Two outfits, Two different styles of Toms
Friday, January 27, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Volkswagen Bulli Concept
The
tale of Volkswagen's Bulli goes back to Wednesday, April 23, 1947.
That's the day Dutch VW importer Ben Pon drew a rough sketch of the now
internationally famous Transporter 1, or T1, van.
In the States, it was known as the Microbus. In Germany, marketers
labeled it the Bulli. And this year, in concept form at the 2011 Geneva
show, the Bulli has returned with a retro-inspired design, modern
usability, and a zero-emission electric powertrain.
The
latest six-passenger Bulli is a reinterpreted reinterpretation of
what's been billed as the world's first van. VW showed a retro van in
2001 at the Detroit auto show, and like that concept, the more evolved
Bulli has a variety of simple, attractive, and classic traits.
The
slightly extended nose, for instance, sports an extra-large "VW" badge
in the middle of a distinct V-shape. Flanking it are bright L-shaped
wraparound LED headlamps and dominant lower fog lights that add a bit of
personality to the front clip, while slight intakes provide cool air to
the electric powertrain.
The
two-tone paintjob divides at the beltline and runs the vehicle's entire
156-inch length. Body panels were machined to portray a seamless look,
and blacked-out pillars add a sense of size. The tailgate spans the
Bulli's 68.4-inch width, making it ideal for loading cargo. Each corner
sits on a chrome-dipped retro-look 18-inch alloy, and, as you can tell,
the overhangs remain stubby.
Interior
designers continued to meld modern style and classic cues by
incorporating twin bench seats. Both can be folded down to maximize
passenger comfort during trips, and if need be, the rear bench can
completely stow, increasing overall interior space.Click here to read the rest of the article
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Groupon
Oh how I love Groupon.com, always finding good deals at places I already shop or eat at, and then getting deals to try new places that I want to try, but wish I had a coupon to try them out. For those of you who have never used Groupon.com here is how it works:
1. GET IT - Check your email, Facebook or Twitter feeds for daily deals on cool local businesses.
2. SHARE IT - Groupons are more fun when used with friends. Pass along deals by email or broadcast them to your social networks.
3. ENJOY IT - Print the voucher or bring it up on your mobile device, then present it at the business to get your deal.
So not only can you visit Groupon.com on your computer, but those of you with smartphones there is even an app. No reason not to have Groupon.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
And it snowed
Had to take the trash out last night.... had to venture out in the snow!!!
The view from my back patio
The snow didn't last long, by 5:30 this morning it had started raining, melting the snow off. There is still snow of the ground, and the schools where closed today, but really it's just a bunch of slush!!!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
The Little Things in Life
I
just logged in to facebook and this message was in my inbox. This has
made my day, and has me in tears. I will leave the doctor's name off
this post, but they have a huge place in my heart. If it wasn't for them
and the many other staff in the DNCC Raegan wouldn't be here with us
today. Thank you is never enough, and I am glad we can change your life,
just has you have done ours ♥
Snow
Many of you know that I never watch the news, and the weather, well when you have lived in Washington your whole life what the weather man says means nothing! The other day I overheard people talking about it starting to snow over the weekend, so just out of curiosity I went to weather.com and looked at the 5 day forecast. Sure enough it showed snow for the weekend. Since you can never really count on what the weather man says, I didn't get my hopes up. As an adult you don't get snow days, so the thought of it snowing and sticking just seems like a huge pain when you have things to do. I guess for Raegan's sake I hope we get some snow, since this will be our last winter here in Washington. I guess we shall see overnight what will happen in this wonderful place I currently call home!!!
Waffled Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies
Baking cookie dough in a waffle iron takes
about a minute and a half, a real time-saver when you've got to have
warm cookies right away. These cookies, excerpted from the book Dessert Express,
look like mini waffles, but they bake up just like oatmeal-chocolate
chip cookies, with browned, toasty oats on the outside and gooey, melty
chips. Once cooled, they look cute garnishing bowls of ice cream.Heat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
In a large bowl, whisk the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the oats and chocolate chips.
