It still is the best sweet potato pie ever

Hello!

If you live here in the Sandhills of North Carolina as I do, I am willing to wager that you have had a many a sweet potato pies. All are not created equally! Some are; gulp, barely there!

Most of the not so good, or even the so so ones, are bland. There, I've said it! Meaning, having little to no natural taste. It doesn't seem to matter if the potatoes came from around the way, or a grocer. And it doesn't seem to matter if the pies were made from scratch, or came from the 'sto either. Adding extra sugar to the mix, or an additional sweeter on top after baking, such as marshmallows or whipped cream, does nary a thing for it [in addition] other than, upping your calorie count!

Where there is a will, there is a way! Call it impatience, or the mother of necessity! Actually, I just wanted extraordinary tasting pies.

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Do. Not. Boil. The. Sweet. Potatoes. Ever!!!

Wash. Peel. Grate, or puree.

Add to other ingredients. Bake. 

It...worked! It...works!

Best sweet potato pie ever

And the same applies to pumpkin.

You think? I think!

As of today, Friday, November 22, there are 34 more days left until:  Christmas, Wednesday, December 25, 2019!

"Happy Thanksgiving!"

Shalom!

Angela

P.S. What is the difference between sweet potato pudding and sweet potato pie? The thickness of the filling! And, nothing but!

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Vanilla + butter moisturizer

Hello!

I do like me some vanilla extract! Oh, the smell! It is just marvelous!

In all of my curiosity about ways to use vanilla extract, I figured out at some point that spritzing it directly onto moist almost wet face, hands, and feet help the skin cells to turn over more quickly. Translation:  it gives me a more smooth, and even skin tone! Heaven knows I need it! Yeah; like, wow!

I also like butter! I learned that applying butter onto moist almost wet face, hands, and feet leave it incredibly soft! And, I do mean soft! Who doesn't want soft; not to mention, a nice [healthy] glow? I know! Another; like, wow!

You know where I'm going with this, right?

Seeing that I like vanilla extract + butter so much, I decided to combine the two to see what I would get. I got the smell of freshly baked cookies, that's what! Yeah!

I soften one stick of butter in the microwave. It is O.K. if it becomes liquid. I add 1 (one) teaspoon to 1 (one) tablespoon of vanilla extract into the container, stir, cool a tad, and put into a glass jar. So far, I have not placed it in the refrigerator. I just leave it out. It is easier to spread that way.

Joy of all joys, I found a vanilla extract recipe today! I gotta give it a try! And don't you just know it?!!

I struggled with eczema on and off as a teenager. I still do once in a blue moon, but not nearly as much as I did then. I have a tendency to look for natural items to create something that I would like, or as close to organic as one can get products for personal care use. I never get much farther than the kitchen. How cool is that?

If I come up with any other personal care ideas using vanilla extract, I will be sure and share them with you. Once I get the vanilla extract recipe under my belt, you can be sure there will be more.

As of today, Wednesday, November 13, 2019, there are 42 more days left until:  Christmas, Wednesday, December 25, 2019!

Got your red, and white? Get your red, and white!

"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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Indeed Lady Santa, indeed

Hello!

He said, without missing a beat! 

Well, I do declare!

And here he is, donning 'the red and white' too!

1.  A pair of sunglasses.

2. A deep, leather or suede jacket. A white leather jacket proved to be a bit of a challenge to find. 

3.  A white turtleneck.

 

4.  A pair of red slacks; which I might add, were harder to find than they ought to be! Bah humbug!  Men like red, too!

5.  A pair, the pair of red, and white Red Velvet 4 sneakers. 

What else is there to add? Not much; I have to tell you, not much!

As of today, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, there are 49 more days left until: Christmas, Wednesday, December 25, 2019!

Got your red, and white? Get your red, and white!

"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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It is Ms Santa, to you

Hello!

I'm in the mood for red and white; translation, Christmas - and have been for some time!

I've been looking at Mariah Carey's Merry Christmas Deluxe Anniversary Edition cover one too many times, I think!

"The Santa Suit" is; oh so cute, but just not for me!

Let's reinvent it, shall we? But, for you and I!

Picture this; if you would, please...

A black beret.

A white jacket.

