Playing catch up, I promise.

So much has happened since the last time I posted a blog post. Like most my posts, they start to form in my head way before they make it onto my computer screen and I have had tons of ideas and several nearly completed posts but since they are still in my head they aren't very useful to anybody else. I promise this week to start getting them out and catching everything up. In the mean time, I wanted to celebrate my love for all things retro with these awesome skates.

I have been threatening to buy a pair of roller skates for several years and these just may be the ones that push me over the edge. I would definitely be the coolest mom at the roller rink with these on my feet.

Wedge Sandles Needed

My trip to Vegas and the WWDMAGIC show is now just 11 days away and I still don't have the shoes that I am looking for. Shoes aren't something that you can buy last minute as they need to be broken in first and while I want to have on great shoes for the show I also don't want to be in pain and end up walking around Vegas barefoot carrying my shoes (did that once and it’s not really something that I want to repeat, although they were very cute shoes and the blood stains did come off eventually).

#1 on my crush list if a pair of either brown or black leather and cork wedges, 70's style. I am looking to get a new pair of wide leg jeans and at 5'3" I need some serious platform height to pull it off. I also need them to go with maxi dresses, short sun skirts, and cut-offs to carry me thru the summer. I think I am trying to justify an investment piece. Here are my favorites so far.



Volatine "Sling Shot" Sandal



These are the most affordable at $49.95 and I like the idea of the elastic straps but worry that they might stretch out over time (sounds like a sprained ankle waiting to happen). 

Kork-Ease 'Bette' Wedge Sandle



Talk about a flash back to the 70's, this company has been making these same sandals since they were the new thing and not just the new trend, safe to say they are back with a vengeance. I love the contrast of the suede and the leather plus the bronze color is just fun. Unfortunately at $144.95 they are not 70's prices but definitely could be worse.



Pour la Victoire "Jaclyn" Wedge

 These are definitely a big more of an investment piece but could be justified at $269. I love the contrast of the jute and the leather with the brass buckles, very nautical and 70's at the same time. Two trends with one stone or shoe as it were.

Tory Burch 'Leslie' Cork Wedge

Tory Burch is known for her great mix of classic style and comfort and these sandals definite embody both of those plus they have a 4 1/2" heel height a definite bonus for me. These ones are $295 and would be worth every penny.  

Checkerboard Floor

Checkerboard floor? Yes please. I am so excited I can't even tell you, the kitchen floor started to get laid last night. I couldn't believe how much faster it went than the bathroom, I guess it really does help to use 12x12 sheets of tile instead of 1/4" tile. With some help from my loyal helpers and tile cutters, the Foreman and "C" we got about 2/3 of it done last night. I have wanted a checkerboard floor since I first fell in love with the 50's decor idea in about the 5th grade and it seems very surreal to finally be getting one. I am quite sure it will be a pain to keep clean and I will probably break everything that I drop on it but I don't care at this point. I didn't think anything could top how much I love the tile in the bathroom but I was wrong.

The 1st row being laid down.

I can't wait to get back to my house and finish laying it all down tonight, I will keep you all posted as it comes along.