MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Enjoying my presents on my very first Christmas too!

Hey cuz. Ezekiel

I know something about celebrating the holidays.

Love to you all! Deylan

SEASON'S GREETINGS

On Sunday, December 16th, my church choir ministered at Little Company of Mary hospital in Torrance, CA. One of our choir members is there after suffering a heart attack a year ago.

Even though there hasn't been any progress in her recovery, we keep vigil in our prayers for her and her family, as this is a horrific tragedy for all of us. In one quick moment her life was changed forever. We love you Klamaria Grogan, our Unity sister.















NU AmERYKAH - Erykah Badu is back on the block!


Here's a pic from Miss Badu's next album, A Nu AmErykah. Erykah says:

"I named this album 'Nu AmErykah' because I'm dealing with whatever is to come instead of what was," said Badu, decked out in jeans, a red kimono and her trademark afro. "In taking on a project like this, I'm taking the responsibility to talk for my race and my planet. I'm sure the record company will make their money and they've given me the blessing of time."
I hear the CD is all that and more. I just love her style because she keeps it real and is oh so fabulous! Do you Erykah, while the rest of us watch in awe.

PERFECT DINING

In a perfect world, I would have a house decorated like this. I am a huge fan of the Pink & Black combination and would never think to pair the colors in a dining room setting. Kudo's to the designer....I have something to aspire to.


















ANDY WARHOL

I've seen lots of cool women's accessories designed by the late great Andy Warhol. Once while shopping in "Museum", that wonderful store at the mall that has all those cool gifts you'd fine in a museum, I saw these incredible handbags, umbrellas, totes etc. by Andy.

I couldn't afford anything at the time, but I'm still on the look out for something affordable from Mr. Warhol...well to my surprise, this picture of his Shoe Purse turned up on the internet.

I WANT THIS PURSE!

I've looked at his site and I can't find this purse.

I guess I'll just have to make one of my very own. I already have sewn pumps into pin cushions . I just have to add a handle, include a pouch to hold my stuff and Voila....instant pump shoe creation.







Thanks for the inspiration Andy Warhol!

MERRRY MERRRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!

BETTER TV

I just found yet another cool website for us DIY'ers to use as a resource for our fashion and craft fanaticism. Better TV is an online webshow that features videos on cooking, fashion, home repair, crafts etc. It's so cool.

I tell you, a girl could sit and watch this kind of stuff all day long and just go bananas with all the projects offered. One day soon I keep telling myself.

The internet has been such a blessing to me and this is one of the reasons why. Where else can you find information on your favorite subjects right at your fingertips - besides the library. The difference is, you do not have to read anything, or make copies. You can just watch TV, as it were, and keep going back to it again and again.

I love my HGTV, but Better TV has hit the spot with this kind of webshow. Perhaps other cable shows with websites will follow suit. It's instant gratification and awareness through this entertainment medium.

So I'm happy as can be that I've found you Better TV....you are definitely Better For Me!

FAIRIE, FAERIE BEAUTIFUL!!

Here is a book I found 3 years ago featuring fashions for Faeries. "Fairie-ality" from the House of Ellwand by David Ellwand (Photographer), Eugenie Bird, David Downton (Illustrator), used earthly materials from the forest to create exquisite haute couture fashions.

Each outfit is described in detail and features its Faerie character.

The book ended with the culmination of photos of the wedding attire for the Queen Mother and all the Faeries in the forest, as they were attending the wedding of the Faerie Princess to her Faerie Prince. It is pure enchantment.

I have never forgotten this book because it showed me how creative one can be without using expensive materials....all you need is a little (or alot) of imagination.

PAPER COUTURE

So take a look at these incredible paper creations by Danish fashion designer Violise Lunn. (My thanks to "Ullabenulla" site for the name of the designer)

Ghostly or Heavenly bodies!

Just devine! And you know I love (me) some shoes!! :0)

DEYLAN

My new great nephew was born on Oct. 24th. I was there to help in the delivery process and it was awesome, just awesome. My niece Atija did very well, and daddy Jamar was there to support along with Grandpa Stan and Grandmom Fran, Frannie and Myesha. What a team we were ya'll!

Here's some footage of his delivery - what a miracle!

EZEKIEL AT 4 MONTHS!!

Look at this handsome little boy! Wow...he could be in the movies with that smile!

