Nicely Done

When I was a kid and probably when you were a kid, at the end of every doctor or dentist appointment we were usually given a lollipop for our good behavior. 

Hmmm...I'm not sure how healthy it is to give sugar to a extremely active kid with cavities but I sure didn't complain much at the time.

In fact, I sometimes wonder how anyone born before the 1990's survived all the junk we were fed as children.

 But lo and behold. Here we are.

Now as a grown-up, after a doctor or dentist appointment, we are rewarded with a Nice Hefty Bill ~ especially if we live in these here Good Old United States. Sigh...

 These days I try to avoid sugar as much as possible because I am, after all, a real live Grown-up.

So since I have been a very brave girl throughout all of my scary doctor appointments. And since I am so amazing that I have actually started (finishing remains to be seen) making Holiday presents in the Summertime ~ one of the Upsides of Downtime~

 I have decided to reward myself with a little Etsy shopping.

I deserve it, God Dammit.

I treated myself to this beautiful 1990's era gauze dress from BeigeVintage. It Is Enormous. And very breezy and comfortable. I just love it. And I could quite possible eat a lot of sugary things while wearing it....if I wanted to...but I won't...well, maybe I will...but I probably shouldn't...but I could...do I smell cookies?? Anyhoo...

Nicely Done, Me.

Meanwhile, my sidekick and interior design partner Pancake has started a pine cone collection. Every time we come home from the park he brings another pine cone which we have turned into a lovely organic coney centerpiece. 

Nicely Done, Pancake.

 

How do you reward Yourself????

 

 

So happy to be back in the game.

Joining the Brave and Beautiful SpyGirl Anne's Red Party at 52-pick-me-up.

 

Helloooooo La La La

 

Well........

   HELLOOOOOOO La La La  click Here

How have you been? 

 It's been such a long time, hasn't it?????

I have been on a bit of a "Journey."

And I'm not talking about a little trip to Grandma's house. 

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 It was more like a Long Uncomfortable Ride on a Bumpy Muddy Road in the Back of a Rusty Old Pick-Up Truck being Driven by a Drunk CHIMPANZEE. 

That old adage "When you've got your Health you've got Everything" is so so True. 

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So.....this is where I have been spending many of my days.

I've been hanging out with Pancake my trusty nap companion.

And in addition to hours of Broad City and Seinfeld reruns I have had the time to Totally indulge my Love of La Nouvelle Vague.

"Bande a Part" - "Band of Outsiders"

No wonder I keep drawing this CARD:

 So at long last, my friends, I'm going to make another attempt to rejoin the Land O' The Bloggin'!!!!

What have YOU been up to lately?

Do Tell.



Hold That Thought...

One of the best things about blogging is connecting on so many levels with kindred spirits all around the world. But I don't have to tell you that, do I? You all KNOW it's true.

 I am in the process of recovering from my latest Prolotherapy treatment.

Believe me, it is Not Blogworthy.

So I shall now entertain you with some photos of an Apple Tart baking session.

I like to use Golden Delicious Apples because they hold their shape when baked.

Wish I could say the same for myself...ba-da-bum.



  

 

 

 

Monsieur Crepe, My Bakery Assistant.
I should probably make him wear a hairnet.

 And just when I was feeling really really sorry for myself...

 

 

THIS came in the mail. And It Made My Day!!!!

All hand made by the most amazing Suzanne Carillo.

We all know that she is amazing. She made everything here.

You really must check out her Etsy shop.

Really. The photo does not do this necklace justice.

It is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

Thank you Suzanne. The healing crystals are working their magic.

I feel better already.

XXXXOOOO

 



1954



Classic Mad Men, n'est-ce pas?

I just had a birthday. I was born in 1954. Yeah. Yeah. I know I'm old. If you stick around long enough it is bound to happen to you, too. These people were ALSO born in 1954. So I have to think that it was a pretty good year! 

The cover story was about little Arabella Churchill who was considered a potential future bride for Prince Charles.
 

