Another Rainy Day

Oh to be so fashionable in the rain!

Photo Credits:

1958 LIFE Magazine via My Vintage Vogue

The Great Wave

Sending positive thoughts and prayers out to those in Japan and all of the other areas that have been and will be affected by yesterday's 8.9 Earthquake and subsequent Tsunami. The power of nature never ceases to amaze me. They say waves may reach Hawaii and as far as the California coast too.

After watching the news and a few videos on the devastation, my thoughts wandered and came to rest on images of "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Katsushika Hokusai. He was a great Japanese artist who lived a long time ago from 1760 to 1849. This was the first color block print in the series "Thirty Six Views of Mount Fuji." I found a video with more of his work set to some soothing music too.

I hope that calm seas return soon and that everybody has a safe and blessed day.

Photo Credits:

"The Breaking Wave Off Kanagawa" also called "The Great Wave"

Color Woodblock Print by Katsushika Hokusai

via Wikipedia

March On

It is a sunny day in LA,

but it's cold and it's suppose to rain.

How are you today?

Photo Credits:

Signs of Spring ~ Puck Flapper ~ March 1917

Painting by Everett Shinn

via Finsbry on Flickr

Rainy Days

It's a rainy cold Sunday and a good day for blogging.

I discovered some new blogs,

especially those of my new followers

and want to add them to my reader list;

however, I have been stopped by the

"blogging police" and issued a warning:

"You are already following the maximum number of Blogs (300).

Unfollow some other blogs first."

I don't want to delete my fellow bloggers who's

interior design, fashion and creativity I so admire!

Does everybody else have this restriction?

Is there a way to add more without deleting some?

I hope you're warm and cozy and having a good day.

Photo credits:

"Spring Rain" by Erte via Desert Glitter on Flickr

Gazette du Bon Ton Fashion Plate 1915

Hello October

Fall has changed the leaves,

and there's a slight breeze.

All is a glow in amber golden light,

telling me every thing's gonna be alright.

Wishing everybody a beautiful weekend.

A little poem by me :)

Photo Credits:

Hello October via tumblr

Fall Leaves via Slss blog

Bird in Sunlight via Amarynthia on Flickr

Fall Leaves and Trees with Girl by Lake via Live Internet

Redhead and Fall Leaves via Image Shack

Raining Sunshine

All last week in LA

rain, thunder, lightening and hail.

Finally, the sun has come out today.

I hope all is well with everybody.

I'm sending a warm welcome to my new followers!

Photo credits:

Le Fleur Noir by Photographer Antonio Barrella

He received 3rd Place - Honor of Distinction for this photo

in the Professional Fashion Photography Category

at the 2nd Annual Photography Masters Cup

The International Award Honoring Color Photography

Carmen in Cardin 1957 by Photographer Richard Avalon

It's Raining Christmas Joy

It's a cold winter's night,

Raindrops glisten in the moonlight.

Inside where it's warm,

The Christmas tree is adorn.

Twinkling sparkles blink in delight,

On this joyous beautiful night.

To all my dear blogging friends,

especially those who follow along,

I hope the holiday season fills

your heart with joyous memories.

Another poem written last night by me...

Thinking of Someone Special,

Christmas and Puttin' Up a Tree

Photo credits:

Umbrella Girl in the Rain via Echopic.com

(It's actually raining in this original photo)

Redhead at Rainy Window via Lace and Tea

Photographer is Olaf Wipperfurth

Raindrop Delights - Anybody know?

Holiday Bokeh via Rudy Maimquist on Flickr

Bokeh Christmas Tree via Celinec on Zoomr.com

Girl in Light of Love via i.Anton on Flickr

Joy, Pure and Simple via Photocillin on Flickr

Everything Sparkles After the Rain

Pink Rose After the Rain - Photo via Ugii on Flickr
Sparkle Fountain - Photo via The English Muse

It's Raining

It is very cold and raining in Los Angeles now. The sky is so dark and ominous. I don't even want to go outside to get the mail. It's good for the garden though and I remembered to turn the sprinklers off. I don't really mind the rain as long as I am inside where it is warm and cozy.

Photo via Rattlingbones on Tumblr and Vi.sualize.us
Raindrops Fall From Heaven - Photo via Q80's.com