It's here..FRIDAY.....

1. Spring has arrived - duh - anybody else notice?? One of the best things about spring in Texas are the bluebonnets....our state flower. They cover hillsides and open pastures and little patches here and there....this week they are blooming everywhere..another GRAND thing about the state of TEXAS...

2. My second Birchbox arrived. I cancelled my subscription. I was very disappointed in the 2 boxes I got. In each box, I only liked 1 or 2 things.....

not worth the monthly subscription $$.

Here is what this month brought me....REALLY??

ANICK GOUTAL..what? a citrus PARFUME.....I hate citrus....

AHAVA....what? a lotion...it was ok

NIA24.....what?...a cleansing scrub. I do use a face scrub....but not at this price

OROFLUIDO...what?....a hair treatment. Haven't used it - but I might

RGB...what? White nail polish - I don't think so

and last but surely least....

TEA FORTE'...what?...skin smart teas.- UGH..I don't drink HOT tea and I don't drink flavored tea.

Might have to pass this on to my husband....not that I see him caring about skin smart tea...

Not sure if BIRCHBOX read my profile, but I am guessing not!!

The H5FF is that I cancelled my subscription and I won't be wasting my money anymore!!

3. SWAPPING (1)...I will be doing two. One is my daughter-in-laws FLIP FLOP swap. Who doesn't love flip-flops?? I live in flip flops as much of the year as possible. In Texas, that is a great part of the year! It is a staple, it's a must, it is a fact of life! Can't wait to get started. If interested...

here is Robyn's link....http://robynwheat.blogspot.com/ - this is gonna be good!!

4. SWAPPING (2)...this is a CRAFTERS SWAP. I love to craft. Love to create something and give it away. I love DIY projects - so this is perfect for me. Can't wait to see what I get. Here is the link to the blog that is doing this. I read her blog daily and LOVE IT !!

If you are a crafter and would like to join in...

http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/

5. Now onto a bittersweet H5FF....I have been driving a 1999 Mazda Miata for the last 4 years. I love, love, love this car. But as with all good things...it has come to an end. My husband and I have decided it is time to move forth - and the fact that CRAWLING in and out of it has taken it's tole on my aching back.

I sold "CANDY" last night (yeah - I know - I name my cars). She has been a blast and of all the vehicles I have sold and traded, I thought I would cry over this one...but I was strong (that and the fact that I didn't want to listen to my husband say OMG!!!) So, I sold her........to my BOSS. I know, what am I thinking?

He said he is buying it - for his daughter. She is 13.....he is saving it for her...RIGHT.

HE said the good thing about it, it only seats 2 - no worry of riding around with A car full of friends !!

I agree....sounds like a great reason to buy a car - 3 years before she is ready to drive it. She is gonna be the HIT of all her high schools friends

Lucky girl. In the meantime...I think he is gonna give it a whirl or two...

Goodbye Candy...it has been a BLAST...

HAPPY FRIDAY !!

Spring is officially here. When I think of spring and Easter...the color purple - automically comes to mine (that and the fact that it is my favorite color)....I think it also symbolizes spring and the renewal that Easter brings forth.....

Purple

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From pale purples to deep purples, the color purple is intriguing.

| Cool, Calming Colors | Warm, Exciting Colors | Mixed Cool/Warm Colors | Unifying Neutral Colors

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Purple is warm and cool. Explore the meaning and symbolism of the color purple and colors that go with purple and the light and dark shades of purple from palest orchid to deep dark violet and indigo.
Shades of Purple: These words are synonymous with purple or represent various shades of the color purple: amethyst, eggplant, indigo, lavender, lilac, magenta (see fuchsia), mauve, mulberry, orchid, plum, pomegranate, puce, royal, thistle, violet, wine.

Royalty and Spirituality, the Nature and Culture of Purple:

Purple is royalty. A mysterious color, purple is associated with both nobility and spirituality. The opposites of hot red and cool blue combine to create this intriguing color. Pantone selected the color Blue Iris (PANTONE 18-3943) as the 2008 Color of the Year telling us: "Combining the stable and calming aspects of blue with the mystical and spiritual qualities of purple, Blue Iris satisfies the need for reassurance in a complex world, while adding a hint of mystery and excitement."
Purple has a special, almost sacred place in nature: lavender, orchid, lilac, and violet flowers are often delicate and considered precious. Because purple is derived from the mixing of a strong warm and strong cool color it has both warm and cool properties. A purple room can boost a child's imagination or an artist's creativity. Too much purple, like blue, could result in moodiness.
The color of mourning for widows in Thailand, purple was the favorite color of Egypt's Cleopatra. It has been traditionally associated with royalty in many cultures. Purple robes were worn by royalty and people of authority or high rank. The Purple Heart is a U.S. Military decoration given to soldiers wounded in battle.

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