Follow up on the Chevron story

I complained to Chevron and they handled my complaint and they are sending me a $20 gift card. They owe me $12 that I lost on the two trips that their car wash didn't work so they're really only giving me $8 for being rude to me and causing me mental anguish!

Greener Grass Design

I bumped into an old friend from high school not too long ago and she told me that she and another friend from high school started this online store, Grenner Grass Design. I gave this friend my business card and told her to ask Cindy to write me. I forgot the name of their business, but then the other day Cindy e-mailed me and sent me the address.

It is such a cool store!! It reminded me a lot of Red Envelope. I havethis really cool necklace from there. I love it! It has an aquamarine for my daughter and a white saphire for my son.

Anyway, check out Greener Grass Design. I love these earrings! And these rings!

I'm Official Now

The editor of skirt! Houston sent out a lovely introduction today via e-mail.

I wish you could see the whole thing with the pretty background art. But here is part of what she said. Check it out!!

"On that note, there is a new writer joining me on the skirt! blogging front!

Please welcome Shoegirl1970's! Loida Casares Ruiz grew up in Northeast Houston, has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a Masters in Communication, has written a novel, appeared on Radio Pacifica, published short stories for The Houston Institute for Culture and has read her work at the local literary group, Nuestra Palabra; Latinos Having Their Say. Not to mention, she balances all of this with a full time career and her role as a wife and mother.

Ruiz draws upon her family's history and experiences in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, and in Houston. Her compelling narratives capture the tradition of oral history through the types of accounts and yarns that are passed down to generations. She focuses on ways people relate, and on moments of epiphany. ~ The Houston Institute for Culture
So, while you are signing up for that new skirt! account, drop a line to welcome Shoegirl1970's!"

All My Best,
Dusty Gilbert Editor
skirt! Magazine

Isn't that the sweetest introduction??? Awww.. I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Kisses!!

Can I Really Cook?

To find out the answer check out my blog on skirt! By the way, Rey's red beans and rice were fabulous, in case you wanted to know.

Recent Cute Finds

Super Cute Avon bag I got free for ordering this package of goodies. I went with the cool shades because I wanted the Eggplant eyeliner. I can't remember if it said that the bag was a make-up bag or a regular purse. I'm going to use it as a purse this Spring. Too cute! My step-daughter is selling Avon now and I ordered it from her. I added her to my links on my page here. She has a website and even though she’s in Louisiana, I can order from her and it will ship to me, and she gets the credit. Talk about a win-win situation!
I also want to buy this gorgeous Mark bag, also from Avon. I can’t decide between the beige and the white one because I already have a beige purse, but I don’t own any off white shoes this shade. Decisions, decisions!!

Super Cute Fortune Cookie Soaps from Bath Junkie on West Grey. I bought six in six different scents. They came complete with a Chinese food box and chopsticks!