Trend Watch

The Yahoo main page just announced some beauty trends that we have to give up in winter, including hot pink lipstick and floral hair clips. Now, I don't like to be told what to do, but just because we are rockabilly, doesn't mean that we are oblivious to current trends and seasons. I just like to think that we are ABOVE the trends. However, I do agree that hot pink lipstick and hair flowers are not appropriate winter garb. So, what is a doll to do with out her favorite shade of Exotic Pink by Besame, and her favorite hair clips? Well, wear red lipstick of course! That's a no brainer, even for a blonde. For the hair flowers, I think poinsettias are appropriate flowers for Christmastime, if you just can't let it go. Also, remember last springs trend- bows? Well, they never go out of season!

Say fairwell to the hot pink lips and hair flowers until next spring! Ditto for shorts and sun dresses, but you knew that!

XOXO
Dollie

What I did this long weekend..

I did more than eat during this Thanksgiving weekend....really, I did! 

We took down all of the harvest decorations, and put up the Christmas decorations and lights. While Zack was putting up the lights, he noticed that the gutters were full, so he cleaned them out. What a good boy he is!    

I also finished the kitchen curtains, and Zack hung them up.

Pink atomic valance

Valance and cafe curtains in the kitchen. 

I also added a valance to the laundry room window. The cat likes it. 

And last but not least, I started a painting. Did I ever tell you that I paint? Well, I used to, and I am pretty good at it. When I am done I will show you. 

XOXO

Dollie

Yet Another Giveaway!

http://vonlipisfavorites.blogspot.com/2010/11/totally-awesome-holiday-giveaway.html

Tis the season...for getting things free! Wait...what? Yeah, you read that right! There are tons and tons of great giveaways going on right now, and if I ever need things free, its this time of year.

Here is yet another chance for me to win my first Pyrex! Follow the link above to check it out.

XOXO
Dollie

Giveaway Alert!!!

http://www.anonymouswasawoman.com/

I need pyrex. I don't have any yet, can you believe that? I need it....in PINK!!! So, I entered this giveaway at Anonymous Was A Woman, and you can too!

XOXO
Dollie D

Giveaway Alert!!!

http://aprongoddesses.blogspot.com/2010/11/cyber-monday-giveaway-of-christmas.html

Do you need a new apron to wear while making Christmas cookies this year? I know I do! So, enter the Apron Goddesses giveaway for a chance to win one! Just follow the link above for details on how to enter.

XOXO
Dollie

This weeks scores

This week I bought 5 black and gold chalkware fish from Sandra!

These 3 with bubbles

This cute little one, and one more that I forgot to take a pic of. DOH!

I also got this cute hawaiian tie top!

Sorry for my crappy camera pics!

XOXO

Dollie

Karling's Rockabilly Review

Every Wednesday Karling Abbeygate hosts a Rockabilly Review. She has some of southern California's best rockabilly acts, and her band is always the opening act. We have really been wanting to go, but its very far for us to go on a Wednesday night. 

Luckily, I had the day off, and the rest of the week off. Most of that afternoon was spent at the dentist, where I was replacing a filling that had fallen out. It was not fun, and I was in a lot of pain once the numbness wore off. But, I didn't want to let that stop me from going to this show. 

The event takes place at Big's Bar and Grill in Fullerton. Due to the holiday traffic, the trip took us two and a half hours. The bar was a fair size, but the dance floor was covered in tables and chairs, making it basically unusable for more than one or two couples at a time. They had food, but it was nothing special. The drink specials were good, with 24oz PBRs for $3. 

Chris and Mary dancing

This week she had Big Sandy's Holiday Jam, including performances by Amber Foxx, The Vaquetones, Captain Jeffrey, Ernie Vargas of the Vargas Bros, Marquis of the Barrel House Boys, Derick Dupree, and more! This was a lot of music packed into one Wednesday night! There was a really good size crowd, and everyone was in good spirits. 

Amber and I

Big Sandy!

Amber Foxx and Bobby Foxx

Ernie Vargas

Derick Dupree

Captain Jeffrey

Carliots

Swede and Zachary

Marquis from the Barrel House Boys

Karling and I. I really need to get my roots done, but my hairdresser is out of town! :(

XOXO

Dollie

Dave Stuckey's Gut Bucket 5!

On Monday night we headed to Burbank to see Dave Stuckey's Gut Bucket 5 at Joe's Great American Bar and Grill. This lineup doesn't play too often (because the members are in so many different bands), so this was the first time I have seen them. This was an all-star line-up, with Dave Stuckey, Jeremy Wakefield, Wally Hersom....and more! They did two, maybe three sets, with a ton of great dancing tunes. It was a very fun Monday night!

Dancers! 

Sara, me and Dean!

This is the outfit I wore. It is the first dress Zack ever bought me, for Christmas of '05. I never wore it because it never fit until now. It says its a large, but it fits like a small! I am so happy that I can wear it now!

XOXO

Dollie

Giveaway Alert!!!

http://decadesagogo.blogspot.com/

Decades A Go-Go is hosting a giveaway!!! Up for grabs is an amazing 60s chrome blender! I need this for my kitchen!

Go check it out!

XOXO
Dollie D

Tonight! Big Sandy at Bigs!

Hope to see you there!!

Should be a crazy party, everyone is going to kick off Thanksgiving!!!

I spent most of my afternoon at the dentist, replacing a filling that fell out. Boo. Half of my face is still numb, but I wont let that stop me!!

Leave early, the 5 freeway is already gridlocked!

XOXO
Dollie

Rare Gut Bucket 5 show tonight!!!

