Broadway Baby...............

I'm not sure if it's the same for everyone................( although I'm sure everyone loves seeing live performances ) I don't know if it affects everyone the same way.

It doesn't have to be Broadway (although there's nothing like seeing 42nd street on 42 street let me tell you)

It's not uncommon to see me sitting there with tears running down my cheeks - simply because I'm witnessing such raw talent.
I get chills and I'm more moved by this art form than any other.

I'm the one screaming BRAVO loudest ( and I've been known to scream out I LOVE YOU on more than one occasion )
I'm the first one clapping - I'm the first one that stands for an ovation ( which is every single time really ) and I'm the last one to leave the building - always feeling overwhelmingly sad that it's over and terrified that I'll miss one last curtain call.

They stay with me a life time - lines that resonate are repeated until everyone I know is sick of hearing them.
I never am.

If I lived in NewYork I'd be at the theater constantly - I know that.
Here in Montreal I'd spend my last penny on something to wear - or eat.
But in New York?
I'd spend my last penny on something to see.

So I thought I'd share - via You Tube 2 shows worth their weight in gold.

When you find the time ( and I know sometimes it hard to find but these are oh so worth it - promise )

LIZA MINELLI  - this was broadcast on T.V. back in the 70's - and I love it as much today as I did then.
The show is magnificent.  Not a musical per se - but a concert that's every bit as good as one.
I was 13 years old the first time I watched it - in our living room - with my Mother.



And this next one?
What a lady - and one of the best one lady shows ever produced.
I can't say enough good things about it.............

The show opens with this line

" Yah - well it's like the prostitute once said - it's not the work - it's the stairs "

And goes on to talk in a frank ( and because of that - endearing ) way about her life - her entire life condensed of course and includes songs - it's out of this world fantabulous !

The INCREDIBLE ELAINE STRITCH !!!



You'll thank me.
As soon as you watch them.

Have a wonderful Monday everyone - it's the first one in August
Let this month last longer than June and July did - PLEASE !!!
From my ♥ to yours
Me

A LITTLE BLING IN THE KITCHEN.................

I went to Ikea...............

To pick up a couple of " prizes " for games at Ashley's shower next weekend .................

But John is right.

I can't - I simply cannot walk into that store ( or any store if the truth be known ) and not go completely nuts.

So......................I bought 2 cutting boards for the counters
( If you remember we had a budget crises last year and ended up putting marble tiles down instead of a slab)
You can see it HERE

These cutting boards are great - I've been using them for many many years actually - because they have an edge to keep them in place - and if you turn them around they have a ridge to catch drippings.

Anyway - that's NOT what this post is about

Oh and then I found a round sisal place mat.............I only took one because I had an idea for it.

And an " Active Susan " ( I refuse to call it a Lazy Susan - it's a personal thing - I think they work pretty hard carrying heavy loads and twirling around all the time - like a ballerina holding an elephant )

I have a round marble piece ( from an Italian side table I bought many moons ago )
It sits on the island................( don't look too closely - the island top is made out of fence planks - I have an affinity for fence planks - you can see how we created it  HERE )

I placed the Active Susan on top of it  ( this is all about layering LMHO )

and then placed the mat on top of that 

WAIT !
DON'T GO !
JUST A COUPLE OF MORE LAYERS !!!

John walked by -
John says - ARE YOU TRYING TO BUILD A BLOODY CASTLE???

I placed a silver tray on top of it - ( you don't really need to see a pic of that, do you? )

And then I placed a dome from a cake stand on top of that - 5 layers everybody

But look how cute it looks !
(If I had any sense of deceny ( have you no decency Madam? ) I'd have washed the dome before taking photos)
Of course you could add height by placing a couple of bricks underneath ( that's a joke - cuz I'm funny )

Ok - I've washed it now and moved the corn for what reason I have no idea

John says - Why are you running around with the corn?
Suzan says - For staging
John says - YOU'RE STAGING WITH CORN IN THE COB ??????????
Suzan says - Don't you have mulch to put down or something?
John says - Do you want to scatter some of it on the table?

Not necessary John...............that's just over the top I think

Anyway - again -  that's NOT what this post is about ..............
It's about BLING - remember?

As in that gold light in the back ground................

Could you die?
I mean really - is that one gorgeous lamp?

I want to run back and buy a whole slew of them - a couple in the living room - the den - my bedroom -
OUTSIDE ON THE DECK !!!!!!!!!!
It gives off the most glorious sparkles !

They come in silver and gold - and though silver would have probably worked in this kitchen a little more cohesively - I just couldn't resist the gold !
It's like kitchen jewellery !

Did I tell you that last week I went to buy ant traps at Home Depot - and bought a kitchen stove instead?
He's 100% right, you know.
I'm certifiable.

But at least when I do it - it benefits the house.

John went out to pick up mulch yesterday and came home with these - which benefit no one but himself

John says - YOU'D BETTER NOT BE TAKING A PHOTO OF MY BOXERS -
Suzan says - Are you nuts?
Suzan says - You're getting really paranoid now

Anyway - that's NOT what this post is about 

It's about bling.
In the kitchen.

We're going to IKEA today to look at outdoor furniture -
Guess what I'll be coming home with?
It rhymes with SING.

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone
Much love,
Me


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