I was tagged by Michelle of Radiant Brown Beauty and I was suppose to do this tag this weekend but I was celebrating my Mother in law’s 75th birthday. It was a complete surprise party for her.
I wore my favorite purple Bob Mackie cardigan. Here I am with my mother in law and my sister and brother in law’s wife and husband.
My brother in law's wife, my mother in law, my sister in law's husband, JT
11 Random (Interesting) Things about JT
1. My favorite color is pink.
2. I enjoy Nineteenth century mysteries. Hercule Poirot by Agatha Christie is one of my favorite mysteries.
3. My secret fantasy is to become a backup singer for Duran Duran and sing backup on one of their records.
4. I am neat freak.
5. I’m an animal lover.
6. My favorite flower is the Stargazer lily.
7. I have had collies in my life since I was 3 years old. Collies (My doggie Vinny) and beagles (my doggie Gio is a beagle) are loving pets and great breeds.
8. My dream is to live in a villa in Italy.
9. I am taking a piano class. I started playing piano in college.
10. I swam with the dolphins in Tortola on my last vacation.
11. My childhood nickname is doll.
Tagged Questions/Answers
Where did you grow up? I grew up in the Show Me State.
What was your favorite subject in school? (Nope. Gym doesn’t count) Art and Sewing class were favorites of mine. I loved learning how to sew and making clothes for myself.
Do you have an emergency savings fund? Yes. It’s very important to save even if your putting $10 to $20 away each pay period. If you can save more that’s even better.
What’s your favorite way to spend free time? I love spending time with my husband talking and we love to play with the doggies and on the wii. Also enjoy reading, sewing, and exercise. Sometimes I am not feeling like exercising but I know I have to keep in shape.
MTV or BET? Neither. I don’t watch a lot of TV. I like How Do I Look and What not to Wear. Watching Downton Abbey on PBS has been really cool.
Do you live in a house or an apartment? I live in a house that praise God is paid in full.
What’s your favorite snack? Cherries is my favorite but I also enjoy eating a Rice cake with a sliver of natural peanut butter and nutella.
Potatoes or rice? Both of these choices are carbs so I eat both sparingly.
What’s your favorite type of shoe? (flat, wedge, spike, walking, etc.) My favorite shoe is a wedge because not only is it more comfortable; I can get so much height too. A 4 inch wedge makes me 6ft tall.
Whose your favorite actress or female actor? Angela Landsbury.
Favorite male actor? David Suchet and Johnny Depp.
11 Questions for my Tagees?
1. What’s your favorite novel?
2. What kind of dolls did you play with as a child?
3. Favorite manicure style?
4. Shower or a bath? Which do you prefer?
5. E-book or book?
6. Favorite kind of music?
7. Your Childhood hero?
8. What person would you like to have dinner with and where?
9. Favorite era of clothing?
10. Your favorite travel destination?
11. Favorite quote?
Tag Rules
Post these rules on your blog
You must post 11 random things about yourself.
Answer the questions set for you in their post.
Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
Go to their blog and tell them that you’ve tagged them.
No stuff in the tagging section about you are tagged if you are reading this. You legitimately have to tag 11 people but if you don’t know 11 bloggers, tag as many as you can.
Today was a snowy and cozy day. It has been a pretty mild winter in my neck of the woods so the snow was nice to see. Gio was loving the snow fall, he also like to eat the snow too.
Vinny was running around the yard like he could stay out all day.
This is my first giveaway even though I have been blogging for two in a half years now. I wanted it to be something special that I could share with you.
I received a free copy of the My Memories software and I will be giving away a free copy of the digital scrapbooking software from MyMemories.
I have always wanted to try digital scrapbooking software; but I never had the chance to do so. With thousands of photos stored away on my computer and in my closet, I wanted a creative way to share them with my friends and family. MyMemories was so kind to allow me to review a copy of its scrapbook software. The download directions are quite simple and the tutorials are easy to understand. After downloading the software, I was up and running very quickly.
MyMemories Suite even have a Youtube channel that gives information on how easy it is to use this digital software.
pinktoque has a great tutorial on this great software.
I picked the DIVA MyMemories suite design template. I easily uploaded my photos into the template, added extra decals and embellishments to give it my own style. The photo collage video I created is below.
It is quite easy to add photos, embellishments, text and layers. I love how it turned out and can not wait to try another design. I will upload another creation next week.
Okay, on to the Giveaway Contest Guidelines
1. To enter the giveaway please go to www.MyMemories.com and choose your favorite digital design paper pack or design layout. After you make your choice, come back to www.Bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com and leave a comment on this post. Let me know which one you chose and what you like about the design.
3. All comments must be posted by Sunday, February 26, 2012. The winner will be announced soon after that. The winner will receive his or her own copy of the MyMemories Suite Version 3.
This is a special treat for all of my elegant readers.
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Use Coupon Code <STMMMS90554> at the MyMemories store to receive $10.00 0ff the purchase of the scrapbooking software and $10.00 off other items at the store.
I think that military jackets are always on trend and I love to wear them. I first wore this jacket when I was celebrating with my hubby 10 years at a staff awards dinner in 2006. So I have had this jacket for almost six years. Wow, that’s so amazing to me. I bought this jacket from Newport News for a great bargain and it has served me well.
Staff Awards 2006
I wore this jacket on Sunday and it felt different, it felt even more comfortable because I have been working out and eating healthier. It’s amazing what gradual changes can do. The jacket is military inspired; but it has wonderful feminine details on the sleeves and bottom edges with the ruffle details.
Military Jacket
And I really appreciate the attention to detail of the bead work on the mandarin collar. It’s simply beautiful. Vinny is in motion right behind me.
Bead work on the mandarin collar
This picture is a close up of the sleeve and bottom hem ruffle trim. The buttons are a brass tone so it works with any jewelry I have. I really don’t need much because the jacket has the jewelry already on it.
JT Loving the ruffles
And I have to talk about the fabric. Thin pin wale corduroy is so much more comfortable than the thick stuff. The print is so pretty with all the vibrant color in the flowers. The jacket is so versatile because it has so much to offer in design and detail.
Vibrant colors and great fabric
Side view of the jacket.
JT Enjoying the day and this jacket
Doggies have to be in on the fun. My bag is from Dooney and Bourke, I can get a lot in this bag. My necklace was a gift and my heart pendant is from Nolan Miller.
My hubby and I love Superbowl Snacks because we always try to cut the fat to make them healthy. I must confess I am not a hardcore football fan but my hubby and I love to cook. We may tune in for the half-time show.
My hubby makes a mean bagel pizza that is healthy and so good. Sometimes he will include Chicken sausage and sometimes it will be completely veggie. Both ways are delicious.
J's Bagel Pizza
Bagel Pizza Recipe
Wheat Bagels or Everything Bagels (slice in half)
Favorite pasta or pizza sauce
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced Portabello mushrooms
Fresh Spinach
Your favorite sausage (Italian, Chicken,Turkey,etc.)
Shredded Italian and Colby Jack cheese
Italian or Pizza Seaoning on top (optional)
1. Slice bagel
2. Add sauce
3. Add sliced mushrooms
4. Add sliced tomatoes
5. Add spinach
6. Add sausage
7. Add cheese
8. Add seasoning
The ingredients are added to our liking so there is no measurements. Add the amount you like of each ingredient and enjoy.
Place in a 350 degree oven and cook until cheese is brown.
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