*Deoderant
**Hair
***Wine
****Fashion

*Deoderant
I have had a hell of a time finding a deoderant that does not leave white residue on your clothes. Even though labels say are residue-free they are not. I’ve even tried two different kinds of Toms of Maines deoderant which is sort of clear gel like….and even though it does NOT leave white residue it also DOESN’T work!

Can anyone recommend an UNSCENTED deoderant that does NOT leave residue on your clothes???

**Hair
I’ve had long hair forever….it currently ends down past the middle of my back. Most of the time I simply wear it up in a ponytail as it keeps it out of my face and I feel more efficient without all that long hair hanging around.

But I’m tired of long hair and I would love something a tad more stylish…..so I’m breaking the mold tomorrow and getting a new ‘do’. It involves cutting my hair to a medium length, re-highlighting and a flat iron. With the approval of my long-time hair stylist I hope to have a new updated look as of tomorrow afternoon!

***Wine
I have never aquired a taste for wine and instead have avoided it all of my life due to the nitrate levels. I am a life-long sufferer of headaches (migraines & tension) so I try to avoid any and all situations that trigger them.

I did, however, come across a DELICIOUS wine cooler recipe several years ago and usually make it every summer. Due to the diluted nature of the final product this wine recipe does not trigger my headaches. I make this recipe in one of those sun tea glass jars with the spigot towards the bottom as it makes a nice presentation!

Tropical White Wine Cooler

3/4 c. Sugar
3/4 c. Frozen Lemon Juice, thawed
3 c. Water
1/2 Pineapple, peeled & thinly sliced
1 Mango, peeled & thinly sliced
1 750 ml Bottle of Sauvignon Blanc or other white table wine

In large pitcher, mix sugar, lemon juice and water stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add the wine and fruit slices. Stir well, crushing fruit to extract juices. Refrigerate 1 hour and serve over ice.

****Fashion

Last weekend hubs and I went to Tacoma’s Art on the Ave to see the fashion show which was THE highlight of the entire event!

Our daughter (and her significant other) are upcoming fashion designers and both have a degree in fashion design. Every time I see what she can and has done I am amazed at the imagination and creativity that is shown.

I’ve been trying to help her come up with a company name and I’m 92% certain she has decided on one particular one. Once she decides 100% on the name we will proceed with a website and logo.

In the meantime I am posting pictures of her designs below.
In this particular show she had two hoodies, a dress, purse and a pants/shirt outfit. As of today pictures of her purse and pants/shirt outfit are not available yet.

Please notice the hood on the red hoodie. It is actually braided (is that the right term?) and her purse is the same way only with different material. She has had SEVERAL compliments on this particular hoodie and several people are putting in their orders!

If you would like a customized design please contact me and I will forward your information on to her. Once we get her website up and running I will post it her so you can contact her directly.

Fashion Designer: Melissa Wood Red Hoodie

Fashion Designer: Melissa Wood Red Hoodie Closeup

Fashion Designer: Melissa Wood Red Hoodie Back

Fashion Designer: Melissa Wood Brown Hoodie

Fashion Designer: Melissa Wood Brown Hoodie Back

Fashion Designer: Melissa Wood Black Dress

Fashion Designer: Melissa Wood Black Dress Side

Fashion Designer: Melissa Wood Black Dress & Red Hoodie

Fashion Designer: Melissa Wood (and Lance!)

Fashion Designer: Melissa Wood

Rebecca
Country Meadow Ltd.
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