tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238961080840661712024-03-12T17:29:27.234-07:00hairbows and cosmosAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-85614312786670140922010-07-19T14:41:00.000-07:002010-07-19T14:45:57.820-07:00Moving on!Hi lovies! My blog life is growing up. Since I am a big girl I decided I needed a more big girl blog that can wrap my whole little life into one blog blanket of love.<br /><br />Introducing: <a href="http://ahappyhaven.blogspot.com">A Happy Haven</a><br /><br />Enjoy!! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-31204651009995440692010-07-09T06:59:00.000-07:002010-07-09T07:30:07.684-07:00The Forecast is Lookin' Good<div align="center">Weekends in the summer make me feel like this...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsjzxRi9I/AAAAAAAAAk8/S1g64Ir5GyY/s1600/jump.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491907264305531858" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsjzxRi9I/AAAAAAAAAk8/S1g64Ir5GyY/s400/jump.jpg" /></a>and the forecast for Chicago is lookin' absolutely beautious!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsW2dqsaI/AAAAAAAAAks/3eopP0f79Rc/s1600/ChicagoSkyline1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491907041690300834" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsW2dqsaI/AAAAAAAAAks/3eopP0f79Rc/s400/ChicagoSkyline1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsT9O-dTI/AAAAAAAAAkk/no6TBmAgnjE/s1600/chicago.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906991968122162" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsT9O-dTI/AAAAAAAAAkk/no6TBmAgnjE/s400/chicago.jpg" /></a> 4th of July weekend was the first weekend that actually felt like summer. </div><div>Summers in big girl world are not as fun.</div><div></div><div>So, that being said...I am taking full advantage of this sunny summer weekend by doing a few of my favorite things with my favorite people. </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsQ4I1lkI/AAAAAAAAAkc/vYqbz-rRO7E/s1600/coffee.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906939060590146" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsQ4I1lkI/AAAAAAAAAkc/vYqbz-rRO7E/s400/coffee.jpg" /></a> Like enjoying a ginormous cup of joe on a porch.<br /></div><div>And then venturing over to one of the numerous farmer's markets that pop up every Saturday throughout Chicago, because I have been meaning to attend one of these for quite sometime and since I have absolutely no groceries in my apartment this weekend seems appropriate.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsJTCYklI/AAAAAAAAAkU/MdIK0yXkAHU/s1600/farmersmarket.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906808842326610" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsJTCYklI/AAAAAAAAAkU/MdIK0yXkAHU/s400/farmersmarket.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsHFt8V0I/AAAAAAAAAkM/fDKWXxZ8Aig/s1600/farmersmarket1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906770907191106" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsHFt8V0I/AAAAAAAAAkM/fDKWXxZ8Aig/s400/farmersmarket1.jpg" /></a> Followed by my weekly stop at my FAVORITE breakfast joint, Milk & Honey Cafe.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsEo2DSTI/AAAAAAAAAkE/mNQcN4GKhIs/s1600/milkhoney.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906728796834098" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcsEo2DSTI/AAAAAAAAAkE/mNQcN4GKhIs/s400/milkhoney.jpg" /></a>If you have never been, I <strong>highly</strong> recommend.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcr_bbPKAI/AAAAAAAAAj8/KXqj-WBHgl0/s1600/milk%26honey.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906639295358978" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcr_bbPKAI/AAAAAAAAAj8/KXqj-WBHgl0/s400/milk%26honey.jpg" /></a>This place cooks up the most delicious, salty, sweet, crunchy, wonderful granola everrrrr.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcr8ka4itI/AAAAAAAAAj0/bZeLOnwY220/s1600/milk%26hongranola.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906590170188498" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcr8ka4itI/AAAAAAAAAj0/bZeLOnwY220/s400/milk%26hongranola.jpg" /></a></div><div>Milk & Honey Cafe</div><div>1920 West Division Street</div><div>Chicago, IL 60622<br /><br />Yum.<br /><br />Then it will probably be time to start the weekend with a summery drink. </div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcr5ieOjfI/AAAAAAAAAjs/OmVTDW_4h1I/s1600/summer+drink.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 389px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906538107735538" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcr5ieOjfI/AAAAAAAAAjs/OmVTDW_4h1I/s400/summer+drink.jpg" /></a>and some sunshine.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcrv_8nFzI/AAAAAAAAAjk/zERvvPMXR3Y/s1600/lizallie.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906374221109042" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcrv_8nFzI/AAAAAAAAAjk/zERvvPMXR3Y/s400/lizallie.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcrskOAY8I/AAAAAAAAAjc/gx4z-JG2_vc/s1600/lizlo.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906315238269890" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcrskOAY8I/AAAAAAAAAjc/gx4z-JG2_vc/s400/lizlo.jpg" /></a>I am also treating my little brother to the OAR/Citizen Cope concert on Saturday night, outside at my favorite venue - Northerly Island. Which excites me lots & lots!</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcrpNSC_5I/AAAAAAAAAjU/izg_Y6iRLas/s1600/summerflower.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906257541595026" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDcrpNSC_5I/AAAAAAAAAjU/izg_Y6iRLas/s400/summerflower.jpg" /></a>So enjoy your weekend my dears, see you back here on Monday!<br /><div></div><div>{JUMP photo courtesy of <a href="http://laurencemillergallery.com/halsman_jump.html">Philippe Halsman</a>}</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-30514656521123011442010-07-08T08:31:00.000-07:002010-07-08T08:57:26.644-07:00Rain Rain, Go Away.<div align="center">It is a dreary day in Chicago, the kind that makes me want to curl up in bed all day and watch movie after movie - preferably with Lauren (bff) or Dave (bf), or the three of us together.</div><div align="center">Any of these rooms would accomodate quite nicely.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwzlcSwzI/AAAAAAAAAjM/1sMlJPMhOzc/s1600/bed1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491560089662964530" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwzlcSwzI/AAAAAAAAAjM/1sMlJPMhOzc/s400/bed1.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.jbidny.com/">Jonathan Berger</a>}</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwwt7aaTI/AAAAAAAAAjE/pqXNXg3UOz8/s1600/bed4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491560040401365298" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwwt7aaTI/AAAAAAAAAjE/pqXNXg3UOz8/s400/bed4.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.gingerbarber.com/">Ginger Barber</a>}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwsq3PXXI/AAAAAAAAAi8/aVbm4EaaSKI/s1600/bed16.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491559970859081074" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwsq3PXXI/AAAAAAAAAi8/aVbm4EaaSKI/s400/bed16.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.katrincargill.com/">Katrin Cargill</a> & Carol Glasser}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwhtk2DuI/AAAAAAAAAi0/Mbq6WGC2Tlk/s1600/bed10.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491559782608670434" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwhtk2DuI/AAAAAAAAAi0/Mbq6WGC2Tlk/s400/bed10.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.michaelesmithinc.com/">Michael Smith</a>}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwbvX3e4I/AAAAAAAAAis/6lUxI7rw_9s/s1600/bed13.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491559680011893634" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwbvX3e4I/AAAAAAAAAis/6lUxI7rw_9s/s400/bed13.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.tomstringer.com/">Tom Stringer</a>}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwUcYYr1I/AAAAAAAAAik/oNF9M8pb_7c/s1600/bed9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491559554654711634" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwUcYYr1I/AAAAAAAAAik/oNF9M8pb_7c/s400/bed9.jpg" /></a>{Robyn Bell}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwO3KgVdI/AAAAAAAAAic/kXciHS57VIw/s1600/bed15.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491559458765034962" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwO3KgVdI/AAAAAAAAAic/kXciHS57VIw/s400/bed15.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.healingbarsanti.com/">Healing Barsanti</a>}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwLXkFFgI/AAAAAAAAAiU/QJpk-pvI-0o/s1600/bed12.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491559398742758914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwLXkFFgI/AAAAAAAAAiU/QJpk-pvI-0o/s400/bed12.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.susantullyinteriors.com/">Susan Tully</a>}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwG9KIMXI/AAAAAAAAAiM/aBz2ZEMQlmg/s1600/bed2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491559322935112050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwG9KIMXI/AAAAAAAAAiM/aBz2ZEMQlmg/s400/bed2.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.jbidny.com/">Jonathan Berger</a>}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwB4nC9II/AAAAAAAAAiE/Qnpk_PVhfps/s1600/bed5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491559235814880386" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXwB4nC9II/AAAAAAAAAiE/Qnpk_PVhfps/s400/bed5.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.tomscheerer.com/">Tom Scheerer</a>}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXv6OtkBaI/AAAAAAAAAh8/w7HzSpd_cSY/s1600/bed11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491559104308839842" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXv6OtkBaI/AAAAAAAAAh8/w7HzSpd_cSY/s400/bed11.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.frankdelledonne.com/">Frank Delle Donne</a>}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXv05KjpOI/AAAAAAAAAh0/EorK664jzfk/s1600/bed6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491559012625523938" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXv05KjpOI/AAAAAAAAAh0/EorK664jzfk/s400/bed6.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/">Amanda Nisbet</a>}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXvw_fGQDI/AAAAAAAAAhs/xjLJZwPla0g/s1600/bed7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491558945602814002" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXvw_fGQDI/AAAAAAAAAhs/xjLJZwPla0g/s400/bed7.jpg" /></a> {Leslie Klotz}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXvqymM06I/AAAAAAAAAhk/oF7NdiW8vkc/s1600/bed14.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491558839063729058" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXvqymM06I/AAAAAAAAAhk/oF7NdiW8vkc/s400/bed14.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.tomstringer.com/">Tom Stringer</a>}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXvlg0rvNI/AAAAAAAAAhc/7XQw42crOT4/s1600/bed8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491558748393290962" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXvlg0rvNI/AAAAAAAAAhc/7XQw42crOT4/s400/bed8.jpg" /></a> {<a href="http://www.kathrynireland.com/">Kathryn M. Ireland</a>}<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXvhJZHW3I/AAAAAAAAAhU/EGLYxx_2QA8/s1600/bed3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491558673384168306" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDXvhJZHW3I/AAAAAAAAAhU/EGLYxx_2QA8/s400/bed3.jpg" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><p align="center">{<a href="http://www.alberthadley.com/">Albert Hadley</a>}</p><p align="center">Don't you think?