Gray is the New Beige

Since Pea number one is thinking of gray and yellow for her wedding party, I decided to speak with some friends and family about this whole gray thing. The consensus was that the older the female person was, the less likely they wore that color. However, there were also some pros for wearing that color, especially from the male view. Didn’t have to worry much of color coordination and it hid such things as gravy spots and clothing wrinkles.

Youngsters seemed to be stuck on this color. Of course with youthful glow, great hair, no wrinkles and nice shapes, how could gray look bad?

On the other hand, I tried on some gray tops recently. It aged me fifteen years. Back on the rack they went, with me leaving the store with a bagful of tops in sherbet colors of yellow, peach and pale green.

When I spoke to my sister-in-law about this, she said gray has become the new beige. I looked at her and then remembered something she had remarked to me about years ago as we were walking through a parking lot of a pricey department store. We saw nothing but BMWs, Lincoln Town Cars, Mercedes’ and even a Rolls thrown in for class. They were all the same beige color. I think Champagne was the technical name. And the women who drove them had beige hair, beige clothing, beige shoes and handbags. The Beige Women. Plus they all had what we jokingly called “The Handbook”. You know, the unwritten rule book that women of this type all have and follow to the letter. How to wear your hair, what clothing to buy for each season or occasion, where to buy it, acceptable cars, and so on. Human Lemmings. Her title, not mine.

I don’t believe gray has quite hit that level, but I do see a lot of young women wearing it. And they can pull it off. We older folks have an on-going battle trying to keep color in our cheeks and our hair, than to wear gray.

Okay, I’m off my soapbox for now. I personally don’t care what color scheme Pea chooses. I’ll be looking at her and C. Everything else will fade into the background.

So in closing, love to all the Peas. And by the way, Happy Belated Birthday to Pea #1. I have some fresh roasted coffee and a few other things for you. Send me an address or are you still coming to Happy Valley? Pea #2……….ohhhh, it’s a guy thing. Pea #3……how’s the new apartment and Dutch? Pea #4……where the heck are you? In the ocean or home? And I have added another Pea from up by the East Cameron Homestead. Pea #5, who I believe has also moved. Hope things are going well for you and yours. Can’t wait to meet your little Peas at the wedding.
‘til later,
SF

Ooooh alright, I'll take the test........

Here's a request from Pea number one to answer a few questions.

1. What's your staple meal (ie. what meal do you cook most often when you can't be bothered to be adventurous)?

Pasta w/Roasted Grape Tomatoes & Garlic. If you scroll back thru my blog you can find the recipe. I always have the ingredients on hand.

2. What do you want to be when you grow up?

Well, let’s see…………the senior lady that others wish they didn’t have the inhibitions to be. You know, the woman with the long, natural curly hair tied back with a colorful scarf, rice paddy style, loose-fitting clothing, large hand made tote, always smiling. And when she passes you by, you get just a hint of exotic Casmir perfume. That’s what I want to be.

3. What book are you reading at the moment (if any)?

Wicked Philadelphia: Sins in the City of Brotherly Love by Thomas H Keels. What a great read! And on a more serious note, Escape from Davao by John D Lukacs. Not for the faint of heart. Story of the daring WWII escape from a Japanese prison camp.

4. How do you relax?

I have an icy cold Russian Vodka on the rocks with whatever nosh does it for me that day while watching a Tivo’d episode of House or a cooking show.

5. What color are the interior walls of your home?

Linen white. Period

6. What is your guiltiest pleasure?

I love to make spring & summer roll wraps. And then devour them until they come out of my ears!

7. What time is bedtime and getting up time?

Usually around 10PM and then up at 6AM. With three cats and a dog demanding to be fed, you don’t sleep-in at this zoo.

8. How long do you spend reading blogs (per day or per week)?

A few minutes to check in on all my Sweet Peas, every couple days.

Well, that's that. Now it's off for a leisurely ride in the Solstice with my long curly hair tied back, comfortable loose-fitting clothes, tote filled with an al fresco lunch and just a spritz of Casmir.
Life is good!

Love to all the Peas,
SF