Hermes Cafe Bon Temps~Good Times Cafe

[etoile de mer]

Thanks all. It's one step forward, two steps back. One previously installed cabinet is now on the counter and the millwork we ordered for a tiny broom closet (because they mismeasured) looks grossly huge for the space. As in ... it should be 7 inches but there's a full sized door in my kitchen. But hey, ice and cold water in the fridge! I'll take my victories where I can get them! And we are really looking forward to "moving in" and being able to cook, bake (especially bake for me - I love doing it) and invite people over again!

Oh bother, mistikat, but you have the best attitude about it, might as well look for the silver lining! Hope it's all sorted out very soon!

I understand about the older house issues, ours is 94 years old, and we're gearing up for various projects. We have a yard crew we use occasionally, and the owner and team are so great we've asked what else they can do for us (apparently smaller construction jobs). He'll be our guy for those because they are a complete pleasure to deal with, and are so conscientious. I wish he could also do our larger projects, too! Our stumbling block at times has been that my husband is skilled at a lot of construction tasks, and would rather do things himself, but it's not time or cost effective. In recent years he's realized he'd rather go mountain biking in his free time, so progress there!

 

[eagle1002us]

Yes. It was. One of the department stores. They had a better selection than the boutiques including rue cambon I think. I was concerned that their tailor might not be as good as Chanel. Pm me of you want to know which store. I don't want to embarrass anyone.

It's definitely worth the trip to New York for me.

Except Cartier. Not so good experience there. I was walking by so I went in to ask about the availability of my bracelet. I was originality told 2-3 weeks in Boston then a week after I paid 12 weeks. I'm trying to be a good sport about it but I'm annoyed. They told me that by paying upfront they could pull from worldwide stock, but there is one on the French website for sale so I know that's not true. They say that customs takes 12 weeks and that also seems unlikely. I asked their availability for the bracelet in New York and explained that I had already inquired in Boston. They basically told me that they were letting my SA know that I was shopping around asking for it. [emoji15] so I got a lecture and they tattled on me. After seeing in the computer that I just paid for a $16,000 bracelet! [emoji35] I thought Hermes was bad.

I have a theory about about jewelry: if something happens in the acquisition of it, it acquires bad karma. Meaning that I'll always remember the bad karma event every darn time I put the thing on. So, I don't get the thing. I can't give you an example but your Cartier bracelet would need 10 Thos Jefferson quotes to override an experience like yours. Are they stupid or what?

 

[eagle1002us]

Eagle and all, just a report back on the weight loss: I am about 4 lbs from my goal! Lost about 14 as of today.

It's sooooo hot here this weekend. It's 103!!! Unusual for this area in California. I am letting myself have ice cream and lots of frozen yogurt today.

That's just tremendous, Cremel! You are a model for us all (I did copy you inadvertently by have a bowl of ice cream, it was small [ha! for me!]). And 103!!!!! That's huge for California!

 

[eagle1002us]

Well there's a sweet tooth in the house. When that night owl gets hungry in the middle of the night anything sweet could be consumed in no time.

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You and me both, sister!

 

[EmileH]

Sending you guys lilies from my garden today. Hermes orange

 

[EmileH]

For anyone who was interested in the louboutin Cadrilla shoes, the Ones that I preordered arrived. I'm deciding whether I like them. The shape is a bit odd. They are square toed but cut low. They are very comfortable. They run a bit large. I'm a 38 in other brands, a 38.5 in louboutin. I might have to exchange them for a 38 if i want to keep them. What do people think?

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Sending you guys lilies from my garden today. Hermes orange

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Beautiful lillies! Would love to see that color combination on a purse.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Life is full of pleasant surprises. I was offered a little something today

 

[Mindi B]

TELL! TELL! You tease, you!

 

[Genie27]

For anyone who was interested in the louboutin Cadrilla shoes, the Ones that I preordered arrived. I'm deciding whether I like them. The shape is a bit odd. They are square toed but cut low. They are very comfortable. They run a bit large. I'm a 38 in other brands, a 38.5 in louboutin. I might have to exchange them for a 38 if i want to keep them. What do people think?

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Um...maybe its's the angle? I'm not loving them, tbh. Maybe in the correct size, they will look better, but that was the reason I returned the Prada MaryJanes - 1/2 size too big and they gapped in the back enough to look clompy. That, plus BF disliked them.

I am actually eyeing the Chanel boots with the pearls, as I have *returned* almost all the shoes I have bought this year.
(seriously, I have returned 7 pairs and it's only June).

Except for my Rock studs - which I have actually worn twice and will be wearing more this summer. Do you guys want to see the outfit I pulled together for a friend's short notice wedding reception?

and my Croc flip flops, but those don't count - they are for specific uses and are replacing older worn out items.

 

[Genie27]

Life is full of pleasant surprises. I was offered a little something today

Please let us see it....

 

[EmileH]

Here is another photo. They seem odd. Pleas excuse ugly feet.



Let's see your outfit genie

 

[eagle1002us]

Here is another photo. They seem odd. Pleas excuse ugly feet.

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Let's see your outfit genie

Too much toe cleavage. Don't get me wrong: toe cleavage can be done very well. But I think the designer whacked off too much leather. Now, it is just possible that a wider toe cleavage in shoes will become a trend. I hope not. I wear some foot sox when not wearing tights and those usually cover a lot of the top of the foot.
One "trend" I hope to never see again is the bare/cold shoulder look. I recall that Donna Karan invented it years ago and that was fine. But as an everyday look, yuck.

 

[Mindi B]

I agree about a on the shoes, I'm afraid, PbP. The combination of the very low vamp and the truncated, squared toe does look odd--as eagle says, as if the front of the shoe was cut off! I don't think these will age well.

 

[eagle1002us]

For anyone who was interested in the louboutin Cadrilla shoes, the Ones that I preordered arrived. I'm deciding whether I like them. The shape is a bit odd. They are square toed but cut low. They are very comfortable. They run a bit large. I'm a 38 in other brands, a 38.5 in louboutin. I might have to exchange them for a 38 if i want to keep them. What do people think?

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I think the shoes look a little small in the toe box, like they are too tight and that your foot is a tad swollen. That's my opinion. I doubt you really have feet that swell, that comes with hot climates and enclosed shoes (no sandals.)