</p><p align="center">{all photos courtesy <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a>}</p><p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-58000320425998646272010-07-07T10:48:00.001-07:002010-07-07T12:56:51.308-07:00Home Sweet Home: Amanda Nisbet Design<div align="center">If I had the chance to design my dream home right at this moment, I would definitely take some advice from this chick, <a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/">Amanda Nisbet</a>. </div><br /><div align="center">Her rooms are super cool, retro, airy, feminine, and chic. I like her a lot.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223821727680258" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS--Nw9xwI/AAAAAAAAAhM/mnguoUKfrfw/s400/ankitch3.jpg" /></a> Cool shades & bar chairs.</div><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 323px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223773005583970" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-7YQtlmI/AAAAAAAAAhE/YCloaU6oFMU/s400/andin1.jpg" /></a>Love the lucite breakfast chairs with the dark wood table.</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223685491832354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-2SPztiI/AAAAAAAAAg8/Go8lS8T_h1s/s400/ankitch2.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223626479028194" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-y2aDx-I/AAAAAAAAAg0/2p6eoy7D4fk/s400/anseat3.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223567403921026" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-vaVdLoI/AAAAAAAAAgs/ay82hKZHjJ8/s400/anporch1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 326px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223496076743698" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-rQnu1BI/AAAAAAAAAgk/5FW6X4KZ5Gc/s400/anporch.jpg" /></a> Yes, I would accept this as my sun porch.</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"></a><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223361638191602" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-jbzFUfI/AAAAAAAAAgU/tpNnADDHfCo/s400/anseat2.jpg" /></a> Adorable, love the shelving.<br /><div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223155946623026" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-XdiZEDI/AAAAAAAAAf8/xSYBN5bynH0/s400/annook1.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223081147078210" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-TG4ylkI/AAAAAAAAAf0/AH406WRQY7I/s400/anseat1.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223032884925970" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-QTGMlhI/AAAAAAAAAfs/was7EUwgxwI/s400/anseat.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491222979230033506" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-NLN35mI/AAAAAAAAAfk/Z9-39EG15R0/s400/ankitch.jpg" /></a>Obsessed with the wicker stools and the blue tile on the wall.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491222913850467394" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-JXqK5EI/AAAAAAAAAfc/ANeLTDDofic/s400/andin.jpg" /></a>I love this beachy dining room, especially those chairs! I neeeeeed them!</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491222849131586146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-Fmj_ImI/AAAAAAAAAfU/TnynTDHiOA8/s400/anbath.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 324px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491222787974370802" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS-CCu-FfI/AAAAAAAAAfM/IsZ5veix-rA/s400/anbed.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491222716941930082" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDS996HhDmI/AAAAAAAAAfE/X0qDR3wF5BE/s400/anfam.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">Cute, huh?</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-44206648303410490872010-07-05T14:42:00.000-07:002010-07-05T18:04:36.551-07:00Weekend Recap<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDKAipIviEI/AAAAAAAAAe8/gz6bhJNfE1U/s1600/DSCN0842.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Hi sweetie pie's. I hope you all had a fantastic holiday weekend.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Mine was full of tradition, family, friends, and lots of red, white & blue.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Here are a few pics to recap...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_3sM-ZoI/AAAAAAAAAe0/xBtARZdDiew/s1600/DSCN0938.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_3sM-ZoI/AAAAAAAAAe0/xBtARZdDiew/s400/DSCN0938.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490591490453169794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_uT1giXI/AAAAAAAAAes/_rer0UzdJc0/s1600/DSCN0945.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_uT1giXI/AAAAAAAAAes/_rer0UzdJc0/s400/DSCN0945.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490591329293470066" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_l6FesoI/AAAAAAAAAek/wYR3Jt9eeNI/s1600/DSCN0962.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_l6FesoI/AAAAAAAAAek/wYR3Jt9eeNI/s400/DSCN0962.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490591184942183042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_ckwS97I/AAAAAAAAAec/rFjVW87iZPo/s1600/DSCN0914.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_ckwS97I/AAAAAAAAAec/rFjVW87iZPo/s400/DSCN0914.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490591024597366706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_TV9nH7I/AAAAAAAAAeU/-R6S5AbWWqY/s1600/DSCN0872.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_TV9nH7I/AAAAAAAAAeU/-R6S5AbWWqY/s400/DSCN0872.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490590866007859122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_KE2n7-I/AAAAAAAAAeM/iXK_HNrEG48/s1600/DSCN0888.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ_KE2n7-I/AAAAAAAAAeM/iXK_HNrEG48/s400/DSCN0888.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490590706796326882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ-yseAERI/AAAAAAAAAeE/EvLpDNmVShk/s1600/DSCN0870.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ-yseAERI/AAAAAAAAAeE/EvLpDNmVShk/s400/DSCN0870.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490590305113608466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ-pslpxFI/AAAAAAAAAd8/2lTXvMXBg70/s1600/DSCN0907.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ-pslpxFI/AAAAAAAAAd8/2lTXvMXBg70/s400/DSCN0907.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490590150526878802" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ-iqUKdBI/AAAAAAAAAd0/khl7DNOKDzw/s1600/DSCN0889.JPG"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ-iqUKdBI/AAAAAAAAAd0/khl7DNOKDzw/s1600/DSCN0889.JPG"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ-iqUKdBI/AAAAAAAAAd0/khl7DNOKDzw/s400/DSCN0889.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490590029657568274" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDKAipIviEI/AAAAAAAAAe8/gz6bhJNfE1U/s400/DSCN0842.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490592228364486722" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJ-ZlFUvuI/AAAAAAAAAds/_DwmvXglMOw/s1600/DSCN0828.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJS25G3twI/AAAAAAAAAa8/69WdE4y-Bwo/s400/DSCN0840.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490541998714107650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJSvOFFRgI/AAAAAAAAAa0/Ic3HL-SqQW8/s1600/DSCN0836.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJSvOFFRgI/AAAAAAAAAa0/Ic3HL-SqQW8/s400/DSCN0836.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490541866904798722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJSlBLJcUI/AAAAAAAAAas/rrczAW6dgQY/s1600/DSCN0961.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TDJSlBLJcUI/AAAAAAAAAas/rrczAW6dgQY/s400/DSCN0961.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490541691641884994" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Now it's back to reality!</span></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-2682012606041175762010-07-02T06:24:00.001-07:002010-07-02T07:00:09.136-07:00Happy Birthday, America!<div align="center">I hope you all enjoy this wonderful long weekend, celebrating our independence and the wonderful country we call home! <strong>Happy 4th!</strong> I hope your weekend is delicious...</div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3pWAnHvII/AAAAAAAAAak/GfhN3jtPqfY/s1600/realsimp.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489300085164981378" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3pWAnHvII/AAAAAAAAAak/GfhN3jtPqfY/s400/realsimp.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3pSfrCLMI/AAAAAAAAAac/49PNrHc6saw/s1600/bloodymary.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489300024783416514" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3pSfrCLMI/AAAAAAAAAac/49PNrHc6saw/s400/bloodymary.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3pOo5TSnI/AAAAAAAAAaU/EYIc0InVoX8/s1600/realsimp2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489299958539700850" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3pOo5TSnI/AAAAAAAAAaU/EYIc0InVoX8/s400/realsimp2.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3pGgX8VBI/AAAAAAAAAaM/F3FwpazAguk/s1600/cupcaketierms.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489299818813346834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3pGgX8VBI/AAAAAAAAAaM/F3FwpazAguk/s400/cupcaketierms.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3pCld7k3I/AAAAAAAAAaE/YqAAzamu-No/s1600/parfaitms.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489299751461163890" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3pCld7k3I/AAAAAAAAAaE/YqAAzamu-No/s400/parfaitms.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3o9yq8IJI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/DAe-nwjNSV8/s1600/4th.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489299669106040978" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3o9yq8IJI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/DAe-nwjNSV8/s400/4th.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3o6KIPWoI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/iHiqGp4DoNA/s1600/mspretzel.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489299606683474562" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3o6KIPWoI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/iHiqGp4DoNA/s400/mspretzel.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3o11_JXNI/AAAAAAAAAZs/MU15xqAw-h4/s1600/sundaems.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489299532557147346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3o11_JXNI/AAAAAAAAAZs/MU15xqAw-h4/s400/sundaems.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3oyWnGTjI/AAAAAAAAAZk/-J1cSysXsOk/s1600/berryms.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489299472595177010" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3oyWnGTjI/AAAAAAAAAZk/-J1cSysXsOk/s400/berryms.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3ot825uBI/AAAAAAAAAZc/Xu7Rr0V8sV0/s1600/mscup.