The Rainbow Bridge

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.
There is always food and water and warm spring weather.
The old and frail animals are young again.
Those who are maimed are made whole again.
They play all day with each other.

There is only one thing missing.
They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth.
So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up!
The nose twitches!
The ears are up!
The eyes are staring!
And this one suddenly runs from the group!

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.

-----Author Unknown 


our beautiful girl, Duchess, is now at the Rainbow Bridge.
she took a dreadful downward turn yesterday & there was nothing more the doctor could do.
her Blonde sister, Hana, the Maltese, Bono, & the Poodle, FiFi, are all sad, along with the entire family. the only thing we know for sure is that she was loved and had a wonderful life.
rip, my lady.

Accessory News + Duchess Report

good day, everyone...
the Duchess Report is at the bottom of today's post,
thank you to everyone for your kind concern about our girl.

you know how, sometimes,  the accessory piece you add to an outfit is the 
perfect completion of that "look" you wanted?

today it's the handbag, or bag, we're talking about.






gown, Elie Saab via HERE



Splenderosa has added an entire NEW COLLECTION
of HANDBAGS to our website shop.

some of them are shown below,
so, yes, this is unabashedly a commercial :)"s


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beautiful clutch, crystals all the way around,

snap closure,

shoulder chain enclosed

these little bags are stunning, you would never ever find this quality at this price in

an actual store, seriously.

7" X 3" X 2"

Splenderosa price $ 95

specify SILVER, COPPER, BLACK

to order email us

splenderosa@gmail.com

we will send you a PayPal invoice

our new  studded handheld mini-satchel look

6.5" W X 8" High X 5.5" Deep

rose burgundy

blue

red

black

siena

faux leather

$65

email to order

splenderosa@gmail.com

this fabulous perforated tote bag

is really beautiful in living person,

so much fashion for so little price

$89

on our website

Splenderosa icon on top right sidebar

Dynamite Hobo with Metallic Ring Handles

+ a Shoulder Strap included.

this looks like a million dollars!

I gave my girlfriend the coral one and she about D.I.E.ed, she thought it was so pretty.

$89

on our website

the turquoise HOBO is vibrant and lush

favorite has been the Pink/Beige shown at lower right,

I'm carrying the black one right now, it has zip pockets inside, is just the right size

without being overwhelming, very easy access (for me, this is necessary).

and the brand new Large Basic Tote

Brown on Brown

faux leather

16" X 12" X 6"

$75

email to order

splenderosa@gmail.com

Duchess Report:

we visited her this morning, she looks very calm and happy, she wagged her tail for us.

she still cannot get up on her own.

another assessment will be made on Wednesday.

she is housed in a large lower level kennel, situated in the operating room, 

the doors are open and she can see everything.

she has people around her all day long + a couple of other dogs.

she has an IV for pain and is stable, but guarded.

I'm going to REI this afternoon to buy some mountain-climbing booties

for her.  they have grips on the soles of the feet and velcro on each leg.

they're $89 and we are SO happy they are available!

another of my girlfriends told me about them.

I have prayer candles all over the house for her, and she still needs all your good wishes.

if she can't eventually get up the news will not be good.

surgery is not indicated because of her age and her severe arthritic condition.

it seems the treatment is sometimes worse than the ailment.

Perfect Timing for the Summer Vacation As Yet Un-Planned

Casa&Natura Verona, Italy
located about 1/2 way between Milan & Venice, an easy drive or bus ride, is this splendid little B&B with a philosophy most of us will love. a statement from their website:
Living naturally may have different meanings and may refer to an organic food diet,  or to the purchase of organic products as well.
However, to live organic means first of all to follow a precise lifestyle.  A way which, day by day shows you each of your stages in life as a health journey  directing you towards more health and well-being. 

Living naturally also means taking time for yourself,  to have a walk for example, to watch the sun going down  or even to wear a dress and be aware that no child has been employed to realize it.  It means sleeping with blankets that are 100% natural  and fabricated without the use of chemical products.

