The Desperate Diva

New Typepad...???

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So here are some NEW Funky Halloween Trees I have in my web cart now...LOVE Them..!!!
www.sugardiva.com   and  www.diannewood.com

Well, it seems this NEW version is working for now, however, I had so many posting problems that I have MOVED my blog over to Blogger.

 Please visit my NEW BLOG at www.poofhappyhome.blogspot.com

Since I STILL have my Typepad account, maybe I'll play around in here some to see if it will work for ME....once again.   thanks for visiting The Desperate Diva and I'll look for you at Poof Happy Home.

Enjoy these Beautiful Fall  Days....I simply LOVE FALL...:):):)
Hugs, Dianne

 

One Big OUCH…!!!!

Hi Everyone, We are back from market but not exactly in the condition that we left…. We were involved in a car accident on the way home. I’ve posted  the story on my NEW BLOG….www.poofhappyhome.blogspot.com

Please visit me there and be sure to sign up to receive updates there too.

I’m feeling pretty Desperate right now as I head to surgery on Tuesday. Please remember me in your prayers.

Hugs and Love to all,
Dianne
www.poofhappyhome.blogspot.com

Bloggers Beach Boulevard

What a nice sound that has, don’t you think….During my daily walks on the Beach, and as I Strolled and Dreamed…and enjoyed the Quaint and Colorful cottages that dotted the sand, I started to think of YOU…:)  Then my thoughts got carried away  as I found myself picking out Cottages for some of my blogging friends……Our hotel was tucked away from all the others, and was tucked in between Cozy Cottages, creating the Perfect Spot  to feel as if no one else existed.

 Soon, I started Naming Cottages to FIT YOU….And they were So Perfect…:) Come along and you’ll see what I mean. Now, I Claimed Mine right away. You can see it’s not far from where we were staying…See the one with the Green Roof……Sorry, This one is MINE….!!!  But don’t worry, You won’t be disappointed…
I’ve Always dreamed of a Big White house AND I LOVE a green roof. This one was like a Diamond in the Sky….and what a Backyard…!!!!
Sitting next door is a Waterside Cottage that I chose for, who else but Barbara…Her NEW BOOK…Waterside Cottages…. is finding it’s way into all the book stores right now and I can’t wait to get my autographed copy from HER….Imagine sitting out on This Porch signing All Those Copies…What do YOU think Barbara…!!!! 
  Since I’d Love having You for a neighbor, I chose this one for you. Doesn’t really matter though since all the homes were just a shell toss away…:) Up just a bit, was a little Pink Cottage that seemed to be crying out for attention. SO….Guess Who gets this one…..
Of course…..Fabulous Fifi….Editor of Romantic Country Magazine….Just Imagine HER magical touches on this Sweet Cottage….sitting there waiting to be transformed into a Magazine Cover….Oh Fifi….Please Hurry…and add your Poof Magic  to this cozy water front home…
Next on the block belongs to Cindy…My Romantic Home….
Just imagine how Cindy would decorate this lovely quaint Blue Cottage…!!! Come a little closer….
Cindy, it’s waiting for YOU…How about a Romantic Picnic spread out on the backyard sand…all in Cindy’s Style…:)  Then on down just a bit more… and I’ll just bet you can Guess who This one belongs to….
 A Big Yellow Cottage….Ummmm do you see any daisies any where...!!! Well, I’m Sure that if Kim from Daisy Cottage lived here, you bet there would be daisies peeking out from the dunes and she’d have Bright Red Rockers lining the porches…. Oh Kim…I hope you Love Your Cottage I claimed as Daisy Cottage on Bloggers Beach Boulevard….
Can’t you just See….Miss Maggie…exploring all the porches and sniffing out the sand crabbies running along the beach…..What Fun she would have. 
Next door to Kim is my choice for Jen.…my dear friend who I bother…a lot…with web designs and other tech stuff. She deserves a break from ME…:)
This cottage reminds me of all the quaint little houses SHE draws and Designs for Me…!!!! Don’t you just Love it Jen….
Don’t get too comfy though, I won’t be far away…:) OK…Let’s pick up our step a bit and let me show you a few more Cottages that are Up For Grabs here on Bloggers Beach Boulevard….So come grab one for yourself before they all get snatched up.
I am giving This One to Beverly at How Sweet The Sound….What a Perfect spot to hold her Pink Saturdays…It even has a PINK walkway to the BEACH…!!! 
  AND LOOK at the CLUB HOUSE  I found for us…You’re going to LOVE it….