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489299396962662418" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TC3ot825uBI/AAAAAAAAAZc/Xu7Rr0V8sV0/s400/mscup.jpg" /></a> <strong>Also, HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY {tomorrow} to the best mama in the whole wide world!!</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>I LOVE YOU!</strong></div><div align="center"><br />{photos courtesy of Martha Stewart & Real Simple}<br /></div><div align="center"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-43704789247344375702010-07-01T09:51:00.000-07:002010-07-01T10:19:43.242-07:00J.Crew - I love you.<div align="center">I am feeling talkative today.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Remember when I showed you this disaster of a photo portraying my jewelry collection...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzIcB4wuWI/AAAAAAAAAZU/z5UPsT-1c5k/s1600/me"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488982429726194018" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzIcB4wuWI/AAAAAAAAAZU/z5UPsT-1c5k/s400/me" /></a> Well you could say I have an obsession for accessories - sometimes a good necklace and a few bracelets are all you need.<br /><br />Continuing with my love for J.Crew from the previous post - I thought I would go over some amazing pieces that I feel really stand out in their new collection.<br /><br />J.Crew is marketing <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Jewelry.jsp">"the Rule of Three" </a>for necklaces this July (which is a rule I have heard in the past) with CHUNKY necklaces. Very khuel.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzIYGghsgI/AAAAAAAAAZM/uBszgn1LSpk/s1600/jcrew.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488982362247246338" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzIYGghsgI/AAAAAAAAAZM/uBszgn1LSpk/s400/jcrew.bmp" /></a> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/jewelry/necklaces/PRDOVR~29749/29749.jsp">the Crystal Steps necklace. $128</a> Art Deco, Chic.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/jewelry/necklaces/PRDOVR~29823/29823.jsp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488982176671673554" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzINTL3LNI/AAAAAAAAAZE/Z8DtBQ4V0Ww/s400/jcrew1.bmp" />the Coveted Pearl Necklace. $85</a> Vintage baubles.</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzIKgfXqDI/AAAAAAAAAY8/crQMIua291Y/s1600/jcrew3.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488982128703547442" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzIKgfXqDI/AAAAAAAAAY8/crQMIua291Y/s400/jcrew3.bmp" /></a> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/jewelry/necklaces/PRDOVR~30134/30134.jsp">the Motley Chain Necklace. $70</a> Layers of Chain!</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/jewelry/bracelets/PRDOVR~28002/28002.jsp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488982067008499890" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzIG6qH8LI/AAAAAAAAAY0/FCc8ozqdvac/s400/jcrew4.bmp" />the Majesty Ladder Bracelet. $68<br /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzIEEaUk5I/AAAAAAAAAYs/nHCR218rIeg/s1600/jcrew5.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488982018086966162" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzIEEaUk5I/AAAAAAAAAYs/nHCR218rIeg/s400/jcrew5.bmp" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/jewelry/bracelets/PRDOVR~28025/28025.jsp">the Crystal Milano Bracelet. $60</a></div><div>How great would those 2 look stacked together?<br /><br />Remember when I showed you this bracelet designed by one of my favorites, <a href="http://www.elizabethcolejewelry.com/">Elizabeth Cole</a>?<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzIAxPnrbI/AAAAAAAAAYk/jZTS8SSfkEc/s1600/me2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488981961402199474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzIAxPnrbI/AAAAAAAAAYk/jZTS8SSfkEc/s400/me2.jpg" /></a> Well, J.Crew made the wise decision of teaming up with designer </div><div><a href="http://www.danalorenz.com/">Dana Lorenz of Fenton/Fallon</a></div><div>and created these beauties for J.Crew...</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/jewelry/bracelets/PRDOVR~31714/31714.jsp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488981902209038722" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzH9Uu3uYI/AAAAAAAAAYc/ag0IJbthU_U/s400/jcrew7.bmp" />Fenton/Fallon for J.Crew Rumpled Rhinestone Bracelet. $125<br /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/jewelry/bracelets/PRDOVR~31052/31052.jsp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488981853561978850" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzH6fggf-I/AAAAAAAAAYU/LdKLYj_BfFU/s400/jcrew6.bmp" />Fenton/Fallon for J.Crew Mixed Chain and Pearl Bracelet. $95<br /></a><br />Did you catch those prices?</div><div> </div><div>These sweet angel earring will got with anything & everything,<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzHzeqte6I/AAAAAAAAAYE/8FrKvLxRWBE/s1600/jcrew8.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488981733077253026" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzHzeqte6I/AAAAAAAAAYE/8FrKvLxRWBE/s400/jcrew8.bmp" /></a> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/jewelry/earrings/PRDOVR~25305/25305.jsp">Pearl Jewel Box Earrings. $68</a> Precious<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzHwFGmQ4I/AAAAAAAAAX8/iHfzfhpUh6M/s1600/jcrew9.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488981674675291010" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCzHwFGmQ4I/AAAAAAAAAX8/iHfzfhpUh6M/s400/jcrew9.bmp" /></a><br />And I probably couldn't pull off these <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/jewelry/earrings/PRDOVR~31713/31713.jsp">Fenton/Fallon for J.Crew Jaws Earrings</a></div><div>but I would sure give 'em a try!</div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-28818789394614675042010-07-01T07:56:00.000-07:002010-07-01T10:19:51.166-07:00What to Wear: 4th of July!<div align="center">This is going to be short because I already have an idea of what to wear, so that being said...</div><div align="center">I recently purchased this dress from J.Crew - silk, racerback, cute little pocket, comfy.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488952758489349650" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCytc76ofhI/AAAAAAAAAX0/jAbToXCrs-g/s400/jcrew2.jpg" /></a> This was the cutest image I could find, and ultimately the look I'm going for.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/">The Marlie Racerback Dress in Navy.</a></div><div align="center">$128<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCytYzr8uNI/AAAAAAAAAXs/8-hrNnHl-qE/s1600/jcrew3.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488952687560800466" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCytYzr8uNI/AAAAAAAAAXs/8-hrNnHl-qE/s400/jcrew3.bmp" /></a> Paired with <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/accessories/belts/PRDOVR~27641/27641.jsp">this belt</a> from J.Crew, I actually have one similiar but it is snake skin and a brighter yellow gold. $35<br /><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/sweaters/cotton/PRDOVR~23007/99101925721/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~20+17+4294967136~15~~~~~~~/23007.jsp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488952544302762690" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCytQeAkisI/AAAAAAAAAXk/cIVnMRXYMmY/s400/poppycardi.jpg" /></a>And, to make sure I am extremely festive, I need a poppy red cardigan like this one.<br />J.Crew offers a longer version that is actually on sale in <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/sweaters/cotton/PRDOVR~23007/99101925721/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~20+17+4294967136~15~~~~~~~/23007.jsp">Sweet Guava</a>. That color sounds nice. Originally $62, on sale for $30!</div><div align="center"><br />Secret: I found one similiar from Target in a color that I LOVE, poppy red goes with everything & is always preppy. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCytKNg9BpI/AAAAAAAAAXc/Bki0n4j-CsM/s1600/jcrew.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488952436795967122" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCytKNg9BpI/AAAAAAAAAXc/Bki0n4j-CsM/s400/jcrew.bmp" /></a> OR I own these, the <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/shorts/novelty/PRDOVR~25663/25663.jsp">Bridgette</a> shorts from J.Crew. Just in case I want to extend this 4th of July outfit through the weekend. $49.50<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCytGcC11LI/AAAAAAAAAXU/Bbsn-OOvTy0/s1600/jcrew4.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488952371976721586" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCytGcC11LI/AAAAAAAAAXU/Bbsn-OOvTy0/s400/jcrew4.bmp" /></a><br /><div>Paired with this <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/knitstees/noveltytees/PRDOVR~26211/26211.jsp">shirt</a> would be ideal. $85</div><div>However, I also have a similiar style from Target.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCys3Za-E_I/AAAAAAAAAW8/sDdFUohplDY/s1600/rainbows.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488952113574581234" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCys3Za-E_I/AAAAAAAAAW8/sDdFUohplDY/s400/rainbows.jpg" /></a><br />The only shoes I will be wearing this weekend are my <a href="http://www.rainbowsandals.com/">old faithful, Rainbows</a>.<br />Which did you know are guaranteed for LIFE. Yep.<br /><br />So that's my idea, what you do you think? Will I be festive enough?<br /><br /><br />And to leave you with a couple more pictures that make me <span style="font-size:180%;">happy...</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488952020663773394" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCysx_TTqNI/AAAAAAAAAW0/-lDc-aQeD-I/s400/marthastewart.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488951946253093842" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCystqGay9I/AAAAAAAAAWs/TCxsfVOHeJs/s400/marthastewart2.jpg" /></a> (even tho she is an odd ball, Martha does good).</div><div><br /><div>What are your plans for the 4th?</div></div></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-57088094403643907152010-06-30T13:09:00.001-07:002010-06-30T13:10:54.767-07:00By the way, I need this.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCukoJ_kZ2I/AAAAAAAAAWk/k7R5swAodqs/s1600/hairbow.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488661580665349986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCukoJ_kZ2I/AAAAAAAAAWk/k7R5swAodqs/s400/hairbow.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">I need to make this by Sunday. Mom?</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-47939527169916477922010-06-30T09:48:00.001-07:002010-06-30T10:25:33.598-07:00Oh Beautiful, for Spacious Skies...<div align="center">This weekend marks my favorite holiday of the year and the birth of this wonderful nation!</div><div align="center">Every 4th of July before I have spent celebrating tradition in my home town of Hinsdale - where the houses look like this...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488611169132275874" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2x0Ze6KI/AAAAAAAAAWc/Q6aChLwUMJU/s400/countrylivinghouse.jpg" /></a> THIS 4th of July I am forgoeing tradition and have invited my clan of important peops up north to my families house in Wisconsin (see previous posts for cool pics). However, this means that I have to turn my house up north into a 4th of July like theme park to further enjoy my obsession with this holiday. </div><div align="center">Unfortunetly, job life is keeping me from decorating life and I am short on time. </div><div align="center">This is how I imagine it though...