A red pair of shorts, a skirt, dress, or jumpsuit.

A pair of red, and white Red Velvet 4 sneakers.

A black handbag.

Add jewelry; if desired, and we are off!

You think? I think! Work it; sister-friends, work it!

As of today, Wednesday, October 30, 2019, there are 56 more days left until:  Christmas, Wednesday, December 25, 2019!

Got your red, and white? Get your red, and white!

"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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Colorful tights, please

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Colorful tights, pantyhose, and socks are baaaaack! They have been easing their way back into our consciousness for about there years now.

Remember when we wore them? I wore them to work during the mid 1980's to the early 1990's. I adored them then, and I adore them now! I couldn't wait until Belk had a Hanes sale. I couldn't get there fast enough! I would pick up royal blue most of the time. The red would sell out quickly. I wonder why.

I liked matching the pantyhose color to the shoe for maximum impact (with knee length shorts, and  skirts). I liked matching the pantyhose color to the hem of the knee length shorts and skirts, for maximum impact too. A lot depended on what colors I could find.  Either way, I felt taller than my 5'6 frame! What fun!

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I don't wear tights, pantyhose, or socks nearly as much as I used to anymore. I have gotten so used  to not wearing them. Who hasn't? Besides, the bare, natural skin tone + the same color shoe phenomenon can NOT be beat! The next best thing? The bare, natural skin tone + any color shoe!  Just don't forget to use a good body scrub regularly.

I did something this morning that I had never thought of doing before. I took an old towel, cut it, and placed it into my sneakers. Presto! A shoe liner that I can live with. 

"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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The only handbag you need is the one on your arm

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Got bags?

Today is National Handbag Day!

I get a kick out of reading articles on how many handbags a lady need. The truth be told, you only need one, the one on your arm! 

My first nice handbag was a medium sized Etienne Aigner black patent leather, quilted saddle bag that I found at a store in Roanoke, VA more than 20 years ago. It has a single long, leather strap and I still have it to this day. I pull it out occasionally. A thumbs up purchase!

Another nice handbag that I have is a small black suede rectangular purse. It has a long black cord as a strap, and a single crystal ornament as a clasp. It really is quite lovely, and my special occasion bag. I would have to pull it out and look at the tag to tell you what the brand is, but I do recall it being reasonably priced. I got it when I moonlighted in retail for an exclusive ladies' fashion store on holidays and weekends for ten (10) years running!!! [Yeah, quite the record huh?] Another thumbs up purchase! 

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I was given a medium sized Coach inky blue, double strap (with a couple of buckles on each side) leather handbag as a gift about five (5) years ago. I've really enjoyed it. I see myself using it for many more years to come. I can easily wear it with a lot of different things. It has silver hardware which is my go to metallic.

I mostly use tote bags on a daily basis for utilitarian purposes. Carry a briefcase, a handbag, and a lunch bag to and fro every day? Not happening! It is all I can do to get everything in the tote bag, as it is! No particular brand needed, either. Even better.

You guessed it! I do not have or use a lot of handbags. It's just as well. I'd much rather have more shoes! I know, right?

I do have a handbag want on my bucket list, and that is a Chanel! Well; pardon me, who doesn't? The challenge for me will be in deciding which one. I will worry about that when the time comes.

Yes, we have got bags!

"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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Nice plaids, and stripes have been easier to find this year

Hello!

How cool is that? Expect to see a lot of them during the upcoming holiday season, and on into 2020!

I've always enjoyed a good plaid, or stripe myself. A beautiful plaid, or stripe is more than timeless. It is --- Dare I say it? --- chic! It is what it is!

Here's a look at some of the top contenders for views on my FAV Plaid and Stripes, 2019 page...

1) Lemaire's Collaboration With Vega (12.4K views)

2) Christian Louboutin Oh Kate 120mm Painted Leather Shoes (1.3K views)

3)  Manolo Blahnik BB 105mm Metallic Fabric Pump (578 views)

4)  Manolo Blahnik BB Printed Snake High Heel Pumps (293 views)

 

 5)  Saint James NEIGE/RIO Dress (128 views)

6)  Rag & Bone Ali T-Shirt Dress (103 views)

7)  Derek Lam 10 Crosby Striped Long-Sleeve Tie-Waist Dress (98 views)

Pumps, and dresses are ruling for the ladies!

