Monthly Archives: October 2006
how Halloween became a Holiday
Always fascinated with the creepy, the scary and generally anything that goes bump in the night, Girlawhirl’s in her glory today. While she may be too old to run from door to door begging her neighbors for treats, she certainly … Continue reading
pink M&M’s benefit breast cancer
Today’s the day! It’s Halloween of course, but it’s also the last day of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And Girlawhirl’s figured out a way to combine the two… She’s sharing some Halloween spirit and treats with the office in … Continue reading
grey eye makeup
Girlawhirl is completely aware that this season, grey is the new black. She’s bought into it all the way, from her grey handbag and shoes, to her heathery charcoal grey cashmere sweaters, grey and black plaid cropped pants and flat … Continue reading
new music ,new movies, new dvd’s, new books
Girlawhirl always wants to know what’s next. So she searches out what’s coming to movie theaters, DVD and CD players and bookstores and shares it with all of her closest Pals. And what kind of friend would she be if … Continue reading
Salem, Massachusetts
There’s no better way to get ready for Halloween than a visit to Salem, Massachusetts. There is just something spectacularly eerie about the town notorious for the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Girlawhirl can’t always make a pilgrimage to the … Continue reading
handbags help fight breast cancer
It’s no secret that Girlawhirl has a weakness for handbags. No matter how many she has, and how often she tells herself she doesn’t need another one right now, without fail she’ll spy one she just has to have. So … Continue reading
Follies of Science: 20th Century Visions of Our Fantastic Future
Girlawhirl has always felt that her grandparent’s generation have witnessed some of the most dramatic changes in the history of the world. In their lifetimes they’ve witnessed the birth of spaceflight, seen things like the TV, the cell phone and … Continue reading
Origins Smileage Plus Liptint
Girlawhirl’s got a new lippy that she’s addicted to. Among her and her Super Pals there’s always some sort of lip-obsession-of-the-moment, but something tells her this one’s going to last. The object of her affection always combines everything she looks … Continue reading
Pink Jewelry benefits breast cancer research
Girlawhirl has spent all month, and quite a few dollars, gathering the best “pink” clothing, bags, housewares and generally fun stuff she could find. With Breast Cancer Awareness month coming to a close, she figured it was time to get … Continue reading
watercolor paint set benefits breast cancer research
Having seen many of the most inspiring places on the planet, Girlawhirl often feels at a loss without a pencil and sketchpad. Not that she claims to be an artist, but there are just certain sights the leave her breathless. … Continue reading