<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488611118469116930" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2u3qcdAI/AAAAAAAAAWU/JG4bDL3NVBU/s400/4th+of+July+BHG.jpg" /></a>Cute drinks waiting on ice in buckets & coolers (red,white & blue of course),<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bhg.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 333px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488611082009039330" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2sv1r0eI/AAAAAAAAAWM/hg98S5AjmuA/s400/4th+of+July+BHG4.jpg" /></a> and centerpieces of pretty flowers,<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.bhg.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488611034428996258" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2p-lt-qI/AAAAAAAAAWE/aWotpPI52zc/s400/4th+of+July+BHG2.jpg" /></a> and random viniettes of pretty mason jars and FLAGS,<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.bhg.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610980484815874" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2m1obHAI/AAAAAAAAAV8/PxKhdSrIZuU/s400/4th+of+July+BHG5.jpg" /></a> and pinwheels because this holiday makes me feel 4 again,<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.bhg.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610914137394738" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2i-d9zjI/AAAAAAAAAV0/9S0m8xkff34/s400/4th+of+July+BHG3.jpg" /></a> and tablescapes like the following! </div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610799857469538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2cUvgiGI/AAAAAAAAAVs/RwhOHpkHh5k/s400/countryliving.jpg" /></a> I love the rugged country feel of this, so raw and American,<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.bhg.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610699044034386" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2WdLtl1I/AAAAAAAAAVk/C7FogNAadz8/s400/countryliving1.jpg" /></a>and this would be nice and classy but we aren't really like that all the time.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610648478705554" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2Tgz_55I/AAAAAAAAAVc/9j-PIJVd4kg/s400/housebeautiful1.jpg" /></a>It would be nice to watch the sunset here,<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610585368980818" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2P1td7VI/AAAAAAAAAVU/AGz5EwfeFTw/s400/housebeautiful2.jpg" /></a> and prepare our grilled breakfast, lunch, and dinner here,<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610521770804290" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2MIyexEI/AAAAAAAAAVM/4TqjU9vdr-s/s400/housebeautiful6.jpg" /></a> and take sun breaks here,<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610442825975058" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2HiskRRI/AAAAAAAAAVE/uqHcwaMtS24/s400/housebeautiful5.jpg" /></a> and sleep here!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610372848212658" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt2DeAkWrI/AAAAAAAAAU8/twy4YyWZtTc/s400/housebeautiful4.jpg" /></a> and here!<br /><br />However, knowing my friends, we will forgoe the plans to decorate and most likely enjoy each other's company while floating on the lake all day, playing horse shoes in the sand, swimming with the dogs, grilling out, relaxing on the porch, roasting marshmallows, and probably enjoying the following....<br /><br /><div><a href="http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/07/redpaperclip/image/slide6-keg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 331px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610171018183122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt13uIigdI/AAAAAAAAAU0/4m2hyC9_6OU/s400/budweiser.jpg" /></a> because what is more American then a keg of Bud?<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610087179708978" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt1y1z46jI/AAAAAAAAAUs/h3g7RqNH6Ew/s400/ina+garten+cake.jpg" /></a> I made this last year for the 4th, it is Ina Gartens Flag Cake. So delicious! I HIGHLY recommend.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610005423075138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt1uFPlr0I/AAAAAAAAAUk/JpnjyiHQh6Q/s400/countryliving2.jpg" /></a> Something about being at the lake gives me the ability to eat this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488609932384704546" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt1p1J4mCI/AAAAAAAAAUc/jOtqlPJZyFM/s400/countryliving3.jpg" /></a> with a side of these, please & thanks.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://dealbreaker.com/_old/2009/10/02/chicago_fireworks.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488609851580623426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCt1lIIsKkI/AAAAAAAAAUU/S7xC1sFaCjQ/s400/chicago_fireworks.jpg" /></a>AND even though we will not be in my amazing city, we will be enjoying fireworks on another lake. But seriously people, how beautiful is Chicago?<br />Now, what do I wear??????? We can decide tomorrow.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-84026107660113026512010-06-23T09:20:00.000-07:002010-06-23T10:17:24.636-07:00Home Sweet Home: Robyn Karp Interiors<div align="center">I was introduced to the ridiculously talented, <a href="http://robynkarpinteriors.com/">Robyn Karp</a>, by Miss Bailey at <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/">Peppermint Bliss</a>.</div><div align="center">This lady is serious, and every one of her rooms puts a smile on my face. It is amazing what one can do with some vibrant patterns, textured fabrics, cool lighting, cheerful rugs, and some re-upholstering.</div><div align="center">Here are a few of my favorite rooms...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486010557726488786" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI5iT9UeNI/AAAAAAAAAUM/qF20scrK8FI/s400/RK+Fam+Room.jpg" /></a>Love these windows and the periwinkle chest as a coffeetable.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486009568158264818" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI4oth3rfI/AAAAAAAAAT8/ODtsniSoum8/s400/RK+Fam+Room+2.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486009135057213298" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI4PgGiF3I/AAAAAAAAATs/nX6wumlu9oM/s400/RK+Fam+room+5.jpg" /></a>Could not be more obsessed with this room. From the poppy velvet cushioned couch, to the periwinkle chairs, to the rug, to the tall windows with heavy curtains.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486009013853968674" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI4IclbWSI/AAAAAAAAATk/hZ8miTuuZdU/s400/RK+Fam+Room+4.jpg" /></a>The pale color scheme, wicker chairs, and wall mirrors make this room soft but I love how this is countered by the heavy wood coffee table. Very urban, I want my apartment to look like this.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486008954742024450" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI4FAYCqQI/AAAAAAAAATc/fnUk9ELHbt0/s400/RK+Fam+Room+3.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486008869238732834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI4AB2d-CI/AAAAAAAAATU/bD31UjGdAuY/s400/RK+Fam+Room+6.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486008784420516994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI37F4OtII/AAAAAAAAATM/XaB8oGPKXWE/s400/RK+Seating.jpg" /></a></div><div>Look at that ceiling!</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486008733315457970" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI34Hf1Y7I/AAAAAAAAATE/k-uXsV6NcSk/s400/RK+Seating+2.jpg" /></a>I want that clock and those chairs.<br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 329px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486008662063425986" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI3z-EBqcI/AAAAAAAAAS8/CvPEzrH7nVk/s400/RK+Seating+3.jpg" /></a> Love that cushioned ottoman paired with the orange throw pillows.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486008590769821778" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI3v0eTmFI/AAAAAAAAAS0/nj59Cr6hBYM/s400/RK+Seating+4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486008530761270034" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI3sU7JwxI/AAAAAAAAASs/RsewtEOs_Us/s400/RK+Seating+5.jpg" /></a>Uhhh give me that mirrored table and shag rug!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486008463570173778" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI3oani_1I/AAAAAAAAASk/oaCLl1CUiew/s400/RK+Seating+7.jpg" /></a> Love, love love these chairs paired with that yummy velvet couch.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486008388431315778" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI3kCtDA0I/AAAAAAAAASc/royDMCU2WHs/s400/RK+Seating+8.jpg" /></a>I think I really love velvet.<br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486008176814272258" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI3XuXnLwI/AAAAAAAAASM/m6Do6yXY8hg/s400/RK+Seating+6.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486008044513481474" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI3QBgpUwI/AAAAAAAAASE/w9H2b3okeRM/s400/RK+Din+4.jpg" /></a> I mean seriously - look at that acrylic table, the fabric on the chairs, the head chairs, and that light fixture. I need this room.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486007976241047074" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI3MDLOpiI/AAAAAAAAAR8/a6ngZzaw1QY/s400/RK+Din+2.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486007880932479778" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI3GgH5UyI/AAAAAAAAAR0/IrC_RzxLtSQ/s400/RK+Din.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486007764931412578" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI2_v_FgmI/AAAAAAAAARs/QW_BR036aeo/s400/RK+Din+3.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486007568120291682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI20SzqIWI/AAAAAAAAARk/epn0Qns2wX0/s400/RK+Din+5.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486007433177000434" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI2scGq6fI/AAAAAAAAARc/4O1hyev0iR8/s400/RK+Kitch+2.jpg" /></a>All white kitchen, yes please.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486007137828514994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI2bP2GrLI/AAAAAAAAARU/6ICZCAMrs6E/s400/RK+Kitch.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486007009579405298" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI2TyFIj_I/AAAAAAAAARM/r0i1iSpSBn8/s400/RK+Nook+2.jpg" /></a> I could get a lot of work done here.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486006913439597042" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI2OL7ngfI/AAAAAAAAARE/rxmBnrYQYfI/s400/RK+Vanity.jpg" /></a> And I would love to get ready here.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486006764817791922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI2FiRau7I/AAAAAAAAAQ8/o8hKdi8uGMU/s400/RK+Bath.jpg" /></a> ....and here!<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486006381099216418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI1vMzx7iI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/6A83E-qHUrg/s400/RK+Bed+4.jpg" /></a></div>I love headboards. I also love the cutie garden fabric for the curtains.