Happy Tuesday!
I am well and properly in the reorganization mode, which is a nice complement to the rest/recreate regime that I have also commenced. But this morning, I am filled up with questions and concerns, some of which are more musings than requiring answers, but am wondering if you have anything like these in your head these days!
1) Why is J Crew so inconsistent?
The pink romance schoolboy popped back this a.m. Since I have a small amount in my paypal account that would cover it, I was happy. Except that the sale price for the petite and tall versions, $171, is almost $60 more than the sale price for the regular version, which is $114. I figured it was a mistake. I called two different JCAs , just to confirm that a) yes the pricing is idiotic and b) no one knew why this was the case and c) no one could change it. On principle I will not pay $40 more for something that is also on sale and actually has less material than the regular size item. Call me cantankerous, but there you go! My money remains safe!
2) Why is it that when we are into a really good book we put it down for a day or two because we just don't want it to end? Am I the only one who does this?
3) Why is it that clothese that seem so exciting in September/October seem so boring and bleh in January?
At one point a couple of months back I thought that this sweater was the cat's meow, despite it being a dream yarn. Now it makes me yawn, despite the fact that it is an awesome price? If this the January blahs or more symptomatic of doing too much online surfing and simply getting sick of seeing the same things over and over again?
4) Anyone else getting the urge to move all of their furniture around? Change the paint colours? I have left my husband alone this week as he is working so hard on finishing the laundry reno. But I am itchy to move heavy furniture around. And you know what that means - my 6'4" son is about to learn the joy of "trying" furniture in different places?
5) And my last question for today is: Why does organizing take so much time???? Yesterday, it took me 3 hours to do one desk! At this rate, I will not be done till next Christmas! what this tells me is that while my house has been cleaned (I have cleaning ladies) it has not been cleared out for way too long!
No, I don't have the book but I have others like it!
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On a happier note, I am in full swing planning for my 50th birthday party, which will be this coming Saturday night. My friends love a theme (these are the same people who came dressed appropriately for our recreation of the last dinner on the Titanic last April!) and they love to dance (or maybe it's me that loves to dance!).
The invite read:
You are invited to celebrate Wendy's 50th birthday. While you will arrive chez Wendy and Barry circa 2013, once you enter you will be magically transported back in time to January 1978 and the infamous Studio 54 nightclub. You can come as a celebrity guest of the time or simply a hanger-on, but remember: only celebrities make it into the VIP lounge....
Today I am working on my music playlist, which I am happy to share with you all tomorrow!
I hope you have a grand day! Stay Safe out there!
I am well and properly in the reorganization mode, which is a nice complement to the rest/recreate regime that I have also commenced. But this morning, I am filled up with questions and concerns, some of which are more musings than requiring answers, but am wondering if you have anything like these in your head these days!
1) Why is J Crew so inconsistent?
The pink romance schoolboy popped back this a.m. Since I have a small amount in my paypal account that would cover it, I was happy. Except that the sale price for the petite and tall versions, $171, is almost $60 more than the sale price for the regular version, which is $114. I figured it was a mistake. I called two different JCAs , just to confirm that a) yes the pricing is idiotic and b) no one knew why this was the case and c) no one could change it. On principle I will not pay $40 more for something that is also on sale and actually has less material than the regular size item. Call me cantankerous, but there you go! My money remains safe!
2) Why is it that when we are into a really good book we put it down for a day or two because we just don't want it to end? Am I the only one who does this?
3) Why is it that clothese that seem so exciting in September/October seem so boring and bleh in January?
At one point a couple of months back I thought that this sweater was the cat's meow, despite it being a dream yarn. Now it makes me yawn, despite the fact that it is an awesome price? If this the January blahs or more symptomatic of doing too much online surfing and simply getting sick of seeing the same things over and over again?
4) Anyone else getting the urge to move all of their furniture around? Change the paint colours? I have left my husband alone this week as he is working so hard on finishing the laundry reno. But I am itchy to move heavy furniture around. And you know what that means - my 6'4" son is about to learn the joy of "trying" furniture in different places?
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5) And my last question for today is: Why does organizing take so much time???? Yesterday, it took me 3 hours to do one desk! At this rate, I will not be done till next Christmas! what this tells me is that while my house has been cleaned (I have cleaning ladies) it has not been cleared out for way too long!
No, I don't have the book but I have others like it!
