Nail Art: Gel Nails in Blue + Decal, Part 11

The actual name of the blue 💙 color is Copen Blue.  I did not ask for a nail decal, but the Manicurist added one for each ring finger anyway. 

My first nail decals ever!

 The right hand is of a flower. The left hand is of a Lady.

Dry hands, sorry 😉

My inspiration.  pc: yourclassylook.com

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Gemstone Colors for Your Christmas Tree!

 Is it Christmas yet?!!  A 5-minute video that whets your appetite for Christmastime.

Decorating hint: gem 💎 tones + sparkle ✨+ gold = awesome 🎄 tree!

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MacKenzie Childs: Floradot Mirror

Beautiful! I love this mirror with its courtly check border and 3-d  flowers 💮❤💮 My LR wall looks happier with this addition to my collection of MacKenzie Childs beauties 😍 Size is 12 x 16 inches

pc: MacKenzie Childs

pc:  MacKenzie Childs

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Spiked Drinks in Recent Trending News

 Even as a youngster the thought of someone putting something in my drink without my knowledge horrified me. Date rape?! Mental instabilities?! Delusions?! 😨😱😭😵

Now, the fears resurface with these 2 recent incidents.  Be careful out there! God protect our sons and daughters.

Mystery Woman Steals Man’s $40K Rolex

Groom Says His Drink Was Spiked on His Wedding Day

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour  (1 Peter 5 )

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Favorite Tech-Free Summer Activities

Inexpensive, yet fun 👍 activities with your children during these dog days of Summer 2022 (by Rachel Cruze):

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.( John 16:33)

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A Cat Called Room 8

In honor of National Kitten Day (July 10, 2022) here is one unforgettable kitten/cat 🐈 named Room 8: 

“Room 8” ( 1947–1968 )

Room 8 was a neighborhood cat who wandered into a classroom in 1952 at Elysian Heights Elementary School in Echo Park, California. He lived in the school during the school year and then disappeared for the summer, returning when classes started again. This pattern continued without interruption until the mid-1960s.

News cameras would arrive at the school at the beginning of the year waiting for the cat's return; he became famous and would receive up to 100 letters a day addressed to him at the school. Eventually, he was featured in a documentary called Big Cat, Little Cat, and a children's book, A Cat Called Room 8. Look magazine ran a three-page Room 8 feature by photographer Richard Hewett in November 1962, titled "Room 8: The School Cat". Leo Kottke wrote an instrumental called "Room 8" that was included in his 1971 album, Mudlark.

As he got older, Room 8 was injured in a cat fight and suffered from feline pneumonia, so a family near the school volunteered to take him in. The school's janitor would find him at the end of the school day and carry him across the street.

His obituary in the Los Angeles Times rivaled that of major political figures, running three columns with a photograph. The cat was so famous that his obituary ran in papers as far away as Hartford, Connecticut. The students raised the funds for his gravestone. He is buried at the Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park in Calabasas, California. 

FB:  Calico Lady Kitten Rescue

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Ivana Trump Loved a Yorkie Pup

pc:  The U.S. Sun

" Tiger" 🐾 the Yorkshire Terrier dog was Ivana's constant companion.  

What will happen to him, her comfort dog, and where will he end up now that she has passed away? We know President Trump has never been a fan of dogs, so Tiger will not likely end up staying with him, LoL 😆

[The first Mrs. Trump] told Page Six in 2014 that her Yorkie is a "comfort service dog" that helps her stay calm and is "more famous in St Tropez than Brigitte Bardot." (The Sun.com ) 😁

pc:  google

Pup 🐾 taken away by an Assistant (pc:   google)

our beloved Pablo 🐾 pup

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Roberto Cavalli: Fall/Winter 2022-2023

Animal prints 🐆 and Catsuits 😸 and Black and Gold. Plus, that very pretty shade of green 💚, wow.  I like it!! 👏❤👏

Roberto Cavalli, RTW Fall 2022

Our Baby Louis is One!

Our 💙💙💙 crowns, our joy.  Thank You, Lord Jesus Christ!!

Children's children are the crown of old men; 

and the glory of children are their fathers.

Proverbs 17

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About TJ Maxx

 ... & Why Prices Are So Low - by Katie Dupere

(I can attest to #5 below 😁😃 -- having seen it with my own eyes while in Germany)

If you are a budget fashion lover, then you likely take it to the ‘Maxx. By “it,” we mean your paycheck. And by ‘Maxx, we mean the much-adored budget retailer TJ Maxx.

Yes, TJ Maxx is likely the source of many dropped dollars, if you like your clothing and home decor to cost less than department stores. But when you’re down for a style hunt, you probably pull into the retailer’s parking lot without much thought on how exactly TJ Maxx does it all. But there’s a slew of relatively unknown facts behind the store’s inception and concept—not to mention insider tips to help you get the very best deals along the way.

If you want to know what a TJ Maxx yellow tag means or the difference between TJ Maxx and Marshalls (and yes, there is a difference), check out these 10 fast facts about TJ Maxx.