Living bio means to respect ourself and respect nature.  To live it, and not thinking about how to spoil it.
There are really a lot of things to tell about organic living,  but the most important one,  would be probably to reflect every day on what we are doing and if we are doing enough  in order to keep ourself, the environment and the whole world healthy and fit. ************************************************ I've only shown you a tiny gem of a photo, and if you like the idea and want to discover more please go HERE


& this is Verona



Duchess Report as of Sunday afternoon, we just heard from her Vet who was at his office checking on his hospitalized animals, a vet tech actually lives on the property so there is always someone there,
he says Duchess is much better, however, she still cannot stand up, he has an IV going with pain meds, they lift her up and take her outside 4X a day.  He thinks she could have had a stroke, but he knows she hurt her back in some way. The arthritis has ruined her entire spine, the vertebrae  are no longer rectangular, they are concave, making any stress on her back very painful.
she is in stable but guarded condition, and he asked that we come see her tomorrow.
the candle is lit.

Announcements, Thank You's & a GIVEAWAY

sometimes good luck comes in 3's doesn't it?

& for me this has happened in the form of receiving

3 of the most wonderful, delightful & beautiful books.

all gifts.from 3 different bloggers

1st from Anita @ Castles, Crowns & Cottages HERE

Vicki Archer's fabulous book,

won as her giveaway on the blog party "France, Simply Irresistable."

one cannot begin to imagine the heartfelt writings of Vicki until you hold this book in your hands,

it will be with me as long as I live.

2nd, another giveaway for the French blog party

from Irina @ Gypsy in Me HERE

a witty observation by an American woman on the ways of the French women.

3rd, from Mariterese, dropped at my door, a copy of

this tabletop book

by Susan Hawthorne of Romancing the Home HERE

this is a huge book, a perfect gift for any woman alive, of beautiful tabletops,

table-settings, recipes for entertaining, and inspiration X10.

I simply cannot tell you how beautiful this book really is.

it can be purchased directly from Susan's blog.

Mariterese, thank you for your amazing generosity !!

this book is sitting where everyone can see it, I know they would want to see it

as it's so interesting as well as beautiful.

wonderful job, Susan, I congratulate you!

and now, on to the giveaway which is happening over at my girlfriend's place,

Maryanne @ The Garden HERE

she is celebrating her 100th post and is giving away a

Aquamarine Colored Stone Flowered Necklace

it's one of Splenderosa's necklaces, so you know it will be lovely.

you must visit her & then follow in order to be eligible to win,

& I encourage you to do so.

her blog is a visual feast for people who love the fine art of gardening and landscape.

it is a treat for me to visit her each post.

we have a very sick Labrador at our house today, Duchess,

she's 12 years old and has been suffering from arthritis for a long time,

+ she has a bad limp on a front leg which is caused by a benign tumor

pressing against her lymphatics.

when we awoke this morning she couldn't move & had tremors throughout her body.

she is at our vet's now, we don't know anything yet.

so the 3 other dogs and us humans are all awaiting word on her prognosis.

we are praying she isn't afraid and that she will be home soon.

light a candle for her, please.

Awesomeness of White + Some Splenderosa Love

there is nothing more perfect than white to my mind,

you guys are going to D.I.E. over this whimsical 3-strand necklace,

made of Acrylic Chain

it's $49, and ours alone

email us if interested, we only have 3

splenderosa@gmail.com

now, wasn't that a nice little break?


& now for the Splenderosa love,
I've just received this email from a lovely woman who ordered 
our Pink/Beige Hobo Bag with Metallic Ring Handles,
here it is:



Dear Marsha,

I just received my spectacular bag and I'm in LOVE!  I know it's a thing and we really can't love things, but this bag is so beautiful.  The picture does not do it justice.  I want to show it on my blog, tell people about you and your fabulous jewelry and accessories.....I could go on and on.  Truly, it even smells like leather....so soft and gorgeous!  I'm sure I'll be getting asked where I bought it and I will proudly send people your way.

I needed this today since I've literally been MUCKING OUT my daughter's suite upstairs getting ready for family to arrive tomorrow for the weekend.  Feeling like the village scullery maid I walked out on our front porch and there was the white box with your return address.  All of a sudden I felt my energy coming back and the anticipation mounting as I opened the box.  

You have made my day....and it's not the first time!!!!  I am definltey meeting you in Charleston....bag on shoulder!  That's how you'll recognize me!

Love, love and big hugs,

Melissa

Anyone for Neckline Interest?

Sass & Bide 

Spring Summer 2013 London Fashion Week

the above is my kind of outfit for sure

I do really like this little number.

there are some mighty mini skirts in this collection, which I would've worn in the olden days :)'s

but there are also some waaaay fabulous concoctions, not for the faint of heart, which are YUMMY !

on a really negative note....those EYE BROWS are horrific.