Flowers, Colourful, Delightful and Life

Fresh Flowers,  I am a huge huge fan.  If you think about it the gift of fresh flowers whether in a bouquet, displayed in a vase as an arrangement, or just a bunch from your local grocer (whole foods always have such a glorious choice) will bring a smile to any ladies face.  

Fresh Flowers; they are a beautiful, colourful, gratifying gift that you could give any mother, grandmother, sister, girlfriend, friend, colleague, acquaintance, client. Fresh Flowers are a true gift giving delight.  I love the look on a persons face when they receive flowers - "priceless".

What would we do without flowers?  I would certainly have an issue if they disappeared off the face of this "Big Blue Marble" in space, swoosh!!  I love flowers in my home and love to gift flowers for any reason.  Birthdays, Thank you's, I am thinking of you's and Just Because I Can.  Flowers the most appreciated gift I know.  They are so simple, so pretty, so colourful and offer a wide variety to choose from.

Roses, Geraniums, Tulips (I love Tulips), Frescia's, Hydrangeas, proteas, sunflowers oh and Orchids seriously the list can go on.  Some have a scent others don't BUT who really cares they are beautiful and I LOVE FLOWERS, who doesn't??? 

So next time you are looking for a gift idea for a lady just purchase the most gorgeous, colourful bouquet (exclude those god awful carnations) and you will be King for the Day guaranteed.

Till next time remember Fresh Flowers are a tidy gift purchase and light up any ladies life and home interior guaranteed.

Paula C

Suits - it's unstoppable

Happy New Year to you all!  Let's get on with it ey!

HBO - Suits

The new HBO series Suits is my first blog for 2014 why you ask well it is undeniably a moorish, unstoppable, awesome rainy day tele watching show.  

A must see show……

I am serious folks.  I am hooked.  Hook, line and sinker!!!! Hooookkkedddd 

So what is so kewl about SUITS let's see.  Addictive, there are good looking people, slick moves, bribery, it is comedic, quirky and some sexual activity the list goes on. 

A little background: Suits is based around a fictitious law firm "Peason and Hardman" is set in The Big Apple.  (Although this show is shot on location in Toronto sometimes if I am not mistaken).  The show filled with key players who manoeuvre, bribe and mask their every turn to glory or in Louis's case disappointment. 

Comedic and witty at times the sense of humour of some of the cast members adds a great undertone to their overall objective "to win the case".  Who caught my eye first,  well of course "The handsome and suave Harvey Specter" played by Gariel Macht.  A Senior Law Partner at Pearson and Hardman and one hell of a looker.  He is Mc Steamy and Mr Dreamy all bundled in one….although his balls are not equally spread apart sometimes - Oi head out of the gutter please,  I mean in his work space the balls that sit on the windowsill  they are not always evenly spaced I am a bit OCD…... Donna needs to talk to the office cleaners. 

Back to reality, other characters to watch, we have young Mike Ross played by Canadian Actor Patrick J Adams who never went to law school, fluked his way into Pearson and now juggles a lie in the harsh and cut throat world of law all whilst sexing the beautiful, and quirky with a dash of fire Rachel Zane played by Meghan Markle (she is cute a reason for the boys to watch).  We have the strawberry blonde with big brown expression filled eyes;   Donna Paulsen,  Harvey's right hand ally and executive assistant.  She knows the ins and outs of Pearson,  what's happening and what's not going to happen at Pearson.  She has a quirky sense of humour with adorable facial gestures you just can't stop loving her….

Then there is poor Louis Litt,  talented lawyer and Harvey's opponent at the best of times.  He seems to always be the under dog yet I find myself rooting for him to WIN LOUIS WIN!!!! and last but certainly not least important The Jessica Pearson the big kahuna mama bear of the firm who runs the show, tells it like it is and does not take any nonsense from anyone.  Played by the beautiful Gina Torres (Cuban decent), a statuesque figure,  with a wardrobe to die for (I personally love those necklaces myself).  I catch myself taking pointers from her quirky, brilliant mind.

I cannot say enough about how great this show is.  This has been my go to relaxation fest for the holidays and I am hooked - did I say that already, hooked people hooked!  

Suits can be viewed in the USA, Bravo tele in Canada and Channel 7 in Oz (according to my friend google) and what my friend google has also spilled is that it is renewed for a 4th season.  Say what!!!!! more of Mr Dreamy, Mc Steamy Harvey Specter, dashing Mike Ross, Rachel Zane oh and lets not forget the great Donna Paulsen Harvey's ever undying ally….(deep down I think she loves him) 

The New Year is beginning to look a whole lot winter tele watching awesomeness.