When it comes to pumps, no shoe has anything on them. They just work! That's what good accessories do, of course. They take an outfit from ordinary to extraordinary.

The dresses are comfortable, and can be dressed up or down. I imagine one pulling them out time and time again, year after year.     

Fast forwarding to 2020, here are some of the top contenders for views on my FAV Plaids & Stripes, 2020 page...

1)  Giorgio Armani Resort 2020 (4.7K views)

2)  MSGM Resort 2020 (1.2K views)

 3)  MSGM Resort 2020 (544 views)

4)  Versace Men's Spring 2020 (386 views)

5)  Giorgio Armani Spring 2020 (325 views)

6)  Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2020 (235 views)

7)  Parsons MFA Spring 2020 (205 views)

The plaid and striped suiting are rocking, aren't they? Even the men are able to get in on the action!

A huge advantage to purchasing suiting is that the pieces can be mixed and matched with other pieces from now on out, and un-til! Like it, like it, like it!

Get, or give! Replace, or update! It's all good!

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"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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Pumpkin, pumpkin on the wall

Hello!

National Pumpkin Day may be October 26th, but pumpkin products began showing up on the shelves before Labor Day!

Unless it's edible or something I can smell good in, I would like to have a couple of the MacKenzie-Childs pumpkins. The Black & White pumpkins are elegant; dare I say, and can be used year after year after year. Pair them with other colors; and voila, you have a bonafide scene stealer.

And do I ever enjoy Philosophy products. The only thing I have been able to find even remotely related to a pumpkin is the Apple Cider shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath. And it's not pumpkin at all really, but it will have to do up un-til!

There are always pumpkin spices, coffee, and candles available this time of the year. No need to drone on about it here. And then there is pumpkin peanut butter, popcorn, candy, nuts, and oatmeal. But the most interesting thing of them all is the pumpkin Spam. Hey, I'm willing to try it if you are! It might be good! We will have to compare notes.

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Shalom!

Angela
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You can buy, or rent your clothes now

Hello!

You can do one or the other, with subscription rental services.

O.K. Go ahead and blame the current subscription rental service craze on Bag Borrow Or Steal. They began to offer borrowing, buying, or selling handbags, shoes, and accessories in 2006. But Rent The Runway began to offer renting jewelry, clothing, and accessories+ in 2009. The Trunk Club began something similar as well in 2009, as did Stitch Fix in 2011. Fast forward to today. Other retailers are already offering the same type of services, or are planning to.

American Eagle Style Drop
Infinite Style by Ann Taylor
My List At Bloomingdale's
Express Style Trial
Urban Outfitters' Nuuly

This trend is only expected to gain more momentum. Style Passport by Banana Republic is slated to launch at the end of September. And although Macy's is considering starting a subscription rental service with clothing, etc., it already has a two year old Macy's Beauty Box service on the market.

High end or luxury monthly subscription services include Box Of Style by Rachel Zoe with its accessories and makeup.

If you are a connoisseur of clothing or anything else for that matter, subscription services allow you to try before you buy if nothing else. More importantly, it allows you to use only what you need or want.

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"Happy Weekend!"

Shalom!

Angela
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Shop for holiday wear now!

Hello!

As of today, there are 130 days left until:  Christmas, Wednesday, December 25, 2019! 

Social activities for Christmas begin in earnest 30-90 days out! In other words, the first day of Thanksgiving if not before!  

Why wait until the last minute to get what you want, or need? You can easily save 20%-50% while the Dog Days of Summer are raging! Yes, it has been 'a hot one!' And, it's still hot. Relief will come for us here in the Sandhills of North Carolina sooner or later. Probably later.   

Look for animal prints in attire or accessories to wear this holiday season. Make that leopard, snakeskin, or zebra prints! The choice is yours. If you are adventurous, combine one or two if not three of the prints together. Check and double-check the mirror before going on the other side of the door. You could look spectacular, or you could look peculiar. Just saying.   

My favorite print is zebra. There's something about black + white with a pop of color! It takes me anywhere! 

