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Cellos in the Jungle

boots — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:23:03 +0000

For everything that seems completely predictable about me – a blonde southern Junior League lady who loves Jesus, shoes, pearls, and pretty parties – there’s also aside of me that’s constantly challenging myself to look at traditional methodologies, styles, and life in a brand new way. My envelopes may be embossed linen monogrammed paper, but that doesn’t mean I don’t like to push them to the edge.

I am always energized, motivated, captivated and inspired by the insanely creative types who can marry two different worlds of thought and create a fresh new view from a traditional source.

I was blown away when I discovered the music of Two Cellos. They are amazing classical celloists who found an innovative way to express their talents. I can’t get enough of this rocking, creative, inspiring performance.

Guns N Roses never sounded so proper and cellos never sounded so wicked cool.

Now, get out of your box this weekend.

Do Something – differently. Push Yourself.

Most of all, have fun.

Cheers & Rock on,

boots

xxoo

~ suite dreams ~

boots — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:03:16 +0000

The first strains of the Overture from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite play and I still get a lump in my throat and butterflies in my belly. My initial appearance in our small town production of the Nutrcracker was by default. My dance teacher invited me to be a party child alternate. A kid got stage fright and I got a part. Oh, what fun I had, twirling and dancing in that blue party dress and brushing my feet in my pink capezios to the children’s march.

The following year, I tried out again for the same role. I will never forget walking to the door of The Ritz Theater with my Dad to see if the results of the day’s tryouts were posted. It was far past the time of deliberation, yet there was no sign of a sign. Disappointed, we turned to walk away when one of the casting agents opened the door. She leaned her head out and gave us the “pssst” sound. We turned. She whispered, ”We’re still working on all the parts, but I can tell you,” and she looked from my Dad to me, “JoBeth, you will be dancing the part of Clara. Congratulations.”

The following months of rehearsals after rehearsals and the two weekends of production remain my happiest childhood memories. When I close my eyes and remember, I am filled with pure joy.

I danced several other parts in the Nutcracker the following years. The Nutrcracker grew to be part of our Christmas tradition.

Although I no longer dance, I’ve kept the Nutcracker tradition alive and well by watching the classic 1977 Barishnikov Production. It is by far the most impeccably performed version I’ve ever seen. Year after year, I am awed by Mikhail’s choreography coupled with the intense beauty and moving strains of the music. I could get lost in the The Grand Pas de Deux. As Drosselmeyer (the Godfather) summons Clara to leave her Prince and the Dreamland of Sweets to return to reality, the dancers bid adieu with an undeniable passion that is rarely seen in a performance without words.

Give yourself a beautiful little gift this season, grab a cup of cocoa and enjoy the 10 minutes of dance and music below.

(If you have time to watch the entire production, parts 1-10 are available via YouTube. This particular video features the well known Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, The Tarantella, and The Pas de Deux )

Thanks for sashaying down memory lane with me. Only a few more hours until Christmas Eve

Until then

Suite Dreams, Friends!

xxoo,

boots

Bonjour December

boots — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:04:43 +0000

A perfect way to kick off my favorite month. Tiffany has launched their exquisite Holiday Campaign. Once again, they prove there is nothing quite like a Tiffany Blue Christmas.

Bonjour December!

I still believe ~

boots — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:24:31 +0000

musicality: a place in the sun

boots — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:21:18 +0000

I’ve become a huge fan of Gabe Dixon Band this last year. I accidentally discovered this song while perusing Grooveshark today. Such a happy little tune. You may have heard the Stevie Wonder version. Gabe and boys seem to have recorded this for the closing credits of 2006 movie of Charlotte’s Web. I must say, it’s ” SOME SONG!”. I’ve hit “replay” nearly 15 times now and have been belting it out in my best small church, hands raised, BIG gospel voice all morning.

Thought it I’d share it with you, my sweet friends to put a little pep in your step today.

“There’s a place in the sun, where there’s hope for everyone”

Oh, if you happen to discover where I can buy this, please let me know. Because, while there is a place in the sun for everyone, this song is not on iTunes.

All this beauty…

boots — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:40:22 +0000

there + then | here + now

(rosemary beach sept 2010 | mccottage 2011)

taken via instagram

(all this beauty | the weepies)

~ snow day ~

boots — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:22:34 +0000

Bonjour, La Niege.

It’s a snow day here in La Petite Roche. Nearly three inches stand in my yard. There is a blanket of stillness. The white. The cool. The hush. The slower pace. It has all the makings of a perfect little day such as

Languishing in the biscuit.

A special snow day menu

Snow day couture: fuzzy socks + warm blanket

Curling up with a good book

maybe a little adventure and snow- ploration

then a long hot bath to thaw, followed by a cup of chocolate love

What a gift God has given us today to slow down. I hope you make the most of it.

Cheers, Y’all!

what are you doing new years?

boots — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:32:46 +0000

one of my favorite songs

happy thanksgiving, y’all

boots — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:02:24 +0000

Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. Psalm 95:2

(a few songs of thanksgiving)

musicality: for the fall

boots — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:46:50 +0000

leaves fallin’ + rosi golan