Critters in the snow

This fox squirrel didn't seem to be intimidated by the snow. He was as boistrious and cocky as ever.
We have finally had our first snow here in Denver. The birds and squirrels were dealing with the chill in different ways. The birds were chirping away in the stark branches while the squirrels were taunting the dogs. Being a primate, I was coping with the chill by sitting in the hot tub and admiring the cacophony from the comfort of 102 water.

A flicker and several sparrows huddle in an Aspen tree. The flicker rarely stayed still for long.

Shall we pick a winner?

We decided it was only fitting to choose our winner from a winter vintage hat and this pretty fair isle beret was the only winter one I could find! We printed out the names and cut them into strips. Georgia folded them and put them in the hat. She picked out the first name and then was very keen to choose another one so we have added in a little "runner up" prize!



The winner is Sue from "Vintage to Victorian"





The "runner up" prize goes to Helen at "Cocoa and Blankets"



Congratulations girls!

Please send me your addresses ladies and I will get these little goodies out in the post to you!

Speaking of goodies... I want to share with you some photos of these pretty little things I have been making. These are the fridge magnets I have been working on. They were not difficult to make (although tracking down the little hydrangeas was not easy!) and I found it very enjoyable to have a crafty thing to do while watching a movie with Paul in the evenings. (I sometimes find it hard to just sit there and not be doing something creative!)



The magnets come in several different colours. I also used the flowers to make "bobby pins" for a hair accessory. I think they would make a nice stocking stuffer or gift for a "floral loving" friend.



Thanks so much to everyone who left a comment and chose your favourite song. Led Zeppelin received the most votes although Ella Fitzgerald was a close runner up. Nice to know that every song did get at least one vote! I had no idea there were so many rock-n-rollers out there! And just for you girls..............

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Secret Hike near Allenspark

When lakes dry up they slowly turn into meadows. This small one was turning golden in the Fall.
It is the day after Thanksgiving and going over some recent hikes. On this day, two friends and I wandered off the beaten path near Allenspark. So close to Estes Park, the trails are usually mobbed. This unmarked area was deserted and we found some stunning views, and wonderful picnic spot, and a meadow turning golden with the change of seasons. For large sums of money, I might reveal the location of this hike, but your credit better be good!


Mt. Meeker (13,911 ft)


View from the trail. St. Vrain Mountain (12,162 ft) on the left.



Rocks formations in St. Vrain Canyon


My friend John. Perhaps you can bribe him to show you his secret hike!

Stained Glasss in the Allenspark Community Church

This fall, I went hiking with a friend up near Allenspark (Boulder County...Elevation 8,504 ft). He took me to check out the stained glass in the Allenspark Community Church. Each one of the windows represents a different Colorado Wildflower. The church was not open, so I ended up taking pictures of the stained glass through the windows themselves. They are quite striking. If you are visiting Estes Park, or driving the Peak-to-Peak highway for a Sunday drive, stop in. Add a late breakfast as the Meadow Mountain Café and you have the makings of a lovely outing. The artist used to have a web site that described his work and some history of the church. This web site is no longer working.




Reflection of the window with hints of Allenspark beyond


Golden Banner window


Outside of the church

Purple Rain, Purple is Reigning

Purple is definitely the 'it' colour this season and was also featured in our Fashion Hot Trends for Winter 2009. Celebrities from Hollywood to Bollywood are making their fashion statement with purple. Brighten up your day with Purple this season.
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Hollywood Celebrities such as Katie Holmes, Kate Bosworth, Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Beyonce and Bollywood babes like Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Prachi Desai, Payal Rohtagi, Anushka Dandekar, Farah Khan have all been rocking purple lately.

Make sure you add purple to your wardrobe - you can wear a purple shirt, skirt, jacket or even a purple dress (loved purple satin dress at MANGO store). If you aren't sure about wearing purple, then add a splash of the color to your outfit instead of having it as a main color - try some purple shoes (there are awesome purple shoes at Charles and Keith) or a necklace or bracelet with purple gems or even a purple bag or clutch.

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SHOP PURPLE




From the high street......
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1. Purple waistcoat from MANGO, Rs. 1,650
2. Purple Elasticated Belt from MANGO, Rs. 1,100
3. Aubergine Bag from United Colours of Benetton, Rs 2,499


Luxury Shop.....

Peep Toe shoes in Violet and Satin Bra and Satin Ruffled Knickers in Damson



from Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti
Peep-toe shoes in Violet
Rs. 22,990
Store: New Delhi, 0120-4337670

from Myla
- Myla's Ella Padded Balcony Bra in silk satin with frilly straps
Rs. 8,579
- Myla's Ruffle Trim Knickers in satin
Rs. 4,650
Buy from: http://www.myla.com/ or from net-a-porter.com

Love this aubergine dress from MANGO:

Shibani Kashyap at True Fitness Center launch (left), Shahana Goswami

Mango Dress in black too (front and back look)

Get Shahana Goswami's Look : Actress Shahana Goswami looked nice at Rock On Movie's premiere in Mumbai. Lets see how can you get her look:

- Aubergine Dress from MANGO Rs. 5,350
- Black Satin Sandals from Nine West Rs. 3,900



And now men are loving purple too
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Farhan Akhtar at Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards 2009 held at Taj Lands End, Bandra

Sudhanshu Pandey at Bikram Yoga True Fitness Center Launch

Related Posts:

Its raining Yellow in Celebrities Wardrobe

Celebrity Watch

Shoes trends this season - Fall/Winter 2008/2009

Trend Watch - Tights in Colour

Everything that glitters is not Gold !!!!!!