Nearly all designers; not to mention stores, have some [if not plenty] of the prints this fall. And they can be found at all price points. How cool is that? Look for them. Experiment with them. Wear them. 

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"Happy Weekend!"

Shalom!

Angela
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I Adorned Yu limited edition custom shoes

Hello! 

Red, white and blue! I like it! I always have! I always will!

These shoes are 'the real deal!'

First of all, they are made in Italy! Most good shoes are!

Second, they are made of leather!

And then of course, the ties (i.e., laces) are cotton, and the eyelets are metal!

Yes, yes, and yes!

Did I mention stylish; as in, classically stylish? And then there is that!

The shoes go into production when 7 orders are placed! Place your order today! I want to continue to bring to you some of the world's best designs! 

I'd better learn a few Italian phrases! I know none - whatsoever!

Thaaaaank you!

"Happy Wednesday!"

Shalom!

Angela
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Charcoal this, charcoal that

Hello!

I can't believe I had not tried a charcoal product until last month! 

I have enlarged pores. Don't look too closely! Nothing seemed to reduce them, other than a 5-step nightly cleansing regimen. Not! At least not anymore.

I wanted to try something different. Something easy. Something effective. I narrowed the tries down to:  1)  African Black Soap,  and  2)  a charcoal scrub or mask.

I tried one African Black Soap. It was tan, and smooth. Some African Black Soaps are much deeper in color, and not as smooth looking. I wasn't crazy about this one. I could have kept looking and trying, but how many would I have had to purchase to find a satisfactory one? Next item on the list!

I happened into a dollar store one day, and there sat FREEMAN beauty DETOXIFYING charcoal + black sugar MUD MASK on a shelf. It had charcoal and black sugar in it. I am a fan of sugar scrubs, especially the ones I make! I had to try it.

"The charcoal + black sugar MUD MASK" is cleansing, and moisturizing. It is not too drying. Neither does it leave product; per se, sitting on the skin. Especially here in this hot, humid Sandhills weather! I can leave it on for 20 minutes, or I can leave it on for most of the night. I wake up with smoother, more radiant skin. I did pay more than $6.00 for my tube. I saw it online for $3.99! I shouldn't complain. I'm not even half way through it.

I want to try other charcoal products now. Elle recommended some as did Fashionista, and Martha Stewart. Some are definitely more pricey than others. I'm fascinated by the Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil. Who knew there was such a thing as a detox oil? We all do. Now.

I think I will revisit African Black Soap at a later date. African Black Soap and a charcoal product could be just the combination needed.

"Happy Tuesday!"

Shalom!

Angela
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Body foundation

Hello!

I have put bronzer, and shimmer on the body before. Who hasn't? You know. The face, the arms, the legs. Sometimes the occasion calls for it. I would not trade the Scott Barns' Body Bling glow for anything. It is good!

I have not put body foundation on yet, but I would be willing to try the KKW Beauty Skin Perfecting Body Foundation. Kim Kardashian West, are you listening out there? The summer sun brings out the desire to touch up the skin in all of us. It can get uneven, with the best of efforts. And if you haven't seen the sun so far this year? Although I can't imagine it, you could probably use it more than the lot of us. Just saying!

It is way too hot for pantyhose. It has been here in the Sandhills region of North Carolina since early May. Even if it had not been, pantyhose are more irritant than attribute. I can not begin to tell you how many pairs I have ruined before they got past the ankles! I will go bare legged in 20-degree weather even, if I must! Well, I reckon I must!

Have fun in the sun whether you use shimmer, bronze or foundation this summer!

"Happy July 4th Week!"

Shalom!

Angela
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A real good scrub

Hello!

If you know anything about me, you know that I like a good body scrub, and I think I have come up with one of the best. It is quite simple, really. I take equal amounts of sugar + salt, and add it to grits. I add it to the same amount of grits some of the time, but less at others. Little to no "rubbing it in," and you have nicely smooth skin for pennies on the dollar! Add essentials oils to it for a yum, yum, yummy smell!

A Kate Spade store opened at the Carolina Premium Outlets a few days ago! The word is, a Michael Kors store may open too! Bring it on!

