Yesterday after school Lindsey, who is a very good girl, was cleaning the bathroom. Somehow the can of powdered toilet-bowl cleaner popped open and exploded everywhere. I was working in the kitchen when I heard a scream from the bathroom. When I got there, two seconds later, there was a cloud of toilet-cleaner dust in the air, granules everywhere and Lindsey was coughing and saying her eye burned. Oh no!
I got her started rinsing her eyes and then hurried to call Poison Control. They said to have her hop in the shower and let the water hit the top of her head and run down the front of her face, while she blinked her eyes for 15 minutes. They said the steam from the shower should also help with the coughing. When they knew that Lindsey was following the instructions, they said they'd call me back in an hour—which they did. Since she seemed to be doing OK, they said to keep an eye on her eyes, and call a doctor if they didn't keep getting better, or if they got worse.
Lindsey's eyes were a little red for the rest of the evening; the coughing stopped, but she felt like she could taste cleaner for most of the night. By the time she went to bed her eye wasn't hurting, but it was gooping up—like when you have an eye infection. Poor Lindsey!
So we'll see how she looks this morning. Hopefully better. But I might just take her to the dr. anyway. What do you think?
Friday, November 12, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Curly Girl Gone Astray-t
I should probably charge admission, sell tickets, because this is something that won't be repeated often—if ever.
Yesterday I had my hair cut. Well, first, on Thursday, I put some auburn into my hair. But then yesterday morning I went to the SLCC Cosmetology School to get it cut; it's just time for something new. Nicole, my student-hairstylist, is on her second-to-last semester there, and she did a very good job. And the instructor was lots of fun, and suggested a cut/style for me—which I like, because I never know what I want. We broke all the rules, and it was quite a fun and lovely experience.
Curly-Girl NO-NO number 1: They shampooed my hair. And I got a delicious scalp massage to go with it.
Curly-Girl NO-NO number 2: They used a razor to trim my bangs. This was a little disconcerting because they started cutting right at eyebrow level—great for straight hair, but I'm not so sure about when it curls up. We'll see.
Curly-Girl NO-NO number 3: They brushed and blew my hair dry.
Curly-Girl NO-NO number 1: They shampooed my hair. And I got a delicious scalp massage to go with it.
Curly-Girl NO-NO number 2: They used a razor to trim my bangs. This was a little disconcerting because they started cutting right at eyebrow level—great for straight hair, but I'm not so sure about when it curls up. We'll see.
Curly-Girl NO-NO number 3: They brushed and blew my hair dry.
Curly-Girl NO-NO number 4 (this is a BIG NO-NO): They straightened my hair with a hot flat-iron.
It is very different—I like it!
For the first time—probably ever—Bruce can actually run his fingers through my hair; that's nice. :-) And it feels really smooth; my hair is always pretty soft, but it's got a . . . bumpy? texture. And it moves differently too. And I got several compliments, and it's just fun to look so totally different.
Some of my kids didn't recognize me at first when I went to get them from school, and at the store Bruce didn't recognize me from behind. That was kind of funny too.
But it won't last. My hair is still clean and shiny this morning, but after I wash it (probably tonight or tomorrow morning) it will be straight no longer. Will I invest in a flat-iron? Maybe. But not right now. So if you missed the big showing, you may not ever see this look on me again. Yep. I should have sold tickets. ;-)
Some of my kids didn't recognize me at first when I went to get them from school, and at the store Bruce didn't recognize me from behind. That was kind of funny too.
But it won't last. My hair is still clean and shiny this morning, but after I wash it (probably tonight or tomorrow morning) it will be straight no longer. Will I invest in a flat-iron? Maybe. But not right now. So if you missed the big showing, you may not ever see this look on me again. Yep. I should have sold tickets. ;-)
Monday, November 1, 2010
Loralee's Wish List
Here it is . . . my infamous Annual Christmas Wish List. I've given all y'all 50 days shopping time and an extra four days for staying home and wrapping—pretty convenient, and thoughtful of me, huh? :-)
I'm still hoping for Jane Eyre, or any of the newer BBC Jane Austen movies on DVD. Except for Mansfield Park—I didn't care for that one.
A Trampoline! Yes, for me; not for the kids. But I would share.
A gift certificate/card to JoAnn.