Coat the grids of the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Use a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop to portion out a cookie onto each waffle square. Close the iron and cook until set and beginning to brown, 1-1/2 to 3 minutes, depending on the heat of your waffle iron. Use a thin metal spatula to transfer the cooked cookies to a wire rack and repeat with the remaining dough, coating the grids with spray as necessary.
Makes 42 cookies
Make Ahead Tips
The cookies will keep in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
Variations
You
can substitute raisins or chopped dates for the chocolate chips and add
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg for a more classic
oatmeal cookie flavor.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Dear Dad
Dear Dad,
Happy Birthday! As always, I hope things are well for you. I’ve got so many good things going on lately and wish you were here to see them. I have been volunteering a lot at church, helping on the security team on the weekends, and on Thursday nights I am a table leader for the woman's ministries. Last weekend I was asked if I would plan 10 year high school reunion so I have been busy this week trying to get details worked out. Can you believe it's been 10 years since I graduated!!!
Raegan is getting so big, I wish you could be here to see how much she has grown. She is just like me, and I see so much of you in her. She no longer needs services on a weekly basis, which I am so excited about. We are struggling with potty training, but I know we will get there soon. She is stubborn just like her Grandpa <3
I love you, Dad. And miss you more than I thought I would. Not that I thought I wouldn’t.
Happy Birthday! As always, I hope things are well for you. I’ve got so many good things going on lately and wish you were here to see them. I have been volunteering a lot at church, helping on the security team on the weekends, and on Thursday nights I am a table leader for the woman's ministries. Last weekend I was asked if I would plan 10 year high school reunion so I have been busy this week trying to get details worked out. Can you believe it's been 10 years since I graduated!!!
Raegan is getting so big, I wish you could be here to see how much she has grown. She is just like me, and I see so much of you in her. She no longer needs services on a weekly basis, which I am so excited about. We are struggling with potty training, but I know we will get there soon. She is stubborn just like her Grandpa <3
I love you, Dad. And miss you more than I thought I would. Not that I thought I wouldn’t.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Fashion Friday
Since last week I posted about Pink heels and flats, I thought this week I was continue the Pink trend.
Fat Face zip hoodie
£25 - fatface.com
£25 - fatface.com
American Vintage cotton shirt
€39 - jades24.com
€39 - jades24.com
Abercrombie & Fitch flared jeans
$42 - abercrombie.com
$42 - abercrombie.com
Betsey Johnson sparkly ballet flat
$83 - zappos.com
$83 - zappos.com
Will leather goods tan bag
$79 - shopthetrendboutique.com
$79 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Gold jewelry
25 AUD - forevernew.com.au
25 AUD - forevernew.com.au
Jon Richard yellow gold earrings
£9 - debenhams.com
£9 - debenhams.com
Y 3 wool shawl
$68 - theoutnet.com
$68 - theoutnet.com
Beanie hat
topman.com
topman.com
Fitted top
£55 - lkbennett.com
£55 - lkbennett.com
Wool coat
$465 - reissonline.com
$465 - reissonline.com
Abercrombie & Fitch dark wash jeans
$78 - abercrombie.com
$78 - abercrombie.com
Christian Louboutin knee boots
£865 - net-a-porter.com
£865 - net-a-porter.com
Dorothy Perkins handbag
$8 - dorothyperkins.com
$8 - dorothyperkins.com
Antica Murrina bubble jewelry
$98 - forzieri.com
$98 - forzieri.com
Dot jewelry
$395 - macys.com
$395 - macys.com
ECOTOOSH cashmere shawl
£225 - harrods.com
£225 - harrods.com
Diane von Fürstenberg vintage style sunglasses
$145 - dvf.com
$145 - dvf.com
Illamasqua Nail Polish
$16 - asos.com
$16 - asos.com
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