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Thursday, June 3, 2010

Nice to Meet You

There have been so many new followers lately in addition to my great bloggy friends that have been with Joy De Vivre for some time now! While you all have to hear many aspects of my life, sorry for the boring ones :) , I don't always get to hear about all of you!
So I would love for you to introduce yourselves to everyone here! Tell us random facts about yourself or whatever you like and share your blogs if you have one!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

My How Times Have Changed!

This scandalous photo of JFK and Marilyn is being featured on news shows and all over the Internet. Apparently the secret service had strict instructions that the two were not to be photographed together. It is so shocking isn't it! Uhhh.... not really.
If their alleged affair was going on in current times TMZ would have paparazzi waiting outside the Beverly Hills Hotel for pictures of Marilyn coming out of JFK's villa the next day. My how things have changed!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Thanks go out to...

Rafe for doing a post about yours truly on his blog Rafe Loves. Be sure to check it out!



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Have You Seen This Etsy Shop?

Yeah I'm Groovy is the perfect name for our shop this week. Featuring affordable vintage and handmade goods this shop is stock full of retro, diva inspired, Kawaii with a big dose of fun thrown in for good measure.
Let's take a look!

I've Got Disco Wood Hoop Circle Dangle Earrings Vintage 70s Clip Ons

These dark brown wood circle earrings scream Donna Summer don't they!? Perfect for your collection of vintage jewelry.

Vintage 80s 18K GP Pendant Necklace Lot of 2 Rose Pink Quartz Silver

The authentic pink quartz makes this a beautiful piece of costume jewelry!

Banana Sandwich Vintage 60s Clip On Earrings Hot Dog Gold Swirl

These funky clip on earrings make for a great statement piece!

This week if you win the weekly prize Yeah I'm Groovy is letting you choose your prize out of any item in the shop that is $5 or under! For example you could have these Gold Leaf 70's earrings:

How to enter:

1. Check out Yeah I'm Groovy and come back here to make a comment about your favorite item.

2. Be or become a follower of this blog for a second entry.

Entries will be accepted through Saturday. Check back Sunday to see if you are lucky winner.

Best of luck to all!



Monday, May 31, 2010

And the Winner of Our Final SATC 2 Countdown Contest Is..

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Congratulations! You will be receiving The Carrie Diaries!

Did you all go see the movie this weekend? I went to see it Thursday night. I am not really going to add any spoilers that haven't been plastered all over the internet elsewhere, but back away from your screen now if you do not want any details! :)
Ok, here goes...as much as it saddens me to type this, heck as much as it saddens me to think this-I did not love it! I so wanted to as you all know I love those characters so much, but it was missing several things...

one being the city! The energy of New York City always fueled the story lines on SATC. With them being away for the majority of the movie it lacked that character that made the show a hit to begin with. On the first movie a chunk of it was taken up in Mexico, or really Malibu, and while I don't mind if the girls need a getaway did it really need to be for that long? With the exception of a few shots of the Chrysler building, Times Square, Carrie's apartment and a few jaunts down 5Th avenue, I really think that the movie needed more New York.

Another character that was missing screen time was Mr. Big. I love Mr. Big. I rooted for him and Carrie through the entire show. I screamed at the screen when he couldn't get out of the limo at their wedding and cheered Carrie when she jumped out and beat the crap out of him with her bouquet. Then I was ecstatic when they met up in her closet and then got married on the first movie. Now two years later and I am supposed to believe that Mr. Big is now a sloth that just wants to sit around on his couch and do nothing. And after hoping for them to get together all of these years Mr. Big now needs a break every week! Dear Lord my mind can't handle it! I am not buying this character change Michael Patrick King!

One thing that I could have done with less of...Miley Cyrus. Ok I know she was only in the movie for a few brief moments, but that was too long regardless! I don't know if by giving her a cameo they were hoping to get the late teens in the theater, but whatever it is I could have done without her. She has always seemed so bratty and unappreciative of her success so for me the less of Miley the better.


There were some moments that seemed like the spark of Sex and the City days gone by were still there. I loved the part with Charlotte and Miranda were discussing motherhood and Charlotte got a bit tipsy. I also thought the flashback scenes were cute.

I would love to hear your opinions if you have seen! Please do tell!





A Special Happy Monday

Not only is it happy Monday, but it is also Memorial Day!
Thank you to all of the troops who have served and are currently serving to give us the freedom that we have. It is all because of your hard work!



How will you all be spending your Memorial Day?






Sunday, May 30, 2010

And Our Winner Is...

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Congratulations K.Rock!
Thank you so much to all who entered and special thanks to Little Red Designs for offering your shop for the feature!