Hi Girlfriends, Please visit our sidebar under "Sunday Funnies." and click "JK Wedding Dance Entrance." It will make you first smile, then, you will be laughing outloud by the time the bride makes her grand entrance.
We do apologize for not knowing how to post this video any other way. For sure, Gwen and I will have to split a bottle of wine and read our "UTube for Dummies" real soon.
A la prochaine,
Denise et Gwen
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Playlist
Hi Girlfriends, Today, we are introducing music from selection by Playlist.com.......only we are sooooooooo new at this level, we are just experimenting. WE have been noticing a few of our favorite blogs are playing wonderfulllllllllll music, that even us Grannies are loving. It is so very stimulating to learn new "tricks" from so many creative authors of blogs: "All Things Bright and Beautiful," The Paris Apartment," and so many more.
Si "For Starters..." is just the beginning of learning a whole new dimension of this tres confusing network of techy. C'est, we ARE the Susan Boyles of this world, so bear in mind, when you read, "Killer Angel" by Randy Edelman, it is for his "Gettysburg" music only. Of course, once Susan Boyle cuts a CD, we will be all over it-!
"Gettysburg" plays in our home, my husband's office and our Ranger Rover (yaaaa, still young enough to enjoy these wheels). One time, as we pulled up for valet parking at The Greenbrier Resort and we had "Gettysburg" playing. By the time we left our stay, The Greenbrier was playing OUR music-!! Not saying we created the 'mood', but maybe they dug it out from their collections, because it was most fitting they would be playing this music.
A la prochaine,
Denise et Gwen
Si "For Starters..." is just the beginning of learning a whole new dimension of this tres confusing network of techy. C'est, we ARE the Susan Boyles of this world, so bear in mind, when you read, "Killer Angel" by Randy Edelman, it is for his "Gettysburg" music only. Of course, once Susan Boyle cuts a CD, we will be all over it-!
"Gettysburg" plays in our home, my husband's office and our Ranger Rover (yaaaa, still young enough to enjoy these wheels). One time, as we pulled up for valet parking at The Greenbrier Resort and we had "Gettysburg" playing. By the time we left our stay, The Greenbrier was playing OUR music-!! Not saying we created the 'mood', but maybe they dug it out from their collections, because it was most fitting they would be playing this music.
A la prochaine,
Denise et Gwen
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Sunday Funnies
Salut Girlfriends-! Gwen and I have been pouring over furniture pieces to post one that we think is hilarious for our Sunday Funnies "Edition." We would have liked for it to have had a designer fabric on it, but going green is household word today. Eco green is passing us by and we find our "chair" today will be a difficult one for those who are trying to stay the course. For one thing, who wants to invite the gardners in to mow your furniture?-!!
Denise: Gwen, Should we tell our girlfriends we are GRANDmothers?
Gwen: I think you just did.
Denise: O yeah, I think I did too.
Gwen: Anyway.......I loved the Sunday Funnies while growing up in the 50's: My favorites being: Blondie, Dick Tracy, Little Lulu & Tubby, Richie, and at some point, Peanuts. Sunday also included church and family brunch afterwards. That meant I got to keep my Sunday shoes on until after brunch too-!
Denise: I remember after church we would drive by a corner where a newsstand was set up on Sundays only and we would buy The Chicago Tribune for 25 cents. By the time we reached home, we kids (one of nine) were fighting over who was going to get to read the Sunday Funnies first. My favorite was Brenda Starr with her mystery man and the exotic Black Orchid he would send her. Oooooh so romanitque.
Denise et Gwen: (sigh-!)
Mes amies, Denise goes everywhere with her Leica Lux-3. She took the following 2 pictures two summers ago. I think they might have been the inspiration for the last designed "chair."
Winnetka, Illinois 2007
Gwen: This last picture I can tell you, I will not be using it for decoratoring any client's room.
Denise: Don't you think this "chair" might give you chigger bites.....like you got as a kid from rolling in the grass during summer nights?
Gwen: N'est it meant for future 911 calls to take me out feet first?
A la prochaine,
Denise et Gwen
Denise: Gwen, Should we tell our girlfriends we are GRANDmothers?
Gwen: I think you just did.
Denise: O yeah, I think I did too.
Gwen: Anyway.......I loved the Sunday Funnies while growing up in the 50's: My favorites being: Blondie, Dick Tracy, Little Lulu & Tubby, Richie, and at some point, Peanuts. Sunday also included church and family brunch afterwards. That meant I got to keep my Sunday shoes on until after brunch too-!
Denise: I remember after church we would drive by a corner where a newsstand was set up on Sundays only and we would buy The Chicago Tribune for 25 cents. By the time we reached home, we kids (one of nine) were fighting over who was going to get to read the Sunday Funnies first. My favorite was Brenda Starr with her mystery man and the exotic Black Orchid he would send her. Oooooh so romanitque.
