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“So What Do You Say When a Member of the Senate Committee Says They Were Viciously Attacked By a Swan?” Swan-at-Large Attacking Anonymous Victim’s Ankle(www.panaramio.com) My neighbor Bill was working hard with one of our state senators, Derek Kilmer, to draft a new bill to allow Sylvia Lake to obtain a new friend for Prince….
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: Part 8 “The Original Pet” All of the plants in my Japanese garden were frozen solid. The sky was an ice-blue and that was bad news. When it’s sunny here in winter, the temperature DROPS. The air was very still and the ice was thick. No birds were in…
Image Courtesy of eHow.com When Exactly Did We Start to Hate Our Bodies…? I can precisely pin-point the moment when I started to hate my body. I was twelve years old and my dad was a professor at UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada. I hadn’t thought much about my appearance until the summer I would turn…
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: Part 5 “Some Day My Prince Will Come.” It was a cold Saturday morning and frost had formed on the raw branches of my Japanese maple trees. The small lake was perfectly still as the lone male swan silently parted the water and created a beautiful wake in his…
One of my favorite singers, bar-none, almost wasn’t. That’s right. Her career almost never got started at the ripe old age of sixteen. She was sent to an audition at a famous singing hall because of the sound of her voice. A voice that was so sweet it sounded like angels carrying spoons of dripping…
This New Year’s Eve, I Am Seeing Red -And ALL for Under $100.00!!- Girls. Come on, how about let’s make a resolution BEFORE New Year’s Day. Let’s make the resolution to look awe-inspiring in a saucy shade of red as we bravely meet the year 2010. You know exactly the kind of red I am…
Congratulations to Claudia! Comment #235 chosen by Random.org Thank you to everyone who entered and a huge thanks to CoverGirl (our fav makeup brand) for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway! We’ve partnered with our friends at CoverGirl for Day 6 of our Hanukkah Giveaways! One lucky reader of The Fashionable Housewife is going to be totally…
This Holiday Season, Eat Your Heart Out and Still Look Swell, Without Looking ‘Swollen’ Oh my! Is it that time again? All of a sudden I am hearing Perry Como, from the 1958 recording, gently crooning “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” in the background. The kids are all sweetly tucked under fleece…
How to Get Through the HolidaysWithout the D Word Coming Back to Haunt You The “D” word you say? Why, whatever could that be? Dysfuntion? Well, of course, not. Dysfunction never shows up around the holidays! It especially never shows up if your mother-in-law is present. Mother-in-laws, after all, are experts in every field, including the field of…
Under-pinnings! Behind every chic girl is a good stylist, but the secret to every chic girl’s look is encapsulated in her under-pinnings. I just love the word under-pinnings to refer to a lady’s unmentionables. It adds a hint of mystery, a little tension, the spice of the exotic. But, if you don’t buy that explanation,…
I love the new line of Vegan boots at TOMS Shoes. A rubber and canvas sole extends up the leg with an elastic wrap in great fall colors like Olive and Ash, perfect for pairing with a flirty skirt. Lots of cross-over detailing and a comfortable fit elevate TOMS Vegan Boots well above most other…
Today I wanted to feature an array of eco friendly handbags that are both convenient for everyday use and stylish enough to keep you looking fabulous. From organic cotton to vegan and hemp, these designs are eco friendly and earth friendly. You really can be chic and green at the same time! Silk Taffeta Embroidered…
The trend of the moment is early 80’s rocker style inspired by Joan Jett, the original rebel herself. Of course having a jet black shag haircut will definitely help with this style, but it’s not required! Want to recreate this look for yourself without a total makeover? Here’s how you do it – pick your…
Photo above from www.beautifulhairstyles.com Not everyone cares about fashion and not everyone wears makeup, but one thing is for sure… everyone has HAIR! Fixing your hair is a part of your daily routine whether you like it or not. Whether you choose to throw it back in a ponytail or prep…
Let me introduce you to my new crush: I love it! I love it so much that I’ve been doodling “Mrs. Gorgeous Black and White Dress” on my notebook all day. And it’s not just the fresh print or the on-trend tunic styling that’s sent me over the moon. Best of all— it’s so…
All cosmetics can “go bad” after sitting around for any length of time, but most beauty products don’t come with an expiration date on the label. When it comes to lipstick, you can usually smell when the oils have become rancid. And with liquid makeup and moisturizers, the ingredients can separate if they sit unused…