1. The first TJ Maxx stores opened in 1977.

In 1976, a discount retail corporation recruited Bernard Cammarata, who was the general merchandising manager of Marshalls at the time, to spearhead the launch of a new off-price chain selling apparel and home decor. A year later in 1977, the first two TJ Maxx stores opened in Auburn and Worcester, Mass. That history adds up to more than 40 years of deals.

In 1995, Marshalls was acquired by TJX Companies (TJ Maxx’s parent company), even though the inception and overall concept of TJ Maxx were likely inspired by the long-standing success of Marshalls stores.

2. Forget what you’ve heard: TJ Maxx is not a discount store.

Though you can score some pretty stellar deals at TJ Maxx, it’s not technically a discount store. TJ Maxx is an off-price retailer, which means it stocks excess inventory from merchandisers. According to the TJ Maxx website, the retailer sources inventory from “a wide variety of opportunities, which can include department store cancellations, a manufacturer making up too much product, or a closeout deal when a vendor wants to clear merchandise at the end of a season.” Discount stores, on the other hand, buy merchandise at full wholesale price but take less markup than traditional stores.

3. There’s actually a difference between TJ Maxx and Marshalls.

Though many shoppers think of the sister stores as interchangeably similar, TJ Maxx and Marshalls both have some distinct features. TJ Maxx has an expanded jewelry and accessories section and features more designer pieces for sale. Marshalls, on the other hand, offers family footwear, an expanded men’s department and a dedicated juniors department.

4. The majority of TJ Maxx products aren’t damaged or irregular.

According to SheFinds, 95 percent of products sold at the retailer are in top-notch condition, with damaged or defective products making up only a reported 5 percent of all TJ Maxx inventory. And don’t worry, any condition issues will always be disclosed on the tag—but it’s rarely a concern.

5. TJ Maxx is actually called T.K.Maxx in the U.K. and Ireland.

The TJX corporation launched T.K. Maxx in the U.K. in 1994. The slight name change was reported to avoid confusion with the existing discount department store chain T.J. Hughes, which already existed in the U.K. and was not affiliated with the TJX corporation.

Jonathan Adler vase (R) which I purchased from my local TJMaxx

6. There are more than 1,200 TJ Maxx locations around the world.

As of January 2021, there were more than 1,200 TJ Maxx stores around the world. For those curious, there’s another 600-plus T.K.Maxx locations in the U.K. and Ireland. Out of the 50 states, only Alaska doesn’t have a TJ Maxx location.

7. According to insiders, Wednesday is the best day to shop.

TJ Maxx shoppers claim that the retailer receives its biggest shipments (and marks down the most items) on Wednesdays, making it the best day to score new products and top deals. But deals and markdowns happen all during the workweek—just not on weekends. Other insiders claim shopping midday during the workweek—specifically Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays—will help you beat crowds and score top deals.

8. Yellow price tags mean the item is at its final and lowest markdown.

In the case of TJ Maxx, yellow means go. A yellow tag on TJ Maxx merchandise means the item has been marked down to its final—and lowest—price. Any introductory markdowns are printed on red stickers, while regularly priced merchandise features white labels comparing a product’s TJ Maxx price to its normal retail cost. But be warned: Some reports claim these retail prices may be slightly inflated, giving the impression of a better bargain.

9. TJ Maxx stores in select regions sell discounted designer merchandise.

And we mean designer. Select TJ Maxx stores have deals on top designer pieces in a special section called The Runway. In The Runway, you can find some of the biggest names in fashion, with some shoppers discovering Gucci, Celine and Saint Laurent pieces in the sought-after section. You can also shop The Runway (and regular TJ Maxx pieces, for that matter) online. When shopping in stores, The Runway merchandise will have a purple tag.

10. TJ Maxx has its own private labels, which turns out some of the merchandise the store stocks.

According to HerCampus, an estimated 10 percent of products available in TJ Maxx stores are created under independently-owned private labels. Clothing featuring the label Frou Frou, Mercer and Madison, Between Me & You, and more are all owned by The TJX Companies. These items are created especially for sales at TJ Maxx and Marshalls locations.

Read the full article 🠊🠊🠊 H E R E

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Money Tree Plant

My sister's 2 house plants!  Look at how beautiful they are 😊  Sis says they grow very well by a window or a well-lit area. Definitely on my radar as the next plant I purchase, Lord willing.  I hope my local Costco warehouse offers it for sale one of these days. She got hers from Ikea.

The plant grows well in bright light, but also tolerates partial shade at room temperatures from 12°C through 25°C. A plant's leaves may turn yellow and fall when days are shorter in autumn which is not a sign of disease, and the plant will restart its growth without problem the following spring. A tree is mature when 4-5 years old. It produces its first fruit in spring and fall. Furthermore, it can withstand temperatures as low as 5°C without losing its leaves, although people recommended not growing it below 12°C as an orangery tree, the ideal culture temperature being about 20°C all year round with high humidity. An occasional weak frost can cause it to lose its leaves, and it grows new leaves in the following spring. -- wikipedia

Pachira aquatica

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Luxury Watches Are Doing Well in Year 2022

 

My 😍⌚ wish-list item

pc: Costco

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