Michi is one who inspires me
~Sunday Silly!~Frocking Fun!
11:12 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeI have worked in the volunteer world for many years, mostly supporting children's programs & such, so having a 'potty mouth' was never an option, because the minute a 'bad word' accidentally comes out of your mouth, a child can hear it from 100 miles away with their super sonar-strength little ears!
So I adapted a colorful array of words that almost sound like bad words for my grown-up world.
I still remain silent in front of kids though, because even the youngest are inquisitive, and can figure it out!
Smart Little Frockers! ;-)
BTW, 'What the Frock' is one of my favs! I use all of these sparingly!
My list of 5 bad-like words used around my adult friends:
- Mother Fisher = MFer
- Ding Dang it = Damn
- Scheisse = Is actually German for 'crap' or 'shit'
- What the Frock = Well, you know this one....
- Well, Poopie = same as #3, actually I should put that one as 'number 2' Haha!
Delicious book from Michi Girl
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~Melanie's Atelier!~Classics Never Get Old!
4:33 PMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie Woodroffe
Sometimes to see forward you must look back!
Fashion for instance is a prime example of living in the past.
Some of the world's most renowned fashion designers have based their collections on vintage pieces of days gone by!
Here are a few pieces that my Mom & Gramma have passed down to me!
I know, lucky girl, right?!
Vintage knitted sweater,
Tabitha for Anthropologie 'Grandpa' jacket,
Vintage Givenchy pearls & chains!
Gorgeous Vintage Crystal Necklace,
1950's Jewelry Box
Sheer Floral Dress from BCBG
Where I keep my most cherished brooches from my Mom & Gramma!
{Chanel, Christian Dior, Ferragamo, Coro}
Vintage London Fog Hat!
My Mother's sandals from the 1950's,
she wore these to her Senior Prom!
Real stones & gold threading!
I cherish!
~if only every morning could be this exciting!~Innovative toasting!
8:19 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie Woodroffe
Without thinking about loss of sight or loss any of my other four senses, or all.
I chose this ring for it's beauty.
And then my the other half of my brain received the jolt from the double espresso!
We are blind to so many things, even with fully functioning sight!
The Codigo Mio's ring is a sightless approach to love, smooth precious metal on the outside,
with a secret message inside the ring in Braille,
only for you
&
the giver, well....and Codigo Mio, of course!
I like the idea of a secret, however, you can share intrigue of this ring with others.
Keep the message to yourself though, as it is truly, truly an ancient art to keep a secret in the 21st Century!
18K Rose Gold or Sterling Silver, lovely.
Why save the yummy & decadent for Sunday brunch only?
Pear and Champagne Cocktail
Happy Day!
Pics from Emerging Art Scene Gallery
~French Kissed!~
8:21 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeViva La France!
A French twist on cupcakes from SugarBonen!
French Vanilla filled minis!
French Vanilla filled minis!
Magnifique!
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Artist Kevin Dart invites you to discover his favorite featuring swinging 60’s spy girl, Yuki 7. Seductive, intelligent, and charming, Yuki romps through film after film, vanquishing villains while looking fabulous. Since these madcap movies exist only in his imagination, Kevin has brought Yuki’s world to life through a collection of original artwork and stories.
{Fleet Street Scandal}
Your Wallpaper Co
~Swedish Delite~Sexy, Sticky, and Glam....
8:42 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeCabin Fever Explained: Enjoy going insane while trapped!
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It starts with being generally bored! |
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Then you run from imaginary haystacks! |
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Take the dog outside for fresh air & a poo, and do stupid things to him/her & take photos! |
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Scream in the shower! |
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Dress a baby in a ridicuous outfit, even if you're childless....find just some random baby! |
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Develop tunnel vision! |
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Make brilliant plans! |
Symptoms of cabin fever
Below are some of the top cabin fever symptoms:
Below are some of the top cabin fever symptoms:
- Irritability.
- Boredom. BIG TIME!!
- Sleep loss.
- One finds it difficult to concentrate.
- Feeling sad as well as depressed.
- Sugar cravings.
- Carbohydrates.
- Difficulty in waking up in the morning.
- Sleep disturbances.
- Restlessness
- Reduced productivity.
- Sleeping in excess.
- Distrusting the person they are with.
- There is a strong urge to go out even if it rains.
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Become delirious & think that you are making brilliant plans! |
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Mix various weird cocktails! |
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And finally understand how people come up with crazy shit like this! |
Causes:
- Severe storms.
- Confined spaces.
- Winter season.
- Remaining indoors for a long time.
Cabin Feverish
~Ain't No Bunny like a Snow Bunny!!~
9:29 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeDesigner Ivan Lan introduced Yuchi {pronounced, You Shee} to the fashion forward in 2006 with gorgeous graphics & fabulous, silky flowing fabrics, and then kinda fell from the scene.
He has offered a few of his sensational pieces at sample sales around London in the past year, but seriously, Barneys New York peeps, this line is FAB!
Christopher Kane's Spring 2011 collection reminds me of my warm & breezy days hanging out at the Kentucky Derby!
Oh, the memories!
The collection consists of Mint Julep colors mixed with an extra shot of bourbon, lemon yellows the color of iced pound cake & a hint of silvery grays that sparkle against the sun like my favorite sterling silver cup with an 'M' monogram, which I still have to this day!!
Oh, the memories, partially lost in a whirl of fancy hats & hazed drunkenness!
And what a winning bet for your wardrobe!
Hi Ho Hi Ho Its off to work I Go
~Kick up your heels & breathe!~
8:18 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie Woodroffe![]() |
Shoes by Jeffrey Campbell! |
You know, you can still be highly productive AND take a breather, right?!!
I had to take one of those days yesterday!
My coffee hadn't quite kicked in & I took a long hard look at my desk, littered with deadlines & vendor 'stuff'! Very overwhelming! So I turned around, plugged in my iPhone, tuned up to Pandora, grabbed another cup of coffee & kicked back in bliss to some nice ambient house music while working methodically at my own pace.
My coffee hadn't quite kicked in & I took a long hard look at my desk, littered with deadlines & vendor 'stuff'! Very overwhelming! So I turned around, plugged in my iPhone, tuned up to Pandora, grabbed another cup of coffee & kicked back in bliss to some nice ambient house music while working methodically at my own pace.
Instead of feeling flustered by all the crap on my desk (important crap, needless to say!) and the thought of remaining super productive & rushed, I decided to just ease into it!
Sometimes our sense of urgency is self-inflicted, and we spend more time being flustered & overwhelmed, and therefore, getting nothing truly achieved!
TAKE A BREATHER!
Who cares if your desk is messy, you know where your stuff is, right?!
TAKE A BREATHER!
Who cares if your desk is messy, you know where your stuff is, right?!
So I suggest a little 'me' time at work, prioritize, be patient & let the work day come to you! Your inbox will be empty by the end of the day without any mental meltdowns!
Happy Day Sweet Peas, the weekend's just around the corner!! :)
Happy Day Sweet Peas, the weekend's just around the corner!! :)
Melanie
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~Julian Chichester~Great Britain's Best!
7:14 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeHe is my favorite furniture designer!
His pieces can be found throughout my flat!
He is also one of the best contemporary furniture designers in the world & has been featured several times over in Elle Decor, The World of Interiors, Architectural Digest & House & Garden Mag!
Love, Love, Love Julian!