Under the Butterfly Moon... http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:09:00 GMT http://bandzoogle.com How Oscar Got His Name http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1817654 <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n1G0N_WLEbQ/T0uzXf70qKI/AAAAAAAAGuU/NnoA5RxD_UE/s1600/oscar-statue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Ok, you KNOW this glamazon had to watch the Oscars last night! I love to see what they are wearing. I love to see which of my favorite actors and movies will win. But did you ever wonder how Oscar became "Oscar"? &nbsp;Well, no one knows for sure, but there are two stories rumored to be the reason.The most common story is that of the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences librarian Margaret Herrick commenting that it resembled her Uncle Oscar. The AMPAS official name for the statuette is the Academy Award. The story goes that Herrick, upon seeing the statuette sitting on a table exclaimed "it looks just like my Uncle Oscar!" The name stuck and it has been called by that name ever since.Another common story involves the amazing actress and two-time Academy Award winner Bette Davis, who reportedly named it after her ex-husband, Harmon Oscar Nelson, Jr. Columnist Sidney Skolsky, perhaps the first to use the name in print, claimed that the name came from an old music hall joke, "Will you have a cigar, Oscar?" (This is my favorite version of the 2 stories!)Although we don't know the name's true origin, we do know that it quickly gained popularity. In 1934 Hollywood reporter Sidney Skolsky used the name in reference to Katherine Hepburn's win that year. Walt Disney is also reported to have called it by that name in the same year at the Awards ceremony. By 1939 the Academy itself was using the name officially.So there you have it! Now for my favorites of the night:Best dresses:<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dXHJQ_k8mZg/T0u1MzNe65I/AAAAAAAAGuc/H2BB34AoHv0/s1600/Milla-Jovovich-2012-Oscars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab - Gorgeous old Hollywood Glamour!!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uN6Nh6RK-8Q/T0u1Xu7vtLI/AAAAAAAAGuk/lXOsNnhnOGk/s1600/Gwyneth_Paltrow_26Feb2012A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Gwyneth Paltrow is stunning is this Tom Ford white gown.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P-zQVE6Cg8s/T0u1oHyi3QI/AAAAAAAAGus/5qP87wJOIJQ/s1600/article-2107182-11EE58EB000005DC-20_306x706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">I LOVED Emma Stone's gorgeous red gown with bow. Could care less if Nichole Kidman had one similar 5 years ago. Really people? &nbsp;Emma was real cute on stage presenting and has a great comedic side. Look forward to seeing more of her in the movies.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QREWfgNa0rU/T0u2N-1QxLI/AAAAAAAAGu0/gIUzzsXNCJg/s1600/Angelina+Jolie+walks+on+stage+as+she+presents+the+Oscar+for+Best+Adapted+Screenplay+at+the+84th+Academy+Awards.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Angelina's Versace dress was just amazing on her. Far better than the one she wore to the Golden Globes (in my opinion). Of course, her and Brad are pretty much gorgeous in anything they wear! But I do have to say the leg pose thing was a bit odd.&nbsp;Brad and George are always handsome and brilliant, but it was that sexy french guy - Jean Dejaurdin - that I loved to see win.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xtloA-oA_bY/T0u3dhEEKtI/AAAAAAAAGu8/zGW3VclkUIk/s1600/jean-dujardin-wins-oscar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">&nbsp;A lot of great moments! Loved seeing Octavia, Meryl Streep, and Christopher Plumber take home the Oscars, too. So many great movies I want to see now! The Artist and The Descendants at the top of my list. Ok, you KNOW this glamazon had to watch the Oscars last night! I love to see what they are wearing. I love to see which of my favorite actors and movies will win. But did you ever wonder how Oscar became "Oscar"?  Well, no one knows for sure, but there are two stories rumored to be the reason.


The most common story is that of the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences librarian Margaret Herrick commenting that it resembled her Uncle Oscar. The AMPAS official name for the statuette is the Academy Award. The story goes that Herrick, upon seeing the statuette sitting on a table exclaimed "it looks just like my Uncle Oscar!" The name stuck and it has been called by that name ever since.

Another common story involves the amazing actress and two-time Academy Award winner Bette Davis, who reportedly named it after her ex-husband, Harmon Oscar Nelson, Jr. Columnist Sidney Skolsky, perhaps the first to use the name in print, claimed that the name came from an old music hall joke, "Will you have a cigar, Oscar?" (This is my favorite version of the 2 stories!)

Although we don't know the name's true origin, we do know that it quickly gained popularity. In 1934 Hollywood reporter Sidney Skolsky used the name in reference to Katherine Hepburn's win that year. Walt Disney is also reported to have called it by that name in the same year at the Awards ceremony. By 1939 the Academy itself was using the name officially.

