Entre Nous.

Ain't life grand

 

With the new year comes a new job. Following in the footsteps of Miles Redd and others, I've found myself employed by one of Savannah's own antiques maestro's. Where better to immerse myself in the study of antiques, than a city smothered by them.

One man's trash...

   

Last night I attended Savannah Arts Academy's Junk 2 Funk fashion show. The auditorium was packed to the gills, luckily I had a reserved seat in the VIP section. This seat was gifted to me by the talented technical director of the show. The event featured designs by students who utilized unusual mediums to create some really outstanding outfits. A panel of judges, made up of "local celebrities", including Mitchell Hall from "Project Runway", voted on their favorite outfits to come down the catwalk. My two favorite designs ended up taking home awards: Best of Show: "Paper. Peacock. Panache." Danielle Bostic and Sharon Duke's design was created with painted newspaper and feathers. Best Craftsmanship: "The Night is Darkest Before the Dawn." Kathryn Higginbotham, Colin Williams and Jordan Maxwell's design was created with feathers, chicken wire, tulle and cardboard.

“Not all those who wander are lost.” J.R.R. Tolkien

I was inspired by Melissa C Morris over at May December to compile a list of all the major cities that I visited in 2009. Although the list is quite puny and no where near as international as Melissa's, it only inspires me to travel more in 2010, this being resolution number 3.

Las Vegas, NV * Seattle, WA * Vancouver, BC * Memphis, TN * Nashville, TN (the other Vegas)

I then felt inspired to create this personalized map of all the states that I've visited. In total I've been to 32 states, 64%. Not too shabby. This year I added three more states to my list.

Alabama * Tennessee * Arkansas

Joyeux Noel

Because I'm such a frugalista (or is recessionista the current term?), yet must not forgo my Kate Spade Christmas cards, I've started a tradition of sorts. I purchase next years card once this years lot goes on sale. I snatched up this festive "many times, many ways" card (avert your eyes if you're on my Christmas card list) on sale with free shipping on the Kate Spade website.

Bon Anniversaire Elvis!

Today would have been Elvis's 75th Birthday. Having just visit Graceland mere weeks ago, and seeing the abundance of flowers placed on his grave that day alone, one can  only imagine what a scene Graceland will be today. So today, in your honor Elvis, I'll attempt to consume a grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich. Although I'm forgoing the accompanying glass of buttermilk, thank you very much.

Elvis Presley's Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

• 2 slices of white bread
• 2 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter
• 1 small ripe banana mashed
• 2 tablespoons butter

Spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread and the mashed banana on the other. Press the slices gently together. Melt the butter (or to be truly Elvis-like, melt bacon fat!), over low heat in a small frying pan. Place the sandwich in the pan and fry until golden brown on both sides. Eat it with a glass of buttermilk.