mustard coats and tall young men~

i made some Raspberry Green iced Tea today. i like it a lot. it tastes like happyness. and clouds. and sunshine.

{i wore my new red lipstick today and a little white blouse.}

i stared at magazine clippings for an hour. then i got out my typewriter (i’ll have to introduce my typewriter soon…) and typed. this is the tid-bit i got out of it.

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her nose was slightly upturned. it was the first thing he noticed about her. but it wasn’t too awful. in fact, it was quite cute. at least he thought so. her eyes were large and round and blue. not that bright, vivid blue that shouted the moment you saw it. but that pale, little blue that was soft like flowers. he liked them. those eyes were framed by light tresses that looked like sunshine. two little emeralds hung from her small ears. probably family heirlooms. she wore a mustard coloured coat that was open. under it, he could glimpse a high-waisted cream coloured skirt and a pale green shirt with a large bow on the front. her heels were mustard. she never even looked at him, but walked on by. so he followed her, and fell in love with the way she would swing her arms as she walked.  he wanted to run up beside her and grab one of her small hands and swing his arms too. he thought about it. but then, right as the bus stop came into sight, he saw him. he was tall. and his eyes were blue. they were that bright, vivid blue that shouted the moment you saw it. his hair was golden. and if her’s looked like sunshine, his looked like sunlight. he had dimples when he smiled. and on his wrist he wore a watch that could of been his Grandfather’s. he carried his rumpled coat over one arm. and his grey shirtsleeves rolled up to his elbows. he glimpsed some green argyle socks when one of his pant legs went up. she ran to him. and he opened his arms and caught her in them. they kissed one another. and he was jealous. jealous of that tall young man. but he watched anyways. he watched anyways till he took her hand in his and they walked away. their arms swinging.

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it’s amusing to me. i like the way i took the time to only describe the lady and the tall young man and not the young man watching. because it wasn’t important to me to tell of how he looked. how she looked was important. how the tall young man looked was important. how he looked wasn’t. because no matter how adorable or how sweet or handsome he was, he couldn’t have her. and that amused me, the way it played out.

off to some Tea.

love.

-Bella

.Necessity is the Mother. and “tagyou’reit”

i want this.

and who wouldn’t? it’s stunning. not to mention adorable…

i like this.

really though, i love them both to death.♥

the lovely little lady responsible for these a.m.a.z.i.n.g sheath dresses is Arielle, or rather, Necessity is the Mother on Etsy. and really, she seems to be O so lovely. it’s grand. i adore her shop. and her. it’s probably my absolute favourite one{1} shop in the whole of Etsy. and that’s saying a lot.

if you find the time, peek in on her. she’ll make you want it all. *blush*. she made me want it all…

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i was tagged for a little game by Miss Tandy of inmyteacup. the rules are this: tell of something you love. then tag someone else.

so, here goes….

i lOve:

1. my CuTe liTtle FaMIly.

2. Necessity is the Mother on Etsy.

3. reD BaRNs

4. ShoRT and SWEet naPs.

5. CAPS lock keyS.

6. parTy PlaNniNg.

and that’s it. but here’s the 2nd half. the half where i tag some other lucky ducks.

1. A Little Love

2. Without Envy

3. Nie Nie

and that’s really it. *smile*.

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today, my Lala cut my hair. so smashing. i like getting my hair cut.

we’re planning a little bash in a couple of weeks. hopefully there will be swing-dancing, lights, streamers, and homemade ice-cream. we have to make some invitations. that will be one of the best parts. because if anyone remembers, i love invitations. now to find some calligraphy pens…

{i wore red lips and a Nancy Drew like skirt today.}

love.

-Bella

A.m.a.z.i.n.g day.

i’m sooooo tired. it’s far too hot outside. the heat makes me sleepy. and grumpy. i’ve been snappy lately. but i’m fighting it. my day has spoken of a.m.a.z.i.n.g since i woke up.

when i opened my bleary eyes after a night on the trampoline with Miss Tandy and Lala, the sun was just coming up. a cotton candy coloured sky is lovely. very a.m.a.z.i.n.g.

i played a GAME WAR with Mr.Dante. we boxed with little plastic men. we played Trouble. and we even dared to risk a bit of Jumanji (no, the game did not suck us into it). he won the WAR. afterwards, we drew together. i drew superheroes with spindly legs and he made little men in snazzy costumes. completely a.m.a.z.i.n.g.

today {i’m wearing my black and cream coloured skirt high on my waist with a pale pink ribbon tied around me.} i feel a.m.a.z.i.n.g.

i found a recipe for gourmet hamburger buns. i get to try my hand at them tomorrow. homemade hamburger buns and an apron. now, that will be a.m.a.z.i.n.g.

even though it’s hot, i’ve managed to keep my feet relatively cool. which is superb if you ask me. because if my feet were hot, today would not be a.m.a.z.i.n.g. but they’re not. so it is. and i like it.