So there you have it! Now for my favorites of the night:

Best dresses:
Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab - Gorgeous old Hollywood Glamour!!!
Gwyneth Paltrow is stunning is this Tom Ford white gown.
I LOVED Emma Stone's gorgeous red gown with bow. Could care less if Nichole Kidman had one similar 5 years ago. Really people?  Emma was real cute on stage presenting and has a great comedic side. Look forward to seeing more of her in the movies.
Angelina's Versace dress was just amazing on her. Far better than the one she wore to the Golden Globes (in my opinion). Of course, her and Brad are pretty much gorgeous in anything they wear! But I do have to say the leg pose thing was a bit odd. 

Brad and George are always handsome and brilliant, but it was that sexy french guy - Jean Dejaurdin - that I loved to see win.
 A lot of great moments! Loved seeing Octavia, Meryl Streep, and Christopher Plumber take home the Oscars, too. So many great movies I want to see now! The Artist and The Descendants at the top of my list.
]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:09:00 GMT EAAE437E8D3D5301F35FD7C463BB8702 The Right Shoes http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1755505 <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JOuSI3ysh5c/TyqjqXPWqaI/AAAAAAAAGrU/RB2qvnwOAs4/s1600/image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:54:00 GMT 1256C29D3E4F5F8B7C4D7D23C32A2F11 Le Cochon Noir Set List http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1748591 <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4Bn7bbQ6OOY/TyV1JGv7OnI/AAAAAAAAGrM/pCRMVuXfDx4/s1600/000112.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Had a rockin' time with the guys last night! Fun crowd, cool vibe (as always) at Le Cochon Noir, and the band was really swinging. Last night we had Rob Smith on drums, Tony Gairo on Sax, Michael Hood on the bass, and Norm Guarni. The MM5 had a seriously fun night! Shout out to our awesome hosts Jamal Parker and his lovely wife, Mackenzie!
Had a rockin' time with the guys last night! Fun crowd, cool vibe (as always) at Le Cochon Noir, and the band was really swinging. Last night we had Rob Smith on drums, Tony Gairo on Sax, Michael Hood on the bass, and Norm Guarni. The MM5 had a seriously fun night! Shout out to our awesome hosts Jamal Parker and his lovely wife, Mackenzie!
]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:31:00 GMT E878044AA004384A4923D340CA501C96 The Golden Globes http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1721345 Ok, so who watched the Golden Globe Awards last night? I gotta tell you, I love me some Hollywood award shows! Love the fashion, a peak at some of the must-see movies on my list and enjoy seeing all the celebs mix and mingle. At the top of that list - George Clooney! I sware that man is a walking reincarnate of Cary Grant or Gregory Peck or someone else of equal standing. Love his style, class, his down to earth nature. Of course, he's also a brilliant actor. Was glad to see him win and loved his gracious speech.Now let's talk about red carpet style...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_wLh9WZGtV8/TxTu0n810FI/AAAAAAAAGoY/-EqCnxDhXfg/s1600/295599940-15182839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Hands down, Nicole Kidman had the best dress (in my humble opinion). She looked amazing!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RZ-E5N3jNns/TxTvJJ-RHfI/AAAAAAAAGog/TGOMO6fmmb8/s1600/288893140-15183956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Julie Bowen channeling Grace Kelly. Love the dress, the hair...perfection!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YvV76iZqMCg/TxTvJeNnKNI/AAAAAAAAGoo/woTF1nEnWdY/s1600/df70301f393511a0ca68d7e962a0ce48.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Love Madonna and thought her dress was very cool. Gorgeous, yet edgy.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EHSCdcsq8do/TxTvJnEr3rI/AAAAAAAAGow/-LRPFMamTjw/s1600/octavia-spencer-golden-globes-2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Was awesome to see Octavia win for Best Supporting Actress. She was incredible in The Help. The book was better than the movie, but both were really GREAT.&nbsp;What was your favorite fashion or part of the show? Drop me a comment!
Now let's talk about red carpet style...
Hands down, Nicole Kidman had the best dress (in my humble opinion). She looked amazing!
Julie Bowen channeling Grace Kelly. Love the dress, the hair...perfection!
Love Madonna and thought her dress was very cool. Gorgeous, yet edgy.
Was awesome to see Octavia win for Best Supporting Actress. She was incredible in The Help. The book was better than the movie, but both were really GREAT. 

What was your favorite fashion or part of the show? Drop me a comment!

