14o83BxpEpvihAb4Lc/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>Watch our baby brother move in mommy's tummy (:</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2i_IV1UCBhdKar_d-XE1K3-H-rFB3Khr4Phin_kRGZj2RAne3AG4xvI-QMNw92KHOJGRxtxnM_fBcL6wZliPBnWUcETVSZzAgkCJ66WEcI1vMMWhAVgzTR9E75vcfUeuyHnx3IjTGJE/"></p><p>And when her son falls asleep soundly snuggling together...</p><p>If you are looking for a <a href="https://www.dropcam.com"><b><font size="5"><i>good baby / child camera</i></font></b></a>.... here is a <a href="https://www.dropcam.com"><b><i><font size="5">link</font></i></b></a> to one that came my way recently. </p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHgo6-r7XPD7J6aXKpcadPvM1lncoiaB2WjQ-aMDiWgIip8YlG_i4pa0ANRdlv1Mkl2HaRz_LXuMd1jnPOePcotkRL8_92-tKMPhugsLN4PGMCqwXt7EdjWPktXBgRYqkbmvc4w3Ydo1s/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p>I sit down and enjoying the calm cozy feeling ...at the same time wondering why my hair doesn't look like this.....</p><p>Check out <a href="http://www.herinterest.com/top-100-long-hairstyles-2014-for-women/"><b><i><font size="5">the long hair styles for 2014</font></i></b></a>!</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYX8Zv39HCdHiasigifR0hwZ7ZA3yr97_j10CDfDw1EEB7paqQUOvOtvfo_se_l123i8E4Bg7jA76Ib_HfWM0o6SdIDjJK2x3OQN2-ATmKICKgh-Qy3Ss25nbUAFd4RxgUjySbekeeTY/" width="650" height="789.0277777777777"><br></p><p>My feet up...wishing you a good restfull night...after this long fun day!</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzhy_sdAD66a2yrUgMaZUuzAOW_4erPhcmOMr3JLidpejiX6e_Dn2tKjUdNDMhnt3Zgg8aQZ49zBAkIo6m3BMh5aGQ_eSi7KG_i6-hGfr3HAFq1PvFT1M3fLCZd1diZVSn9p4o_krIBs/" width="650" height="487.5"><br></p><p><br></p><p>XO, Z</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5