Even better would be a gift certificate to Yellow Bird Fabrics.
I need the All New Square Foot Gardening book. All the supplies and a
gardener for Spring 2011 would be good, too. But I'd settle for the book.
And, my perennial request, I'd love a gift certificate for a pedicure.
Wire-O binder This would be so cool, since I am into binding my
own journals, etc, and this type of binding is better than the spiral binding you can have done at Kinko's. You can find it on ebay for around $70, but I'd also need some Wire-O binding—about $35 for 100 of them. Total cost: about $110
Stand Mixer Naturally I want the one recommended by Cook's Illustrated—the Cuisinart 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer. I 'd probably even bake cookies or bread for the person who spent the $400 to get it for me. Santa?
Grapefruit-Scented Body-Wash But it has to smell like real grapefruit, not grapefruit candy. An excellent second choice would be Nivea Touch of Happiness, orange-blossom scent & bamboo essence. Wal-Mart; $3.50.
A Printed Copy of Loralee's Fancy, 2009 - 2010. Available only on blurb.com, from my computer; about $65.
The New Best Recipe by Cook's Illustrated Cook's Illustrated is awesome! They test each different recipe a zillion different ways until they have the best recipe—easiest, tastiest, etc. And they don't just have fabulous recipes in their books, they also review products and tools and all kinds of other good stuff too. This huge cookbook (more than 1000 recipes) has been on my wish list for a long time now—it is a cool book! About $23 on Amazon.
I'm still hoping for Jane Eyre, or any of the newer BBC Jane Austen movies on DVD. Except for Mansfield Park—I didn't care for that one.
A Trampoline! Yes, for me; not for the kids. But I would share.
A gift certificate/card to JoAnn.
Even better would be a gift certificate to Yellow Bird Fabrics.
I need the All New Square Foot Gardening book. All the supplies and a
gardener for Spring 2011 would be good, too. But I'd settle for the book.And, my perennial request, I'd love a gift certificate for a pedicure.
Hm. That's all I can think of right now. Easy. I'm sure Santa couldn't complain. ;-)
October's Good News
Here's what happened in October:
October 1
I got the kitchen and half of the hallway painted! It took longer than I thought—as is usual with me (I always think I can work at the speed of light). But it is done and it is lovely!
October 2
More work getting done in the kitchen. Very exciting!
October 3
My "new" kitchen is looking great! Still in progress, but so far so good.
October 4
I got my report back in Intro to Fashion, with a"100" marked on the top. The teacher said, "I usually give '99's' because no one is perfect, so a '100' from me is really something." Yay me! And we got out of class early too; that's always nice. And I found out that the big project I thought was due tomorrow is really not due for another week. Whew! (So why is it nearly midnight and I'm still not in bed?) Good night.
October 5
When I got home from school tonight my lovely family had done a great job getting the house cleaned up—it needed it! It's very nice to come home to a nice place and not have to worry about taking care of it.
October 6
I did very well on my first mid-term assignment: making a pattern for, and making a half-size woman's dress. This is a fun class, but it takes a lot of time!
October 7
Got out of both classes early today. Bruce did some work in the kitchen for me. It's gonna be cool!
October 8
Bruce had an early day, and I had no school today, so we had lunch together. ☺ And we got to work on the kitchen together. And I finished my sewing sample book for Int. Sewing. Yay!
October 9
The microwave is re-wired and installed, and the counters are done! And I had lots of help and cooperation from my family today.
October 10
Melanie and family came over to visit tonight!
October 11
I got a lot done today—school, grocery-shopping, dinner, sewing homework, and even a short nap! And I found out that I don't have class next Monday—I like my classes, but early-outs and days off are really nice!
October 12
The sun shining across the valley onto the Oquirrh Mountains was beautiful. A lovely way to start the day.
October 13
Tonight we went to Young Women in Excellence with Lindsey. It was a nice dinner and program, it was nice to be with people we like. And it was even nicer to spend the evening with Lindsey!
October 14
I'm just happy today! That's all. :-)
October 15
I was home most of the day today. Nice!
October 16
This afternoon my family and I spent hours and hours putting old photos into albums. It was fun to see pictures of all my cute little kids and babies. And hey! I wasn't bad-looking! And Bruce was pretty darn hot! (He's not so bad now, either.) ;-)
Wait a minute! What's the date? I think I'm a day behind!