Tonight there is a very rare show at Joe's in Burbank: Dave Stuckey's Gut Bucket 5!!!

I am so excited for this show. The lineup in phenomenal!!

Hope to see you there!

Joe's Bar & Grill

 4311 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA

http://www.danceatjoes.com/

2 drinks minimum

21+

FREE street parking * Full Bar * Food till 10pm * FREE Wi-Fi

XOXO
Dollie

My First Blog Award!!!

I just received my very first blog award! Thanks to Miss Amethyst at the Pink Powder Room (http://missamethystspowderroom.blogspot.com/) for thinking of me!

The conditions that go with this award are:

1- Accept the award. Post it on your blog with the name of the person who awarded it along with a link to their blog.

2- Pay it forward to 15 other bloggers that you have recently discovered.

3- Contact those bloggers and let them know they've been chosen.

In no particular order:

1. http://temperamentalbroad.blogspot.com/
2. http://vintagestarlet.blogspot.com/
3. http://thevintagehousewife.blogspot.com/
4. http://havinsomerockinfun.blogspot.com/ 
5. http://thebigmamaintrospection.blogspot.com/
7.http://tartdeco.blogspot.com/
9. http://lisafremontpages.blogspot.com/
10. http://rockabillybombshell.blogspot.com/
11. http://vintagechristine.blogspot.com/
12. http://www.diaryofavintagegirl.com/
13. http://bobbypinblog.blogspot.com/
14. http://welcometodeluxeville.blogspot.com/ 
15. http://vivideluxxxe.blogspot.com/ 
 
Much Love!!!!
 
Dollie

Since you asked....

Since you said that you like to see my vintage acquisitions, here are the latest ones that I got at our local antique mall:

Vintage gold glitter serving tray and bowl

vintage atomic oil and vinegar carafes

50s RCA Victor radio 

Lady head vase, 45 holder, and barkcloth curtains

mini atomic ashtrays

Magazine rack

Arvin foot heater

gold metal shelf and gold butterfly glass jar

Now, I wish I could show you more, but I am trying to wait until we finish the house before we give you the full tour!

XOXO

Dollie 

What I accomplished today:

Bedazzled this boring target pot holder...

Completed and hung a valance on the back door...

And, completed and hung curtains in the laundry room! 

The colors remind me of Disneyland in the 50s. I love it!

I also managed to sneak in a work out! 

I think the hunny in going to take me out to dinner now. 

Yay.

XOXO

Dollie

Lincoln Fabrics

Today we went to Lincoln Fabrics in Venice. They have been in business forever, so they have a ton of stock, including old and discontinued fabrics. Some of the prices were low, some were fair, and some were high. We ended up spending $160, but got a lot of stuff. We were just happy to be able to find everything we wanted in one place. We got tiki barkcloth for the living room windows, atomic guitar barkcloth for pillows, pink atomic barkcloth for the kitchen windows, a mid-mod novelty print cotton for curtains in the laundry room, and a cute little atomic cotton fabric for the backdoor valance. I have soooo many curtains to make. I cant wait to get started!

We also went to Linoleum City in Hollywood to buy VCT tiles for the bathroom remodel. Here is a sneak peak of what we are planning:

XOXO

Dollie

More Mail!

So, I very rarely post about stuff I buy, because I don't want to seem materialistic or "show-off-ish", but these are gifts, so they don't count! I got another package from Stacie! 

It was from Bree's Vintage Revival on Etsy, and was wrapped beautifully!

There were these cute earrings, key chain....

and bracelet! All in pink! Would you believe that this is my only pink bangle? I had a carved one that I dropped and it broke. :( So I am sooooo thankful for this!!!! Thanks again to Stacie!

XOXO

Dollie

I've Got Mail!

I got something amazing in the mail today!

It was a swap gift from Stacie! She wrapped it in the cutest pink polka dot paper, and included a super sweet card!

Sorry for the bad pic quality, but it is a BEAUTIFUL pair of pink vintage clip on earrings, surrounded by rhinestones! I LOVE THEM! 

Thanks sooooo much Stacie! I cant wait to wear them! 

Love Love Love. 

                                                            .

Monday Night with The SideWynders!

On Monday night we went to Joe's Great American Bar and Grill to see our good friends and awesome band, The SideWynders! Joe's is the place to be on a Monday night! There was drinking, dancing and great friends. The SideWynders did 3 sets, including lots of western swing, hillbilly jazz and rockabilly. Did I mention that entrance and parking was free? If that won't get you out on a Monday night, nothing will!

The SideWynders, with guest stars Captain Jeff and Carlitos! 

DJ Lorenzo.....spinning the best dancing tunes!

Dancing!

Wish you were there!

XOXO
Dollie

Last Friday With The Lucky Stars!

Last Friday we went to see the Lucky Stars at Weber's Rockabilly Friday Nights. To my surprise, the opening band was Roy Rapid and The Rhythm Rock Trio from San Diego. We saw them at The Rhythm Rocker Weekend and they were really good. I was glad to see Karen bring them to our neck of the woods. 

Roy Rapid and The Rhythm Rock Trio

As, always, The Lucky Stars were amazing, and played a ton of dancing tunes. Sadly, my camera died early into the night, so I didn't get any pictures of The Lucky Stars playing, but a got a few random pictures:

Me, Sage and Karen

With Ray Campi. 

Swingin!

I wore a vintage seafoam sweater and a vintage grey skirt that I got at Rhythm Rocker. 

Also, my bosoms are out of control!

XOXO

Dollie