Happy Labor Day! Fall color palate.

Popular fashion etiquette dictates that white should not be worn after Labor Day. Originally it was white shoes that were taboo— white or "winter white" clothing was acceptable. The custom is fading: "Fashion magazines are jumping on this growing trend, calling people who 'dare' to wear white after Labor Day innovative, creative, and bold. Slowly but surely, white is beginning to break free from its box, and is becoming acceptable to wear whenever one pleases. In the world of western attire, it is similarly tradition to wear a straw cowboy hat until Labor Day. After Labor Day, the felt hat is worn until Memorial Day."

Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 as the Central Labor Union (of New York City) sought to create "a day off for the working citizens".

Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have made Labor Day a state holiday.

Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer.

Well all you traditionalist pull out your brown or navy purses and put away all your white shoes, Fall is in the air. :)

Top 10 Colors for Fall 2008

A summary of the top fall 2008 colors for women are:

The Blue Hues

• Blue Iris - This is Pantone’s color of the year for 2008, according to their report. A rich beautiful blue with purple undertones which has been a firm favorite amongst such designers as Leger, Costello Tagliapetra, Diana Von Furstenberg and Oscar De La Renta. Combining the regal richness of purple with cool and calming aspects of blue.
• Royal Lilac - Dramatic Royal Lilac is a combination of bluish purples and cheerful red undertones. undertones.
• Shady Glade -It provides a willing companion to shady glade, a mossy green base color which is a departure from the more traditional greens of the past.
• Caribbean Blue -Evokes memories of tropical vacations which adds intensity to its color companions.
• Twilight Blue - Twilight Blue is a twist on a classic navy, a strong, powerful steady color.

The Red Hues

• Aurora Red - Reds and purples are a keynote combination for Fall 2008. Given its dash of energy and vitality to the palette Aurora red is not exception.
• Withered Rose - Moving on to dusky brownish pinks, Withered Rose blends with almost any shade.
• Burnt Orange - Powerful and robust, Burnt Orange is subtle enough to be worn by most skin tones, but steady enough to be a backdrop and strong enough to be at the fore front of an outfit.
• Ochre - Adding a touch of lightness traditional autumnal color is Ochre with a hint of mustard against mellow yellow.

Understated Shitake

• Shitake - "The color of a Japanese mushroom, this complex yet modest shade is intriguingly understated," states the Pantone report, "especially when teamed with the robust colors of fall" '08.

The Color Purple - Prominent in Fall Designer Collections

Inky Blues, Greens and purples made up a prominent fashion base for runway designers showing their fall collections. This is likely to be the most popular color in the high-street given its versatility and femininity.

Commonly mixed with red and found in rich velvets, silks and satins, women are going to be finding themselves in a purple haze for the fall season. Already seeping through into spring and summer women's fashion, purples and lilac base colors look set to provide a rich backdrop for our fall wardrobe in evening gowns, figure hugging dresses, shaggy furs and fringes, tops, skirts and shoes.

Blue Iris Royal Lilac Shady Glade Caribbean Sea Aurora Red Shitake Withered Rose Twilight Blue Burnt Orange Ochre

Well I guess I have the palate for jewelery for this fall. I like the withered rose for a hand bag for the fall.Not too many colors I favor but a mixed variety. I have studies color analysis for wardrobe and makeup. I think that those who have the fall tone are going to look wonderful in the Ochre and burt Oranges , Springs s will look wonderful in the Shitake and the lilac. For winters it will be a little less dramatic. The twilight and the red perhaps not just right but close. And I will indulge in Iris shady glen and carribean sea with a bit of the withered rose. I am a summer with the olive skin and blue eyes. I love the years when the colors offered are the ones I look best in. I wait until the season had ended and then scoop up a few basic items when it all goes on clearence. I pay attention to these trends to use the infermation to my advantage when designing jewlery and sewing accesories and such. Advertizers use thes trend to keep your dollor flowing you see you always have to get a new thing to match your top or skirt or new shoes. They do have a very diabolical method to the seaming madness. Use care when combining these some are clashing colors.

Daddy Man Had Duty all this week end

The children had lots of good Daddy time.

I have laid low for several days and he kept the little souls delighted in life.
They had a trip to the mall, a park to play in the sprinklers and today an evening swim at a public pool. Lots of movies watched on computer so I could rest in the living room.
They all loved on me most sweetly with drinks and apple sauce and lots of kindness.
The kids and I watched part of National treasure tonight.
We put the bed tents up on Friday to bring them some fun.
I am doing well and on the mend.
The children have an afternoon party tomorrow and we are all very well rested.
Daddy man finished bed time story time and the children are a sleep.
He is resting. Just thought I would say hello.
My knees are doing good tonight. I have the next round of injections on Tuesday.
The post op visit on Wednesday. This too is passing :) a fair amount of oral pain but all is good.
I hope your husband find pleasure in the children today too . Hope you all can get a bit of time alone to contemplate and be refreshed.

Sunday Smiles

Good Morning!
Last week I did what I was able to do.
I was down off my feet on Monday and Tuesday due to the climbing of four flights of steps.
On Wednesday I was back up and out tending the sweet earth I have been amending these last two months. and what a wonderful payoff for all my efforts.
My Cantaloupe is up.

On Wednesday I put in the 6 packs of summer squash. Yellow crook neck and zucchini.
I have a squash blossom this morning it is so vibrant. I am not yet able to go snap a shot of it.

I will be raising the cantaloupe and the squash vertically on the re bar trellis.

Blue lake green beans were also planted Wednesday.