There are 22 more days left until the first day of summer, Friday, June 21, 2019! Who would have thunk? It felt like summer days ago in this record breaking heat! Oh me, oh my.

"Happy Weekend!"

Shalom!

Angela
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It's my birthday month, and I want seersucker!

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Oopsy daisy! It's been a while! I do apologize! No, I haven't been on an extended vacation. It is a bit of a long story; but, one day I will tell - almost all! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! But; I must admit, I had not blogged in so long it took nearly seven days for me to remember my password! Good grief! I know, right? Anyhow...

And do you know what else took a while? Figuring out how to shave under my arms! Gosh, darn! Instead of going up and down, or down and up, go sideways! It takes less of a swipe! Call it easier on the skin, if you will. Just saying...

Do you know what I am craving? No, it is not chocolate! That was yesterday! Today, it's seersucker! What a fabric for this early hot, humid Sandhills weather! I do declare! Put in on sale; already, will 'ya?

I'm into pearls, too! For a real humdinger of a pearl necklace, the seemingly endless 80" pearls are all of that and a bag of chips! I am telling you!

The month is quickly coming to close! I'd better make my move on that seersucker, and the pearls pretty soon! I consider it 'early Christmas gifts!' Speaking of which, there are 217 days left until Christmas, Wednesday, December 25, 2019! Mark that on your calendar!   

"Happy Thursday!"

Shalom!

Angela
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A blanket is a coat too

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Well, it goes something like this!

It was cold yesterday. For us here in the Sandhills, anyways. So I wore "a pink bubble jacket," with a zip on/off hoodie. In other words, a down jacket, or a puffer jacket. It was; needless to say, pretty warm. I even started sweating, but I didn't dare take it off.

This southern born and bred gal likes cold weather, but also likes to stay warm - without the bulkiness that that usually entails. It is still cold outside today, but I could not even begin to think about wearing the "pink bubble jacket" again. Maybe another day! I tried on various silk, denim and wool jackets. Nothing was quite doing it for me.

Off to the bed I go from the wardrobe; be that as it may, thinking. Then it hit me! There on my bed was "an orange crush" blanket for one! It was perfect for my tan wool fedora with a floral brooch, deep green long sleeve velvet blouse, gray corduroy slacks, and navy flats! It popped, as we like to say in the fashion industry! And, it is fun to wear too. Call it something different from the usual, if you will.

The blanket for one can be wrapped at least two (2) different ways! There are more I know, but I didn't have the time to experiment this A.M. It can be folded into a triangle; for one, and laid across the back with the narrow ends facing forward. Tie, if you would like. It can also be folded in half, and tucked over a shoulder or under one or both arms. Pin together with a brooch (or a clothes pin - ha, ha, ha), if you would like. I opted for the latter. It was quite easy, really.

Duh, you are probably saying! People do it all the time! I don't, but it sure is fun!

"Happy Wednesday!"

Shalom!

Angela
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P.S. Blanket, coat, wrap. Whatever...

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Grits + butter = smooth feet!

Hello!

When it comes to beauty, I like nat-u-ral!

Quite by accident, I discovered that ---

1)  Grits make a great exfoliator! For the hands, the elbows, the knees, and the feet! Especially, the feet! But, it's also good for the entire body! Who knew? I knew, that's who!

2)  Slathering room temperature butter on freshly exfoliated, damp hands, elbows, knees and feet is such an aaaaah moment!

But just so that you know, I do not apply butter to the entire body. I do apply a tiny amount on the face and neck before or after regular moisturizer, if I need a little something extra. Shucks, I rarely ever even "lotion up!" I don't often need to! It must be all of the water I try to chug-a-lug, and the fruit and vegetables I try to eat! Yes! Yes!

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Shalom!

Angela

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Best sweet potato pie ever

Hello!

The best sweet potato pie ever was made ... by me! But, who else?!!!

It is all about the method, a more sure and efficient method, I might add!

"Do not boil the sweet potatoes!" It dilutes the natural flavor to pert near nothing, and 'ya try to regain it all by adding a ton of sugar! It ain't necessary!   

Peel, wash, grate, mix other ingredients in, bake! Done! Mmmmm, mmmmm, good!

Don't believe me? Try it, you'll like it!

"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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