]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:56:00 GMT 56D08261A072C755FEF3C040F6A581FE Fashion Friday: Audrey Hepburn & Inner Beauty http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1714446 <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z6NLyJiiYHI/TxBgRZpwZOI/AAAAAAAAGoI/TQiGTjhPNT4/s1600/Audrey-Hepburn-tiffany.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Oh yes, she was a fashion icon. Her style in Breakfast in Tiffany's will forever draw women to the little black dress and a glamorous up do. But what made Audrey even more beautiful was her loving heart. She had a soft spot for the impoverished - especially children -and dedicated many years of her life helping others. Here, I'd like to share with you these wonderful words often quoted by Miss Hepburn.Audrey Hepburn's Beauty Tips:"For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone.People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anybody.<a href="http://going-well.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/audrey-hepburn.jpg" style="color: #2cbd00; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!"Wishing you all a beautiful day!Maci Oh yes, she was a fashion icon. Her style in Breakfast in Tiffany's will forever draw women to the little black dress and a glamorous up do. But what made Audrey even more beautiful was her loving heart. She had a soft spot for the impoverished - especially children -and dedicated many years of her life helping others. Here, I'd like to share with you these wonderful words often quoted by Miss Hepburn.

Audrey Hepburn's Beauty Tips:

?For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge you?ll never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anybody.audrey-hepburn
Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you?ll find one at the end of your arm.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!?


Wishing you all a beautiful day!
Maci
]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:54:00 GMT 968739CAF555901F9A431680ACE9E58B A Big Thank You! http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1710642 <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2kZx7GzqJsE/TxBkMHwhLeI/AAAAAAAAGoQ/b89U4Pt7ND4/s1600/96651-thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Over the last month we raised over $300 for Mercy Centre! I say "we" and not "me" because it was all of your kind hearts out there who purchased my Butterfly Moon lullaby CD -not just for yourselves but for others, too. And the kids in Thailand will benefit the most. So happy! That money will go a lot further in Thailand than it would here.Thanks so much to all who contributed. Hope your little ones enjoy the music! Over the last month we raised over $300 for Mercy Centre! I say "we" and not "me" because it was all of your kind hearts out there who purchased my Butterfly Moon lullaby CD -not just for yourselves but for others, too. And the kids in Thailand will benefit the most. So happy! That money will go a lot further in Thailand than it would here.

Thanks so much to all who contributed. Hope your little ones enjoy the music!
]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:26:00 GMT 5371DEFCFEB882CD782C4FAE72BDDEDF Friday Fashion: Teeny Bunny http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1669538 I had to do it. When I saw this fab outfit on Etsy.com by Teeny Bunny, my heart just swooned! By now you all now what a retro-loving gal I am so when I found a 1940's-looking ensemble for my 4 year old I click and purchased almost faster than my computer could handle!This week's fashion is modeled by my sweet and sassy lil Miss...my daughter, Ruby.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A32KhWTJ_Ic/Tv4dS46lUTI/AAAAAAAAGdo/V7duR-9ba08/s1600/IMG_0508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-geS1RxiLy7s/Tv4dTR71ySI/AAAAAAAAGdw/zv7nW5FoJDc/s1600/IMG_0517.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IMzcqb0Dc6w/Tv4dUA9jiYI/AAAAAAAAGd4/vnroWJvumnE/s1600/IMG_0522.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yb4zI8tXRbE/Tv4dU6gMfsI/AAAAAAAAGeA/DYt3UOO5dzk/s1600/IMG_0530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Next on my wish list would be these gorgeous dresses:<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MdQ8iqxIsos/Tv4eSxc4ySI/AAAAAAAAGeQ/NXURgC8iLnc/s1600/il_570xN.197352666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0QyfDvydjmQ/Tv4eTC0QV4I/AAAAAAAAGeY/DKS9c1ZHCt0/s1600/il_570xN.245672836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8y1OdhdyEBI/Tv4eTXTXPvI/AAAAAAAAGeg/RWOOjJrgrHY/s1600/il_570xN.285324617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Are these darling or what?&nbsp;Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TeenyBunny">HERE to go to the Teeny Bunny Shop. Gorgeous dresses, well made, and beautifully constructed.
This week's fashion is modeled by my sweet and sassy lil Miss...my daughter, Ruby.
Next on my wish list would be these gorgeous dresses:
Are these darling or what? 

