OUR ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST

Hey Everyone:)

I am finally posting some photos from our Annual Oktoberfest that we had over the weekend. Don has more photos on his camera but I couldn't figure out how to down load the photos onto my computer. Geesh!

Our Oktoberfest is an annual  weekend event. We have it here at our home. It lasts from Saturday through Sunday. We even sleep out in tents on Saturday evening and wake up to have a yummy breakfast Sunday morning. I love sleeping out in the fresh Fall air.

Every year we invite our favorite people to join us for the last picnic of the year. Since we have many 'home brewers', we call it the Oktoberfest. This year we had about 200 guests. We have lots of delicious food and the brewers brew to enter into the contest.We give out trophies for 'best light and best dark beer' and for horseshoes too.

 Mark Lohman, the photographer, doing what he does best. So happy he and Fifi were able to attend. They were shooting for their new book. There was a lot going on this year.

                   Lisa and Suzy helped keep the bonfire going. It will be ready for smores at night.
                                          Good job ladies!

                             Fifi, the sweetest and busiest lady I know:)
                      Cutie cowboy eating a yummy pretzel.

 We had two pinatas for the kids this year. Manny was in charge of 'tricking' them;) Thanks for the help Manuel:)

             Fibi was here too. She and Nicole are Siamese twins. She rarely leaves Nicoles' side. lol

 The Oktoberfest is a family event. I love seeing everyone every year and how the kids have grown. They always have such a fun time. It is memories in the making. LOVE that:)

 This year the food was awesome again. We had salads, desserts, 5 deep fried turkeys, homemade french fries, pork and clams, pumpkin soup, pot pie, wings...................................................................!!!!!Everyone brings their favorite dish.

 I was happy that Carole and Lisa were able to make it. I always love it when they stop over. That is Sami, Lisa's gorgeous daughter.

                                         Sami and Maci, best buddies.
Nicole and I made all of the girls hair pieces and bought cow boy hats for the boys. They all looked adorable:)

                               OMG, is this the cutest cowboy ever????

                    Nicole brought the sun:) It was a gorgeous day.

      Thank you to all who came out and joined us:) And to those who couldn't make it, we will see you next year:) We love having you all here. Getting together with family and friends is what it's all about. You all bring such joy to us:) Thank you:)

'Till next time..............
~Debra xxx

Picturesque Errors

It is possible to find beauty in everything, even mistakes. (in both past events and photographs)
Don't pivot: accept and re-evaluate. Appraisal and recognition.









in a silent room, turn the lights off, watch this, &
i hope you feel peace. with yourself, the world around you, and your life...
at this moment in the time continuum

NOW IS THE TIME TO SHOP FOR CHRISTMAS AT BLOGGERS' BODEGA

Hello Everyone:)

                                   White Pumpkin Love
Have you thought about Christmas shopping yet?  I know, I know it's not even Halloween yet, right? I'm right there with you but this is about the time of the year that I start my shopping. It helps so I am not stressed out later in the year. This way I can enjoy the Holidays a little more. And it is pretty easy to sit and order online too:) I can't believe how busy this year was and how quickly it has gone by, can you?

                     Fall decorating with color:)
So stop by our favorite shops to see what they have to offer:) There are so many talented people who advertise here on Tuesdays for FREE every Tuesday. Happy shopping!



 Welcome to BLOGGERS' BODEGA!!!!WHAT IS BLOGGERS' BODEGA, you ask?????

                                          Fall flowers and weeds;)



This is where you will find FABULOUS SHOPS that our fellow Bloggers own, every Tuesday!!! Everyone can visit and anyone can link up. Advertisement is FREE!


Why is it FREE ?Well, we know what owning an on- line boutique and etsy is all about. All the work and creativity that goes into it all. We wanted to be a place where you get a break from expensive advertising and just do it for FREE. No catches or jumping through hoops. We won't even ask for your first born;)

All we ask is that you grab the link and/ or button and put it on your blog. This will help in sharing these wonderful sites.  This is a great way for your online boutiques, etsy shops, ebay, Bonanza etc. to find the cream of the crop shoppers. For more information, please click the BLOGGERS' BODEGA on our side bar.



'Till next time.................
~Debra xxx

longing...?
unluck- james blake

model: hannah jane peters

raw and rustic '11

I took these photos a fair while ago, been plastered all over Facebook but never on this blog. I have so, so many photos that fit under that category. I think I'm gonna stop the blogging spree that I've been on tonight... Been a clean break from all the reports/ essays/ assignments I have been completing for mid sem uni assessments.
Back I go ...
xx

Collaboration project in progress

Good morning lovely earthlings.

Two of friends own a little clothing online store called Tenfold Apparel. They make simple and comfortable threads for mostly for the male type (but girls- feel free to rock out with the whole androgynous/ sk8ie look). I have a surprise for everyone very, very soon. Mohi, Scott and I have been working on something super cool and will be released in the next few weeks! Yay :) But for now, check out their a/w 11 line that they released a few months ago. They are still new to the game but doing great at it already.

This is their Facebook page and this is their Tumblr.

Go like to support and follow their quirky little brand!

Lots of Love xxx p,s will update/ upload more photos very soon!

WHITE WEDNESDAY IN THE LIBRARY

Hello Everyone:)

Today I am joining Kathleen over at Faded Charm for WHITE WEDNESDAY.

If you have read my blog for a while you know how much I love books. So instead of a dining room, we decided to create a library.  A place to keep our books and sit and read. My shelves are filled and I have stacks and stacks on the floor and on the tables. I love it!