October 18
I had the day off from school today. I was supposed to go shopping for homework—sounds like something I'll have to do with Bruce this weekend. Anyway, I got the kitchen and bathroom clean, and did some laundry, and just got to sit around a little. Got my other homework done, too.
October 19
I did very well on my Int. Sew mid-term today. I knew I'd do great if it was a sewing test, but it was a written test—and I still did very well.
In Belly Dance we learned to do belly-rolls—which means the class all stood around in bewilderment while we watched our teacher do belly-rolls. Fun.
And Lindsey and the girls made dinner tonight. Yay!
October 20
I got most of my Patterns homework done before leaving class today.
Our friend, Aaron Hathaway, came over and "helped" Brandon put "new" carpet in his room tonight. Aaron did a fantastic job—the room looks great!
October 21
Did well on my Textiles mid-term, and got my dye project turned in for 50/50 points. And had a free evening to take care of home and family. Aahhh.
October 22
Oh, I really have to keep up with this, because I don't remember what happened clear back on Friday!
October 23
I finished, delivered and got paid for the curtains I was making. Went to the adult session of stake conference with Bruce.
October 24
We went to the Conference Center for stake/regional conference and got to hear Elder Nelson and Pres. Uchtdorf speak. Then, to avoid the massive exodus from Salt Lake City, we spent an hour at the Church History Museum before we headed home.
October 25
This morning as I walked through the fall leaves to school I was inspired for my first ever design that I have to make for school. When it's done, I'll post the picture, description, etc.
October 26
I drew my fancy dress and it looks really neat!
October 27
Student-led conferences for Ryan, Kaylie and Rachel this afternoon—my kids are all bright, talented, intelligent and wonderful! Their teachers say so.
October 28
I got my mid-term back in Textiles today. With 58 out of 60 I set the grading curve for my class!
October 29
I wore myself out staying up late and drawing the designs for my Intro class. But they are almost done, and they look good.
October 30
Brad, Becky and kids came over for Halloween dinner and trick-or-treating with us. We all enjoyed our annual slime punch, and then we got way too much candy. But the kids had fun.
October 31
Tonight we had dinner at Brad & Becky's. Becky made some really good chili; when I asked for the recipe she said it was my recipe! That was a good laugh. It tastes better when she makes it. :-)
October 1
I got the kitchen and half of the hallway painted! It took longer than I thought—as is usual with me (I always think I can work at the speed of light). But it is done and it is lovely!
October 2
More work getting done in the kitchen. Very exciting!
October 3
My "new" kitchen is looking great! Still in progress, but so far so good.
October 4
I got my report back in Intro to Fashion, with a"100" marked on the top. The teacher said, "I usually give '99's' because no one is perfect, so a '100' from me is really something." Yay me! And we got out of class early too; that's always nice. And I found out that the big project I thought was due tomorrow is really not due for another week. Whew! (So why is it nearly midnight and I'm still not in bed?) Good night.
October 5
When I got home from school tonight my lovely family had done a great job getting the house cleaned up—it needed it! It's very nice to come home to a nice place and not have to worry about taking care of it.
October 6
I did very well on my first mid-term assignment: making a pattern for, and making a half-size woman's dress. This is a fun class, but it takes a lot of time!
October 7
Got out of both classes early today. Bruce did some work in the kitchen for me. It's gonna be cool!
October 8
Bruce had an early day, and I had no school today, so we had lunch together. ☺ And we got to work on the kitchen together. And I finished my sewing sample book for Int. Sewing. Yay!
October 9
The microwave is re-wired and installed, and the counters are done! And I had lots of help and cooperation from my family today.
October 10
Melanie and family came over to visit tonight!
October 11
I got a lot done today—school, grocery-shopping, dinner, sewing homework, and even a short nap! And I found out that I don't have class next Monday—I like my classes, but early-outs and days off are really nice!
October 12
The sun shining across the valley onto the Oquirrh Mountains was beautiful. A lovely way to start the day.
October 13
Tonight we went to Young Women in Excellence with Lindsey. It was a nice dinner and program, it was nice to be with people we like. And it was even nicer to spend the evening with Lindsey!
