Stylish Friends

IMG_1608{Roses from Heath garden}

Salute to all our stylish friends!!! I have so many, each of whom are talented, creative and most importantly original not only in their appearance, but in their thinking. Today I would like to focus on a special acquaintance, a girlfriend that I visit regularly for beauty tips, techniques with tasty recipes and the overall sharing of life’s trials and tribulations. I have known Quy my entire adult life and over the years we have been through hell and high water, but through it all she remains one of the most beautifully unaffected people I know both inside and out. She has exquisite taste in fashion, a love of clothes, plus a real passion for accessories.

IMG_0343{Manolo Blahnik heels on left and the tote, belt and shoes on right are Emporio Armani}

I stopped by her home yesterday for my usual dose of influential ideas, and there were some new items she wanted to share from a recent shopping expedition. Quy is savvy and a very sophisticated shopper, one day I must post about her technique, which is truly an experience!!!

Upon arriving at her home there is always a platter of delicious fruits on the table, which is a warm and heart felt gesture. Yesterday there was an assortment of kiwi and grapes, and sometimes she will serve a delicacy that is being prepared in the kitchen so, that I can taste her delicious home cooking before we begin our conversation.

She had lovely boxes strewn from various boutiques beside our chairs so, that we could take our time and rummage through shoes, handbags, scarves and dresses!!! There is nothing like a dose of feminine beauty to put anyone into a stylishly fabulous frame of mind. Together we had fun thinking up outfits to transition from summer into fall, then tried on the elegant heels and thought of the best way to use the Armani tote for traveling.

IMG_0328{Salvatore Ferragamo slippers}

When I sit with her I am constantly jotting down notes so, that I may refer to her brilliant comments and ideas later from home. And if she shares a recipe, you can be sure I will test it later in the week. I always come away from her abode just that much closer to true beauty; especially as we learn and share ideas that each of us can incorporate into our daily routines. I suppose that is the definition of true friendship, the exchanging of ideas and mutual support, which is given without question!

Thank you for being you and all that you do!!!!

K

Very Inspiring Blogger Award

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As a new blogger I had to learn the intricacies of posting, but you cannot imagine my surprise when I received this nomination message on my “About” page from Liv at MorningCoffeeBliss as a “Very Inspiring Blogger which stated: “I love your blog and have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! I hope you accept”. Wow!!!

Thank you so much Liv at http://morningcoffeebliss.wordpress.com for the nomination!!! Talk about thrills, it just about sent me over the edge!! Click on this site to read my favorite post of Liv’s is entitled “Back from China Trip“, I hope you throughly enjoy her photographs on her recent trip.

Now I must fulfill a few award requirements, which are to display the award logo and the link of my incredulous nominator. I must also nominate 15 other fabulous blogs and notify them of their nomination and the award requirements.

I must share 7 interesting facts about myself:

  1. My family is everything to me, especially my cat Malcolm!!!!
  2. I love writing post to my blog.
  3. Throughly enjoy walking throughout my neighborhood!
  4. Enjoying dinners with the girls, along with our talks!!
  5. Traveling is my true spice in life!
  6. Always keeping a positive thought!
  7. Being able to dream while working in my garden!!

Listed are my 15 nominees to whom I refer to frequently, but several who have also been helpful to me… many thanks to:

  1. Harbin77
  2. Toemail
  3. Loving Food, Fashion, & Life
  4. Edibles and Travels
  5. Prada for Breakfast
  6. The High Heel Gourmet
  7. The Style Voyager
  8. Jewelry and Purses 2020
  9. Domestic Diva, MD
  10. Amaryllis Log
  11. A French Fry in Paris
  12. A Bit Coquettish
  13. Goan Flavor
  14. Oahuhiking
  15. Arizona Highways

When you have an opportunity check out these fabulous sites!!!

Kathleen