Just Look…..WOW…Couldn’t we ALL have a Blast here…Sigh,..Dreams do come true you know….!!!

 

Here are a few more for anyone else who wants to join us. So come on an pick one out for YOU….and join us on Bloggers Beach Boulevard….where we can kick off our shoes and get away from our computers for awhile and enjoy the friendships we have found here in Blog Land…..:) I’m sure this one will get taken very soon. Be the first to make claim on the beauty….
I LOVE the small white cozy cottage here….Oh so Sweet…!!!
And oh to just SIT in these inviting Yellow Chairs…with your cares just drifting away….
Have you Packed up your stuff yet….I’m Ready to go back and cuddle up and stay Forever….!!!!  Want to join me…:)  There’s one for all of us.
OK….guess it’s time to get Back to Reality…!!!! It WAS nice dreaming though, did YOU have Fun….and Who Knows…Maybe just maybe we CAN find a Bloggers Beach Boulevard somewhere and we can all meet for a few days and Dream together….What do you think…:) 
Until then, REMEMBER….I have Moved to a New Blogging Home and will be putting all of my new post over there. So come on over and check it out and let me know how you like my NEW Blog…!!  www.poofhappyhome.blogspot.com

We leave for Atlanta early AM tomorrow and will be gone for an entire week. It’s market time again so I’ll be away. However, watch for some NEW things coming to Poof….Happy Home….when I return….Fun is on the way…:)
Hugs…Dianne

Drum Roll Please

OK...It's finally HERE. My NEW BLOG site is Ready and Waiting for YOUR VISIT...:)  So come on over and let me know what you think.

Now Remember: You will have to Sign In again over there to get my new posting notice. So don't forget to add your email to my Subscribe List....

I'll be waiting there for you. I hope you Love it as much as I do. Be sure to check out ALL the Category Links.

So Hurry on over to www.poofhappyhome.blogspot.com
And let me know what you think.
Biggest Hugs,
Dianne

 

Beach Shopping

OK…I KNOW you were expecting quaint little cottages sprinkled along a cobblestone walk facing the ocean and brimming full of fun girly, beachy things that are simply irresistible…!!! 
Well, this is not on the beach but close by. All I could say was…WOW…!!! What a Fun Shopping experience this was…
AND LOOK….There WERE Cobblestone Streets…and we got to park on them. Huge terracotta pots lined the walks along side the tall Palm Trees with benches and tables everywhere for taking time out to sip something cold or just enjoy Being There…!!! 
And on top of all this, you can actually LIVE THERE….Yes, look at all the cozy places located up above all these wonderful shops.
I’d have a tough time choosing between the one above Barnes and Noble….OR….My Favorite place to find so many things I LOVE……Athropologie… 
Seriously, I’d stay Broke living above That Store…LOL….Guess it would make a nice part time job though…:) And just down the street a bit another YUMMY Boutique…Dixie Divas…Now that’s a nice Match for ME…!!!

And if it’s SHOOZ you’re looking for,
well Here Ya Go…:)

As I said…They have Everything….Speaking of having Everything, My “Grown Up” Granddaughter will be starting college there this fall and SHE got a “Spoiled Girl Surprise” for graduation…

Yep, it’s HERS….and it didn't take long after Orientation Day to find all the College Stuff that clearly says….Hey, I’m a College Girl….!!! And HER  license plate says it all…She Hearts her Dad.
 But the Best Deal of all is that HER college is located in this Beach Town…SO you know what that means, yes you guessed it.  We have an excuse to Come Here more often, of course to visit my granddaughter and Shhhhh….let me whisper…shop…:)..!!!
 