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On a happier note, I am in full swing planning for my 50th birthday party, which will be this coming Saturday night. My friends love a theme (these are the same people who came dressed appropriately for our recreation of the last dinner on the Titanic last April!) and they love to dance (or maybe it's me that loves to dance!).
The invite read:
You are invited to celebrate Wendy's 50th birthday. While you will arrive chez Wendy and Barry circa 2013, once you enter you will be magically transported back in time to January 1978 and the infamous Studio 54 nightclub. You can come as a celebrity guest of the time or simply a hanger-on, but remember: only celebrities make it into the VIP lounge....
Today I am working on my music playlist, which I am happy to share with you all tomorrow!
I hope you have a grand day! Stay Safe out there!
WMM, in party mode already for you, so fun. Quick answers, running late.
ReplyDelete- As another "P", have spoken to JC about variable pricing on sizes, to them it is a stock/ demand thing.
- Can never put down book I love not to end, more likely stay up until 3 a.m.
- I think some of the 'net fatigue comes after all the holiday shopping and prep. Plus even though I saw Tory and DvF resort in-store last night, SO not ready for resort.
- Also a furniture mover, but in condo limited options (hubs heaving sigh of relief here).
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Lucky husband! We do not have a large house - but I think every piece of furniture has been everywhere - twice!
DeleteI took your idea to unsubscribe and it is wonderful not having my inbox constantly bombed with advertising! Instant calm.
ReplyDeleteHave you considered a career change to be a party planner? It sounds like you would great at it! Your 50th will be a memorable event!
I don't know why the cat's meow items in fall are so blah now but they are. Does this happen in other seasons? I know that winter clothing is so blah by March/April. In summer, spring clothing is still interesting. In fall, I still like summer clothing. Is this because the spring & summer offerings are more appealing? or do I just like spring & summer weather better? Your question is interesting!
Cate - I do not know if I am a good party planner or not - there aren't too many parties around here, so is hard to say if one could make a living! I do know that my friends expect a good time. It will not be a huge party - it is typically 12 of us, but they are all game. We could add more, but I prefer doing that at a dinner party, since at a dance party, if you are a stranger to this crew, you could be intimidated! The ages of the group range from 33 to 63 and all are up for a good time!
DeleteI am not sure whether I am just looking too much at JC website and so am sick of it? It may be that. We are so long from SPring weather I could cry!
On other hand, have developed great playlist. Lots of pressure - has to build, needs some slower songs for people to relax for a few moments and husands can go on back deck for stogies. Have found disco balls and am off to buy beads for going into basement and black light bulbs
I am with Cate, I can never push myself to buy winter popbacks in the summer, even for a great price, while I often summer popbacks in the winter. I think we just love summer clothes better!
DeleteI'm laughing about your furniture moving! My hubs absolutely hates moving furniture, last summer I had my son do the lifting and moving, he wasn't very good at it and dropped the piano on his foot at one point. He blamed me but really it was his fault for hurrying.
ReplyDeleteWasn't it Margaret Atwood who said we need to move around the furniture in order to confuse the bad spirits?
Organizing is a huge task. I was thinking I'd have my house done top to bottom in January but no way. I have to file my corporate year end this month as well so I will be up to my neck in files.
I'm giving myself the rest of the winter to get my house where I'd like it again.
Your party sounds so fun!!
Hi Dani! I am off to get a few more supplies and then coming home and cleaning the back room. AM leaving the family room right now as there is still too much stuff stacked there while Barry paints. Cannot wait for it to be done! I like the Margaret Atwood quote - I think it sounds good!
DeleteI'm not a furniture mover at all, now I'm looking around wondering, but nop I think I'm stodgy and set in my ways. I cannot wait for the playlist - I'll be in a downloading frenzy.
ReplyDeleteWell it is coming along quite nicely. Right now I am fussing about order of songs!
DeleteYou're party is going to be so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm also feeling blah about clothes that back in September I *had* to have. Now that they are actually on sale, I'm not feeling the love. I think you're right - the eye adjusts and wants something new.
I am trying to adopt what AJC wrote about a few months ago in her blog - that clothese shopping should be attached to seasons and special. I think I would be better to buy 5-10 things, even at full price at the beginning of a season then all this "more, more, more" sale stuff. I think I had forgotten that there was a time in my life when I didn't view buying as a hobby, but as a lovely necessity. AM working on trying to get there again!