Denise et Gwen: (sigh-!)
Mes amies, Denise goes everywhere with her Leica Lux-3. She took the following 2 pictures two summers ago. I think they might have been the inspiration for the last designed "chair."
Winnetka, Illinois 2007Gwen: This last picture I can tell you, I will not be using it for decoratoring any client's room.
Denise: Don't you think this "chair" might give you chigger bites.....like you got as a kid from rolling in the grass during summer nights?
Gwen: N'est it meant for future 911 calls to take me out feet first?
A la prochaine,
Denise et Gwen
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Summer Paint Projects?
Hi Girlfriends, C'est summertime to make over a few rooms with color on the walls. Prepping is the most laborious, but painting becomes a breeze for a final look. C'est magnifique-!
Once the room is completed, you might decide new fabrics are much needed for window treatments and Aunt Edna's chair-!! Begin pouring through the latest fashion mags and interior designer books (at your local book stalls) for inspirations. Be sure and write all the fabrics you have fallen in love with (located in the Source area) and remember to visit our website for GREAT, GREAT, GREAT pricing.
A la prochaine,
Denise et Gwen
Once the room is completed, you might decide new fabrics are much needed for window treatments and Aunt Edna's chair-!! Begin pouring through the latest fashion mags and interior designer books (at your local book stalls) for inspirations. Be sure and write all the fabrics you have fallen in love with (located in the Source area) and remember to visit our website for GREAT, GREAT, GREAT pricing.
A la prochaine,
Denise et Gwen
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sunday Funnies
Hi Girlfriends, One request many clients have is, "I want to sit in it first before I buy."
GWEN: How should I tell my clients to sit in this chair?
Denise: Uh, you don't.
Talk again,
Denise & Gwen
GWEN: How should I tell my clients to sit in this chair?
Denise: Uh, you don't.
Talk again,
Denise & Gwen
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
2009 Kips Bay Decorator Show House
Hi GirlsFriends,
Fabulous ideas from high end decorators can begin from show houses held in Spring and Fall in most areas of the country. "Showhouses are built on fantasy, and the most amazing fantasies of all are seen each Spring at the Manhatten Showhouse to benefit the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club" says House Beautiful. Designers or materials like Jamie Drake, Charlotte Moss, Amy Lou, Christopher Coleman, Bunny Williams, Joe Nye, Kathy Abbott,Lichten Craig, Christropher Maya, Eileen Kathryn Boyd, St.Charles of New York, Sicis mosaic floors........and the list is endless.
Here are a few of our favorites for fresh design, creativity, color, imagination:
Do you have a favorite room?
Talk again,
Denise and Gwen
Fabulous ideas from high end decorators can begin from show houses held in Spring and Fall in most areas of the country. "Showhouses are built on fantasy, and the most amazing fantasies of all are seen each Spring at the Manhatten Showhouse to benefit the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club" says House Beautiful. Designers or materials like Jamie Drake, Charlotte Moss, Amy Lou, Christopher Coleman, Bunny Williams, Joe Nye, Kathy Abbott,Lichten Craig, Christropher Maya, Eileen Kathryn Boyd, St.Charles of New York, Sicis mosaic floors........and the list is endless.
Here are a few of our favorites for fresh design, creativity, color, imagination:
Do you have a favorite room?
Talk again,
Denise and Gwen
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July 4th Dessert by Sandra Lee
Hi Girlfriends, I found this scrumptious trifle dessert by Sandra Lee for July 4th. So you know how it is going to be so easy to make: "keep it simple", "keep it sweet" and "keep it semi-homemade." 
1 box red velvet cake mix, about 18 ounces (if you can't find red velvet cake use 1 box chocolate cake plus a bottle of red food coloring)
1 (16-ounce) tub whipped topping
2 pints blueberries
1 pint strawberries, tops removed
Directions
Bake the red velvet cake mix according to package directions and allow to cool.
Using a serrated knife cut the red velvet cake into 1 inch square pieces and line the bottom of the trifle bowl with half of the cake squares.
Using a spatula, spread about a 2-inch layer of whipped topping on top of the cake squares.
Layer about 1 1/2 pints of the blueberries on top of whipped topping.
Layer the remaining cake pieces on top of the blueberries forming a second layer of cake.
Using a spatula, spread remaining whipped topping over the cakes pieces.
Decorate the perimeter with the strawberries; placing the strawberries cut side down. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries on top of the trifle inside the strawberry perimeter
Happy July 4th to all our girlfriends,
Denise & Gwen
1 box red velvet cake mix, about 18 ounces (if you can't find red velvet cake use 1 box chocolate cake plus a bottle of red food coloring)
1 (16-ounce) tub whipped topping
2 pints blueberries
1 pint strawberries, tops removed
Directions
Bake the red velvet cake mix according to package directions and allow to cool.
