I went to a performance of
Stomp on New Year's Eve with my girlfriends & it was very entertaining
& loads of fun. We left the performance wanting to tap on this or drum on
that. The troupe takes all kinds of objects & makes 'music' in their very
cool way, incorporating some modern dance/tap & stomping. This got me
thinking there is blog in this somewhere...
It's the New Year & you know I am all
about simplifying our lives. I've written numerous blogs & continue to work
really hard with my own surroundings. Here's my suggestion: what if instead of
buying more stuff, we look at what we already own while thinking outside the
box. I mean if these performers could take long-handled brooms & make music
all while sweeping up sawdust, I can certainly bring new life to my wardrobe
& dishware!
I am going to start with my tops because I
have been thinking about purchasing a few new sweaters, warmer ones. I don't
have many because of the flashes, oh my, and now we are posting super low temps
here east coast. So today I am going to work on layering what I have in
different ways & adding a scarf here & there. I'll try to remember that
the pieces don't need to be matchy, matchy; they just need to go together. It's
kind of exciting, shopping in my own closet. ! Try these layering tips from style guru &
actress Lauren Conrad:
In the kitchen it becomes hard to stuff
another appliance or dish into the cabinets!
Remember your canning mason jars can be used as glasses (very cool &
trendy) or candle holders. Your eclectic collection of vases put together
randomly make a great centerpiece base.
Place settings are trending towards the eclectic. Mix & match!
The moral here is before you purchase, shop
your own closets, attic, basement, drawers or garage first. You are clever & imaginative!