 If you ever want to feel REALLY OLD. Go out and find yourself a magazine that was published around the time that you were born and check out the advertisements.

Even if you're only 20 years old, go get a mag from 1995.

 It will blow your little mind.

 

 Women mostly stayed home and cleaned house.

This kitchen appears to have a stripper pole. An obviously very CLEAN stripper pole.

 

My Mom was probably feeding me this crap.

And wearing one of these torture devices.

And getting all jacked up on sugar.

 

Just about everybody smoked. Doctor's Orders!

 

 Unfiltered Camels are so therapeutic for those delicate opera singer vocal chords.

 

Oh look. A group of babysitters for me!

 Most likely sneaking cigs and spiking their Seven-Up with Jack Daniels.

 

And of course there is our never ending obsession with weight control.

I'll have to try this the next time I bake. Rolling pins for all types of buns.

 

 

 I saved the best for last. Love Love Love the latest accessories collection from Jacques Fath.

 

 

So....have you ever looked at advertisements from your Birth Year??

Do it. Really. Do it. I'd love to hear about it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

You Go, Coco!

 

 

SO THIS HAPPENED

 

Coco Chanel at Villa La Pausa in Roquebrune, French Riviera, with her dog, Gigot, c1930.

"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance."

                                                                     Coco Chanel

 

Connie Snow at Blackbird Circle in Carlsbad, Southern California, with her dog, Pancake, c2015.

"What's for Lunch?"

                 Connie Snow

 

Alors, Mes Amies!!!

Just so you know, I don't spend all my time living in the past.

Follow me on Instagram.

@constancesnow

 

linking up with Tres Chic Patti's Visible Monday



All I Have Wished For Will Be

I am OBSESSED with Ruth St. Denis.

 

2014 was a Crazy Year for me. You may or may not know that I have really struggled with my health over the past two years. And this year. 2014. I discovered that I had been misdiagnosed and was being treated for the WRONG THING all this time! See what I mean? Crazy.

But the Good News for me is that I found an adorable doctor (those are two words that you don't often see together) who is finally helping me to get back to myself.

This is why I think she is adorable ~ she correctly diagnosed me and is helping me to get better AND she loves to shop at Thrift Stores!!! Whenever I have an appointment with her we compare notes about the local Thrift Shop Scene.
 Thrift Girl Power! Yeah! 

 

Did you know that just smelling Rosemary can alleviate anxiety? Well it's True!

I always told myself that if for some reason I ended up in prison I would pass the time by learning a new language. I have no idea what I would have done to put me into prison but...you just never know, right? Well, being ill all this time FELT like prison. I did not learn a new language but I definitely gave the swear words in my own language a workout.

So here are a few things I did to pass the time.

Here's where I spent too much of 2014. In my bed. The picture of the vintage shoes is to remind me that very soon I will be wearing actual CUTE SHOES once again. Yes. I. Will.

Cute shoes, n'est-ce pas? 

I read a lot. Mostly books about feisty women. 

I did some knitting.

 Look at that. I Macgyvered a bread bag clip to keep the yarn from slipping off of the end of the knitting needle.

 

I won this beautiful necklace of a swinging girl from Coulda Shoulda Woulda's Instagram giveaway that I was not even aware that I had entered. Thank you so much Naomi. It is PERFECT.  

I took lots of scenic car drives.
This is the gorgeous Self Realization Fellowship In Encinitas, California all lit up for the holidays.

 

And I did a bit of on-line shopping. This 70's hippie dress is from Thriftwares Vintage.

I just love it so much. I can't wait to wear it out in public while wearing SHOES.

 

Crimson Ball Sinks From View.

Click HERE for some Donovan wonderfulness.

So CHEERS to a HAPPY HEALTHY Running Around Doing What You Want New Year for EVERYONE!!!

 

So what do YOU do to help pass the time when you are housebound?

 

I'll be recycling Radiant Orchid at Spy Girl's 52 Pick-me-up: Pantone Party

And joining the fancy dress party at Patti's Visible Monday