Click HERE to go to the Teeny Bunny Shop. Gorgeous dresses, well made, and beautifully constructed.
]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:28:00 GMT 526BDF262D5AEF4071BF171E07ABC658 Celebrations Around The World http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1654336 <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cP7g5UtuzgE/TvXmBxtI9dI/AAAAAAAAGY4/F2y29Bo5yBk/s1600/image_preview.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Whatever you celebrate and wherever you are in the world...celebrate it with love and peace in your heart! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, and Happy New Year!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RVw4vQ7YCRI/TvXnPmqh13I/AAAAAAAAGZE/TUSyB40C6og/s1600/390439_10150456707676749_611946748_8572999_1432331749_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Russia&nbsp;<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c_BAZiX5Hc0/TvXnP55j7HI/AAAAAAAAGZM/RVR5-EbDhyc/s1600/391926_10150456708451749_611946748_8573013_1897818054_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">South Korea<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4ss1QUY6VkQ/TvXnQA3sEwI/AAAAAAAAGZU/FZBPEiNvD4g/s1600/392287_10150456707801749_611946748_8573002_62896903_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Christmas at the beach<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hd6fof9kctg/TvXnQRcBIJI/AAAAAAAAGZc/M5dXgmFMLU8/s1600/393499_10150456708326749_611946748_8573010_2074307123_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Hanukkah pup in America<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r-4oTxJRtgM/TvXuOHlw1uI/AAAAAAAAGdU/v6JDaTCZALM/s1600/Christmas+Celebrations+Around+The+World2_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Candle lighting on Christmas eve in Bulgaria<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n7L6SeoycRY/TvXuOeAOS3I/AAAAAAAAGdc/Ua2ZQ59vJxs/s1600/steamboat-christmas-event.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Traditional American Christmas feast<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8m3zynXRL3Q/TvXnQh_DRnI/AAAAAAAAGZk/iZYG8vTFTUc/s1600/396836_10150456708986749_611946748_8573020_503593717_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Releasing lanterns in Thailand for New Year's<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dwG-Oa6Z3XE/TvXnbIvceLI/AAAAAAAAGZ4/hNJyFDUCY3g/s1600/381566_10150456708876749_611946748_8573019_18578466_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Christmas nativity scene<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uQsU-EN3hVA/TvXnbfmJmdI/AAAAAAAAGaA/-RbBYQZiRQY/s1600/383011_10150456708771749_611946748_8573017_779939273_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Lighting the menora candle for Hanukkah<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HdoREg3cJLo/TvXnQ0QBmeI/AAAAAAAAGZs/zD45_gTdVqI/s1600/398474_10150456709156749_611946748_8573023_1699933860_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Christmas in Austria<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-txoOWDn_5zs/TvXrpiuBjFI/AAAAAAAAGck/kATzyH-GPp8/s1600/christmas-around-the-world.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">A family opening up their presents together Christmas morning<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kLQXze3B3E/TvXnid7b1PI/AAAAAAAAGaM/KmHM_YpzDh0/s1600/166969_10150456707991749_611946748_8573006_225800823_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Christmas card from Mexico<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1gw_pvUNXz8/TvXnii-0IwI/AAAAAAAAGaU/d-xnQx_xwcs/s1600/374878_10150456709056749_611946748_8573022_288930654_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Christmas in Thailand<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OECjByaaCwA/TvXni1qh8cI/AAAAAAAAGac/R0R8YvWaDLs/s1600/376046_10150456708671749_611946748_8573016_1517072764_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Beautiful woman celebrate Kwanzaa in Africa<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oonmeRHgr6w/TvXnjEYW5QI/AAAAAAAAGak/TY4dbLvzU2Q/s1600/379808_10150456707941749_611946748_8573005_64081890_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">A choir of children sing at Christmas mass<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nC5MTqPnUGA/TvXnjlnMQaI/AAAAAAAAGa0/K7dpgRO86c0/s1600/385013_10150456707906749_611946748_8573004_1751133945_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Pretty European town all it up<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PjMyG_DRsaw/TvXnjkSefjI/AAAAAAAAGa8/IYkHhifeLMM/s1600/388326_10150456708091749_611946748_8573009_27400564_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Children put on a Croatian Christmas show<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-obN09pQ_cY0/TvXnkcIsTAI/AAAAAAAAGbA/KS9AYBn0Pmw/s1600/390125_10150456708361749_611946748_8573011_874694449_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Ice skating and snow...wonderful winter gifts<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2tEvI9BE1yo/TvXp9qblOsI/AAAAAAAAGbY/zV5u3jmL84I/s1600/401368_10150456707841749_611946748_8573003_1887143806_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Beautiful trees and snow<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KVtExljIk3w/TvXsJA3BpdI/AAAAAAAAGcw/YlwSfPcdXs8/s1600/32338362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Iraqi Muslim &amp; Christian women light candles for Shiite and Christmas together<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kdqVLqiWtGs/TvXp9-vo95I/AAAAAAAAGbg/DFfX7fm49mo/s1600/406480_10150456708036749_611946748_8573008_2035809352_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Christmas in New Zealand<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Op1ukxFRjBk/TvXp9w3HkmI/AAAAAAAAGbk/9WW1KqsScO0/s1600/407843_10150456707756749_611946748_8573001_170027144_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Sweet children celebrate<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T6syFRsuhpQ/TvXqF5yF9VI/AAAAAAAAGb0/WErBRfVjnFY/s1600/Japan_12_15_09_Christmas_4797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Girls in Japan singing<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e8wdxZYYhS8/TvXtZ9vKDPI/AAAAAAAAGdI/KzDLyhM310U/s1600/Christmas+Celebrations+Around+The+World26_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Santa visits children in India<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8G4vN-1Tu2c/TvXqGE4BPFI/AAAAAAAAGb8/2NnBzb3d6sY/s1600/Japanese-Christmas-Traditions-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Christmas in Japan<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A-8CpvJinVQ/TvXqGq29zcI/AAAAAAAAGcE/_a2UJM-5orQ/s1600/Kwanzaa-Family.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">American family celebrates Kwanzaa<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gjsUmmc7y_M/TvXqG6Yr4iI/AAAAAAAAGcI/1wuNpUoUGCI/s1600/singapore-xmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Singapore Christmas lights<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ETCvWKNUU1w/TvXrT51LLxI/AAAAAAAAGcY/bJimHlTR38w/s1600/images-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Christmas in the Netherlands<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iDAS-_HSGxI/TvXtBIeVtNI/AAAAAAAAGc8/KTuSzTtZkNs/s1600/Christmas+Celebrations+Around+The+World27_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Boston, Mass. A Cardinal feeds the homeless.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TKn69qrADxU/TvXnjR7JauI/AAAAAAAAGas/5K_CkcRt39U/s1600/380828_10150456709251749_611946748_8573024_233158717_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Peace and love...universal. Wherever you are and whatever you celebrate. Share it with your friends and family and those in need. Make it your best holiday and new year ever!
Whatever you celebrate and wherever you are in the world...celebrate it with love and peace in your heart! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, and Happy New Year!
Russia 
South Korea
Christmas at the beach
Hanukkah pup in America
Candle lighting on Christmas eve in Bulgaria
Traditional American Christmas feast
Releasing lanterns in Thailand for New Year's
Christmas nativity scene
Lighting the menora candle for Hanukkah
Christmas in Austria
A family opening up their presents together Christmas morning
Christmas card from Mexico
Christmas in Thailand
Beautiful woman celebrate Kwanzaa in Africa
A choir of children sing at Christmas mass
Pretty European town all it up
Children put on a Croatian Christmas show
Ice skating and snow...wonderful winter gifts
Beautiful trees and snow
Iraqi Muslim & Christian women light candles for Shiite and Christmas together
Christmas in New Zealand
Sweet children celebrate
Girls in Japan singing
Santa visits children in India
Christmas in Japan
American family celebrates Kwanzaa
Singapore Christmas lights
Christmas in the Netherlands
Boston, Mass. A Cardinal feeds the homeless.

