Knock Me off My Feet Monday – New Meme!

I love shoes...

Shoes help transform a woman...

I put some new shoes on, and suddenly everything is right...

Terrorism, hurricanes, and acts of God can’t part a true Imelda from her shoes…. Right?

Well, then again, there is summer… and one of the best things about summer is the delight in barefoot days that comes with it. If the sun is shining, let’s face it: The shoes come off.

Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance...

How long has it been since you experience the glories of walking barefooted? OK, close your eyes and get a good mental picture of this: The challenge of getting to the beach by hopping on patches of grass, the feeling of warm sand under your feet, morning dew wet grass and petals caressing your feet… like it? Me too!

Who hasn’t been tempted to dig her toes into a sandy lake bottom? Or what woman doesn’t take off her high heels to trek across a park? I like sensory experiences. I’ve always liked to feel things through bare feet. Nothing says summer like dirty, calloused feet. And I love it!

So why not celebrate life and the fun days of summer by participating in our Knock me off my feet Monday!

Here is how it works:

Take some photographs of your feet... shoes or no shoes. The only requirement is that you don’t show your upper body or face… JUST FEET please! It doesn’t always have to be a photograph of your own feet... it could be of your dog, you cat, your neighbor, your friend, mom, dad, son, daughter, whatever you wish. Just use your imagination and be creative!

I will have Mr. Linkys up every Monday, starting next Monday, July 6. Save the day and make sure to invite all your friends!! Everyone is welcome! (Feel free to use our logo below on your blog)

You can also join us if you don't have a blog. If you don't have a blog, and you want me to share your photographs, let me know, and we will include you too!!!

See you all Monday!

Tablescape Thursday and some romantic moment

You don't have to have a special occasion to host a romantic dinner for your spouse…

You can always find the time to indulge in some romance... Here is what to do:

1. Set the stage of your romantic dinner by making sure the two of you will be alone. If you have children, arrange for babysitting at someone else's home

2. Plan your romantic dinner on an evening of a week that you are sure your spouse won't have other time commitments already scheduled.

3. Set the table with pretty tablecloth, fancy napkins, nice dinnerware, crystal, candles, flowers and other romantic touches. You can sprinkle the table with rose petals or sparkly heart shaped sprinkles, or set floating candles in small glasses filled partly with cranberry juice.

4. Keep it simple, but don't forget the appetizers. Plan on serving foods that your spouse likes.

5. If you are going to order your part of your romantic dinner from a restaurant or other source, make sure you have time to transfer the menu items to attractive bowls and platters.

6. Choose the music you want to listen to ahead of time, and have soft romantic music playing in the background.

7. Create dimmed lighting for the room where you will be dining… I love using candles on pretty candle holders…

8. And the most important thing of all: Turn off the television, computers, and other distractions!

Happily, my “Macho Man” husband has agreed to have our romantic dinner-getaway, right here, in my girly Shabby Chic reading room… Unbelievable!

Well, better get to work on my menu now that the table is set...

Kisses, and Bon apetite!

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