Missing on Thanksgiving

hard.

prepping and chopping.
hoping you will call.
feeling silly about hope.

prepping a meal.
table set.
family laughing.
stories shared.
vino poured.
cream whipped.

still no call.

We miss you.

Show Up, Keep Trying and Dare to Dream

Happy Thanksgiving.

A personal thanks to people who show up.  Show up today, show up tomorrow ....show up every day.

A personal thanks to people who try.  Keep trying.  The world needs people who try.

A personal thanks to people who dare to dream. Dream the biggest dream and if some one laughs at you....do what a Honey Badger would do and bring a napkin.

Happy Thanksgiving!

xo cathie

We will be live at Michaels.com this Cyber Monday!

We are so thrilled to announce that we will be live at Michaels.com!  Log on and join in the fun!

Watch Live at www.michaels.com/cybermonday

11.28.11

Pendant Jewelry and Gift Boxes

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Painted Wine Glasses and Table Settings

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Shake it: Berry Infused Vodka

It is time to start infusing berries for holiday martinis!

Have you ever wanted to try infusing your own liquor; but you were afraid you might mess it up and spend too much money on an experiment? Well fear not. We have been infusing for years with great success. You will only need a few household items, a base liquor and your infusing ingredients.

Fruits/flavors for Infusing:
cantaloupe, peach, strawberry, cherry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, pineapple, mango, vanilla bean, lemon, lime or grapefruit, fresh ginger, lemon-grass, herbs, lavender, nuts, garlic, chili peppers or coffee.

Tips:
Don't use canned fruits.
Don't crush the fruits - this can cloud the vodka.
Use other bases: gins, bourbons and rums.

Best Celebrity Hairstyles from 2011 MTV EMAs

The annual European Music Awards took place this Sunday in Belfast and the atmosphere was just incendiary. Celebs strutted their flawless hairdos on the red carpet, so take a peek at the best celebrity styles from the 2011 MTV EMAs and draw inspiration for your hot new season look!

The 2011 MTV European Music Awards took place over the Weekend in Belfast, Northern Ireland and it seems that celebs have just fallen for this place. This event brought some of the hottest celebrities of the moment and the event was definitely no ordinary one, as celebs put their shine on to underline their personality and style. Hairstyles play a very important role when it comes to beauty and style and celebs are not afraid to spend big bucks to get their hair coiffured perfectly. If you're looking for some new and trendy ways to style your locks, check out the following celebrity hairstyles from the 2011 MTV EMAs and draw inspiration for your next look.


Luscious locks put best into value through lovely updos or side swept styles are definitely a perfect option for women that want to accentuate their romantic, ultra seductive style. Diversity is definitely visible this year when it comes to style, so if you have the necessary hair length, experiment with various hairstyles just like a diva. Whether you're all about showing off your playful and flirty laid back style through a side herringbone braid like Bar Rafaeli, showing off your elegance through a side swept wavy ponytail like Selena Gomez or emphasizing your classic elegance by opting for a simple sleek ponytail like Irina Shyak or a pretty curly updo like Hayden Panettiere, you'll definitely make a great hair style option as these looks are super popular.


The 80s and not only are definitely catching up as far as fashion and hairstyle goes, so no wonder that the ultra curly updos, wavy hairstyles and pinup hairstyles are popular among celebrities that love the be in the center of attention with their nonconformist style. Put your skills to the test and recreate Jessie J's mysterious vintage waves hairstyle, opt to underline your sexiness with Yasmin's stylish simple midi, go wild and make sure you grab everyone's attention by drawing inspiration from Katy Perry's pinup style or go all retro chic by opting for a corkscrew curls updo just like Wynter Gordon.

Another great hair styling method that won't require too much hair styling skill is to amp-up the volume of your locks using various hair styling products. Blow dry like a pro lifting your roots and let your rich and glossy locks underline your beauty. A rich and stylish mane doesn't have to be all styled up to look fabulous as Snooki and Lauren Bennett prove, so let your locks glide gently around your delicate facial features or reveal your features by swishing your hair on one side, as either way you'll look hot!

Images & news Sources:- becomegorgeous.com

Taking fashion lessons from Deepika

Whether she's boarding a plane, launching a product, promoting a movie, gracing the red carpet, rocking a photo shoot or serenading the silver screen, Deepika Padukone embodies an inbuilt style.

And in the last few years, the Om Shanti Om star's wardrobe choices have just gotten slicker and smarter. Having one of the hottest bodies in the business, along with an ethereal face, only adds to her clothes horse appeal.
We browsed through Deepika's style files and loved what we saw. Grab a good look and soon, you will too.

Mixing up dull gold with sparkling sequins, the Love Aaj Kal's glittering style makes quite a statement. Add to that a pop of red, courtesy her shiny clutch, to break the monotony. What have you got? 22 karat of awesome chic.

Lending her brand of royalty and richness to a pearl-hued embellished sari, Deepika flaunts some serious bling and an endless navel. If that's not magnificent, what is?

Some More Images Of  Deepika

Images And News Credit: rediff.com

Etsy: New Holiday Items at the Cathie Filian Shop

 I am totally in love with these sweet trees!  They come in a set of six! 

 {{DIY}} Assemble and Alter your own Vintage Style Church Ornament.  This goes together with just a little glue and can be altered with paint, paper, inks, ribbons, glitter, etc....

 Tweet Tweet!  Love my feathered friends.  I always have stock on birds of all shapes, colors and sizes.

Sparkle Baby!  Mrs. Claus would love this sparkle ribbon!

We won't get snow in LA this year......but my projects can get sparkling snowflakes!

 {{DIY}} Assemble and Alter your own Vintage Style Farm House Ornament.  This goes together with just a little glue and can be altered with paint, paper, inks, ribbons, glitter, etc....

Velvet soft with rich color.  These holly leaves come in a set of 12.  Use them on cards, layouts, ornaments....endless ideas!

 {{DIY}} Assemble and Alter your own Vintage Style Cottage House Ornament.  This goes together with just a little glue and can be altered with paint, paper, inks, ribbons, glitter, etc....

Just a little shimmer and sparkle.  This puffy snowflake ribbon is offered in 3 yard cuts.