<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486006133778142322" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI1gzd11HI/AAAAAAAAAQs/RBaEKtGD4qI/s400/RK+Bed.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486006010086868786" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI1ZmrixzI/AAAAAAAAAQk/PS2af4yXS2k/s400/RK+Bed+2.jpg" /></a> I don't love purple, but this room looks relaxing.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486005744366764738" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCI1KIy7wsI/AAAAAAAAAQc/DmAfkxsCJTs/s400/RK+Bed+3.jpg" /></a> I need a little daughter child now.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Sooo, what do you think? Do you love her as much as I do? </div><div>*all photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.robynkarpinteriors.com/">Robyn Karp Interiors</a> dot com.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-11651812541158480722010-06-22T09:07:00.001-07:002010-06-23T10:06:31.940-07:00What to Wear: Weddings!<div align="center">Since we are well into wedding season, I'm sure the majority of you are feeling the pressure of "what the heck am I going to wear to this thing?" Well trust me, I feel your anxiety.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">With 3 weddings coming up this summer, I am feeling the stresssssss. If I want to continue this fashionista persona I need to find some killer ensembles. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This begins with the <strong>dress</strong>...</div><div align="center">my most difficult decision is do I want pattern and color?</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/san-paulo-printed-one-shoulder/vp/v=1/845524441870411.htm?folderID=2534374302078646&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485631692158303906" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDg9bu4fqI/AAAAAAAAAPE/MJ67SIsOYHs/s320/Shoshanna+Floral.jpg" /></a>Shoshanna </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/begonia-sequins-one-shoulder-dress/vp/v=1/845524441865569.htm?folderID=2534374302053184&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485631625173520642" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDg5iMd0QI/AAAAAAAAAO8/LN4-EsPt4OQ/s320/tibii2028212560_p3_v1_m56577569831900479_254x500.jpg" /></a>Tibi<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/savannah-vintage-art-deco-print/vp/v=1/845524441870938.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485631545886054610" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDg0603GNI/AAAAAAAAAO0/VuAfeE87jfY/s320/AliceOliviaDeco.jpg" /></a> Alice + Olivia</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/sweetheart-strapless-dress-milly/vp/v=1/845524441868151.htm?folderID=2534374302050290&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485631494337397858" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgx6ytBGI/AAAAAAAAAOs/bh_wmKG-UIU/s320/Milly+Palm.jpg" /></a> Milly</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/taliana-dress-theory/vp/v=1/845524441872690.htm?folderID=2534374302023865&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485631410034113186" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgtAvO-qI/AAAAAAAAAOk/-8fr-EoQEJI/s320/Theory+Dress.jpg" /></a> Theory</div><div> </div><div>Or should I stick with something more neutral?</div><div> </div><div><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/anna-strapless-dress-ruched-skirt/vp/v=1/845524441868632.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485631303678124738" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgm0h_YsI/AAAAAAAAAOc/7AZqmhelcr0/s320/AliceOliviaBelted.jpg" /></a> Alice + Olivia</div><div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/blowout-dress-nanette-lepore/vp/v=1/845524441859521.htm?folderID=2534374302080999&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485631256393177938" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgkEYYW1I/AAAAAAAAAOU/WcaoQS0Q_Mk/s320/Nanette+Lepore+Blowout.jpg" /></a>Nanette Lepore</div><div> </div><div>Or just stick with black so I can not feel chubby and drink a few more cocktails?</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/solid-organdy-strapless-dress-marc/vp/v=1/845524441862266.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485631154275756594" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgeH9sKjI/AAAAAAAAAOM/NIjDL7uiEBc/s320/MarcJacobsBlack.jpg" /></a> Marc Jacobs<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/knot-fast-dress-nanette-lepore/vp/v=1/845524441869816.htm?folderID=2534374302080999&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485631095033493186" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgarRO9sI/AAAAAAAAAOE/yx-lZz3UXJc/s320/NanetteNotsoFast.jpg" /></a> Nanette Lepore<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/layered-strapless-dress-shoshanna/vp/v=1/845524441872625.htm?folderID=2534374302078646&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485631033332928786" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgXFarERI/AAAAAAAAAN8/0LYo4X1b_Yg/s320/ShoshannaTier.jpg" /></a> Shoshanna</div><div> </div><div>And then, <strong>shoes???</strong> Oh my gosh, shoes.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/ocean-suede-pumps-twist-vamp/vp/v=1/845524441865016.htm?folderID=2534374302082591&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485630924478837714" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgQv51c9I/AAAAAAAAAN0/weQcgB1W8OY/s320/ElizJamesShoe.jpg" /></a> Like these, Elizabeth and James poppy lovers. Soft leather, so feminine. I also think this color goes great with everything. I think I need these either way.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/quincy-125mm-25mm-double-platform/vp/v=1/845524441871152.htm?folderID=2534374302023804&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485630880085999234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgOKhwfoI/AAAAAAAAANs/0ksgh8P3CWI/s320/LambShow.jpg" /></a> Or some LAMB platforms? So I can feel REAL tall and model-esk.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/high-heeled-platform-pump-125mm/vp/v=1/845524441871157.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485630831652169234" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgLWGO5hI/AAAAAAAAANk/expjchsDg-4/s320/PellaModaBlackShoe.jpg" /></a> Or stay safe with these Pelle Moda badboys? I just don't know.</div><div> </div><div>Ok, what's next - <strong>handbags? </strong>I would prefer a nice shoulder bag that way my hands are free to carry 2 drinks, or 1 drink and some finger food.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/vintage-chanel-quilted-bag-wgaca/vp/v=1/845524441872587.htm?folderID=2534374302154572&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485630762199803170" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgHTXf5SI/AAAAAAAAANc/UBwmqN8OkCY/s320/Chanel.jpg" /></a>This Chanel looks good to me, but come on lets be serious people.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/hudson-quilted-clutch-gorjana/vp/v=1/845524441865357.htm?folderID=2534374302033527&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485630710363828066" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgESQ1r2I/AAAAAAAAANU/5FU-9I5-lzQ/s320/GorjanaPoppy.jpg" /></a> I LOVE this color; so feminine. Adorable cushioning and soft leather. Yum.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/bonnie-foldover-clutch-diane-von/vp/v=1/845524441872634.htm?folderID=2534374302023737&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485630664958460050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDgBpHWwJI/AAAAAAAAANM/W6E4BXuXPHg/s320/DVKGold.jpg" /></a> Or this DVF cracked gold leather foldover clutch. Gold is my go to, it pairs well with every dress, shoe, jewelry, etc. It's also uber sophisticated and cool.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/reva-clutch-tory-burch/vp/v=1/845524441872799.htm?folderID=2534374302043323&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485630609392352226" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDf-aHXO-I/AAAAAAAAANE/jdGjPk1G0gY/s320/ToryBurchClutch.jpg" /></a> I can always go with old faithful, Tory Burch.</div><div> </div><div>My favorite and last addition to my cool ensemble will be earrings, and that will be the only jewelry that I wear. I just have to make sure they are big and awesome...</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/stud-spike-comet-earrings-fallon/vp/v=1/845524441872629.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485630515854791810" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDf49qRVII/AAAAAAAAAM8/BFYpFEaEXYU/s320/FallonDrop.jpg" /></a>LOVE these Fallon rhinestone drop dagger earrings - very edgy.<br /></div><div><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/garbo-earrings-dannijo/vp/v=1/845524441872725.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485630466619741634" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDf2GPuFcI/AAAAAAAAAM0/a2u3hBznBsI/s320/dannijostud2.jpg" /></a> I have to say though, I am a stud girl. These Dannijo are easy to handle, you don't have to worry about them getting caught in things. I love the sunburst shape of these and this picture doesn't do them justice because they are HUGE.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/petra-earrings-soo-ihn-kim/vp/v=1/845524441870756.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485630414954226850" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TCDfzFxs5KI/AAAAAAAAAMs/bmeHvLjyooo/s320/SooIhnKimDropEar.jpg" /></a> These Soo Ihn Kim beauties are a nice mix of stud and drop. I love the thin metal chains, very airy and light.<br /><br /><div>Any and all of these would be ideal for my wedding wardrobe. Now, I think I need to ask for a raise.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-30267490856829488372010-06-21T09:45:00.000-07:002010-06-21T10:02:19.171-07:00Caffeine<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB-Xj4vUU_I/AAAAAAAAAMk/MVwdTXUYSU0/s1600/ROM.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485269513942619122" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB-Xj4vUU_I/AAAAAAAAAMk/MVwdTXUYSU0/s320/ROM.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">I dont know why but on this particular Monday I feel dumb. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I could not sleep last night, the air conditioning does not work in my bedroom, and I needed another Sunday to recoop from my wonderful weekend...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">On top of that, everyone was crabby on the L today so I was in need of some SERIOUS coffee overdosage and I knew office coffee was not going to cut it. So, for anyone who works in the Chicago Loop I have the answer to your Monday prayers.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> <a href="http://www.cafferom.com/">Caffe ROM</a></div><div align="center">Located at 71 South Wacker Drive</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This coffee shop not only serves up delicious coffee creations, but is a little taste of Italy tucked into the streets of Chicago. It serves up some mean biscotti, delicious sandwiches (think prosciutto, smoked gouda and tomato on grilled sourdough), and the most AMAZING yogurt parfaits of my life. Seriously, like wow. Plus, they even have gelato.<br /></div><div align="center">The perfect cure for any case of the Mondays (or Tuesday thru Friday, as well).</div><div align="center">My drink of choice: Iced Americano on a hot summer day.