DeleteHey there WMM- this is a great point and I am also wondering if there will be any white horses at this said party?... NJ
DeleteHey NJ - I am pretty square, but if I think I am understanding you correctly, yes, I have a plan for the white horses!
DeleteI love a themed party. I hope you go all out with disco fever!
ReplyDeleteNot much furniture moving here. The living room needs a complete overhaul so I do anticipate recruiting my sons to do a bit of lifting, but the shopping will have to wait a bit.
I know what you mean about the bloom off the rose when a once desired item hits final sale. Save your money. Think of the gorgeous Spring (fill in the blank) you can buy at full price and weal all season since you didn't bite on something blah.
Julie! You are so right - see my response to Merry Wife above! Plus I need to lose the 10-15 pounds I have gained due to stress and too much work - so that is what I am putting my attention on right now!
DeleteLove your invitation, your guests are lucky (and that Titanic party idea is the best I have ever heard of, if you were already bloggi g I missed thaf post).
ReplyDeleteThe price discrepancies between regular sizes and Tall/Petites are just ridiculous, they should be ashamed and should match the lower price pronto instead of reciting excuses. I was looking forward to seeing you in your pink suit! Maybe you could look on ebay.
I forgot to mention that I am not a forniture mover at all, husband is and I am always opposing myself.
DeleteHi Ema! I feel the same way about the suit jacket - I find it insulting. Ah well.... If it is meant to be, is meant to be. I wasn't blogging when I did the dinner in April - it was something like 11 courses - I think I might have mentioned it at the time on Dani's blog. It was SO much cooking and I will dig up some photos!
DeleteI am a 'tall,' but share your annoyance/indignation at the discrepancies. I have gotten them to match the reg price through CS before, but it is a pain.
DeleteYour party sounds fabulous! Hope you have a blast! Happy early birthday :)
Oh your birthday party sounds like such fun! I am also looking forward to your playlist, and hope you will share pics of your party outfits and the decorations, too. What are you wearing?
ReplyDeleteHI FFM! I think I will wear the JC sequin tank dress (the one Dani has too) and make my hair HUGE and wear my gold shoes (which I would never wear with that dress!). I am almost done the playlist. My husband wants an alternate playlist for the end with Pitbull and the guy who does Gagnem Style!
DeleteOh - and I have a fake tatoo with princess on it! Lots of pictures - I promise!
DeleteI have also noticed that the petite and tall sizes are often priced higher than the regular size when an item goes on sale. It doesn't make any sense - why should petite or tall people be penalized for being outside of the so-called average size range? I agree with JulieStyles in a couple months the new spring lovelies will roll out and it will be more fun to put your money towards that than fall/winter items that you will have to wait for the next fall season to wear.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hearing more about your 50th birthday party!! It sounds like it is going to be tons of fun!!
Hey Louise! I agree - it really makes no sense to me, especiallyu when both regular and petite are desrcibed as "hurry on a few left in stock!"
DeleteI agree - have decided that unless an 8 magically shows up, I will let it go and start to get reinterestd in JC at end of January/February!
I'd nominate "Short People" as a joke for your playlist but yowsah please tell me you are going to include the entire Saturday Night Fever soundtrack!
ReplyDeleteWill you let me in if I come as Olivia N-J?
Well funny - short people cold have made the list as it was a hit during that timee, but didn't quite make it! I do have some slow songs however. YOu can sure get in as Livvy! She was quite the dish in early 78 - Grease was about to open at any time and she was a STAR!
DeleteLove theme parties and yours sound terrific. I never move the furniture around, ever. Everything sort of fits into it's spot. Looking forward to your playlist! And some photos from the party.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy! We have too much furniture - that is another thing that is going to be de-cluttered this month! I am tripping over chairs! Time to put some in storage (I would give away, but I think my son or daughter will be leaving home in next year or two, so will hold a couple in our crawl space for them).
DeleteI have been thinking of you this week - am about to get out my paints and play around again. Have no talent, only enthusiasm!
Hopefully you have some Boz Scaggs on the playlist from that era. You will have a blast!
ReplyDeleteThe petite/tall thing is annoying; I used to be able to wear Tall without alteration, but lately the inseams are 35", one inch too much so I am off to the tailor too.
Lane - I have some Lido Shuffle on the list! I just posted - let me know if I forgot anything???
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