Friday, October 27, 2017

Stocking stuffers...





Hello!

I have to tell 'ya! The very best time to get stocking stuffers is.....before November! There is no need to despair. You still have time. Plenty of time...

Here's what I'm liking for the ladies...

1.  ABUSA Women's Ballet Flats


2.  Santa Barbara Chocolatier Couvertue Chocolate





3.  L.A. Colors High Shine Shea Butter Lip Gloss


4.  Echo Colada Flora Silk Oblong Scarf


 

5.  Kate Spade New York Small Square Stud Earrings




What's next? Probably stocking stuffers for men. That said, if per chance we run across other things for the ladies that we like, we will add them to the list...

Give; and let give, to the Rita S. Wilson Memorial Scholarship! Thaaaaank you!

As of today, there are 27 more days left until:  Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2017! As of  today, there are 59 more days left until:  Christmas, Monday, December 25, 2017!

Happy Friday!

Shalom!

Angela
#MadetoMatch
#LookYourBestHoliday2017

NOTE:  I Adorned You [digital magazine] is coming your way, whenever! Until then, view our portfolio at alvandcompany.polyvore! Thaaaaank you!

ALV & Co., "The Gold Standard!"
Angela L Vann, Ms   |   Even Greater Things   |   Far Above Rubies   |   O My Dove  


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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

As of today, 'Made to Match: The Art of Mixing and Matching Clothing' has been published 40 days!





Hello!

Got yours? Come, now! You have to get dressed, right? You may as well look good while doing it! Kind of lame; I know, kind of lame. Even so...

Another eBook; 'Holiday Style, Looking Your Best From November to January,' will be out this month!

And yet another eBook; 'Spring 2018 Ready-To-Wear Fashion Shows Are Over! Now What?,' will be out in November or December! Most likely; December, if not January. There is so much to do between now and then...

Many seem to think that if you like to read, you can write. Well, I have done my share of reading. I completed two Wanda Brunstetter books last night! The English Son, and The Missing Will. I would have read the entire The Amish Millionaire series if I had had it on hand! I enjoy Amish novels. That may come from living in the Shenandoah Valley umpteen years, and being exposed to the Mennonite way of life. It may have come from living across the field from a farmer who emigrated from South Carolina to North Carolina while in elementary, junior high and high school as well. I cropped, strung and hung tobacco during the summer months. [More like, I passed the sticks of tobacco to be hung. But, you get my drift.] I picked cotton, okra, peas, cucumbers and butter beans too. And who didn't eat the heart of watermelons right smack dab in the middle of the patch back then? The most remarkable thing of all is that I read Harlequin Romances like you would not believe! I don't now, not anymore. They have lost their pureness, unfortunately. Un-for-tu-nate-ly! I'm going to reserve the rest of The Amish Millionaire series today...   

Give; and let give, to the Rita S. Wilson Memorial Scholarship! Thaaaaank you!

As of today, there are 36 more days left until:  Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2017! And as of today, there are 68 more days left until:  Christmas, Monday, December 25, 2017!

Happy Wednesday!

Shalom!

Angela
#MadetoMatch
#LookYourBestHoliday2017

NOTE:  I Adorned You [digital magazine] is coming your way, whenever! Until then, view our portfolio at alvandcompany.polyvore! Thaaaaank you!

ALV & Co., "The Gold Standard!"
Angela L Vann, Ms   |   Even Greater Things   |   Far Above Rubies   |   O My Dove

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Friday, October 13, 2017

Get your "stocking stuffing" on!





Hello!

Giving and receiving Christmas stockings is such fun! And economical too, most of the time! Harrumph, harrumph!

Christmas stockings can be made from nearly any material that you can think of. Besides that, they can be made from newly minted fabric, or favorite pieces of clothing. They can be small, or large. Small seems to be the most intriguing. I wonder why?

Christmas stockings can be made by hand, or with a sewing machine. They can be purchased; of course, but why not make them? It's easy enough. And gifts from the heart are the most meaningful; if not, the most memorable. I still have a couple of Christmas gifts that were made for me years ago tucked away in a hat box. I pull them out every once in a while to admire them. I reckon I will take them with me when I obtain a new residence. Oh, yes! I've got my heart set on 'a downtown place,' for a little contemporary, urban living. A place in the city. A place in the country. Now that is really living, wouldn't you say? I can always go to the beach or the mountains when I get 'the feeling...'

What to put in them there stockings? Well, it all depends on whom the stockings are for. It is always a good idea to include items unique to the persons, or that no one else will likely think of. That might require detective work. You are up to the task. The look on the recipients faces will be worth it...

Now; and I do mean now, is a grrrrreat time to shop for stocking stuffers! [You know, as in September and October! Yeah, I know. September is gone, and October is moving right along!] IF you wait until the official start of  "the holiday season," you may NOT find what you are looking for. Moreover, you could pay more than you have to. And speaking of which, shopping for holiday deals may not be all that it is cracked up to be any more anyways. Yes, it's true. You can find something on sale every month of the year. Why, you can find something on sale every day of the year! I like to pick up things for the holidays throughout the year, myself. At the least, I like to know what it is that I am going to pick up when I do go and pick them up. It makes life easier all the way around. The less hassle, the less stress. Some have plenty enough to be concerned about as it is...

I received a free gift from Lady Cherie (the juice lady), this morning! It contained three of the HeartMath Company's Emotional Support Care Package tools. It has been a challenging second half of the year in parts of our nation. We need to be mindful of taking care of ourselves as we navigate what comes our way. Please; do, share...

Someone needs to pick up a rake, and start raking up some of that lovely cinnamon colored pine straw that is on a free fall as if late. That would be me. Sign...     

Give; and let give, to the Rita S. Wilson Memorial Scholarship! Thaaaaank you!

As of today, there are 41 more days left until:  Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2017! And as of today, there are 73 more days left until:  Christmas, Monday, December 25, 2017!

Happy Friday!

Shalom!

Angela
#MadetoMatch
#LookYourBestHoliday2017

NOTE:  I Adorned You [digital magazine] is coming your way, whenever! Until then, view our portfolio at alvandcompany.polyvore! Thaaaaank you!

ALV & Co., "The Gold Standard!"
Angela L Vann, Ms   |   Even Greater Things   |   Far Above Rubies   |   O My Dove

*Like this? Gifts are accepted at Google Wallet! Thaaaaank you!