9.08.2010

Rainy Day

The hurricane has successfully blown its little rain drops all over Bandera for the past two days straight. It is so wet outside, but I love it. Although Im not sure Violet does :)

She has a large pin outside that she stays in during the day that she can roam around in and pretend like she is chasing the deer that are on the other side of the fence. And sit way up in a tree and watch the cars go by (yes she really does this and its ridiculously cute, and she figured it out all by herself). A part of this pin is covered and has a doggie house under that, so usually when it rains, she is okay for a while out there. But the rain snuck up on us this time, and when we came home from the post office yesterday, she saw us drive up and she was wagging her tail at the gate, the one part of the covered area that gets flooded when it rains and makes a huge mud puddle. There she was, looking at us with those puppy eyes, knee deep in mud.

So James went and picked her up and brought her straight into the bathtub and I gave her a bath. It was near impossible to get it all out. It was like mud that stains! I felt so bad bringing her in from all the nasty water only to stick her in a tub of water! Shes not crazy about baths... But she braved it like a champ! Now I keep trying to walk her outside for pee breaks, but she wont go... She is so used to going in her pin. But I dont want to have to do that all again! I guess she will go when she needs to, i hope.

And needless to say, the bathroom was a disaster after this, lol.

And although the rain changed my plans about going to the city, I did still pop over to the antique store and rummage through clothes. I am so excited about this pile of clothes. I dont know if I have ever mentioned it here on my blog, but for many years I have dreamt about opening a store... A coffee shop/ thrift shop/ handmade shop/ bookshop/ music venue. Ha ha. All the things I love. But I know that will never become a reality as long as we are in this town, it just wouldnt fly. So, since my online world has increased with Violet Bella, I am thinking for the time being I can bring into reality online. So I am finally really starting my collection for Violet Bella Vintage!

I have always had a passion for vintage and for the 60s & 70s era. So my main focus will be this time period. It may be a while before this dream becomes a reality, but it is slowly in the works!

*also in the works is something to do with home decor and something to do with a book*
(just to keep you pondering)
And for dinner last night we ordered chinese takeout. It was rainy, I didnt feel like cooking and this just seemed perfect. I got mu shu pork, my favorite that I used to share with my mom everytime. And egg drop soup, yum. And we only got one fortune, so we deemed it both of ours. And really, it is one for everyone, so I wanted to share. So anyone reading this, here is your fortune!
Time to enjoy another rainy day. I love how my house is completely dark on rainy days.

PEACE,
Laura

11 comments:

  1. violet is oh so cute!!! those eyes!!

    i have to agree with you on the house being dark, i love that and also the smell after it rains, so fresh and earthy!

    enjoy the rain!

    xo,
    cb

    ReplyDelete
  2. Great Fortune!

    Poor Puppy....though she didn't like the bath, I bet she loved the attention :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Your playlist is like all of my favorite songs... :)
    xo, Jamie

    ReplyDelete
  4. Awww little Violet. I want to cuddle her, even if she wanted nothing to do with me. hehe Rainy days are the best. I love that they make you slow down. Make you want hot chocolate or spiced cider and make you snuggle up with each other. Can't wait to see your new stores m'dear!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Oh your poor puppy. My dog hated baths, too. She was a tiny little terrier and probably a lot easier to control, though.

    I'm excited to hear your news. AND for your vintage shop! :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. your dog is adorable! and i love rainy days, they're great when you're outside and running around in it and also when you're inside all snuggled up in bed! especially when you're room is under the roof so you can hear the rain pattering! xo

    ReplyDelete
  7. Oh....I just can't get enough of you!....I love your blogs, photos, jewelry, clothing, music, sweet spirit.....Seriously....I could go on.....

    Much love.....xoxo

    Jacy

    ReplyDelete
  8. Ummm....now I want come Chinese food for dinner:)

    ReplyDelete
  9. Im totally with you on the combined venue. Since high school, I always dreamt of having a shop/music venue/salon. The shop would have a dj set up and any local aspiring djs could come spin music. I always pictured a big couch in there too. And at night, the attached venue would hold local music acts. The shop would have a booth for their merchandise. Wow, I haven’t thought of this stuff for ages!

    xo Julie

    ReplyDelete
  10. I love rainy days! Poor Violet, she's so cute!

    ReplyDelete
  11. that is a lovely fortune. really beautyfull. nice to meet you and your blog, its nice here. <3
    peace & love!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for your sweet comments!