WARNING: Picture overload below.....
Hi! I'm back, all in one piece and none worse for the wear from my trip out west. And....guess what? I didn't come back sick. That is amazing considering that each time I go somewhere I come back sick or I get sick within a few hours of landing. I used a TON of hand sanitizer and did a lot of hand washing so that may have contributed to my wellness :)
On to the frivolity......
Holly brought Miss Phoebe with her to the airport in Los Angeles to pick me up. How adorable is she?
It had been almost a year since we had seen each other. We were two (three!) happy girls!
Friday morning we were off to Downtown Los Angeles to the Garment District to do some buying. I found some wonderful supplies to design with. I felt like I was on Squirrel Alert the whole day down there.....not knowing where to look since everywhere you DID look there was something wonderful......
Moi in bead heaven....gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Holly took me to one of her favorite trim shops. We both chose some gorgeous trims.
See the walls to the right full of boxes? They were all FULL with wonderful trims and treasures. It's rare that I want to punch someone but there was a lady (customer) in this store that was SO rude and being a Bossy Bessie. I had to restrain myself. Twice. I don't know where people's manners have gone. Straight down the can I presume.
I am still swooning over this orange lace and orange organza with sequins trim.
We met up with our lovely friend Cynthia for lunch at Tiara Cafe. The food was amazing. I tried food over the last week that I would have turned my nose up at prior to my trip. I was proud of myself...especially for eating things that I had no idea what they were. More than once I had to ask Holly what something was. I was also proud that I didn't end up in the ER with amoebic dysentery.
Tiara Cafe was just the cutest place so full of little crazy things.....
Look at all the toys behind us....
Two Happy Girls!
7 hours later our bags were overloaded with all kinds of treasures. I don't think I have walked that much in ages. My dogs were barking.
Here is a little sneaky peek of a few things I will be designing with soon.....
These beads and this cross......I swoon.
Of course I couldn't wait to show this photo to the Commander when I got home....
Me: "Look Honey ......I picked this fabulous couch up while I was out there. It was only $399."
Him: "Oh.....that is really YOU. How is it getting here?"
Me: "Carrier pigeon. I am having it shipped Silly."
Him: "How much was the shipping?"
Me: "$525.00"
Just then all the color drained out of his face.
Wait for it.....wait for it....
Me: "Gotcha! You know I would never pay that much for shipping. Plus, it's not orange or black."
Him: "I have said it before and I will say it again. You were put on this earth for my amusement."
Glad I am good for something. *shrug*
I will have to delay my Giveaway until later next week so hang in there. I promise to make it a good one. Stay tuned for Part Two of my trip. I am off to see what mischief I can get into this morning :)
Love,
LuLu~*xoxo
39 Notes of Love and Snark :):
Sounds like you were having a faboo time!! And also driving Sir Commando...uhh,faboo, too? ;)
Nothing like fun girl time especially when there is plenty of bling involved!! I so love your expressions.."squirrel alert"...rofl!!
And missy, I would say you are 100% cured and healthy if you could bazinga the commander like you did!! xoxox
I am so glad you had a healthy trip and am so stinkin' jealous of your trip to the LA Garment district! I've only been once and have wanted to go back ever since. Totally relate to the "squirrel" comment. Great haul!
Look at all those beautiful goodies!! I would have never left the bead shop!!! And trim...oh My! I love places like that! I need to go alone because I become so overwhelmed I can't talk!!! Lol..hard to believe something would make me unable to talk!
Glad you didn't get sick and live your new banner! So pretty!
XOXO
What joy, what laughter and amusement to come to your blog again. I was over visiting Viv, who is magical indeed and decided to pop over and see what you have been up to.
Tiara Cafe is my kind of fun...love it!
Stay happy and care free, we need more of that in the world! You seem to know how to pass the pleasure and take us all on the adventure with you.
In kindness,
Jacqueline
Once Upon a Fairyland
(*the girl with the curl*)
welcome home! YOu and Holly both look wonderful! I'm glad you had a good time... I told my hubby.. one of these days I'm leaving him for all the girls in blogland! lol I want to go on a trip! (but I HATE flying!)
Happy day!
xoxo
vivian
Welcome Back, Dear Friend!
What a fun trip! So many fun things! SERIOUS squirrel alert! But Poor Mr. Commander! Herding The Goat Rodeo alone and you come back with this shocker! HA-HA! (Sorry, Mr. C!)
Glad to see you back and can't wait to see more pics!!! Never too many pics!!!!
xo,
Betty
It looks like you had a great time! I liked the Tiara Cafe with all those little toys. I'm trying to figure out what the big pink creature is. What a huge bead selection! I bet you had fun looking through all those strands. I think beads are one of the best souvenirs, because they're easy to carry and you can make them into something that reminds you of your trip. That couch really is gorgeous. It looks like something that would belong to Marie Antoinette! The couch actually matches your new blog background, which I love. :)
What a glorious time - I am so happy for you and can't wait to see what you do with all of your goodies!
Love,
Lisa
7 hours of shopping LuLu ??!! I would have punched somebody - good manners or bad ;) It sounds like you had a lot of fun.
Hi Sweetie!
Great post! Makes me so happy that I was part of the fun and not just reading your blog! We had so much fun didn't we? I loved every minute of your visit and can't wait for more. I'm also so glad that you didn't get sick on your trip... I think it was all that "healthy" eating! ha!
