Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! Hope it's filled with BBQ, parades and lots of fun in the sun! 

Boogie Your Way to the 4th!

4th of July is coming up this week and whether you are sweltering the sun, or, as I am, freezing in the rain, you will need a movie or two to tie you over between the BBQ food coma and the fireworks. Some of my favorite movies are the from the 1940's patriotic movies. There was always singing, great movie stars and you felt good about supporting your country.

One of my favorites in this genre is Hollywood Canteen. This movie is even more special because the Hollywood Canteen was a real place, in Hollywood, California, that catered to GI's heading off to WWII. It was started by Betty Davis and John Garfield and each night had an amazing amount of movie stars and musicians entertaining the GI's. The canteen served over 3 million servicemen! The movie is a little glimpse into the canteen. There is great music, wonderful actors and a sweet love story. If this movie doesn't make you feel great about your country, I'm not sure what will. 

If the west coast had Hollywood Canteen, the east coast had Stage Door Canteen. Again, there was a real Stage Door Canteen that catered to the servicemen going overseas for WWII. The music is wonderful,the cameos are jaw dropping and true to form, there is a love story. They did not film a lot of the movie at the Stage Door Canteen because it was actually being used to entertain the service men and it was pretty chaotic, so, the cameos and some of the music was shot on a sound stage. This movie is a little more like a concert film, but with the beats they are throwing down, there is nothing wrong with that!

These two movies show us a time when we put aside our differences and came together for the good of our country and our people. Maybe this 4th of July we can remember what that is like. A girl can wish, right?

Scrappy Dog Sunday

I love lazy days around Casa de Pedersen.

Nothing to do but snuggle with your best friend.

Or help mom with craft projects.

Whew! Too much work...back to naps.

Today was brought to you by the letter ZZZZZZZZZZZZ......

Feel Good Friday

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Friday, you little vixen! Sneaking up on my like that!

Wow! These are crazy amazing! They are little badges made by Teasemade and they make me squeal with delight.  Be sure to check out the other bird embroidery on her flickr account,  it will make you happy.

 You know when you pin those beautiful crafts and yummy foods from pinterest and they just don't come out right-well, don't feel bad cause there are a ton of us out there and Craft Fail is there to not only giggle at your failure but to also say, "Oh gurl, I've been there too...come on, let's have a cocktail instead."

This has nothing to do with today's post except to say that one day I will have a barn where I can have parties and it will be great...carry on.

Speaking of things I want. As a late birthday present, I think I need this. NEED IT! You can get this and just about everything else for me at Victorian Trading Co. Thanks in advance (which means, do it now).

From bad crafts to barns, I've given you just about everything you need for Friday. Oh wait, there is one more thing...SHARK-O-PUG! Everyone out of the water! You will be killed by the cuteness!

Okay, now I have given you everything...Later gators! Pam is out. PEACE!

MIA

Oh you guys! I know I have been MIA lately! I'm so sorry but I do have a good reason. I can't spill all the beans just yet, cause things are still in the works, but once everything is ironed out, you will be the first to know.

Just remember that I think you are rad, the cutest in the whole world and just down right awesome! Oh yeah, I said it. So, while I wait for news...here's a puppy.

Feel Good Friday!

Can you believe that we made it to Friday?  FRIDAY! FRIDAY! FRIDAY! Shake yer bootie cuz it's Friday!

Lately I have been obsessed with the ocean and boats. Of course I am always up for adventure, so this piece by Bustle and Sew fits in with my obsessions just right! This pattern will be out in the Bustle and Sew e-zine on June 28th. Go sign up for your copy!

Have you checked out Retro Ranch Vamp's blog? It's awesome! I love all the tikis, the different house projects, but the word bubbles for the dog...BRILLIANT!

Wanna see what OMP got me for my birthday? LOOK! Isn't it just fab? The locket is the size of a dime! Check out all the detail.  Khara LeDonne is seriously amazing! I want one of everything in her shop.

 

Alright mateys! Time for me to get dinner ready for the OMP and pups! I just can't sit here and look cute all day. Well, I could but my family would starve! Have a fabu weeknd!

I almost forgot, cute puppy picture! Oh yeah! That just happened!  XOXOX

Tie One On Tuesday

Over the weekend I decided to give white wine another chance, mainly because I was thirsty for a beverage, it was a little warm and I wanted something refreshing. Know what....it wasn't so bad. Poor white wine gets such a bad wrap but for summer time, it's pretty okay.

I decided to do a little more research on white wines and found a few that won't break your budget but still very tasty.

Cambria Chardonnay from Katherine's vineyard was featured on several blogs as being an inexpensive (20.00) white wine with a very full taste. It has hints of pineapple and other tropical fruits but isn't too sweet with its buttery undertones.

If 20.00 is still a little steep for your summer picnic plans, then Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling  is right up your alley. The price is right, 9.00 and the flavor has hints of peaches and other stone fruit but not an overpowering sweetness. It is dry and crisp and perfect for seafood.

Of course I have to give a shout out to some local flavor...King Estate Pinot Gris is absolutely delightful and the price is not to shabby either. At 15.00 you will taste a hint of apple, but again not overpowering. The flavor is rich but not overly sweet, and believe it or not, the final taste is brisk and crisp.


3 white wines, reasonably priced, for your summertime adventures. Don't give white wine a hard time. It's fresh, it's sweet, it can sneak up on you and give you a mean hangover. White wine doesn't necessarily mean old ladies draped in rhinestones and shirts that say, "sexy grandma" but if it does really mean that, then sign me up, cause I that's what I want to be when I grow up.

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