October 14
I'm just happy today! That's all. :-)
October 15
I was home most of the day today. Nice!
October 16
This afternoon my family and I spent hours and hours putting old photos into albums. It was fun to see pictures of all my cute little kids and babies. And hey! I wasn't bad-looking! And Bruce was pretty darn hot! (He's not so bad now, either.) ;-)
Wait a minute! What's the date? I think I'm a day behind!
October 18
I had the day off from school today. I was supposed to go shopping for homework—sounds like something I'll have to do with Bruce this weekend. Anyway, I got the kitchen and bathroom clean, and did some laundry, and just got to sit around a little. Got my other homework done, too.
October 19
I did very well on my Int. Sew mid-term today. I knew I'd do great if it was a sewing test, but it was a written test—and I still did very well.
In Belly Dance we learned to do belly-rolls—which means the class all stood around in bewilderment while we watched our teacher do belly-rolls. Fun.
And Lindsey and the girls made dinner tonight. Yay!
October 20
I got most of my Patterns homework done before leaving class today.
Our friend, Aaron Hathaway, came over and "helped" Brandon put "new" carpet in his room tonight. Aaron did a fantastic job—the room looks great!
October 21
Did well on my Textiles mid-term, and got my dye project turned in for 50/50 points. And had a free evening to take care of home and family. Aahhh.
October 22
Oh, I really have to keep up with this, because I don't remember what happened clear back on Friday!
October 23
I finished, delivered and got paid for the curtains I was making. Went to the adult session of stake conference with Bruce.
October 24
We went to the Conference Center for stake/regional conference and got to hear Elder Nelson and Pres. Uchtdorf speak. Then, to avoid the massive exodus from Salt Lake City, we spent an hour at the Church History Museum before we headed home.
October 25
This morning as I walked through the fall leaves to school I was inspired for my first ever design that I have to make for school. When it's done, I'll post the picture, description, etc.
October 26
I drew my fancy dress and it looks really neat!
October 27
Student-led conferences for Ryan, Kaylie and Rachel this afternoon—my kids are all bright, talented, intelligent and wonderful! Their teachers say so.
October 28
I got my mid-term back in Textiles today. With 58 out of 60 I set the grading curve for my class!
October 29
I wore myself out staying up late and drawing the designs for my Intro class. But they are almost done, and they look good.
October 30
Brad, Becky and kids came over for Halloween dinner and trick-or-treating with us. We all enjoyed our annual slime punch, and then we got way too much candy. But the kids had fun.
October 31
Tonight we had dinner at Brad & Becky's. Becky made some really good chili; when I asked for the recipe she said it was my recipe! That was a good laugh. It tastes better when she makes it. :-)
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Maple Leaf Rags
Well, here it is. My first design.
In Intro to Fashion we just learned a little about textiles—fibers, fabric construction, coloring processes, etc. And we were assigned to design a fabric and then design an outfit of that fabric, and give details about the designs.
My little dress sells for $6,500, special ordered from my couture house. I called it "Maple Leaf Rags" because of the maple leaf motif, and an allusion to Scott Joplin, and because I thought it was funny to call my "haute couture" gown "rags."
My little dress sells for $6,500, special ordered from my couture house. I called it "Maple Leaf Rags" because of the maple leaf motif, and an allusion to Scott Joplin, and because I thought it was funny to call my "haute couture" gown "rags."
This is the fabric. Naturally, when it is made of real silk it won't have all the brush strokes and smudges. :-)
“Maple Leaf” is piece-dyed silk charmeuse, colored in an analogous, fall color scheme, making use of reds, oranges and yellows. It is printed with metallic gold maple leaves.
And the gown:
front
back
“Maple Leaf Rags” is part of the new Rag-Time Collection from the House of Loralee. This stunning, one-shoulder gown has a ruched silk bodice and bias-cut skirt in
a deep red-orange. The skirt features double layers of handkerchief insets, made of “Maple-leaf” silk charmeuse, which cascade to a full hem. A ruched sash
of “Maple Leaf” silk is embellished at the right hip
with a hand-crafted, 24 karat gold maple leaf.
A smaller gold maple leaf graces the shoulder.
“Maple-Leaf Rags” is the pinnacle of couture, available
only by special order from the House of Loralee.
So, there it is. Any buyers?
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