Peas and snow peas also.
The earth was wonderful. I only ran into a small patch of clay and was able to break it up.
It has been unusually rainy here.
I was concerned about the upcoming bed rest the neglect of the garden and bails. I heard the soft Spirit say "I'll Cover you"... So sweetly . So I just did all I was able to do and trusted. Trust well placed. For Thursday night it rained a lot!
Then Friday night it rained! Unexpectedly we got an inch of rain. Saturday in the night it sprinkled and the days have been overcast. Today it is expected a heavy evening rain. It is also over cast.
So even the bails have received a good daily soaking!
HE COVERED ME.
Our hearts and dreams matter to HIM>

The little white seeds are Kentucky Blue Lake green beans.
Look at the soil! It has really transformed!

All of the rows were covered in a thick layer of straw.

This morning I have a wonderful squash bossom!
I am so excited for my 48 hour forced rest is almost up on the implant. I will be able to get back to tasks soon. My left knee is so young and awesome. It feels like I was given back some youth. The right knee improved some overnight.

The kids are playing "Go Fish" and Beloved friend my dear love is still asleep (amazingly) given the young ones. He took such good care of me. I have carrots and radishes to mix in a row. Beets , celery and brocolli to get into the earth too.
The straw bails will be ready for some 10-10-10- soon and then some potting soil. I will have the tomatoes in the bails real soon. The lettus will also go into bail.

Dash is requesting the use of my easel and painters palat and a canvas. Little cutie. That will take a bit of effort to assemble.

Remember do what you can and HE will cover you for the rest.:)

Giving thanks and interceeding

Hi, Late here, just wanted to get off the sofa a few moments.
My left knee is responding rapidly to the injection. It feels so much better tonight. Really improved. My right knee is still hindered. We got a bit of hard news on the right knee. It needs a replacement however the surgeon and I are going to do our best to hold out for the replacement until my mid 50's if I can. The deterioration over the last year is significant. He thinks that the left knee my have torn meniscus but we are going to just let it ride if we are able. I am incouraged because it already feals so much better. Degenerative arthritis is the cause.
So I have a bionic tooth. Or it will be in four months. The implant is going well sore and I am am still on soft foods but doable and I have good pain medications. The kids are so board and hope to have some fun tomorrow.

Please pray for the folks faciing Gustof the Possible catigory 4 hurricane off the south coast of the U.S. Evacuations are in process.

Please also pray for India. The uprising against Christians is leaving murder and homelessness in its wake.

Rejoice that we life in the wonderful country.

thanks you and we are so blessed. remember to give thanks for this is good.
Loving you

Implant

The implant poceedure is over. I am still a bit foggy. Thank you for you thoughtfulness.
My knees have calmed down dow and the pain is not too much now. I can walk much easier today.
Beloved mr U is caring well for me. I have mostly been asleep.

I hope all of you find lots of beauty in your day.
I 'll be back.
D

Thankful Thursday

All I have Need of ....
"6-9 months" ... He said, Well that was 11 Months ago. All I have need of.
Some Insurance company's only allow a one time use...
"The approval came through" She said...
Bi-lateral Synvist injections begin this morning. so for the next three weeks, once a week I will be having injections in both of my knees.
I have the films for my low back and right hip.
The Dear woman who has gone to task with the Insurance and set up all the flow got me in this morning to see this very busy surgeon and receive the injection.
All I have need of...
My sweet friend will come for me and drive me this morning.

"If you have the implant this year and the crown next year the benefits will cove at $1500. cap per year." You have excellent Insurance they will even cove a good percentage of the procedure...
She said.
Tomorrow morning the procedure begins at 8:30 a.m.
I am going to opt out of the going to sleep because I know that I would get very sick if I take all those pills on an empty stomach.
It will also conserve $300., but the risk of vomiting is my deciding factor. I will as Dash prayed..."practice courage and be brave".
My Beloved is taking the day off to take care of me.

All I have need of...
His hand has provided.
My heart is greatful. He calms the storms and quiets the waves of fear.
All I have need of.
I sip a warm cup of coffee.

Time is approching and I have shaved my legs and put on a red outfit to feal a bit more powerful.
God bless you all!
Catch ya later.
Loving you.

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Tackle It Tuesday

Good Morning!

After tackling 2 pain pills I had a 13 hour tackle of my pillow.
Sleep does a body good.

The garden watering was cared for by a delightfully divine thunderstorm that lasted all night.

Can you see the little white wing dove in the picture. She walked around the house to the other side peacefully.

Off to the west the storm has already dissipated.
It is still dark in the East. I am hoping for a nice cloudy day.

The bails are well soaked as well as the plot.

This morning I awoke to the warning call of May Bell (Mabel) the chicken. She was frightened of the feeder. I watched her and she was warning all the others. I went out and moved it but saw nothing. Then I heard the large flapping of wing and looked up but saw nothing. I think there may have been a hawk on the roof above me.
Good ol' May Bell sounded for us. :)
She is the one standing on the feeder.

What a wonderful good soaking.

The girls are in the wet. I need to put out a spot for them to sit.

My dream in tacked.
The children set out these things to collect rain water.
I find it easier to teach children than Mr U. sometimes:)
He is not quit sold on the rainwater harvesting idea.
I learned that in Colorado it is against the law to collect rain water.
I would love to begin this system.

Today will be a day of balence.
I will gingerly care for my knee today. It is very tender.
When you hit your elbow and it just is agony for a moment while it goes away. my knee hurts that way but it does not fade.
I am taking a good rest.
My garden has been watered so I will do simple easy tackles.
I made beloveds lunch easily, handing him that $10 bill I had in my purse.
I think I may do the same for the children today. My leg is most important!
That is what is nice about conserving as a normal way of life. Once in a while if you buy out it is a real treat. For them and for me.
The children are giggleing and playing sweetly.