Charm of the Day: Bluebird

I figured I had better get to posting this beautiful charm before summer is gone for the next 9 months. This was a charm I just had to have from the moment I saw it, yet for some reason I never took the plunge until it was on sale. I should never have taken the chance that it would sell out (we all know what happened with the sushi charm), but I did, and it actually paid off, as I was able to save 50%!

Here is my little bluebird in all her glory:

This is easily one of the prettiest charms I own. I am in love with all the crystal detailing, as well as the variants of blue that were used in painting her. The fact that she is perched on a branch is a nice touch. This charm is on the heavier side, but looks fabulous on a necklace! My favorite part is the different colored crystals on the tail:

I don't know how much longer she will last, but as of this posting, she is still available on sale at http://www.nordstrom.com/

Got balloons?

I absolutely adore hot air balloons. I have loved them since I was a little kid. I have even gotten the fortunate experience of riding in one (everyone needs to do it at least once). When we first moved here, 15 years ago, the city used to do an annual balloon launch every day for a week the last week in June, during what was called the River Festival. But about five years after moving here, due to city budget cuts, the River Festival went away, as did the balloons. Oh, I would see one every once in a while, but never a skyfull. 

So imagine my joy at learning of a new tradition being started this year, to occur annually in the first week of September: The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic! My camera was ready, my coffee was poured, my robe was on (it was 6 am), and here they are:

  

I only regret they aren't the greatest pictures. The pics don't capture the colors as vividly as I would have liked. But trust me when I say they were absolutely breathtaking.

Bag of the Day: Coach Poppy Universal Case

Well, so much for my summer blogging. I can't believe I have neglected this place for almost 4 months! Well, without further ado, here is a great little find I got a few weeks ago: my Coach Poppy Universal Case:

I'm super excited to have it because they are completely. sold. out. It fits my T-Mobile MyTouch perfectly, as well as my 30g Gen 5 Ipod, and has little slots everywhere for credit cards or cash, so it also makes a great wristlet.

Gotta love the hang tags:

And the lining is so pretty (although the pic does not represent the true color. It is a very deep purple):