FASHION’S HOT TRENDS (Autumn 2008- Winter 2009)

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Purple Rain, Purple is Reigning

Purple is definitely the 'it' colour this season and was also featured in our Fashion Hot Trends for Winter 2009. Celebrities from Hollywood to Bollywood are making their fashion statement with purple. Brighten up your day with Purple this season.
.

Click on the image to enlarge it

.
Hollywood Celebrities such as Katie Holmes, Kate Bosworth, Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Beyonce and Bollywood babes like Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Prachi Desai, Payal Rohtagi, Anushka Dandekar, Farah Khan have all been rocking purple lately.

Make sure you add purple to your wardrobe - you can wear a purple shirt, skirt, jacket or even a purple dress (loved purple satin dress at MANGO store). If you aren't sure about wearing purple, then add a splash of the color to your outfit instead of having it as a main color - try some purple shoes (there are awesome purple shoes at Charles and Keith) or a necklace or bracelet with purple gems or even a purple bag or clutch.

.
SHOP PURPLE




From the high street......
.

.
1. Purple waistcoat from MANGO, Rs. 1,650
2. Purple Elasticated Belt from MANGO, Rs. 1,100
3. Aubergine Bag from United Colours of Benetton, Rs 2,499


Luxury Shop.....

Peep Toe shoes in Violet and Satin Bra and Satin Ruffled Knickers in Damson



from Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti
Peep-toe shoes in Violet
Rs. 22,990
Store: New Delhi, 0120-4337670

from Myla
- Myla's Ella Padded Balcony Bra in silk satin with frilly straps
Rs. 8,579
- Myla's Ruffle Trim Knickers in satin
Rs. 4,650
Buy from: http://www.myla.com/ or from net-a-porter.com

Love this aubergine dress from MANGO:

Shibani Kashyap at True Fitness Center launch (left), Shahana Goswami

Mango Dress in black too (front and back look)

Get Shahana Goswami's Look : Actress Shahana Goswami looked nice at Rock On Movie's premiere in Mumbai. Lets see how can you get her look:

- Aubergine Dress from MANGO Rs. 5,350
- Black Satin Sandals from Nine West Rs. 3,900



And now men are loving purple too
.

Farhan Akhtar at Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards 2009 held at Taj Lands End, Bandra

Sudhanshu Pandey at Bikram Yoga True Fitness Center Launch

Related Posts:

Its raining Yellow in Celebrities Wardrobe

Celebrity Watch

Shoes trends this season - Fall/Winter 2008/2009

Trend Watch - Tights in Colour

Everything that glitters is not Gold !!!!!!

FASHION’S HOT TRENDS (Autumn 2008- Winter 2009)

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Matthew Winters Park

Distance: 4.5 miles RT
Elevation: 6,200 - 6,771 ft
Elevation Gain: 1, 296 ft cumulative (lots of ups and downs)


The south side of the Morrison Slide Trail at Matthew Winters Park
Matthew Winters is a close in Jefferson County Open Space with unique views of Red Rocks and the Morrison Valley. It is a tour through geologic history. In the spring, the nearby Dakota Ridge Trail is home to migrating raptors. The best time to visit is during the week. On weekends and after work, hikers and mountain bikers mob the park.


Starting out on the Village Walk Trail


Looking back on the Red Rock Trail from the north side Morrison Slide Trail


The Morrison Valley from the middle of the Morrison Slide Trail. The Dakota Ridge is visible in the distance with city of Denver beyond.
My favorite route starts with the west side of the Village Walk Trail. This short 0.3-mile trail wanders uphill through waving grasses and passes an ancient cemetery. It connects with the Red Rocks Trail, which continues upwards along the side of a sloping hill. The views increase as the trail winds westward. Deer can be seen far below in the narrow shrub filled canyon that parallels the route. After 0.8 miles, the hiker descends into this canyon where two options present themselves. One can head steeply up to the Morrison Slide Plateau or head down below the plateau. I always choose to head upwards first. And return via the lower route. The upward route is the Morrison Slide Trail.



Another view of the Morrison Valley


Red Rocks from the Morrison Slide Trail
The Morrison Slide Trail (1.2 miles) if very scenic indeed. Once on top of the plateau, the views extend out into the plains and down the Morrison Valley. The uplift of the Dakota Ridge formation is startlingly evident and the observer can follow the layers of sedimentary rock going back to the Permian Age. These layers are now fins of uplifted rock that make up the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and they extend all the way down the valley. The far side of the Morrison Slide Trails takes the hiker back down the south side of the Plateau and wanders among large red rock boulders and fins. There are numerous lookouts and picnic spots along the end of the Plateau. This area is also exceptional for a full moon hike.


Looking back on the Morrison Slide trail


Morrison Slide trail
At the end of the Morrison Slide Trail, the hiker can loop back via the lower portion of the Red Rocks Trail, or continue southward for another 1.2 miles to Red Rocks itself or to the connection on the other side of Hwy 26 of the Dakota Ridge Trail. I have never done either of the last two options. The return via the lower Red Rocks Trail (0.8 miles to the junction) is somewhat anticlimactic after all the rock formations, but it is open to the wide sky, which is on of the things I love best about Colorado. I always take the east fork of the Village Walk Trail (0.6 miles) for variety and to make the route longer.


Red rock formations coming down the south side of the Morrison Slide Trail
Matthew Winters Park is a haven for runners, hikers, bikers, but not necessarily dogs. As with all Jefferson County Open Space, dogs must be leashed and the trail is narrow, which make trail passing a challenge. Choose an off-hour time, however and you will have the park nearly to yourself.


More rock formations