Gotta run for now, BUT….My Surprise is coming Real Soon….In only a day or two. So come on back. You don’t want to Miss It….:)  AND I DO have some quaint Beach Homes to share.
Biggest Hugs,
Dianne

Change is coming

Yes, that’s right. It’s TIME…..:) A new look is on the way and I’m SO excited…!!! And I just can’t wait to SHOW YOU...:) I’m a little nervous though, because I want YOU to LOVE it as much as I do. I wanted something ORIGINAL that looked liked ME. AND…it’s REALLY tough being ORIGINAL these days. With so many wonderful creative blogging souls out here in blogland.

After MANY MONTHS of Thinking and Planning, I found my way HOME and LOVE my new little warm happy spot online. I hope YOU will Love it too.

Soooo…..Should I give you a HINT..!!!! Ummmm, lets just say…..It’s HAPPY….Fun and full of surprises...and will make you feel at HOME…:)

So keep your eyes posted right here for my Open House launch. I’ve been saving all my new pictures to share with you in my NEW HOME…!!!! And it won’t be long….I Promise…:) 
See you SOON,
Dianne

The proof is on the tag

OK…I guess most of you are thinking by now that I must be tired of blogging and have just vanished or quit. But….that’s NOT TRUE and I have PROOF….!!!
See there…..I DO still HEART my blog….!!!! This is my new license plate. And it’s now on my car for me to TELL THE WORLD….I LOVE my Blog…:)
I’m so sorry I’ve been MIA most of this year. Business comes first you know and we have been super busy. Good news though….I get to PLAY next week…:) At the Beach..!!! With all my girls…!!! I can’t wait. Ok, I KNOW what you’re thinking. This means I won’t be around in blogland for yet another week or more. Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon. I hope YOU still HEART MY BLOG too.. and will keep stopping by. I PROMISE to get back REAL SOON….PROMISE…!!! Cross my HEART….

I have a little challenge for you. Here goes…..If YOU happen to see ME on the road somewhere and contact me and tell me WHERE I was…..Day and Time…..I’ll send YOU a Surprise…!!!  Sorry local girls…this contest does not apply to you. I KNOW you understand….:)  The rest of you may be thinking that you will NEVER see me anywhere…..however, we make MANY MANY trips. Like next week we’re headed to the beach. So all you South Carolina and in between gals keep your eyes roving, you just might SEE ME somewhere out there….:) This will be FUN and I will honor this contest as long as I have my tags…..and I plan on keeping them for a long long time.
OK…..I have NO IDEA what I’m taking with me next week, so I better get to packing.
And remember….I HEART YOU TOO….!!!!
XXXOOOXXOO
Dianne…..:)

The Big Day

It was a bright sunny morning and I just knew it was going to be a wonderful day. We had feared rain which would have delayed the Graduation until late afternoon, causing me to MISS my other granddaughters recital taking place that night. Excitement and emotions ran high as we parked and made our way onto the grounds that were covered with beautiful white tents, lush green arches with yellow roses. We found second row seats and WAITED for it all to begin. Soon we heard the bagpipes and knew THEY were close by….:)

And there SHE was……

Check out that SMILE……:)
 
A few introductions and speeches later, the moment SHE had worked 13 years for finally came. It was HER turn to step up on that stage……
 
Then  SHE was handed her diploma…..:) YES, it REALLY happened…She’s 18 and officially a college student.
 

 
Soon it was time to CELEBRATE…….the service was over and a Big Future awaits…..

