check.....mate?

I love chess.  I love the thrill of victory and watching my opponent squirm.  Although, according to Garry Kasparvo, Russian World Chess Champion, "Women, by their nature, are not exceptional chess players: they are not great fighters."  Mr. Kasparvo, my husband would strongly disagree with you while I may not be a Chess Champion, I do adore the game filled with strategy and skill.  Furthermore, I'm a feisty one at that, and definitely go for the jugular when playing!

Truth be known, I tend to be the exception to the rule, for the most part Chess is a mans game.  Being Friday and all about the Guys, I thought we'd explore some wild chess sets!

love this made from recycled auto parts! check out the bishop....spark plugs!!!

This 3D chess set adds another layer to the game!

Caliber .223 Chess Set This amazing chess set is made from bullet shell casings.
Uniquely decorated with various cuts for different pieces. 

OK... so this one might prove Mr. Kasparvo absolutely right!
I dont' know if I could keep the pieces straight AND think strategy!
These Refraction Crystal pieces are works of art!

Have a great weekend Guys!

Friday For the Guys: Apple Watch Coming Soon??

My Husband loves his watches, and he is very particular about them. He has his work watches, his dress watches, and even watches that he only wears while doing yard work!! 

So will he be able to wear a watch that is made by Apple and works with his iPhone by the end of this year? If you believe Bloomberg’s latest report, the answer is yes.

Take a look at the concepts that are floating around out there!

According to Apple,  the watch will sync with an iPad or iPhone on the iOS software. 

Very cool! I'm just thinking I've already replaced an iPad due to damage.....how many iWatches will we be replacing? Hopefully they are durable!

Happy Friday Guys...... 

Willing Spring

Friday we had 18" of wet heavy snow.
Saturday & Sunday it was in the mid 50's sunny and simply beautiful.
Monday was an acceptable day over all.
Yesterday the rain and wind hammered at my windows.
Today, I awoke to an icy walk and a balmy 31 degrees.
As it goes March in New England.

I believe in Vision Boards, which are based on the law of attraction. They illustrate your goal by literally surrounding you with the images of who you want to become, what you want to have, where you want to live, or where you want to vacation, and thus, your life changes to match those images and those desires. These boards were made wildly popular when the book the Secret was released, if you create it and see it you will it to happen!

So I'm willing Spring..... and what better way to help the warm weather along then to envision living outdoors! I've created a Pinterest board entitled exactly that, where I dream of lush green lawns, entertaining family and friends, and warm breezes... Living Outdoors.

Today let's explore dressing your patio, deck, or back yard for the warm weather! Here's a few of my favorites!

                       

Century Andalusia Collection 

Lane Venture Spinnaker Collection
All I need is a good book and drink with an umbrella in it!!

Summer Classics Aqua Collection

Baldwin Furniture I enjoy this swing April thru September

Brown Jordan Veranda ..... Simply a Classic!

Can you smell the lilacs? Can you hear the spring peepers serenading you? Can you feel the warm sunshine on your face?  Join in the fun, and relax in some additional great outdoor furnishing in my Open Air Pinterest Board.

Now I'm off to make some sweet tea!

Mad about Mad Men

So, I've been down for the count this past week with the flu. Laying on the sofa bored out of my skull, I opened up Netflix for some mindless entertainment. Having caught a few episodes of Mad Men in the past, I decided to start from the beginning.




Being a designer, I instantly fell in love with the authentic set design. The way that Don Draper lounged across a mid-century modern sofa, swirling his scotch, set my heart aflutter. Of course, I was more focused on the sofa.

These sofas, chairs, coffee tables, and lamps gave me flashbacks to my childhood, making me almost as giddy as a child riding on daddy's lap "driving" the car.

Here are some of my top picks from furniture designer Dorothy Knoll.

As much as I love Man Men and the enviroment that the designers created, I wouldn't want to be subjected to those gender roles!