Peace and love...universal. Wherever you are and whatever you celebrate. Share it with your friends and family and those in need. Make it your best holiday and new year ever!

]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:24:00 GMT 6E3787459EEC91EC5E4093BB76366468 Fashion Friday: Green & Black Holiday Packing http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1651503 As I was packing for the holiday weekend I followed a simple rule a friend of minetaught me&nbsp;years ago while on the road: Pick 2 basic colors and a 3rd for accessories.This makes it so easy (and also lightens the load!) because you need to pack less shoesand accessories. This week I found some fab finds at Macy's. A gift card I got for mybday was burning a whole in my pocket and begging to be used. I found 2 great piecesby Inc. International Concepts - the black faux fur vest below and a gorgeous greenand black printed top (not shown). I so loved the color combo, I packed all black andshades of green.&nbsp;Enjoy the fashion and have a fabulous holiday!<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/fashion_friday_green_black/set?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=41155022"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/fashion_friday_green_black/set?.embedder=2187017&amp;amp;.svc=blogger&amp;amp;id=41155022">Fashion Friday: Green &amp; Black by <a href="http://macimiller.polyvore.com/?.embedder=2187017&amp;amp;.svc=blogger">macimiller featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/knee_high_boots/shop?category_id=263">knee high boots<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=26617420" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=47334376" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=46963726" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=45145858" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=19160300" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=47783586" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=45577946" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=25899074" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=47359421" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=27752958" rel="nofollow">
As I was packing for the holiday weekend I followed a simple rule a friend of mine
taught me years ago while on the road: Pick 2 basic colors and a 3rd for accessories.
This makes it so easy (and also lightens the load!) because you need to pack less shoes
and accessories. This week I found some fab finds at Macy's. A gift card I got for my
bday was burning a whole in my pocket and begging to be used. I found 2 great pieces
by Inc. International Concepts - the black faux fur vest below and a gorgeous green
and black printed top (not shown). I so loved the color combo, I packed all black and
shades of green. Enjoy the fashion and have a fabulous holiday!
Fashion Friday: Green & Black


