BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

It's so cold out that this song is stuck in my head. Do enjoy.

~Black Orchid~

ETSY LOVE

Baby It's Cold Outside

Is it me or is this one of the coldest winters ever? Here are a few Etsy finds that can help you stay warm when it's cold out.

Hot Coco

Cute Scarf

Furtastic

All Weather

One of the best things to do when it's this cold out is to stay in with someone you love cuddled up in a warm blanket sipping hot coco and watching a tear jerker.

Stay Warm

~Black Orchid~

ETSY LOVE

Hi folks! Today's Etsy Love is dedicated to our music lovers and creators. Hope you appreciate.

rles Singers Al-Di-La Songs for Young Lovers

Grand Piano Toy Piano Handmade Mahogany Piano

PICK ME Copper Guitar Pick

Recycled Piano Wooden Drop Earrings

Quincy Jones Jazz Man

~Black Orchid~

ETSY LOVE

Is there anything you can't find on Etsy? Today's Etsy Love is all about vintage shoes. Take a look at my finds.

Two Tone Oxfords-8

Cole Haan Riding Boots

Nike

See you soon

~Black Orchid~

BRIANNA MCCARTHY THE ARTIST

I came across this artist last night and fell in love with her work. I know it's silly but I felt a connection with her automatically. I know it's because her work is so beautiful but I think that us having the same last name and being from the same homeland might have played in it also. Whatever the reason I LOVE LOVE LOVE her work. Here are a few samples of her work an the link to her blog. I hope you love her work also.

~Black Orchid~

ETSY LOVE

I really LOVE looking at furniture. Today's Etsy Love is dedicated to cute Furniture finds. i think my furniture style is shabby chic/ vintage/modern (I have no clue). Each piece definitely has Black Orchid written all over it whatever my style. Hope you enjoy.

Tufted Chic

I tend to love any furniture that is tufted and wing back. I don't know what it is about the look but it looks so sharp yet comfy. If price were no option this would be mine! This seller has a store in NC and I'm thinking of visiting a friend just to stop by this store. smh

Comfy Chic

This Chair is so perfect. I would feel like a queen sitting in it!

Louis Chic

I picture myself in a cashmere turtleneck, lace skirt, wolford stocking and pumps sitting in this chair with my legs crossed. This chair is so chic. It says "I'm a lady, thanks you very much".

Childhood Chic

Though this is a child's desk I would love to use it. Its so perfect and has so much character. Do you think I can fit it?

Now I'm thinking my style is also Victorian.....Idk..... Hope you all enjoyed. What's your furniture style?

~Black Orchid~

CRASH DIET

I need to lose some lbs for December so I did some research an found this great article. Nothing new but still good to read. Take look. Article

Enjoy your weekend!

~Black Orchid~

ETSY LOVE

Love Is In The Air

I came across these on Etsy and thought they were oh so cute. So here is today's Etsy Love. All cute, chic and special ways to express your love. Enjoy

So In Love

Wear your feeling around your neck with this sterling silver clasp necklace.

Magnetic Attraction

Need I say more? How cute are these?

I Love That You Love Me

This one is so special because you can have anything from I love that you love me, to I love that you are my best friend, to I love that you are my mother-in-law to be. Anything that you can think of, plus each comes with a peace crane. Better yet shipping is free worldwide!

You Had Me At Hello

Who doesn't love a cheese filled line? I know I do!

Always Kiss Me Goodnight

There are so many variations of this decal, even pillows, canvas and more. I just chose this one.

Etsy has so many beautiful things that this post can be never ending. So go see for yourself and don't forget to checkout Etsy for your favorites.

P.S. I will be doing Etsy Love as a weekly post as of next week.

~Black Orchid~

ETSY LOVE

I LOVE YOUR SLEEVE

Everyone has a laptop, phone or some sort of digital reader ie kindle. Today's post offers unique ways to protect your gadget while still being chic. There is something for everyone and Etsy has it all. Take a look.

For the conservative businessman the Hampshire.

For the individualist the Owl.

The Girly Girl- Quiet Ground

Which of these are you most like?

There are so many options on Etsy it's hard to choose. So go take a look for yourself.

~Black Orchid~

ETSY LOVE

I have featured Etsy products on my blog many times. There are soooo many things I love on that site and I am positive its the same for anyone who frequents the site. So I have decided to share one Etsy item a day. It will be fun and highlight a unique handmade item. I hope you enjoy.

Here is my 1st Etsy Love:

Geeks Need Pillows Too

These pillows are definitely cute and unique. When I saw them I thought....hmmmm thats cute! There is one for PC and Mac users.

Here is the link for the seller. Till tomorrow.

~Black Orchid~

UMMMM UMMM GOOD!

I've been searching for suits for the guys and I came across this pic. I know every woman can agree, there's just something about a man in a suit. Well not just any suit, a well made tailored suit. When I saw this pic I knew that this was the look I wanted for the guys. How sexy/amazing/refined do these men look in their suits? I love it! What do you think?

~Black Orchid~

WHAT A BEAUTY!!!

So the wedding planning has officially began. While "casually" looking for wedding shoes I came across these bad boys. How amazing are these shoes? These are so unexpected. A combination of elegant and punk rock. Would I wear them on my wedding day though?......Ummm maybe. However, I definitely won't be wearing them because the price tag on these babies is $3545 and it's wait listed until June (not that that matters).

Would you wear these on your wedding day?

~Black Orchid~

LOOK WHAT I GOT!!!!!