Love,
Holly
Lulu, I missed you so while you were gone! DO share the name of the trim shop with us! Love the setee story, sounds like something I'd do too! Mwah, Julie
I just knew you would come home all giddy and happy and full of fab things for your shoppe.
I saw sweet Holly's post and LOVED all the pics she shared too.
You look so so fabulous LuLu, I can't tell you how much beauty flows out of that sweet face and body, oh la la.
Glad you're home safe and sound and the Commander had everything under control, except you, lol.
Love you LuLu
Love Claudie
xoxoxo
I'm so glad you had fun and avoided what Hubby refers to as "Hotel Sickness." See? We are twins!
Between the orange with the sequins and those fabulous raisin colored spheres, I would have gone CRAZY!!!
I loved seeing the pictures...glad you had an awesome time!
Hugs,
Nancy
Thanks for dropping by LuLu, always so lovely to hear from you and hope you're doing well too :)
This looks like such a fun day, I wish I'd been there, especially in that fabulous shop with the orange lace and that beautiful cross - swoon!
Miss Phoebe looks so soft and cuddly - I don't think I've ever seen a fluffier dog!! x
All those beads made me happy , and I wasn't even there. :) That cafe looks absolutely adorable too. What a great trip!!
Hey pretty lady,
First off.....you look amazing, love the hair! Second, I so wish you could have gone through Arizona so I could meet you in person. Third, the orange laces are to die for, my heart is swooning. Fourth, I can't wait to see the goodies you'll be making. Fifth, I'm so glad you're back home in one piece and not ill, and lastly....have a great week, I'm looking forward to part two!
Big Hugs,
Meri
You always make me smile.
Poor Commander, he falls every time :D
♥♥♥
Hi Lulu, I enjoyed your post tonight and never get tired of seeing pictures of your adventures. I think your surgery help you tremendously with getting the yuck out of your system. You should be a heck alot healthier now. I remember way back when I was always sick then I had my surgery and I haven't had near the problems. I will be anxious to see what you are going to do with all of your goodies. I had to chuckle about your prank on the commander. He is such a good sport. Take care Hugs Your Missouri Friend.
HEY! While you were out...so was my stinkin computer! But all is well now on both sides. Glad you had such a blast, that you're home safe AND well, and that you made the Commander realized how much he missed you:) Can wait to see the rest of the trip....
Welcome home! And wow, what treasures you found! I can't wait to see the beauties you'll be creating with them all!
xo
Stephanie
all looks like my kind of shopping and my kind of treasures...and the sofa...WOW. it would have been hard for me to leave it there....I'm talking Uhaul:)
xojana
Fun! And can't wait to see what you'll be creating with your new finds. Did you come home with an extra suitcase filled with all your goodies?!
xo Cathy
Oh what fun you had!! That shop of fabric and then the one for trims....WOWZA! I would have been on overload. Love it!! Your chaise story was too cute. You are so funny. I thought, holy camoley, so you got me too.
So glad you had fun and stayed healthy.
Hugs to you,
Tammy
It's good to have you back...would your mouth have dropped if your Commander, said okay? Love the orange beads and trim!!
So glad you washed your hands! now go back to your mischief!!!
xoxoxoxox
LOVE all the photos of adorable YOU & Holly with Ms Cynthia too!!!! So many of my favorite people. And Elle must meet Phoebe & your brood!!! And as for the shipping... tell The Commander he lucked out! Mine wasn't so lucky... I had my Manni shipped from San Diego but, she's so worth it!!!!!! Heck girl you can't take it with ya! Never seen a herse followed by an armored car. Hee Hee. Glad you had fun & are back home safe & sound & WELL!!!! Funny you shared your beads... I just did a post of all the beads I got at the Gem Show a couple of weeks ago. Aren't we just on the same page. HUGS!
Charlene & Elle
LuLu, I think it's rather darned amazing you were able to take such a trip after your recent surgery; well done!
I hate that alcohol based hand sanitizer but use a lot of soap and water along with sanitizing lotion.
Glad you're back, LuLu! Missed you! : ) Love all your pictures; you look wonderful. I believe you are owed some healthy trips after what you've been through recently. It looks like you had a lot of fun!
Hi Lulu, Oh what a wonderful time you girls had. I love the pics and the bead heaven was fabulous. Love those trims too. You look gorgeous my friend. Holly is a cutie and Cynthia too. How fun for you all to be together. Holly's pup is darling.
So glad you had a great time, did not get sick and found some wonderful goodies to create with.
Love to you, Celestina Marie
looks like you had a nice time, I'm like orange or black. But the dogs would have hair everwhere. I love the orange trim.Glad you are feeling better and looking so great.
Oh my gosh those aurora borealis beads in the round with the beige next to them -- swoon!! You look gorgeous and so happy! Are you feeling fine after all that travel?! I hope so!!
Oh Sweets ~ you look absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G and I'm SO happy you had a wonderful time! Those finds are simply gorgeous, although I can't imagine how you walked away from the loveseat!?!
Hugs♥
I would've been so overwhelmed! You're smile says it all though! So glad you had a wonderful time. Can not wait to see what wonderful treasures you create with that!!!
shiny, colorful, beautiful and bright ! And that's just the two of you !
What a wonderful trip, Lulu !
Can't wait to hear more !
Hugs !
you are
adorable.
you are
adorable.
That's the cutest thing evah..... "you were put on this earth for my amusement"..... Ahhhhh.....
xoxo
Glad you didn't get sick!
I may have had to get a little bossy myself with that gawjus orange lace!!!!
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