I have it on good design authority that a lot of graphic designers think the tape trend on blogs is passe. I believe everything in moderation (except when it comes to shoes or fresh baguettes). I used some tape on a post over the weekend and I quite liked the look and thought maybe you might like some artist tape on your blog too.  Why not? I especially like the tape when coordinated with a photo but you could use it any way you please.  You can use these files in most (if not all) design programs and even in Word. Click the image above to take you to the download.  Have fun!

I am feeling overwhelmed with a sense of deep gratitude to all those that read this blog and for those lovely ladies that have taken the time to include mentions on their beautiful blogs about Besotted. Brand.  As many of you that had read my previous Blahg may know I have been working tirelessly to launch my Besotted Brand shop.  I have had a bunch of bumps in the road getting to the launch but I am closer with every day and it looks like I may be doing a soft launch next week. I know, I can’t quite believe it either.  It’s true though.  If you have any interest, may I suggest you sign-up for the mailing list to be the first one to know about the opening? I promise to only write you when I think you would like to hear from me or I have something really, really special to share with you. I have to be honest, I am a bit terrified and of course thrilled, which I suppose is the same sensation as a roller coaster, no? 

And without further ado, thank you’s are in order to:

Miss Ez of Creature Comforts, do I really need to mention why I would be flabbergasted to be featured on Ez’s blog?  Surely you all can agree that it would be the highlight of any bloggerista’s day.

Miss Roseline of This is Glamorous, I am floored that someone with such impeccable taste as Roseline would deem my floral photo’s good enough for her blog-wow.

Miss Nicole of Making it Lovely, it is truly an honor to be included on your honor roll.

Miss Julieta of Pancakes & French Fries, I read P&FF regularly and I am almost always guaranteed a guffaw will ensue. Jules is always very supportive of my Beauty School posts which makes my obsession  with cosmetics justified when she links to me.

Again, thank you all for taking the time to visit and especially to those that leave me little notes. I know it is time consuming but it really makes my day.  I apologize in advance that I am not much of a commenter, I always get thumb-tied and have no idea what to write but know that I try to visit you all and your visits here are greatly appreciated.

This post is a triple threat of cute–Emerson of EmersonMade (can we please be bff’s?), EmersonMade’s new caftan’s and of course the newly added member to the Emerson Farm–Pedro! I love him or her?  I mean I named my little white girl dog George, so Pedro certainly could be a girl for all I know. EM is starting their wait list for their new collection so if you want some cute clothes perhaps you should click on by the EmersonMade shop before everything is all sold out.

 

If I could have my hair wish come true it would be to have someone be able to cut my hair like Miss Bridgette Bardot.  I have tried so many times, so many stylists and to no avail.  The last stylist made me look like I have payas, alternatively known as earlocks (not that flattering on moi).  It has been one hair appointment disappointment after another.  I am not going to give up though, with my getting hitched this fall and all I am going to need some good hair, no?

PHOTO BY::RALPH CRANE::VIVA MARIA

I have not been sleeping well lately, I think it is equal parts excitement and anxiety. I have a lot going on right now, most of it good with a touch of panic and compulsion thrown in for good measure. Needless to say I have been so exhausted. Yesterday I went to all my appointments with two different shoes on each foot.  No one said a thing.  Either nobody noticed (doubtful) or I have no true friends (a horrible thought). I didn’t notice until I came home (I have a no shoes policy in my house), I went to slip off my flats and lo and behold I was officially the weirdo that walks around the city with two different shoes on. Maybe I will start a trend.

Bella on the other hand has no trouble sleeping, I found her fast asleep in our bed.  She’s not allowed on the bed without her blankie, so she was caught red handed (pawed?).  Bella is very good at getting out of trouble, she just gives me a couple of her coy looks and I am impervious to her naughtiness.  Sorry, I  guess I am just an exhausted, two different shoe wearing, puppy push-over.