Style File Friday: Waiting for Godot

 Going to a play can be one of the most refreshing and inspiring things to do.  It can jump start creative juices and bring back personal memories.  I had the joy of being behind the scenes in a few high school and college plays so I am always thinking about all the people it takes to put the production on.  Even without having experience behind-the-scenes the excitement and exhileration of the performers, ingenious props, intricate costumes, delectible colors and plot line come together right in front of you, making for a truly intimate experience.

Today is the opening night for Waiting for Godot, a play being put on by The American Players Theatre.  They describe it as, "Does it qualify as irony that a play whose central concern is communication has inspired so much consternation over the years? No matter. Considered by many to be one of, if not the, most influential play of the 20th century, Waiting for Godot asks the big questions in ways few other works of art could: how do we get up every morning, fight through every day, and go to sleep every evening never knowing whether our hopes and dreams might be granted? Godot asks — with theatricality, tension, humor, and grace — that we rethink the world and our place within it."

If you do go I'd love to hear all about it!

For more info visit: http: //americanplayers.org/plays-and-tickets/waiting-for-godot

Without further adieu the Waiting for Godot Style File Friday outfit:


Tinie poke-a-dot dress: $60
Grandma's pearls: $18
Cuban style hat: $42
Fringe beny bag: $58

Stop in the Verona store to see the Waiting for Godot outfit in person.  Or call and we can have it available for you at the Madison store.

{ If you know of an event that you think we should feature send me an e-mail (lauren(at)shopthepurplegoose(dot)com)}

Enjoy the lovely weather while we still have it!

Style File Friday: Parade of Homes

Introducing: Style File Fridays!  This is where we'll feature goose-a-licious outfits alongside local events where they, along with you, can make a stylish debut.

 

 

I probably shouldn't admit it but when I go for walks around the neighborhood at night I like peeking into other's homes.  No, I'm not a peeping Tom I just like the decorating ideas it can lend (sometimes what not to do) as well as the perspective it gives on life.  As life and problems often seem easier when you are on the outside looking in- it reminds me to take a step back.  But I digress.  I do think that it is only natural to want to see how others live, decorate and landscape.  Which is probably why the Madison Builder's Association's Parade of Homes has been drawing crowds since 1950.  To learn more about it visit www.maba.org.

 

This week's outfit features a locally made necklace, abstract printed tank and chambray skirt all for under $100!  We've seen similar tanks and tees on the runways for $44 and up.

 

Parade of Homes Outfit
Necklace: JJive $32
Tank: $24
Skirt $42

 

Stop in the Madison store to see the Parade of Homes outfit in person.  Or call and we can have it available at the Verona store for you.

 

Have a great weekend!

{If you have an upcoming event that you would like featured send me an e-mail (lauren(at)shopthepurplegoose(dot)com)}

Active Weekends

If you aren't already busy running Billy to the softball game, Sally to her soccer game, and womaning the park consessions stand and....you might want to check out...
Hometown Days

Summer Starts Today!

Well, for many of the kids it does.  School is out and sun filled days are on the horizon.  Yippie!  For many reasons I always remember this time of year fondly.  Everything is green and blooming, possibilities seem endless and we can play outside!  Then there are the people that make it especially exciting.  My bus driver, Pete, would have a count down to the last day of school at the front of the bus.  Being the first kids on the bus every morning my sister and I had the privilege (and responsibility) of tearing off yesterday's number to reveal today's.  How exciting!  1 day left!  And there would be candy too!  I'm sure you have lovely memories too.  And now so do the kids going through their last day of school!

So, while we look forward to the days ahead and the possibilities that they bring we take a moment to look back and say thank you.  Thank you to the teachers, bus drivers, crossing guards, numerous staff members and everyone else that makes us smile.

A very special thank you to our lovely interns Liz and Ashley!  Best of luck!

...Just a few photos I snapped from around the shop.  I hope they bring you inspiration and the same exciting feeling the kids are experiencing right now!  (Clockwise from top left: flowers in bloom at the Verona shop, "Bless Our Nest" $39, Wax LED light birds $14)