1 day-the heat+watermelon and grape juice+a lovely little outfit+Mr.Dante=a.m.a.z.i.n.g

love.

-Bella♥

PRICELESS

i had a sweet little time of S.Pellegrino and popcorn with my Lala today. we talked of absolutely nothing of importance. *smile*. those are the best conversations.

sitting at your dinner table with your older sister drinking San Pellegrino from COSTCO and munching on popcorn….priceless.

Miss Tandy took some smashing pictures of me this morning. it was incredibly hot. and my feet got incredibly hot. but it was incredible.

dragging your bench into your little street with your younger sister while wearing a little yellow dress and jumping off of it while she snaps amazing shots….priceless.

i made my button with my Lala and Miss Tandy. well, mostly my Lala made it. but i gave some input. a little. it was terribly fun. and i love♥ it.

making buttons for your blog with your older and younger sisters….priceless.

look here to find out how to get it on your blog. it’s easy as pie.

today was grand.

love.

-Bella

p.s. i got some new red lipstick  the other day. ♥.

Georgina:::::::::::

today my Lala and i are making buttons for our blogs. i already put her’s on the side of my blog. take a peeksie at it. she’s a wonder. i like her’s. a lot.

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we really need some bread. we have none. maybe if i find the time, i’ll slip an apron on and whip some up. bread is my favourite thing to make. it’s the only thing i can make. at least, that’s what i say. and believe me i’ve tried to make other things. out of the 3 cakes i’ve baked, all of them broke. and my apple pie, well, let’s just say that fell to pieces. *blush*. i’m not an a.m.a.z.i.n.g baker. but i am a bread baker. and i love that.

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for my little button for my blog, i’m going to use our clothesline. i ♥ our clothesline. and of course, it will involve a {little black dress.}

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i’ve had my nose buried in Georgina by Clare Darcy. i think that book is pretty darn cute. it’s not as incredible as Pride and Prejudice. or as lovely as Evelina. but i like it. i like Shannon the best. but Georgina is awfully adorable too. i like how Shannon is never the representation of pure chivalry, but he always plays the part of unruly gentleman. the man who shows up just to cause trouble and then says he had nothing to do with it. i find him amusing. and i love how he loves Georgina and won’t even say it. i think Georgina is adorable because she seems to despise Shannon for his behavior but can’t help but love him. and she is terrible at hiding her feelings and intentions. but i do like Shannon best.

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i made these little blue and white napkins for my Mumsie one Chrsitmas. i think i’ll incorporate those into my button too…

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Miss Tandy lost her Thomas Hardy book. O dear. i do hope she finds it.

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my button will have 1 bit of cornflower blue.

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here’s some Georgina:

” ‘How did you know who I was?’ She demanded. ‘No one else did!’  ‘I should’nt be to certain of that, if I were you,’ he said dryly. ‘These people have a great deal of tact, Miss Power, and if they were to observe a strawboy wearing footwear of a sort that assuredly is not common among country lads, they would not necessarily take it on themselves to embarrass him – or her – by calling attention to the fact.’ She instinctively looked down at the tips of the soft blue slippers peeping from beneath her straw skirt…”

i love that part.

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now off to take some pictures for my blog button.

love.

-Bella

Red Ginger Heels~

today was Church. our little Church is pretty darn lovely if i do say so myself. sometimes i find it a bit slow, but i always learn something new. something worthwhile. which i like. we got all dandied up (my Lala wore a new skirt she and i sewed yesterday. ♥ it.) and walked in late, all smiles. i like that too.

after Church we went on a ladies outing about town for some shopping today. we traipsed about a little clothing store, COSTCO, and goodwill. i ♥ goodwill.

{i wore my vintage high-waisted blue shorts (again) and a little pin striped blue+white blouse. plus red lips.} i felt superb. and like a lady. you always feel superb when you feel like a lady*wink*.

i scored a Do-it-Yourself Pilates kit, little black and cream coloured skirt, and a dress for a wedding we’re headed off to in 2 weeks. i cannot wait to wear that dress. i had quite the problems picking one, but in the end it was mostly Miss Tandy who picked it for me. which i don’t mind in the slightest. i hate making decisions. (i’ll have to stick a picture of my dress on here sometime…maybe closer to the wedding.)

i still haven't found myself an anthropology notebook...

lately i’ve had Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire on the brain. i adore those two. so cute. he was a.m.a.z.i.n.g. and she was incredible. i really want a pair of red heels to wear to the wedding. ones like Ginger Rogers had. but if i can’t find any, i’ll settle for less i suppose. some other colour. i would really like red Ginger heels though…

♥ the colour of this little heart for those heels would be nice.