]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:20:00 GMT 3ABDFE51C7E2A9C9BA9EDDB9264E9ACA Recipe for a Saturday Night http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1647832 <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oACyk1HMFTQ/TvKl7zhYIkI/AAAAAAAAGTI/Q9SZgN31yVw/s1600/IMG_0543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">A great room...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-88LRn9W4tas/TvKoLl-s2oI/AAAAAAAAGVo/jDbmcXs1VLs/s1600/IMG_0706.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">A nice mic.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gYfvoAuLlyM/TvKmEO7nXNI/AAAAAAAAGTU/2mDFJX3jliQ/s1600/IMG_1285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Some red shoes...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-daaHOe5B_jw/TvKmK-cbl6I/AAAAAAAAGTg/w0onCLjmCh8/s1600/IMG_1289.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">a saxophone &amp; flute...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZMPK5WRwezM/TvKmR3h6O_I/AAAAAAAAGTs/KAuO7nFX0mw/s1600/IMG_0645.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Played by one awesome cat.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ldp9dTO__GI/TvKmfNwhgmI/AAAAAAAAGT4/-_oD-xbee5Y/s1600/IMG_1666.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">A swinging band<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0_MA1n6hpeM/TvKmoZpdC2I/AAAAAAAAGUE/UBqKgTyHFcs/s1600/IMG_1433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">and a nice crowd<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qteBOQo5AjM/TvKm5scUx5I/AAAAAAAAGUY/qmuznR7IQa8/s1600/IMG_1667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">...all make for a great night!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AgFX3nuNkLw/TvKncLrTWGI/AAAAAAAAGUk/_YjU9gh9l3Q/s1600/IMG_0929.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_sZbEDPrFw0/TvKnc_O-5mI/AAAAAAAAGUs/eR3uXv1QfIc/s1600/IMG_0965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Food and wine/drinks are awesome here, too!Join us in the new year when we're back at Le Cochon Noir! Check the calendar for dates!
A great room...
A nice mic.
Some red shoes...
a saxophone & flute...
Played by one awesome cat.
A swinging band
and a nice crowd
...all make for a great night!
Food and wine/drinks are awesome here, too!
Join us in the new year when we're back at Le Cochon Noir! Check the calendar for dates!
]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:53:00 GMT 973003E17E25E7FA5E6DCEBE7BFD737E Music Monday: Spotlight on Honi Gordon http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1640372 One of my favorite singers. Not as well known as some of the other ladies of her day, but really a great find. Such a wonderful voice and keen phrasing. She sang with Mingus a few times and got her start in her family's band. This recording was from 1962, I believe. It's one of the cuts on her solo album Honi Gordon Sings on Concord. Check her out...My fav cut is this next one: "Why Try To Change Me Now".Great album!
My fav cut is this next one: "Why Try To Change Me Now".
Great album!
]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:23:00 GMT F55AB90394EAC726E9217E66A7B394B5 Sneak Peak! http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1634677 Been a busy few weeks getting ready for Christmas, family visits, gigs, and such. Hence, the lack of posts. Tonight I'm gigging w/my quintet at a real great club - Le Cochon Noir in Philly. Voted one of the best rooms to hear jazz by Downbeat Magazine. Have a nice crowd coming and looking forward to it!Here's a sneak peak...my set list for the 1st hour. If you're in town, come check us out!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-grHDK9UarwU/TuzcWECA0xI/AAAAAAAAGS4/SO6KBH8KqaI/s1600/Le+Cochon+Noir+screen+shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
Here's a sneak peak...my set list for the 1st hour. If you're in town, come check us out!

]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:17:00 GMT 3A531E06F10302387B42BD4834E8C458 Friday Fashion: Holiday Glam http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1574818 <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/friday_fashion_holiday_glam/set?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=40261721'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/friday_fashion_holiday_glam/set?.embedder=2187017&amp;amp;.svc=blogger&amp;amp;id=40261721'>Friday Fashion: Holiday Glam by <a href='http://macimiller.polyvore.com/?.embedder=2187017&amp;amp;.svc=blogger'>macimiller featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/tapered_jeans/shop?query=tapered+jeans'>tapered jeans<a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=43400000' rel='nofollow'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=46216804' rel='nofollow'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=44231199' rel='nofollow'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=44023073' rel='nofollow'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=45139067' rel='nofollow'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=40647879' rel='nofollow'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=45971467' rel='nofollow'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=44890253' rel='nofollow'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=40363683' rel='nofollow'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=44026040' rel='nofollow'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=45883825' rel='nofollow'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2187017&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=43191925' rel='nofollow'>
Friday Fashion: Holiday Glam