IESSA'S GRADUATION CHEER

This video clip shows the talents of my great nieces. They wanted to do something special for their cousin.

EZEKIEL

Check out his "Youtube" post to see him now.

Here is my great nephew who is now 4 months old. Kevin and Cher welcomed me, my mom and sister Tobie a few months back as we drove from L.A. to San Diego to see little Ezekiel for the first time.
He's so precious.

TIJA'S BABY SHOWER - Sept. 2, 2007
My beautiful niece, Atija , had a wonderful Baby shower last month. All her friends and family came to help her celebrate the upcoming birth of her first child....Deylan .

Jamar, father-to-be, delighted in all the baby shower madness as well. It was a great day for all of us.

Jamar and Grandmother (Great Grandmother)

GRAMMY FRAN (Mother of Atija)

Grandmother Danielle (Mother of Jamar)

Cousin Diane and Great Grandmother Gerry (Grandmother of Atija)

Everyone brought such wonderful gifts and we played games...like guess what food made the baby "poop". Yikes! You don't want to see images of that. :0)

Tija's due date is Oct. 21st...which is rapidly approaching!! We're so very excited and I plan to be in the delivery room. I hope I can stay through the entire birth. God bless this family and their little one!

SHORT CIRCUITZ TV

Ok ya'll here's the latest fun site I've found from watching MTV TR3S! Nick Cannon has created a new (new to me) show call Short Circuitz TV and I caught an episode of it that had me falling out!! You can check out the website http://shortcircuitz.mtv.com/ to see all the various parodies, sketches, commercials etc. because some of them are really pretty good.

Here 's the official blurb about the show: Which I already said...

"Fans of Nick Cannon's earlier series, "Will N' Out," will recognize his signature comedy style in this unpredictable blend of celebrity impersonations, parodies of commercials, TV shows and news broadcasts and other comedy sketches."

The posted video clip, "No More Drama" was my favorite and stars actress Tamala Jones as Mary J. Blige. You know Tamala from "Two Can Play That Game", " Next Friday", "The Brothers"...she's appeared in every movie and tv show (the list goes on and on).

The subject matter is hilarious and so true for some women, and I'm glad somebody finally said it!! That's right....NO MORE STAINS...I can't take it no more.

The other posted clip I love is Simmons & Simmons. It features a Russell Simmons and Richard Simmons crime fighting duo that will leave you in stitches. This is adult comedy at it's finest!! I've never seen "Will N' Out" but I love Short Circuitz...good job Nick!!

Yea that's my boy, we be kickin' it like that......(yea right!!)

K-VILLE

Last night I had the privilege of attending a screening of the new Fox TV show, K-Ville on the Fox lot. There was a reception and then the screening. The event was short and sweet, so I was home by 9:30.

I half expected this to be a feast of New Orleans cuisine....wrong!! There was Chicken Satay w/ Peanut sauce, bread, crackers & cheese, fruit and mini bruchettas. Desert was mini brownies and lemon tarts and king size cookies.

A few of the Fox Diversity Development Department execs spoke, and I liked that they took the time to tell how and why the series was developed. They were especially proud of the fact that they took a chance and cast a well known comedian in a dramatic role...that's risky, but I think they'll get the ratings they're looking for. Anthony Anderson was cast in their other dramatic cop show, The Shield, and he did phenomenally well, so they built this series around him.

The show is pretty good, even though there were a few details that bugged me. The cast seems to be strong, a lot of unknowns thrown in with some recognizable faces. I really loved that you could hear definite New Orleans inflections in the dialogue. That rang very true for the characters. I don't like that the female cops are always so "tough" to the bone....but I guess that what makes a good cop show. I love CCH Pounder's character on The Shield...she's in a league of her own. But I don't care for Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order SVU. I don't know....she's compassionate and all, but she still seems too "Butch." Whatev! Overall the show will be worth watching. I want to support the creators of this "diversity development" project as well as support New Orleans and the Katrina victims.

After the screening we left with some nice parting gifts too. That always makes it worthwhile right? :0) So I'm wearing my exclusive K-Ville T-shirt and wristband today.

Oh and as I was leaving the Zanuck Theatre I saw my Pastor and wife there. I was in good company, lots of Big Wigs and Muckety Mucks were in attendance. VIP baby!! LOL.

The show premieres Monday, September 17h at 9:00pm pacific/8:00pm central.

"New Lives. New Rhythms. New Orleans..."