Do Blonds Have More Fun?

As I sat in the chair at the Beauty Salon yesterday waiting for Bonnie to mix up a bleachy concoction to color my hair, I looked at my image in the wall sized mirror in front of me. My hair has been all shades of blond during my lifetime: platinum, dirty, strawberry, and golden. It has been bleached, streaked, frosted and shaded within an inch of its life. Bonnie, my hair professional, takes care to nourish, condition and strengthen it so it is shiny and manageable.

Marilyn Monroe got a lot of mileage out of her tresses but blonds are sometimes associated with being dumb! Why? The color of ones hair has nothing to do with brainpower! Personally, I think being blond makes me feel good about myself. Light, airy, fresh, sunshine: those are the words I use to describe being blond. Being blond has gotten a bad rap.

I know one thing, I will never, ever be grey headed. On some people it looks great. There is nothing prettier than a beautiful woman (or man) with a snow white head of hair. I just know that when I am walking in the salon at age 102 (with my walker,) I will say "Blond me up, Bonnie!"

Blonds really do have more fun!

Local Roots Restaurant- Roanoke, Virginia

If you are on a great shopping trip, you will need some great food. For lunch, my friend recommended "Local Roots" which is a hop, skip and jump from Black Dog Salvage.

Lovely atmosphere, gourmet food and excellent service. I had a wonderful butternut squash soup drizzled with molassas and a dollop of spinach. The bread was a dense cornbread scone. Yum!

Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke, Virginia

Dear Readers,

My friend Ibby told me about Black Dog Salvage a while ago and then a story about it on The Nate Berkus Show last week really made me curious. Ibby and I drove to Roanoke for a fun day of treasure hunting. It was well worth the drive- you have got to see Black Dog to believe it. A flyer says "A treasury of antiques and architectural relics that await your discovery." So come with me on a short trip (via pictures) and see for yourself: Black Dog Salvage.

This picture shows Christa Stephens stoking the fire in the wood stove.

This is a big, big place so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to shop 'til you drop.

P.S. If you want to check it out here is the address:
902 13th Street S.W.
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 343-6200
www.blackdogsalvage.com

Betty Boop was there!

I don't have a place for Betty Boop but wish I could take her home.

Treasure Hunt

Black Dog Salvage claims "40,000 square feet of treasures from around the world." I believe it! If you need stained glass, art work, mantles, glass, antiques, DIY components, Doors, windows, furniture or garden decorations (the list is really endless) then you will probably find it at The Black Dog Salvage. It is a shoppers paradise and you may even meet the real live black dog: Sally.

Chic Shabby Chic!

I had to have this cute shabby chic cup and saucer! What a fun mini sculpture. Now to figure out what to put in the cup- maybe a fat candle? How about chocolate candies or a place to put jewelry at the end of the day? Think I will go with the chocolate!

Viva La Cupcake

After my long shopping day, Andy and I feasted on the yummy four-chocolate cupcakes I brought home from Viva La Cupcake in Roanoke. You just can't have enough chocolate!