]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:02:00 GMT 1456B48998EF32BB28EC5D37449FA82E The Music http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1493611 Aside from all the glamour of the evening, Thursday night was about music. This was my set list -<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BNx341kAu_c/Tr1k6gx6SLI/AAAAAAAAGGo/Z39CJU4B_Bs/s1600/IMG_0165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:07:00 GMT 66D4C70AE3D23F2666794C39E01A9CC7 Fashion Fridays: Spotlight on Carmelina Couture http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1490835 Today's fashion post has glamour written all over it. Last night, I had the great pleasure of wearing this gorgeous dress by Carmelina Couture.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-64RjeHwV2j4/Tr03P8Rk_TI/AAAAAAAAGE0/4-pLsJhY8Ew/s1600/IMG_0178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">It was a Roaring 20's event held at the gorgeous Arts Ballroom in Philadelphia by <a href="http://www.noelzayasevents.com/">Noel Zayas Events. The room was stunning. (That cool/funky chair on stage behind me is by Michael d"Amato of <a href="http://www.fluidribbon.com/">Fluid Ribbon). My band and I hit the stage and had a seriously good time. I loved seeing all the gorgeous fashion walking by or hanging out with us in the room as I belted out a few of my favorite tunes. The whole night was about glam, so let me back up a bit....<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JLTMvo-ICsI/Tr031xejHII/AAAAAAAAGE8/QjPWzEDynm4/s1600/IMG_0395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JLTMvo-ICsI/Tr031xejHII/AAAAAAAAGE8/QjPWzEDynm4/s1600/IMG_0395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">I started out with the lovely Maritza from Dior. She did an amazing job on my make-up, complete with oh-so-fabulous false eyelashes. LOVED it and loved her. Great lady! (My dress here is DVF &nbsp;- another favorite designer of mine!)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yG48_KEC7Rk/Tr034ywRFLI/AAAAAAAAGFE/GuLVilYTPEk/s1600/IMG_0170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Then I was off to <a href="http://www.andrerichardsalon.com/">Andre' Richard Salon where cutie pie Christopher styled me up with some gorgeous curls.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JQ8a_rnJChI/Tr04pDaLoZI/AAAAAAAAGFg/PFaRuAur91c/s1600/IMG_0177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">All glammed up and ready to hit the stage<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKFOueylchA/Tr04nkzOf_I/AAAAAAAAGFQ/z8rH3TU9-gw/s1600/IMG_0174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Getting ready to do a sound check<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wcTpTvzE8d8/Tr04oP--YnI/AAAAAAAAGFY/HxOKgWMVDbs/s1600/IMG_0176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Posing for the press. (I'm a ham, what can I say)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tZwNCzlUUi8/Tr04qcG4jOI/AAAAAAAAGFo/SBOgD2JH82s/s1600/IMG_0182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">The show begins...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7unNOJK29Ro/Tr05gaILqKI/AAAAAAAAGGA/TXEPFqoTUVY/s1600/IMG_0186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aYGF3P2MkgE/Tr04rWRgcjI/AAAAAAAAGFw/4T6C4yRWRf0/s1600/IMG_0195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">With my band. Chad Brown, Norm Guarni, Mike Hood<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4FDluHIUGOw/Tr050_5GjLI/AAAAAAAAGGI/cX1urkSCRyU/s1600/IMG_0194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">And with the designer, herself - Carmelina. Check out Carmelina's <a href="http://www.carmelitacouture.com/#a=0&amp;at=0&amp;mi=2&amp;pt=1&amp;pi=10000&amp;s=1&amp;p=0">website to see all her styles on the red carpet. Some really exciting fashion!!! Here are a few looks I snagged off her site...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IlKw1oG8a2Q/Tr08ptIl_ZI/AAAAAAAAGGQ/0TGgGfmEhPY/s1600/CaliforniaPresspage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VM18ACiGwOQ/Tr08qLfQOLI/AAAAAAAAGGY/pykD3JX7VBg/s1600/Ellegirljapanwebready.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7_eYbdjf5YM/Tr08qon-6FI/AAAAAAAAGGg/ODqUCrbnWFA/s1600/StarmagazinePress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Carmelina has been a busy gal and I am glad I had the chance to meet her and wear one of her designs. There was a mutual admiration for each others work, too, as she picked up one of my CD's, "Take A Closer Look" to take home with her. Nice.A fab event and a great night for fashion! Today's fashion post has glamour written all over it. Last night, I had the great pleasure of wearing this gorgeous dress by Carmelina Couture.
It was a Roaring 20's event held at the gorgeous Arts Ballroom in Philadelphia by Noel Zayas Events. The room was stunning. (That cool/funky chair on stage behind me is by Michael d"Amato of Fluid Ribbon). My band and I hit the stage and had a seriously good time. I loved seeing all the gorgeous fashion walking by or hanging out with us in the room as I belted out a few of my favorite tunes. The whole night was about glam, so let me back up a bit....
I started out with the lovely Maritza from Dior. She did an amazing job on my make-up, complete with oh-so-fabulous false eyelashes. LOVED it and loved her. Great lady! (My dress here is DVF  - another favorite designer of mine!)
Then I was off to Andre' Richard Salon where cutie pie Christopher styled me up with some gorgeous curls.
All glammed up and ready to hit the stage
Getting ready to do a sound check
Posing for the press. (I'm a ham, what can I say)
The show begins...
With my band. Chad Brown, Norm Guarni, Mike Hood
And with the designer, herself - Carmelina. Check out Carmelina's website to see all her styles on the red carpet. Some really exciting fashion!!! Here are a few looks I snagged off her site...