I have been having such long and very stressful days at work the past two weeks, so I decided to make an impromptue trip to see my bf. So on Friday I left work about an hour early, went home threw some stuff in a suitcase then my brother drove like a mad man to the airport. Checkin was smoothe but boarding the plane, the annoying guy who wore his sunglasses the entire 5 hr flight, the flight and customs was a nightmare. I came through the arrival doors pissed and annoyed then those feelings were hightened when I didn't see my bf. I walked towards the exit and before I could call him he appared. Anyway he took my bags and we walked to the car. He then intrpduced me to some guy he knew who was stranded at the airport that he was giving a ride home (I promise he knows everyone regardless of where he goes so I wasn't surprised). Before we got in the car he said there was something he wanted to show me before we left. As we walked away I knew he was up to something cause he was VERY uneasy. Then he started talking about him, us .....then he was on his knees.....then a ring.....then crickets.....lol. I was so shocked....but I said YES. Of course I said yes. And that was the beginning of a much better weekend.

On cloud 99

~Black Orchid~

I'M SUCH A FAILURE!

This summer my boyfriend's mom made me the best fudge I have ever had in my life. So when it was my turn to bake something for work I decided to try and replicate her creation. I got the recipe and began the process. Ten minutes into it I felt like something was wrong so I called her to make sure I was on the right track. She laughed a little then told me that I was doing fine but I needed to keep stirring for about 30 more minutes. 30 minutes!....no way. My arms were so tired that I just stopped. I mean it looked very similar to the what she made all it needed to do was firm up a bit. Only it never did! It looked like, well, diarrhea.

When my mom came home she tried to salvage my poor attempt at making fudge but she over did it and by the time we were done the "fudge" was so hard it sounded like rock candy......and the color....I don't even know where it came from. The sad thing is I just knew I would be great at making fudge. Clearly I was wrong.....lol. I will attempt again, but no time soon.

Take a look at my sad attempt at making fudge

I started out great

But then a turn for the worse. My mom placed foil on it to smooth it out.... bad idea....it got stuck...lol

And this is what we ended up with. A far cry from what it should look like. The funny thing is it still tasted okay....lol

~Black Orchid~

MY 1ST FARMSHARE PICKUP

Awhile back I wrote about local CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture). Last week I picked up my 1st weekly portion directly from local farmers. I must say I was very excited to see what I would get even though I already knew. I was pleasantly surprised by how much veggies we go. I am happy I am going to be sharing my share with my mom and bff because there is no way I could eat all these veggies all by myself. I think that this will be a great way to start eating well and add variety to the veggies that I eat. (OMG I sound so boring....With that I bring this post to a close. Here is what was included for about $25 a week:

1 bu Orange Carrots
1 bu Italian Parsley
2 pcs. Leeks
1 Head red Oak Lettuce
2 lbs. Sweet Potatoes
1 head of Bok Choy
1 bu Tatsoi
1 bu Guy Lon
1+1/2 lbs. Snap Beans
1 lb. Cherry Tomatoes
1 lb. Heirloom Tomatoes
1+1/2 lbs. Baby Squash
1 Sweet Bell Peppers

Happy Eating

~Black Orchid~

A GIRL AND HER SHOES

So as you all know I'm a teacher. This means I stand on my feet all day. ALL DAY!!! I have been on the hunt for cute comfortable work shoes that will not hurt my feet at the end of the day. Today after working 8 hours 6 of which were spent standing I headed for another 2 hour meeting. I arrived at my meeting 30 minutes early so I decided to take a stroll over to 5th Ave. To my surprise Cole Haan was right on the corner. After trying on several pairs I fell in love with a pair at 1st sight. The only problem is that they weren't a part of their Nike Air collection. The sales associate then showed me their most comfortable shoe the company makes and after trying them on it was true, they were uber comfy. I mean I felt like I was walking on clouds. The problem is that they looked like teacher shoes. I was now in a pickle. Do I get the shoe that's perfect for teaching but kinda look ugly old lady shoes or do I get the chic 5hr shoe. I couldn't choose so I got both.

I am totally in Love with my new pair of oxfords

How ugly are these

Which would you have picked?

~Black Orchid~

J CREW ONLINE FACTORY

Good Morning Guys, just wanted to share the news that JCrew now has an online Factory store. It's only open from Friday to Sunday so you must move fast. When you go to the JCrew site just click on the Factory link at the upper right side of the screen. Also if you need a free ship code on $150 or more use this: TQA49B

Happy Shopping

~Black Orchid~

10 YEARS FROM NOW

Have you ever looked at a picture from years ago and asked yourself "What the hell was I wearing?" I have looked at wayyyy too many of those pics. I remember wearing a red, white and blue striped Tommy Hilfiger bubble coat with baggy guess jeans and lace-up chunky wooden heels. At the time I thought I looked soooo flyy. You couldn't tell me otherwise. This got me to thinking about fads that are in (and we love) now and how we will feel about them in 10 years. So here is the question: What fads that we love now do you think we will look back on in 10 years and hate?

My answer: I love love love the "Strong Shoulders" look but I think in 10 years we will be saying "really what were we thinking?"

Let me know your answers.

~Black Orchid~

THE VMAs SUCKED!!!!

I don't really watch awards shows but I took a look whenever there was a commercial on the Hallmark Channel. I feel like everyone had on the same thing. I was not moved at all. take a look at the following and tell me what you notice.

Yeah leather was all over the place and more than I would think is normal. I guess if you don't have your leather getup for Fall you may want to go out and get a piece. Don't give me wrong I like leather but it was overkill last night. Maybe I missed the good stuff while watching "Fairfield Road".

I guess also it's only the VMAs and not the Grammys so I shouldn't expect much. One last thing Lady Gaga might be a nut but she goes for whatever look she is trying to achieve....I usually never get her look though.

Wait one more thing, my girl crush Ciara looked cute. I'm not sure what she was wearing (that girl can't dress to save her life but thats another post) nevertheless she looked cute in it......lol

Later Loves

~Black Orchid~