AND….There SHE goes….:)
 
All that was left was HUGS and Congrats. The school provided a big reception held on the grounds under a gazebo. It was so nice and beautiful. And Cameras, cameras, Everywhere…!!! 
 

Here is a PROUD Gran and Papa….:)

 

All that was left were empty seats and MEMORIES of years of growing up….friendships made…and plans for an exciting future. SHE is stepping into the Big World now and WE will be right there beside HER helping her along the way. One day SHE will be helping US….:)
Below….Mom….Mallory….and ME….!!!!
 
After many many hugs and wishes, pictures taken with friends and teachers, we went to HER favorite place for lunch and then it was TIME to make the hour drive for Cassie and Carlys dance recital.  Just how much can a Gran take in…..All in ONE DAY….!!!

My cup was running OVER….:) And I LOVED every moment…. We arrived home some time after midnight and I went to sleep with a Swollen Heart and a Big Smile…:)  Life IS good..!!!
Next, we’re having a party….On Sunday evening at Mallorys. So come on over, you’re invited….!!! It promises to be lots of Fun...
Until then,

Biggest Hugs
Dianne
PS….Let’s see if THIS post works right. With fingers crossed….Here goes..!!!

My Cup Runneth over

Last week was one filled with so many emotions and my heart was Swollen with Pride...!!! You see, my little Mallory graduated from high school. Yes, it’s true. It’s still hard to believe but it REALLY happened….And on top of that, it was also Cassie and Carlys Dance Recital and then Mallorys graduation party….Two many Good Things….all at the same time. I will break these up a bit to keep them short.   First came the service on Friday filled with awards and lots of eagerness since THIS was their LAST day of school.
 
Mallory seemed so happy and excited. But she WAS a little sad too because she really LOVES her school and will miss being there.

We are SO proud of her and Mom and Dad were all smiles knowing that their decision to enroll her in private school was a very wise decision.

After the ceremony, we were all invited to the Country Club for lunch.
 
Stopping to strike a pose…!!!

It was beautiful inside. They had a table set up with gifts for each senior all wrapped up in school colors and so pretty.
  
Mallory and some friends waited out in the hallways for more guest to arrive. They giggled and smiled and couldn’t help but show their excitement.

The dining room, well actually there were several of them, was so pretty and inviting.

And the tables were set up with grace and charm…:)

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was so nice spending time with family and friends and a few others that we had an opportunity to meet….:)
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dessert was a delicious cake made for the graduates.
 

After dessert, the gifts were handed out and it was time to go. Just to return in the morning for the
BIG Ceremony….Graduation….!!!!

I’m breaking this Very Long post into three or more. It’s too much to put into ONE…:)  I’ll post more tonight.

See you at Graduation…!!!!
Dianne

Windows Live Writer Test

I’ve had SO many problems with posting over the past year that it turned my Love and Passion of my new found hobby, into a dreaded chore…!!!!  Although Typepad is aware of these problems and are still trying to get them all ironed out, it has caused me to NOT want to blog. After another “difficult day” of trying to post and contacting Typepad once again, they have suggested Windows Live Writer..

SO…..Here I sat with my new found blogging friend….I hope…and I’m taking it for a “Test Drive”….IF….it is user friendly and WORKS….then maybe, just maybe YOU will be seeing MORE of ME now…!!!! Keep those fingers crossed, because I have “NO IDEA” what’s going to happen once I hit that PUBLISH BUTTON…LOL

IF….it all looks good and works, then I think we can safely say…..The Desperate Diva is back…!!! Wish me luck, because I MISS YOU so very much and have so many New things to share with YOU… Ok, looks like I’ll need to do some adjusting on text colors, etc.  For now, lets see if this WORKS..!!!!

Oooops, forgot to add a picture…here goes,

Ok….that worked. Now it’s….Showtime…..and I’m sending it to YOU…!!!!  Hope to see you back here real soon.
Have a great Holiday week-end, be safe, have fun…!!
Biggest Hugs,
Dianne