looks awful on the hanger

So, this dress looks awful on the hanger but rather cute on the model . . . I am not sure what to believe.  Is it cute or not?  Models are skinny and cute and look good in everything.  I don't know!

Faux surplice dress

Bees Knees

These remind me of the saddle shoes I wore when I was little, but all grown up.  I should get them for nostalgia.

Bees Knees Oxford Shoes

I Love Oregon

I grew up in Portland Oregon, born and raised.  Then when I was 18 I up and moved to Missouri for college.  Then the last 5 years I have been living and working in Southern California.  So, I haven't lived in Oregon for almost 10 years!  Which is crazy.  I still feel like an Oregonian.  I still consider myself to be from Oregon, although I also feel like a Midwesterner and Missourian, but definitely not Californian.  In fact I would love to move out of Cali and back to the good old Northwest.

For whatever reason I love all things Oregon.  I consider buying things from Portland as buying local (*remember . . . I live in California).  I think I might be nuts. Anyway, these are not from Oregon, but they do have a great shape.  I can't decide if I would love them if I still lived in Oregon and had never moved, but either way I would like to own one.  Or two if I get a Missouri one too (not only cuz I lived there, but my hubby is from there too).

Oregon Plyboo Cutting Board

Missouri Plyboo Cutting Board

Lunch Box

Do you know anyone that carries a lunch box?  Well I do, and his name is MY HUSBAND.  And he wants a new one.  I think this one is the coolest lunch "box" I have ever seen, but I really can't fathem spending $45 on a lunch tote.  But isn't it awesome?

Artifact Bags

Is it too early to start Christmas shopping?

I think not!  Because these seem like awesome stocking stuffers. 

Slip-On Pour Spout

Surprise Surprise

I found some shoes that I want . . . I guess that is not really a surprise.  But they are adorable.

Tamiko High Heal Oxford

A plant I really cant kill

My name is Cat, and I kill plants.  And if I don't kill them, my cats eat them.  So I only have cacti and succulents - although the cats have killed the succulents as well!  Well, I found something that I wont be able to kill.

Flowering Cactus

Succulent Cactus

Cowboy Cactus

I think they are adorable and would love to own at least one!

Enameled Lockets

There is something classic about a locket, even when it is so modern looking.

Beklina

Found Via Design Crush

Shabby Apple

I like the new South Pacific collection at Shabby Apple.  Especially since I am a musical dork and so I keep singing along to every dress name . . . Bali Ha'i' . . . Nothing Like a Dame!

Anyway . . . here is my favorite dress.

Bali Ha'i'

More plaid

More plaid . . . this time a super cute coat. 

Snowline Jacket

Casual

You know I am a true Portlander because of my love of fleece and hoodies.  They really are some of the most unfashionable items, but I love them.  Anyway, I discovered through Kendi some actually stylish hoodies!  Adorable.

Button Down Hoodie in Picnic Plaid

Oversized Hood Sweatshirt with Fabric Detail

Update on 27 in 2011

So I haven't yet provided any updates on my 27 in 2011, so just thought I would share!

1. top secret - working on it
2. take banjo lessons (or start again) - haven't started
3. rock climb at least once a month - haven't started
4. run with Char at least once a week - done once (aka not doing so well)
   
5. try at least 2 new recipes a month - this was a typo, it was supposed to be a month and so far I have been doing just that.  Two a month (pics below)
6. floss daily - doing pretty well, flossing most days
7. get pictures organized (finish printing 2009, wedding photos, create photo books, etc.) - kinda
8. read 6 books - not doing so well
9. lose XX lbs. (and keep 'em off!) - I don't think anyone needs to know this number! - no comment
10. clean out my closet & back closet - no comment again
11. learn to crochet and make cowl - done (see pics below)
12. learn to make pasta
13. learn to knit and make stirrup socks
14. paint some furniture (the china cabinet, and redo the red table)
15. re-learn to use my SLR camera
16. develop a better understanding of my finances & create a budget
17. pay off 2 debts - working on it
18. learn to do my eye makeup
19. try at least two new sewing projects a month
20. go someplace with snow- may have to wait to the end of the year for this one
21. organize my fabric and sewing supplies - almost finished
22. update my wine file and keep it up to date
23. get a massage
24. get my files in order and keep them organized
25. take vitamins daily - doing very well and keeping up
26. get Rhubarb Baby off the ground (I'll talk more about this later)
27. get a new blog up and going and post at least once a week - DONE! (at least partially)

So all in all I don't think I am doing great, so I think I need to keep it moving.  Here is some pics of what I have done.
Sewing project #1 January: fabric boxes for my brothers girlfriend who is a hairdresser.