 One thing I wanted was a looooong table with chairs on either side. The idea came from when I was a child and used to go to the library. The tables were always long with lots of seating. So I came up with the idea of a door table.  Someone had given me an old door. I painted it ' that vintage green' and Don built a frame and put it together. He did an awesome job. It came out just as I wanted. I placed a long piece of glass over the top and slipped little vintage photos and dried ferns under it.

An old cupola sits in the middle of the table to give the area a little height and interest.
 
 I also wanted 8 mismatched chairs . So I searched the markets until I found the perfect ones. I either got them for free or only paid $5.00 each. I painted them all with the same white paint, numbered them and today I took off the tulle bows and put on some great webbing with a pin of bling in the center. I really like the look:)

 Puzzles have been made here, business done, art projects and computer work. It is the perfect place to be. I also have a Dove that keeps me company in here along with a sofa chairs and a fireplace for those chilly days. I love our little library and never miss having a dining room. We are more 'gather around the kitchen table' kind of people anyway and would probably never use it;)

One more white.....At a show Nicole and I were supposed to be selling at I spotted a pair of great cement planters. I always find the best things when I am supposed to be selling and not buying:) Does this happen to anyone else? They are too fragile to put outside so they are in doors. This one is home to a 'sea onion' plant with squiggly runners.

I hope you enjoyed my White Wednesday today. I will be stopping by yours to say hello:)

~Till next time....................................
~Debra XXX

FALL DECORATING AND BLOGGERS' BODEGA

Hello Everyone:)

I have started to decorate for Fall, have you? I love the Fall colors and the crisp air. I wanted to share with you a few pictures of what I have done around the barn.

 I placed   some Asters, Mums and Cabbages here and there. Yes, Fergie helped;)

This is the top from an old stool. I had vintage black shoes that were perfect to decorate with.

I just love this old scale. It is great for fruit and any seasonal decor.

 Not sure what this flower is called but my friend Bev gave me some a few years ago to plant. Would you believe there are none where I planted them but they are every where else:)

 Some purple Mums and this year we have flower boxes so I filled them as well. I can't wait until they flower. I have always wanted flower boxes and Don put them up about a month ago. I was so excited and couldn't wait to fill them:)

Isn't this the cutest child's Adirondack chair? Bought from a flea market, I thought it was adorable. Love the chippiness.

Have you started to decorate for Fall yet?

BLOGGERS' BODEGA

We want to thank everyone who has joined our 'Bloggers' Bodega'. And welcome those of you who are new. I hope this brings you more viewers (and buyers) as well as those of you who shop , well, you get the best products:)




Welcome to BLOGGERS' BODEGA!!!!WHAT IS BLOGGERS' BODEGA, you ask?????

This is where you will find FABULOUS SHOPS that our fellow Bloggers own, every Tuesday!!! Everyone can visit and anyone can link up. Advertisement is FREE!


Why is it FREE ?Well, we know what owning an on- line boutique and etsy is all about. All the work and creativity that goes into it all. We wanted to be a place where you get a break from expensive advertising and just do it for FREE. No catches or jumping through hoops. We won't even ask for your first born;)


All we ask is that you grab the link and/ or button and put it on your blog. This is a great way for your online boutiques, etsy shops, ebay, Bonanza etc. to find the cream of the crop shoppers. For more information, please click the BLOGGERS' BODEGA on our side bar. Happy Shopping!!!




Hope you are having a wonderful week:) We are getting ready for our Oktoberfest. Very, very busy!


`Till next time....................
~Debra XXX

A Productive Saturday Morning

I was unusually up by 9 AM today! I don't know what happened to my sleep fairies but I am not up and going on a Saturday morning! So to start the day right, I jumped from my bed to my stationary bike and rolled the pedals! I like how I was situated beside my window and the sun knocking off my face. The sweat, ah the sweat!

I want to make use of my early time to bond with the bike so I thought of doing other things while doing the exercise. Vanity and exercise in one? Why not! I grabbed my Watson's Repairing Treatment Wax scooped an ample amount of it and lather it on my hair, and sported the shower cap. It was an impromptu hair treatment galore! Next in line was my Tony Moly's Tomatox. I spent another 10 minutes applying it on my face. I felt like serving three masters all in one time! My body weight, my hair, and my face! LOL.

So this is what I look like when juggling on those three things!

It's one of the biggest advantage for me to have a stationary bike at home because it gets me to exercise without spending my time preparing to go to the gym or park to jog. it's the most convenient way for me to shed those sweats even in my "pambahay" get up. :)

It was a healthy 30 minutes spent! Now it gives me no guilt to indulge on these food (that I personally cook (or fry?))! Yum yum!

And the best thing so far for today? I've taken my bath before the noon strikes! On a lazy Saturday. Hoooray!!!

Happy Saturday!

Lavender and lilies

Iced Pipsqueak cider, toasted avocado + sundried tomatoes bagel, graphite thoughts and a lavender& lily stem

The Little Me

Make ups? Shoes? Bags? Accessories? These are all me! But what makes it more interesting is that I think I've found the little Dahlj in the person of my cute niece (who's liek my very own kid) named Clesh. My gaaad, she really wants to be me and have already "sealed" the deal with me to give her all my shoes when she grows up. Cute!

Anyway, here are some of the photos I've snagged when I went home last weekend. I am surprised to see her wearing my things that I can't help but held my phone and get her photo. And yes, she poses like a pro!

She is only three but she can already confidently walk in my sky high heels, can model my accessories, can apply and wear my make up. She is born to be kikay, that I am sure of. LOL.