Have I got your attention yet.  Seriously go take a look http://www.usanetwork.com/suits

#Suits:  now that's a tidy business

Till next time

Paula C

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Christmas

tis the season

To Be Jolly tra la la la la
and delicious over indulgence!

Living in North America truly adds to the holiday spirit for me.  We have all the elements snow, brrr weather, hot chocolate, mittens and boots, fireplaces, holiday lights to decorate our homes and egg nog.  What better way to celebrate the holidays right!!  

Absolutely marvellous is what I think and although I don't celebrate Christmas in itself you know the gift giving garb,  I do celebrate the end of another year and spend time reflecting on what was good, what was NOT SO GOOD :( , what I could do better etc and this year I have decided to set some New Year's Resolutions (and no they are not diet and exercise orientated). 

Watch for my next blog on this very topic!!

I remember as a child how sad I felt at Christmas.  As a young girl in a home where money was not easily available the holidays sure splayed a spotlight on what we didn't have and couldn't have.  Now that I am a big girl and can splurge,  I splurge all year round if I can…kinda making up for lost time probably and love to spend my caboodle on awesome stuff especially that which I can use over and over again.

So having said that "Gifts Gifts Gifts" as The Good Ole Grinch would say is what I am sure a lot of you are now on the search for?  Yes that one gift that will make your receiver oohhhh and aaahhh,  where will you find it and what will it be.  As I like to give gifts (birthdays etc) with a purpose I have one idea that I think is just splendid.  

Eclectic Vintage Bone China Tea Cups

Yes yes I know you are thinking how much more granny could I get!!  Well let me say this Grannies china is the up and coming trend of the 20th century.  But seriously "girls love to tea" and Fine China Tea Cups are making a comeback plus when Nate Berkus from Oprah says it is a grandiose idea it must be cool.

Anyhow,  I recently attended an afternoon birthday party where the host (and birthday girl Kathie) had a splendid array of the cutest and coolest Fine Bone China Tea Cups.  What was more delightful was that not one cup was the same.  There was a mishmash of designs but each tea cup and matching saucer just like our winter snowflakes were special in their own unique way.  Marvellous is all I could think and definitely eye candy for the tea drinker!!

BAM I thought what a grand idea for a gift.  Collecting Bone China Tea Cups for those special or not so special tea events (and this I now have been advised as a gift is nothing new, geez Louise where have I been!!).  Now I am not talking about visiting your local Home Sense I am talking about stalking those antique corner shops, the consignment stores that store an array of Crystal, Fine Bone China Crockery sets and more…and yes these places can be found in your city.  Google,  I tell you google it!!!

I had no idea that these type of little places even existed where you could purchase such glorious items.  As I had been thinking of collecting cute, delicate tea cups for quite some time Home Sense was the only place on my mind and until I laid my eyes on these oh so fine china "tasse de the`" (tea cup in french) with friends,  Home Sense no more antique stalking here I come.

Choosing a fine china tea cup is certainly a process I mean you don't want to purchase just for the sake of buying right!!!  Educate yourself on the various types of china,  the styles and designs available.  Porcelain, fine china and bone china (information which can be found at the bottom of the cup) are considered fine china.  The styles on offer are usually romantic  classic or modern.  Romantic is usually the flowers similar to what I have shown of my personal collection.  Turn the saucer and tea cup upside down to read what you are purchasing and always exam the piece for any imperfections remember this is a vintage piece and been around for yonks. 

So where do you go stalking for these great finds?  Well there is google which provides online services such as ebay etc.  But I have to say being able to visibly touch and see the product adds to the purchase experience.  Plus you know what you are getting.  So I would perhaps google for antique, vintage bone and fine china providers in your area or city.

Secondly what style to choose from because there is super duper kewl and super duper aarrgghhh!!   When I purchased mine I looked for romantic and classic styles the cups had to be a similar shape and size, they also had a gold or silver rim both on the cup and saucer.

You will also notice that one of my grand choices is a tea cup that does not have a white background but almost a lace effect with a romantic style (roses).  "My fav teacup of all"

Pretty eclectic vintage bone china just fabulous is what I think plus whats more fabulous is your tea set does not have to match!!

So this holiday season give the gift of "tasse de the`" and maybe visit my friend www.davidstea.com to purchase tasty tea's to go with that gorgeous vintage cuppa.

Well that is it folks tis the season to spread good cheer, love and laughter . I hope you enjoyed this much belated blog and let me know what tea cups you find.

Vintage Fine China Tea Cups are a "tidy" and a cool addition to  any tea party.

Till next time keep that cuppa "tidy"

Paula C

xo

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Holiday Images care of Google Images (Merci)