Using a serrated knife cut the red velvet cake into 1 inch square pieces and line the bottom of the trifle bowl with half of the cake squares.
Using a spatula, spread about a 2-inch layer of whipped topping on top of the cake squares.
Layer about 1 1/2 pints of the blueberries on top of whipped topping.
Layer the remaining cake pieces on top of the blueberries forming a second layer of cake.
Using a spatula, spread remaining whipped topping over the cakes pieces.
Decorate the perimeter with the strawberries; placing the strawberries cut side down. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries on top of the trifle inside the strawberry perimeter
Happy July 4th to all our girlfriends,
Denise & Gwen
Friday, June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson KING OF POP
HI GIRLFRIENDS, We wanted to be amongst the thousands of blogs paying a final farewell to one of our greatest American musical icons, Michael Jackson, KING OF POP. When Elvis died, the then Editor of Peoples Magazine, Richard Stolley (he was from my home town of Pekin, Illinios), told me the HUGE mistake he made when he decided not to put him on the front cover of Peoples Mag. Dick missed being a part of Elvis by 10 years earlier and could not "see" featuring him on the cover and went with someone else. It wasn't until Stolley stepped out of his office and saw all the secretaries crying into their hankies. He inquired and and was told, "Elvis died." He ran back into his office to kill the presses.....but all too late.
Here is Michael Jackson in sequence of his life:
Talk again,
Denise & Gwen
Here is Michael Jackson in sequence of his life:
Talk again,
Denise & Gwen
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Mom's All-Time Summer Desserts Recipes
Hi Girlfriends,
Today the humidity is to be very high. Already I have the air on as I feel it climbing. Since Gwen is preoccupied, my energy isn't into going to The Mart, but I am thinking of how Mom handled 9 kids when summer desserts were much a part of our 6 O'clock Supper time. Just as were the tasks Mom delegated to us; "Set the table", "Clear the table", "Wash and dry the dishes" and "Sweep the floor."
My two favorite recipes for summer desserts:
A) Sliced bananas and chopped up oranges sprinkled with some sugar and then homemade whipped cream folded in. Yum-!
B) Vanila ice cream,Hershey surup poured over it and topped with Spanish peanuts. Yum-!
Tonight I think it will be "B".
Talk again,
Denise
Monday, June 22, 2009
Re-upholster Your Grandmother's Chair This Summer-!
Hi Girlfriends,
Summer has officially arrived
and
we love what you can do with your Grandmother's chair
until you get ready to do the real thing.
Re-upholster it-!
All photos are from the lovely flower shop in London, Scarlet & Violet.
Talk again,
Denise & Gwen
Summer has officially arrived
and
we love what you can do with your Grandmother's chair
until you get ready to do the real thing.
Re-upholster it-!
All photos are from the lovely flower shop in London, Scarlet & Violet.
Talk again,
Denise & Gwen
Friday, June 12, 2009
CF Husband is our Father's Day Daddy
Hi Girlfriends, We are pleased to share with you our favorite pick for "Daddy" this Father's Day. This daddy writes a blog, "Confessions of a CF Husband" is our dream of a husband and father. As his wife, Tricia is equally an important Mommie, it is her husband, Nate, who earns all our kudos for this coming Father's Day.
Story line:
Nate married Tricia knowing of her Cystic Fibrosis condition. Outside of wanting to be married, Tricia also wanted a baby all of her life. She got both. Just before she was to enter Duke Hospital in NC, for lungs replacement, she learns she is pregnant. Along with the support of Duke and her husband and family, Tricia has Baby Gwyneth Rose. Both Mommie and infant are in ICU for quite a while, but eventually baby comes home and Mommie receives her new lungs. Recovery is slow and tedious, but the joy of Gwyneth is every reason for Tricia to survive. And, Nate to be there...full time.
Today, life is becoming "normal" for all three.
Gwen and I are grateful for the quality time Nate has accomplished in his loving care for his family. I took the following photos from his blog and I can't tell you how pleased to share these moving photos.
Happy Father's Day to Nate:
Story line:
Nate married Tricia knowing of her Cystic Fibrosis condition. Outside of wanting to be married, Tricia also wanted a baby all of her life. She got both. Just before she was to enter Duke Hospital in NC, for lungs replacement, she learns she is pregnant. Along with the support of Duke and her husband and family, Tricia has Baby Gwyneth Rose. Both Mommie and infant are in ICU for quite a while, but eventually baby comes home and Mommie receives her new lungs. Recovery is slow and tedious, but the joy of Gwyneth is every reason for Tricia to survive. And, Nate to be there...full time.
Today, life is becoming "normal" for all three.
Gwen and I are grateful for the quality time Nate has accomplished in his loving care for his family. I took the following photos from his blog and I can't tell you how pleased to share these moving photos.
Happy Father's Day to Nate:
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