</div><div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-24041901605878615012010-06-20T17:56:00.001-07:002010-06-20T18:19:48.605-07:00Happy Father's Day!<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful daddies out there! I hope you were all able to enjoy a weekend like mine...</span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB69ZAy849I/AAAAAAAAAMM/wLH0sBr0xTI/s1600/DSCN0772.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB69ZAy849I/AAAAAAAAAMM/wLH0sBr0xTI/s320/DSCN0772.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485029633591927762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB69HX90S-I/AAAAAAAAAME/mEn-Dw1vbVk/s1600/DSCN0815.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB69HX90S-I/AAAAAAAAAME/mEn-Dw1vbVk/s320/DSCN0815.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485029330573872098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB682gfU-vI/AAAAAAAAAL8/WxJoGKiJaIY/s1600/DSCN0798.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB682gfU-vI/AAAAAAAAAL8/WxJoGKiJaIY/s320/DSCN0798.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485029040804133618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB68mOoJF_I/AAAAAAAAAL0/GJfbu1gL4Jw/s1600/DSCN0740.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB68mOoJF_I/AAAAAAAAAL0/GJfbu1gL4Jw/s320/DSCN0740.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485028761131358194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB68PiuNyrI/AAAAAAAAALs/6EV3Us2ovIo/s1600/DSCN0804.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB66LX-CpmI/AAAAAAAAAKs/vS82Xmy0W6o/s320/DSCN0767.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485026100759406178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB658cs9ivI/AAAAAAAAAKk/9R_IWa7VH70/s1600/DSCN0807.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB658cs9ivI/AAAAAAAAAKk/9R_IWa7VH70/s320/DSCN0807.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485025844331907826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB65sfeYhwI/AAAAAAAAAKc/OcyeT-mQPEE/s1600/DSCN0745.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB65sfeYhwI/AAAAAAAAAKc/OcyeT-mQPEE/s320/DSCN0745.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485025570198161154" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB65aEr0GbI/AAAAAAAAAKU/hKD8SxO19EI/s1600/DSCN0731.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB65aEr0GbI/AAAAAAAAAKU/hKD8SxO19EI/s320/DSCN0731.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485025253769091506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB65Lq1VN3I/AAAAAAAAAKM/oJl3TCghVJw/s1600/DSCN0788.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB65Lq1VN3I/AAAAAAAAAKM/oJl3TCghVJw/s320/DSCN0788.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485025006311520114" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB645UVqsyI/AAAAAAAAAKE/MJJ8i30pCBY/s1600/DSCN0816.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TB645UVqsyI/AAAAAAAAAKE/MJJ8i30pCBY/s320/DSCN0816.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485024691035484962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I got to spend mine with the best dad in the whole world! xo</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-38870078989528320772010-06-18T12:07:00.000-07:002010-06-20T17:54:58.817-07:00Weekend Goodness...<div align="center">Thank the lord, the weekend is finally here!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I am clocking out at 5pm and heading up north for a little R&R and to celebrate Father's Day with the world's greatest dad!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I plan on enjoying the sunshine, rafting in the lake, watching the stars, and enjoying a few of these...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvIBv5yNEI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/PUIt8Cw1_yc/s1600/Liz%27s+Pictures+004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484196903617967170" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvIBv5yNEI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/PUIt8Cw1_yc/s320/Liz%27s+Pictures+004.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(aren't they just cutest parents you've ever seen? those bloody's look yummmmmy)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="center">Speaking of Bloody Mary's, I was reading the July/August issue of <a href="http://www.womenshealth.com/">Women's Health</a> and how delish does this look?</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvH-a3J1ZI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/793tkpuXzz4/s1600/Liz%27s+Pictures+005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484196846430180754" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvH-a3J1ZI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/793tkpuXzz4/s320/Liz%27s+Pictures+005.jpg" /></a> I will definitely be whipping up one of these puppies - picture to follow.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I hope you all have a wonderfully relaxing weekend (or party it up real nice).</div><div align="center">Either way, I hope I come back feeling like this... </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484196779794224210" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvH6in51FI/AAAAAAAAAJs/gqVAKZs363s/s320/Liz%27s+Pictures+010.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvH08Rh2tI/AAAAAAAAAJk/fjWzSsoMcJE/s1600/Liz%27s+Pictures+003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484196683600485074" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvH08Rh2tI/AAAAAAAAAJk/fjWzSsoMcJE/s320/Liz%27s+Pictures+003.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvHvU_Y4TI/AAAAAAAAAJc/Gnkv4UOCbPQ/s1600/Liz%27s+Pictures+008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484196587156070706" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvHvU_Y4TI/AAAAAAAAAJc/Gnkv4UOCbPQ/s320/Liz%27s+Pictures+008.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvHpfxw2HI/AAAAAAAAAJU/e6wrolE2yl0/s1600/Liz%27s+Pictures+007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484196486972495986" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvHpfxw2HI/AAAAAAAAAJU/e6wrolE2yl0/s320/Liz%27s+Pictures+007.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvHlIT234I/AAAAAAAAAJM/LTsUth-cfYY/s1600/Liz%27s+Pictures+011.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484196411953569666" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBvHlIT234I/AAAAAAAAAJM/LTsUth-cfYY/s320/Liz%27s+Pictures+011.jpg" /></a> Happy Weekend!<br /><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div align="center"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-22043711424595464262010-06-16T18:57:00.000-07:002010-06-20T17:54:10.985-07:00Inspiration<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Remember when I said that my first priority for Spring was to <b>prioritize</b>? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">How strange.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Well, these past few weeks have been so crazy busy that my blog days have taken a back seat to life... which has luckily been extremely inspirational lately.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Here's what has been inspiring me...</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483559247772307218" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmEFSxGzxI/AAAAAAAAAFI/aSto8ceAMBk/s320/29686_10100247362974434_2302449_63421650_3038149_n.jpg" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">exercise & endorphins...</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483559943556004530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmEtyw3erI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/Auo9bABIbGY/s320/29686_10100247362699984_2302449_63421648_4765696_n.jpg" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">from running the Soldier Field 10 Mile Race with my two best friends!! </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">It made me appreciate the beautiful views of the wonderful city I call home...</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Chicago!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483560583163094066" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmFTBfFJDI/AAAAAAAAAFY/JtKjY5iJYQE/s320/DSCN0659.JPG" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">The Wrigley Building</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmFsHUgm-I/AAAAAAAAAFg/6Nck_wJncK4/s1600/DSCN0660.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483561014226099170" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmFsHUgm-I/AAAAAAAAAFg/6Nck_wJncK4/s320/DSCN0660.JPG" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Trump Tower</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483561315506108034" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmF9prQtoI/AAAAAAAAAFo/UvXGDhZPh8o/s320/DSCN0683.JPG" /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmFTBfFJDI/AAAAAAAAAFY/JtKjY5iJYQE/s1600/DSCN0659.JPG"></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">The Sears Tower <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(& another building that I am unaware of)</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I was able to snap some great shots thanks to the Chicago Architecture Boat Tour, which I got to enjoy with these lovely people...</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483563525809761426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmH-Tst7JI/AAAAAAAAAGA/R9_BCZyxJBk/s320/32010_860526386163_10203223_48420738_2064798_n.jpg" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">aboard...</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483563816594753890" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmIPO9QyWI/AAAAAAAAAGI/J3z9m3E-qq0/s320/32010_860526056823_10203223_48420696_1466033_n.jpg" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Chicago's First Lady! Very classy for a Sunday morning...</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483564121873470562" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmIhANYVGI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/lWBWJ24BjUw/s320/32010_860527284363_10203223_48420810_7284816_n.jpg" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">My boyfriend, Dave, was there too. I like to think we are a couple that would sail.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Summer makes me so happy, and I have tried to be outside as much as possible. Thankfully my family has a farm up-north in Wisconsin, which allows me to take full advantage of the sunshine...</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmKJlgcXuI/AAAAAAAAAGY/OPR_5xuni8o/s1600/DSCN0535.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483565918591934178" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmKJlgcXuI/AAAAAAAAAGY/OPR_5xuni8o/s320/DSCN0535.JPG" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">by fishing...</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">and hanging outside with my 2 favorite pups...</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483566210819340882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmKamI4ulI/AAAAAAAAAGg/aEDI4j8Z5mU/s320/DSCN0544.JPG" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Henry Schneider &</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmK38ZGM2I/AAAAAAAAAGo/BsRXmjuzNQ0/s1600/DSCN0538.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483566715009119074" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmK38ZGM2I/AAAAAAAAAGo/BsRXmjuzNQ0/s320/DSCN0538.JPG" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Webster Adams!