Miss Tandy is making pancakes for dinner. i think pancakes are one of the spiffiest things ever made. ever. ever. ever. i think i’ll go eat some ’cause they’re done.

love.

-Bella

Love is having an allergy to peaches, and making it work nonetheless.

i’m drinking Boyd’s fine Tea: Black Tea. gotta’ love that stuff.

last night i slept on our trampoline under the stars with Miss Tandy, my Lala, and Franny. i tried to count the stars, but that was too hard. instead i just went to sleep *blush*.  and i woke up to our little old neighbor playing his piano next door. very adorable. sleeping under the stars and piano music in the morning.

we had muffins for breakfast, compliments of my Lala. they were banana chocolate chip. that used to be my favourite sort when i was little. now i think i prefer homemade blueberry or something. but i still like banana chocolate chip. i like to remember being little. (i often wish i was Peter Pan…O to be little forever.)

we’re supposed to take a trip to Goodwill today. but we have to wait for Mumsie to come home from her run. i was bored. so i got dressed. {i’m wearing my vintage high-waisted blue shorts and a little white shirt and red lips.} and i wrote some cute little sayings on an envelope that was lying on the table. here they are.

(Love is...ironing all the clothes for her, even if he doesn't know how to.)

(Love is...buying peaches for him even though she's allergic to them.)

(Love is...tapping at her window at 3 o'clock in the morning just to talk.)

(Love is...playing hide-and-seek, just the two of you.)

kind of like that terribly cute little book i own, but not really. love is so many things. (and i would buy my sweetheart peaches even if i was allergic to them. just so you know.)

i really want to see that movie Penelope right now. Edward is my favourite. but that could be only because of Pride and Prejudice. he made a smashing Mr.Bingley.

Mumsie’s back. *smile*. Goodwill calls.

love.

-Bella

()()()sweet things in my head()()()

my hair is piled on top of my head and i have lipstick on. {i’m in Miss Tandy’s fuschia/magenta coloured pencil skirt.} i ♥ dressing up for life. just for life. gives me a reason to live. and laugh.

Miss Tandy put Smallville on. yay. yay. yay. i like Smallville. but you already knew that…

here’s a little something sweet.

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she often left her hand in the most obvious places hoping he would touch it. on a table. dangling by her side. fingering something he would be looking at. but he never seemed to get it. he would always laugh and smile and come so close. his hand would almost brush hers. so close. but it never did. he never seemed to get it. and she thought it was unbearably cute. because when he did hold her hand for the first time, he just wouldn’t let go.

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i have something even sweeter in my head, but there’s a few kinks right now. though i’ll tell you that it has to do with the county fair and adorable dresses and shy people and nervous people and kisses and an amusing trick. i cannot wait to write it.

off to Smallville. again. maybe with some tea this time.

love.

-Bella

Delilah*

i’ve been flipping through some magazines. i tear out sweet little pictures i like, and keep them in a file for future references for my writing. i think i like to collect photographs of pencil skirts the best. and dresses. i ♥ pencil skirts and dresses. they inspire me. every young lady should own at least one{1} pencil skirt and two{2} dresses. at least. (and they’re O so fun to write about.)

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Miss Tandy’s eating pop-tarts. we realllyyy like pop-tarts at our house. strawberry is the best in my opinion.

i think we get rice for dinner tonight. i’m so excited i’m *blushing*.

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all those pictures i collect from magazines seem to make my characters more alive to me. i don’t know why, but when i’m describing the lovely little lady in the pale pink heels and cream coloured pencil skirt with cherry red lips, it’s easier to see her when i have a picture of the skirt (or something similar) in front of me. i suppose every writer has their quirks…

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{i’m wearing a pale pink ribbon tied in a bow in my hair.}

i think my typewriter is calling me. about right now. exactly right now. but i think Mumsie needs some help in the kitchen. so my typewriter is about to get a lesson in patience.

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i do believe that the little lady i have in my head this moment is wearing pale pink heels because of my pale pink ribbon in a bow in my hair. and that cream coloured pencil skirt, i found something like it in a magazine today. the cherry red lipstick, that’s on my windowsill. pieces of my characters are everywhere.

by the way, her name is Delilah. a fitting name i would say.

love.

-Bella

.Clark Kent. and .Zac Sunderland.

Miss Tandy and i are about to watch Smallville. i ♥ Clark Kent. i can’t really help but love him. i wanted to marry Superman when i was little. *blush*

{i’m wearing my jean shorts and a vintage blouse with a pink ribbon tied about my waist.}

just so everyone knows…Zac Sunderland is back. i’ve been following his sail around the world for quite some time, and i was so excited to hear he made it. what he did…unbelievable. reminds me of Superman.

now i’m off to Smallville.

love.

-Bella