Sewing Project #2 January: squeeky bone for my puppy

Learn to crochet and make cowl:

I also made a hat for Marsh and a ton of fingerless gloves, some for me and some for a friend.

Two new recipes in January: New recipe for cinnamon rolls and breakfast casserole

Two new recipes February: For valentines dinner we made filet au poivre and au gratin potatoes

So there is my little update.

Cool ring

This ring is neat.

Curved Triangle Ring

I actually won.

I love entering giveaways online and on blogs . . . plus it is so much fun when you actually win.  And I won two giveaways this week!  One on Noodlehead and the other on Sew, Mama, Sew!

Yay for me!

Lovely Dress

I want this dress!

Fuchsia Infusion Dress

And I look great in this color.

Sweet Little Dress

I really like this sweet little dress.

Silk Bubble Print Drawstring Dress

I must admit that I would never wear it without tights or leggings . . . I think it would be WAY to short for me (I am almost 6 feet tall!) . . . anyway, still very cute.

I won!

My husband never wants to watch movies . . . I mean never!  I am not sure how, but I actually convinced him to watch a movie with me this weekend and it was AMAZING.  We watched Inception.  I thought it was really good . . . kinda Matrixy without the "powers" or whatever you want to call them.  Do you think they are going to make a sequel?  Kinda seemed like it.  But it was fun, the two five of us on the new couches together.  (five being hubby, me, the dog and two cats . . . yes everyone wanted to snuggle!

So, I am calling it a win for me!

Fashion Friday

I covet . . . a lot.  And I liked my little post on fashion inspiration last Friday . . . so, here is another one.  Don't be surprised if you see similar faces (and clothing!).

Kendi Everyday

Love Ramsey

Daybook

Love Ramsey

What Would a Nerd Wear

Notice that you are still seeing the blue buffalo print shirt??  That's cuz I still love it.  But want to know the exciting news?  It seemed to be sold out at JCrew, but then as I was browsing through the clearance section and guess what?  There is was!  And in my size no less.  So . . . I bought it and it is coming to live with me very soon!  There are a few left in very limited sizes if you need one too!  Buffalo Shirt.

Also all the boots and colored tights!  And I love the red stripes and red and blue button up, SO adorable . . . I think it is my new favorite outfit, although this one is still up there.  Which reminds me, I need to buy those jeans, actually I just need to go shopping. 

On a side note, do you have to have an unusual name to be super cute and fashionable?? Kendi, Ramsey, Sydney, Tania??  Adorable.

Kitchen Gadget

These seem like a really neat little kitchen gadget!

Pinch + Pour Silicone Prep Bowls

Whipping Post

These might be the coolest guitar bags ever!  Not that many of you (or myself either) go shopping often for guitar bags. Although $800+ for a bag might be a bit excessive. 

Arizona Arena

Georgia Brown

Mojave Sand

Maybe someday I can get one for the hubby.

Plaid

I have been a bit in love with plaid lately.  I bought a couple scraps of plaid wool at Pendleton the last time I was in Portland, although I have yet to create anything from them.  I promise to share when that time comes.  I also bought these boots right after Christmas . . . and I love them!

Anyway . . . here is another plaid item I would love to own.  So cute, huh?

Madras Camp Shirt Dress

I also like this shirt (although not as much as the dress)

Madras Check Shirt

Steven Alan

These pants are pretty.  And I would like them.  But they are not yet on sale.

Mercer Pant

More stripes.

How adorable is this dress?

Beach-Bound Beauty Dress

It looks as comfy as it does adorable.

Striped Sweater

Stripes are definitely in right now, so maybe I should get this sweater?

Striped Cardigan

I liked it so much I sent a pic to my hubby asking if I should get it? (I didn't get it, I am going to wait ::eeek:: for a deal)