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmLYmmQRBI/AAAAAAAAAGw/oIYWRljKy1E/s1600/DSCN0551.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483567276094407698" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmLYmmQRBI/AAAAAAAAAGw/oIYWRljKy1E/s320/DSCN0551.JPG" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Hanging on the beach,</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmLrJWzhcI/AAAAAAAAAG4/9bACMvzG8mg/s1600/DSCN0541.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483567594662495682" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmLrJWzhcI/AAAAAAAAAG4/9bACMvzG8mg/s320/DSCN0541.JPG" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">swimming,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmLYmmQRBI/AAAAAAAAAGw/oIYWRljKy1E/s1600/DSCN0551.JPG"></a></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmL3aIAVxI/AAAAAAAAAHA/Q6Ycx6db-e4/s1600/DSCN0567.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483567805322254098" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmL3aIAVxI/AAAAAAAAAHA/Q6Ycx6db-e4/s320/DSCN0567.JPG" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">& having fun with family and friends.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmLrJWzhcI/AAAAAAAAAG4/9bACMvzG8mg/s1600/DSCN0541.JPG"></a></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Sometimes too much fun...</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmMcsaQSOI/AAAAAAAAAHI/sEqfR0RE6Ro/s1600/DSCN0633.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483568445885794530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmMcsaQSOI/AAAAAAAAAHI/sEqfR0RE6Ro/s320/DSCN0633.JPG" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483568699151489090" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmMrb5gGEI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/vfJSJIlHiLo/s320/DSCN0335.JPG" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483568937143543234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmM5SfOpcI/AAAAAAAAAHY/Wpgk7yF5X5c/s320/DSCN0464.JPG" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483569371014948146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmNSiyO5TI/AAAAAAAAAHg/F5iqT0F4Lss/s320/DSCN0496.JPG" /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmNeLmIcwI/AAAAAAAAAHo/H_AfKlPmdus/s1600/DSCN0529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483569570948608770" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmNeLmIcwI/AAAAAAAAAHo/H_AfKlPmdus/s320/DSCN0529.JPG" /></a></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483569849382817250" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmNuY2BTeI/AAAAAAAAAHw/d4958FzjwO8/s320/DSCN0613.JPG" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">with the people that I love!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Since I work your typical 9-5 job Monday thru Friday, weekends are VERY important to me. However, I have found a few people that get me through the day and who I consistently check in with...</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Bailey @ Peppermint Bliss. </span></b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/">www.peppermintbliss.com</a></span></b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I am so inspired by Bailey's eye for interiors, it makes me sad that my passion for design has been pushed to the side while I try to keep the $$$ rolling in!</span></b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Darby @ Fly Through Our Window.</span></b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.flythroughourwindow.com/">www.flythroughourwindow.com</a></span></b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Darby's life is where I hope to be in 5-10 years, with her exact camera & the most adorable family I have laid eyes on! This blog makes me want to document my life and show it to the world.</span></b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Alaina @ Live Creating Yourself.</span></b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.livecreatingyourself.com/">www.livecreatingyourself.com</a></span></b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Alaina is from my hometown and is so creative, thrifty, and chic & knows exactly how to live & decorate your life to accommodate your wallet. </span></b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I am so lucky to be surrounded by people and experiences that keep my smiling. </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It is my priority to keep this blog running, I hope to see you here. Cheers!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">*All photos come from my personal library.</span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmNSiyO5TI/AAAAAAAAAHg/F5iqT0F4Lss/s1600/DSCN0496.JPG"></a></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmKamI4ulI/AAAAAAAAAGg/aEDI4j8Z5mU/s1600/DSCN0544.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/TBmKJlgcXuI/AAAAAAAAAGY/OPR_5xuni8o/s1600/DSCN0535.JPG"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-87372086362593360562010-04-09T06:22:00.001-07:002010-06-20T17:54:10.985-07:00Oh How I've Missed You!<div align="center">Hello to all of my loving followers! I know I have been M.I.A lately but there is good news... <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">I have a job!!!!!</span></strong> </div><div align="center">No, it does not have anything to do with fashion. No, it is not my dream job. But seriously people, how am I going to be Chicago's fashionista if I am not rolling in the <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>$$$$$.</strong></span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">While hard at work I still find myself having some spare time to read up on the latest news stories, browse my favorite blogs, and somehow create shopping carts on various websites with all of the springy goodness I have been coveting. I am still trying to get my finances in order so virtual shopping carts are the best that I can do...for now.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I know a lot of you are hard at work so I wanted to share some of my fellow bloggers websites that get me through the day and make me miss my own blog oh, so much!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/">http://www.peppermintbliss.com/</a> - Soon to be Mrs. Bailey McCarthey (she is marrying one of my childhood friends this September in ASPEN!) has an eye for interiors and enjoys all things fantasy as much as me! Bailey's bubbly personality makes this blog so successful and addicting - follow her as she discusses the stresses of wedding planning, trying to design her new Chicago home, and her love for interiors. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.poorlittlerichgirls.com/">http://www.poorlittlerichgirls.com/</a> - Chicago natives discuss living life as a poor little rich girl! (So jealous of this title, this should be the definition of me) They provide expert advice on financial stability, sales throughout the city, special events, shopping, travel, etc. This site is Chicago specific. Sorry to all of my out of state followers.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.sheddingitandgettingit.com/">http://www.sheddingitandgettingit.com/</a> - My roommate Lauren introduced me to this blog started by her sorority sister. Shedding it and getting it is all about living happy and healthy! Rachel shares her favorite recipes, ways to enjoy the outdoors, fun work outs, and great ways to balance our busy schedules!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/">http://www.realsimple.com/</a> - There are some days when I want to spend all of my $$$ on clothes. There are other days when I want to enjoy the things that I love to do - like cooking nice dinners for my friends, entertaining, organizing my life, reading a good book, decorating, dreaming of designing my house - this website provides great inspiration for all of these things.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">These should help pass the minutes...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I love this blog. I miss not having a job. I just have to get my act together and PRIORITIZE!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Step 1 for SPRING: Prioritize.</span></strong></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-41320586981863389352010-03-04T08:22:00.000-08:002010-06-20T17:54:34.989-07:00Spring into SPRING FASHION!<div style="text-align: center;">Why is it that when the seasons change, we all want new wardrobes?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is why the fashion world invented trends that change from season to season to keep us <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">fashionistas</span> looking fab and spending $$$.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The snow in Chicago is slowly melting away and with the first glimmer of spring quickly approaching, my desire for flowery prints, mini dresses, wedges, new sunglasses, a white purse, and fun accessories is a constant reminder me of how badly I need a JOB!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Soooooo</span>, in the mean time, I guess I will create numerous shopping carts on various websites full of items that I can't afford, and dog ear every page in fashion magazines in hopes that someday I will be able to look as fabulous as my fantasy mind makes me appear. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The March issues of <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/">Harper's Bazaar</a> provided a huge representation of everything that I want this Spring. Here is what is HOT according to Harper:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">URBAN UPGRADE:</span> From motocross leather to biker shorts and studded boots, touch chic is the way to go. Star idea: the leather/jersey combo. Pair your leather jacket with a cutesy little floral mini, or a jersey sundress. Upgrade your black leather jacket for a soft blush or beige - make your edgy leather sweet and feminine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">JACKETS:</span> Shoulders are wide and wider. It seems that Michael Jackson left a huge impact on jacket designers within the last year. Wear them with rounded-hip pants or over gentle dresses. Contrast the uniform strictness with a softer pant or skirt - but no frills on parade.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">PANTS:</span> Trousers are back in force! Since harem pants are a no-no for anyone with hips (NO! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ew</span>), try a simpler alternative: pants with a forgiving flap, gently folded across the stomach.</div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>J.Crew is offering an adorable and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">affordable</span> cropped silky pant that will channel the safari</span></div></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>trend we are seeing for spring - pair with nude wedges or a pump and a fitted top!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/pants/easy/PRDOVR~24575/24575.jsp"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_jegf3iwI/AAAAAAAAAC8/WgsD41JzNfY/s320/erez.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444820587773397762" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">J.Crew silky linen slouchy pant - $69.50! What a deal and LOVE the shoes, too!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; ">Wide pants with high heels; narrow pants with flats.