Carmelina has been a busy gal and I am glad I had the chance to meet her and wear one of her designs. There was a mutual admiration for each others work, too, as she picked up one of my CD's, "Take A Closer Look" to take home with her. Nice.

A fab event and a great night for fashion!
]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:29:00 GMT 90086B3AF1AB413FAD051506163ED9BA Music Monday http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1473525 I've decided that every Monday I'm gonna try to feature a little music on here. Today's spotlight goes to Chet Baker. Not only an incredible musician (one of the greatest American trumpeters), but he also had a style and voice smooth as silk. LOVE his vocals on "Let's Get Lost". &nbsp;Really love the song, too!Another gem. The classic tune "But Not For Me" by Gershwin.Humming a good tune is a great way to start off the week. :-)
Another gem. The classic tune "But Not For Me" by Gershwin.
Humming a good tune is a great way to start off the week. :-)
]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT BA2D8C41B7189BB614DA0D95146DD297 A Special Day http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1470434 <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H3LDEGiRgZ0/TrWB1EfzJqI/AAAAAAAAGEc/Uz1g3iq5xnA/s1600/IMG_0097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">My little family.My husband surprised me yesterday with an incredible anniversary present. We renewed our wedding vows. It was small and sweet and perfectly romantic. After the ceremony, we headed out for a great dinner and then an over night at The Four Seasons. I'm a very lucky and happy woman.
My little family.

My husband surprised me yesterday with an incredible anniversary present. We renewed our wedding vows. It was small and sweet and perfectly romantic. After the ceremony, we headed out for a great dinner and then an over night at The Four Seasons. I'm a very lucky and happy woman.
]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:41:00 GMT 2FE21EA7AEFFEEEF6ACBC8AAF5FF7327 Fashion Fridays: Pan Am http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1466703 Thought I'd start the off weekend with a new weekly column about fashion. This week's hot list? 1960's style via the fab new TV show Pan Am. With a great cast and nice weekly drama, I would like this show anyway. But add in great music and seriously glam fashion...and, well, I'm hooked.Here are a few of my favorites pieces seen on the show:<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t9zHkPTcZr8/TrNM-A6L7gI/AAAAAAAAGB0/JYbKKean9T8/s1600/tvfash3o23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Loved this gorgeous green ensemble, right down to that sleek little bag &amp; gloves to match. Only to be topped by the stunning emerald green gown she wore on another episode. Couldn't find a pic of that or it'd be at the top of my list!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c6wTos3j3Yw/TrNNFbaUqRI/AAAAAAAAGCE/pDjbTpILYZ4/s1600/pan-am-tv-show-fashion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Red and sassy. Love it.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n2IRVUXgH6c/TrNNF9Y90pI/AAAAAAAAGCM/nkrP4wPYw0Y/s1600/tvfash4o23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G-pz2M3GAAw/TrNNFJZo7cI/AAAAAAAAGB8/W4UYjv4RI5w/s1600/e6d599a6601b5958acd3161967847952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">These baby blue dresses say pretty and "Jackie O" and feminine all at once. Love!Stay tuned for your next fashion fix and have a great weekend!
Here are a few of my favorites pieces seen on the show:
Loved this gorgeous green ensemble, right down to that sleek little bag & gloves to match. Only to be topped by the stunning emerald green gown she wore on another episode. Couldn't find a pic of that or it'd be at the top of my list!
Red and sassy. Love it.
These baby blue dresses say pretty and "Jackie O" and feminine all at once. Love!

Stay tuned for your next fashion fix and have a great weekend!

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:04:00 GMT 599A808E4795EE34760D987ECD182F8C Trick or Treat http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1460510 <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VIStOzVFAhc/TrG0T7lJPsI/AAAAAAAAGBk/7geIgmXIfsY/s1600/IMG_0073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">&nbsp;My little Halloween sweetie. Such a fun time we had!  
My little Halloween sweetie. Such a fun time we had!
]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:22:00 GMT 075D018FBD6D1327E275E36D572F0933 Finally! http://macimiller.net/blog.cfm?feature=2067475&postid=1444083 The website is updated! As you can see, I've got a whole new look and new pics to go with it. So take a look around the site -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.MACIMILLER.COM/">MACIMILLER.COM&nbsp;-&nbsp;see what's new, and by all means - don't forget to listen to the music!For those fans missing the blond Ms. Miller...don't worry. I enjoy changing it up now and then. I'll be sure to get back to my inner blondness eventually. :-)*All photos by Kate Dressler Morrison of <a href="http://www.maxandmimiphotography.com/">Max and Mimi Photography MACIMILLER.COM - see what's new, and by all means - don't forget to listen to the music!


For those fans missing the blond Ms. Miller...don't worry. I enjoy changing it up now and then. I'll be sure to get back to my inner blondness eventually. :-)


*All photos by Kate Dressler Morrison of Max and Mimi Photography
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