Wish Two...

Milan's famous Teatro Ala Scala.

Time for another Bucket List entry....

I LOVE Italy, I went once when I was about 18, and fell in love with it... I dream of when I'll go back again, stay longer and travel a little more within it...

And so, with that, one day I want to go see a classic Italian Opera, the real thing. Maybe 'La Traviata', of which, is in the youtube link below. I can only image how stunning it must be to hear their voices live, how breathtaking.

Next, where? Well... of course, if I'm going to do this, I want to do it right... so how about Milan's famous Teatro Alla Scala. An absolutely beautiful building, designed by neoclassical architect Giuseppe Piermarini. It opened in 1778, and after being badly bombed during WW2, it reopened in 1946, and quickly regained it's prestigious reputation.

And then, of course, it's the dress.... oh yes, the dress!

I don't think I have ever disliked one of Oscar de la Renta's gowns... I love his consistency of shape and the design of his dresses, he really does know a woman's body - and how to make her look stunning, so feminine, so beautiful, so flattering... and what more does a woman want when they go to the Opera, but to feel absolutely heavenly?

I love the following three Oscar dresses... I'm not sure I could pick between them!

Or perhaps some stunning, silky Versace?! I love all of the following three, careful pleats and shape with a beautiful flow.. gorgeous. I love these colors too...

And yup, I know there's one thing still missing with this trip... but maybe one day I'll get lucky there too, and he'll look just to die for in the perfect suit!!

And so, until then... 'La Traviata' clips from youtube...

Desk Update...

So, a little update on the Desk situation... I think I may have found one sooo much better than the ones I posted earlier! Older, better, prettier and basically much more up my street! 

I didn't want to spend too much, as I've got my steel desk on hold! But this one is in a style of it's own, and the purchase would be more of an investment, than something temporary..

Anyways, I'll keep you updated on it - and unveil it if it all comes to fruition!

In the mean time, it reminds me a little of this! Which I LOVE! And something I think every woman should remember and hold dear....

My Favorite Compilation...

I just watched 'Pride and Prejudice' (the 2005 movie), and with my obsession with reading Jane Austen right now, it was an additional pleasure! I LOVE this book, and of course, Mr. Darcy!

A little while ago, while cruising You Tube, I came across one of the best compilations I've ever seen on the site... Clips of 'Pride and Prejudice' to Elton John's 'Tiny Dancer' - a song so very close to my own heart...

So, without further ado, here it is.... 

Hippo!!

I just heard the best and funniest Christmas Song!! So of course, I have to post it!!!

'I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas' By Gayla Peevey

Treetops Glisten...

For my Sister, Kathryn. Because no one loves this movie as much as she does!

A Cowboy and his Brandy...

I know I haven't been posting recently - even my Mum commented on it! Still, it's been a busy week at work, I've had a lot on my mind, and well, my heart has been very heavy... so sadly leaving little time to blog.

Above is an image I'd like to accompany with the song below. It's from the new Baz Lehrmann movie 'Australia' with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. Now, I'm not running off to the cinema to watch it, but I do love the image above. Even if I do dislike Nicole's boots! I love their pose, the masculinity, the femininity....

As for why I'd like like it in the same post as this song.... well, thats for me to know, and you to guess.

For my Marlboro Man....

Two weeks and counting...

I can't believe Christmas is only two weeks away now! When I was little, it couldn't come fast enough, now it comes around wayy too fast!! 

This year things have unfortunately changed in my family, and for the first time, in my lifetime, we won't all be together for the holidays. You see a big fat ocean lies between my Mother, my Brother and my Sister in England, and my Father and I sit on this side. Fortunately however, at least all of us will have some family. I'm jumping over to Michigan to spend it with my Dad and his dog Rufus, and probably a whole chunk of SNOW!! I haven't been back there for two years! I can't believe how they can vanish so quickly...

But... I LOVE Christmas!!! And I adore Christmas music!!! 

So, the above song is Judy Garland, singing 'Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas', which I just love. It must be one of my all time favorites, so beautiful, so classic... it makes my heart melt..

Then there's this one, Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' is to keep my lonely heart cheerful...and for my Family, who could do it better than Bing Crosby? 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'... if only in my heart.

All three images from Living Etc.

The Life in Rose...

Its another beautiful Sunday morning...I'm up very early again. I'm watching the sun creep up over the buildings.. and so what could be more perfect than a little bit of Louis Armstrong singing 'La vie en Rose'?

Old Man...

This Morning, I have found myself addicted to listening to Norah Jones. One of my favorites is "Broken". Below is it on you tube. I think it's a beautiful song...

And then went in search of some photography which this song inspired...

Meow...

So, I have a Cat, called Oscar, and I totally love the little guy. He's quite the character!! Follows me everywhere, meows as he goes, and always at the door when I come home! Two years old and a snuggler, especially when I need it... Well, here's a funny little cartoon which reminds me of my little guy - 'Simon's Cat' on YouTube, and if you like this, check out his other cartoons, like his "Let me in!". Absolutely spot on and hilarious!! Ha!