2014 HOLIDAY GIFT WISH LIST…

2014 Holiday Gift List

Here it is, once again, the Holiday Season and My 2014 Holiday Gift Wish List. I had a hundred ideas on what to put as My Top Five Fabulous Gifts for 2014. But, as I thought more about it, I realized that My Top Five are the exact same as last year. You must all be thinking, “How can that be? There are so many incredible gifts out there and that I couldn’t pick a Top Five?” That is the exact reason why My Top Five List is the same. Every store I went into, from Ralph Lauren to Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Stuart Weitzman and Fendi. C.Wonder and H&M too. I loved EVERYTHING! How can I choose a Top five when I wanted the whole store.

Once again, My Top Five Fabulous Gifts for 2014:

1.  Love
2.  Health
3.  Peace
4.  Hope
5.  Joy

And so, my list remains the same as last year, simple and lovely. That’s what makes me happy. Oh, but a pair of Roberto Cavalli studded booties wouldn’t hurt.

Have a Wonderful And Lovely Holiday Season.

Love,
Rose

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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Thanksgiving is once again upon us. It is a time for family, friends and loved ones to gather and celebrate this special holiday.  Whether we travel from clear across the country or just down the street, the meaning remains the same…coming together.

It is also a time to give thanks for what we had this past year and what we will have in the coming year.

Please remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving, gathering around the table and sharing a hearty meal with family, friends and loved ones. It should not be about running out (late at night) to your favorite big box store and snagging a really great deal on a flat-screen television set, the latest computer or other “must-have” electronic devices. Granted, there will be a whole bunch of exciting football games on television throughout the day (and night), but the focus should still be on spending quality time with family, friends and loved ones. However, you can still have the TV set on in the background…quietly.

So whether you’re venturing near or far, safe travels to everyone and, above all, have a Happy (and a Lovely) Thanksgiving!

Love,
Rose

SHAKE IT OFF…

TAYLORSWIFT

“But I keep cruising,
Can’t stop, won’t stop grooving,
It’s like I got this music,
In my mind,
Saying, “It’s gonna be alright”.

Props to Taylor Swift and her hit tune, “Shake it Off”. To all the teenage girls and boys, and even adults, negative comments can sometimes tear us apart.

Do you remember when you were back in high school and if the cute boy or girl didn’t feel the same way, it was the end of the world? Or if your best friend turns out to be not a good friend at all? Well, “Shake if Off!”

In this journey called Life, there is always going to be another door to open, another turn to navigate.

Please remember to be as lovely as you can be and…”Shake it Off.”

Taylor Swift…good job.

Love,
Rose

Oscar de la Renta…

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Oscar de la Renta, the most iconic fashion designer in the world, was mourned and remembered today in New York City.  The funeral was held today in the beautiful Upper East Side, St. Ignatius Loyola Church. Family, friends and celebrities were all in attendance to say their good-byes.

Most recently, Oscar de la Renta designed the wedding gown of Amal Alamuddin, now known as Mrs. Amal Clooney.

What I loved most is what Oscar de la Renta said when designing her gown, “It’s the most important dress in the life of a woman”. “Any girl from any walk of life dreams of that special dress, and I try to make that dream a reality for her.

Oscar de la Renta, a Lovely fashion designer, will be missed tremendously.

Love,
Rose

DON’T MISS THE VOTE…

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We’ve all heard the expression, “Don’t miss the boat”.  Well, on Tuesday,  November 4th, 2014, “Don’t miss the Vote”.  Get out to your local polling place and vote. Be sure to exercise your right and be a part of the long-standing privilege of voting. Polling places open early and stay open late, so no excuses. “Don’t miss the Vote”.

It’s a Lovely way to spend Election Day.

Love,

Rose