Conversation – 15

Hi Loaf,
It’s starting to snow here. We will be there soon. Just think of going to the the garden centers and getting things for the homestead. Hang on my friend…..it’s coming! Hugs! ♡♡♡

Sheba,
That is so sweet and so true! Happy Tuesday. ♡

Cherie,
We need furniture for the living room. I like modern but not to extreme. It’s time . I remember when we moved here. Everything was so new. We need to refresh .
Have a great Tuesday. Hugs! ♡

MCPOOPOO WE HAVE TO TAKE MY MOM IN LAW TO A DENTAL APPT . I HOPE THIS WEATHER CALMS DOWN . THERE ARE SO MANY SUFFERING WITH THIS CRAZY SNOW ALL THE WAY UP THE COAST .WISHING YOU A GREAT DAY . HAPPY TUESDAY . HUGS

CHERIE THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS . HAVE A GREAT DAY . SENDING HUGS.

TACI … Cherie takes the A.L. Marine Collagen … I have a family history of a NOT so hot cardiovascular system, So I’m banking on it helping. So Taci … how are you liking Snap-Chat? Kids Love that Birdie story … Thanks …

Loaf …. Cherie thinks the name BELA is an adorable Kitty name. So cool you have Deer around your place. Glad Your Grandson is feeling better and back to his ole self. So … Your “Making Fat People” … He is soo Funny … Thank You for Sharing.

Mcpoopoo … So, Cherie is Sooo curious …. what room do you need furniture for? Have you found any pieces yet? And what is your style … country, modern, or how about a little of Everything? Keep us posted ; )

Hi Ya Sheba …. Cherie & Hubby totally feel the same … like the worst case of Jet-Lag! I Hope it is NOT related to the Universe or that will NOT turn out well. Ouch …. You woke up that early? I did Not go to bed till about 3:30 … There goes Cherie’s New Year Resolution. Interesting piece on Givenchy … Thanks. I thought you found a picture of Cherie’s Grandma … My mom has a pic of my Grandma with a White outfit standing next to Bougainvillea. Love Your personal PINK Collection .. You’re such a Girly-Girl … Daughters Swatch of colors for Room. Night-Nite Sheba♥ … Night ALL

i believe in pink too Audrey. ♥ This is mine from Heidi Daus. ♥

RumbaTime Orchard Rosetone Pink Dial Pink Leather Strap Watch
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RIP Hubert de Givenchy ♥

I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and… I believe in miracles. Audrey Hepburn

French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy has died at the age of 91
THE influential designer, who created the now-iconic “little black dress” for longtime muse Audrey Hepburn, has died in Paris.

FRENCH couturier Hubert de Givenchy, a pioneer of ready-to-wear who designed Audrey Hepburn’s famous little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, has died at the age of 91.

The house of Givenchy paid homage to its founder in a statement as “a major personality of the world of French haute couture and a gentleman who symbolised Parisian chic and elegance for more than half a century.”

“He revolutionised international fashion with the timelessly stylish looks he created for Audrey Hepburn, his great friend and muse for over 40 years,” the house of Givenchy said. “His work remains as relevant today as it was then.

Givenchy was part of the elite cadre of Paris-based designers including Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and his mentor, Christobal Balenciaga, that redefined fashion in the wake of World War II.

A towering man of elegance and impeccable manners, he forged close friendships with his famous clients, from Hollywood screen sirens of the likes of Liz Taylor and Lauren Bacall to women of state, including Jackie Kennedy and Princess Grace of Monaco.

Born into an aristocratic family in the provincial city of Beauvais on February 21, 1927, Givenchy struck out for Paris in his late teens, in the wake of World War II.

Couturier Jacques Fath hired Givenchy on the strength of his sketches. He spent two years learning the basics of fashion design, from sketching to cutting and fitting haute couture styles.

After apprenticing with other top names, Givenchy founded his own house in 1952. His debut collection ushered in the concept of separates — tops and bottoms that could be mixed and matched, as opposed to head-to-toe looks that were the norm among Paris couture purveyors.

Working on a tight budget, Givenchy served up the floor-length skirts and country chic blouses in raw white cotton materials normally reserved for fittings.

“Le Grand Hubert,” as he was often called for his 1.96 metre frame, became popular with privileged haute couture customers, and his label soon seduced the likes of Gloria Guinness, Wallis Simpson and Empress Farah Pahlavi of Iran.

But the client whose name would become almost synonymous with the house was Audrey Hepburn, whom he met in 1953, when he dressed her for the romantic comedy Sabrina. Legend has it that Givenchy – told only that Mademoiselle Hepburn would be coming in for a fitting — was expecting the grand Katharine Hepburn. Instead, the diminutive Audrey showed up, dressed in cigarette pants, a T-shirt and sandals.

Thus began a decades-long friendship that saw Givenchy dress the star in nearly a dozen films, including the 1961 hit Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

The sleeveless black evening gown she wore in the movie, complete with rows of pearls, elbow-length gloves and oversized shades, would end up becoming Givenchy’s most famous look.

Aiming to reach a wider market, Givenchy launched a line of upscale ready-to-wear and accessories in the 1960s. Its commercial success soon enabled him to buy out his backers, making him one of only a handful of Paris couturiers to own their own label outright.

In 1988, he sold the house to French luxury conglomerate LVMH, the parent company of a stable of top fashion labels that now includes Dior, Celine, Marc Jacobs, Pucci and Kenzo.

Givenchy retired in 1995, and was succeeded by John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Julien Macdonald, Italy’s Riccardo Tisci and its current chief designer, Clare Waight Keller, the first woman in the role.