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">SHORTS:</span> Tailored shorts under a fitted jacket look surprisingly good, especially when they create an A-line silhouette. Hot tip: Shorts are the new miniskirt.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">I am short, which makes shorts difficult for me to wear. I love this look and luckily a few of my favorite designers are working this A-line <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">silhouette</span> to be more slimming and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">uber</span> feminine!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/twill-shorts-marc-by-jacobs/vp/v=1/845524441861546.htm?folderID=2534374302024684&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_lSsVdHxI/AAAAAAAAADE/OqQHKW6Q5Yo/s320/marcj2256411258_p1_v1_m56577569831874648_254x500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444822583815773970" style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">Super cute Marc Jacobs twill shorts on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Shopbop</span>. Looks like a mini skirt!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/piped-shorts-milly/vp/v=1/845524441862270.htm?folderID=2534374302024684&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_mdMN30KI/AAAAAAAAADM/BQI18IfEHbM/s320/milly2052013022_p1_v1_m56577569831874937_254x500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444823863684223138" style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">Work in some spring pattern with these piped shorts from Milly! Available on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Shopbop</span>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">SKIRTS:</span> Is the long, slim skirt really on the way back? It stepped out on the international runways with more grace than conviction. With so many versions of the dress and pant as a two-piece alternative, skirts are struggling to catch the moment. The long, lean pencil sketch of a skirt could be just the thing to freshen up last year's elongated cardigan or team with a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">drapey</span> top. Verdict: The long, slim skirt could be the sleeper that wakes up. OR, fun <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">minis</span> are pretty much out. Class up your style with a fitted pencil skirt and draped chiffon top!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">DRESSES:</span> What a plethora of choice! What fun! What wardrobe stars! (I love Harper's Bazaar) The hot dresses are like products of a junior-high geometry lesson. If you want more of a security blanket, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">shirtdress</span> has made a crisp, clear comeback. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">glamazon</span> look is a draped dress, perfecting the figure for those who don't have curves. The cutaway shoulder is the seasonal trend. More nostalgic is the floral-patterned <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">housedress</span>, which is less like a 1940s recession-era throwback when the flowers are swapped for geometric or computer smudge patterns. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">Dress for success: a boxy shape, worn free form with a bold pin on the shoulder or cinched with a wide, studded belt. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">A few of my faves for the season...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_qG63P9QI/AAAAAAAAADU/07mhKF3maac/s1600-h/pncey2024912867_p1_v1_m56577569831884441_254x500.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_qG63P9QI/AAAAAAAAADU/07mhKF3maac/s320/pncey2024912867_p1_v1_m56577569831884441_254x500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444827879115322626" style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">If you are scared of print, this a great dress to introduce a little spring happiness into your wardrobe. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Pencey</span> Cartoon Dress available on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Shopbop</span>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/naomi-dress-myne/vp/v=1/845524441863802.htm?folderID=2534374302090413&fm=whatsnew-shopbysize-viewall"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_q-wzGu1I/AAAAAAAAADc/slbCbX_zqTc/s320/mynee2013328822_p1_v1_m56577569831886610_254x500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444828838486260562" style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">This dress by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Myne</span> is a great example of cutout shoulders that look feminine rather than dominatrix. Cute, subtle print for spring. Available on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Shopbop</span>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/floral-shirtdress-rebecca-taylor/vp/v=1/845524441862287.htm?folderID=2534374302023845&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_sJrvy4TI/AAAAAAAAADk/r3Q8Tpd87uk/s320/rebec2047312511_p1_v1_m56577569831874814_150x296.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444830125620388146" style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 296px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">Love, love, love, love, obsessed, adorable, classic, fun. Such a hip <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">shirtdress</span> in a silky, adorable pattern by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Rebecca</span> Taylor. On <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Shopbop</span>, of course.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">FABRICS:</span> It's all in the mix: liquid silk with dry weaves, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">ecofabrics</span> with high-tech finishes, fake denim and fine jersey, silk <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">charmeuse</span> and metal mesh. Rough up the look with unfinished edges.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">PATTERNS:</span> Checks, stripes, overlapping squares, tie dye, techno colors, computer enhancement, and futurist revival.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">Safe bet: Black and white stripes. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">I recently read somewhere that stripes are the best investment in your wardrobe. They are an instant classic and appear to be expensive even if they may not be. I know some of you may think that stripes aren't very flattering, but trust me - pair stripes with basic and take on the streets with confidence.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">I love this trend of print-on-print...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/scarlet-smock-top-rebecca-taylor/vp/v=1/845524441861633.htm?folderID=2534374302168472&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_ufsq6w-I/AAAAAAAAADs/5NYWDvhNC-A/s320/rebec2048829243_p1_v1_m56577569831870123_150x296.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444832702848746466" style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 296px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">Love this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Rebecca</span> Taylor floral blouse paired with denim polka-dot shorts.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">COLORS:</span> Beige, flesh, and khaki with flashes of spicy yellow, apricot and saffron. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">The winner: No surprises - the neutrals have it. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">TO MY READERS: BUY YOURSELF A PAIR OF NEUTRAL PUMPS! Patent heals or earthy wedges. These go with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">EVERRRRYYYYTHINGGGG</span>!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/lotus-cutout-booties-ash/vp/v=1/845524441861110.htm?folderID=2534374302161911&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_x1w2AZwI/AAAAAAAAAD0/uecPn5g_kI8/s320/ashus2014511377_p1_v1_m56577569831864629_254x500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444836380461000450" style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Okay</span>, even though these are gray - I am obsessed with the straps on these booties. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/vogel-strappy-wedge-sandals-lamb/vp/v=1/845524441859724.htm?folderID=2534374302023804&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_y-iMJLGI/AAAAAAAAAD8/nHaN4dE7LcI/s320/lamba2051511611_p1_v1_m56577569831851882_254x500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444837630657768546" style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Uber</span> sexy, cool. I love wedges. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">BAGS:</span> Back to practicality - bucket shapes, triangular totes, satchels, boxy clutches. For decoration: more quilting and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">ruching</span>, fewer studs and metalwork. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/linear-stud-rocker-bag-rebecca/vp/v=1/845524441860079.htm?folderID=2534374302055384&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_0Fy8Ni2I/AAAAAAAAAEE/dD1KZ-E-SzY/s320/rmink2028626772_p1_v1_m56577569831854433_254x500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444838854925060962" style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">LOVE this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Rebecca</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Minkoff</span> Linear Stud Rocker Bag.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/cheyenne-bag-charlie-my-love/vp/v=1/845524441861992.htm?folderID=2534374302055384&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_0ir39rMI/AAAAAAAAAEM/hbn_beHB8TM/s320/charm2001810192_p1_v1_m56577569831872851_150x296.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444839351244401858" style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 296px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">LOVE this Charlie My Love Cheyenne Fringe Bag.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/hayworth-tote-diane-von-furstenberg/vp/v=1/845524441861538.htm?folderID=2534374302055384&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4_1BCsJwaI/AAAAAAAAAEU/9j6mp6Yt5kc/s320/diavf2080711341_p1_v1_m56577569831869410_254x500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444839872764952994" style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">LOVE this Diane von Furstenberg Hayworth Tote. Great way to add some spicy yellow to your outfit!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">Yay Spring! Yay new clothes that I can't afford!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">Thank you <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">Shopbop</a> for being my one-stop shopping outlet! Thank you <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/">Harper's Bazaar</a> for being a fabulous teacher in my ongoing dream of being Chicago's fashionista!</span></div></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-78691136193724570612010-02-23T13:30:00.001-08:002010-06-20T17:54:34.990-07:00Vintage Find!<div style="text-align: center;">For those of you that love vintage accessories as much as I do, check out this super cutie website!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.shopbuttonmeup.com">Button Me Up!!</a> Earrings made entirely out of vintage buttons! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to order every single earring on this site, and for $8 that could be extremely easy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>See where your dreams can take YOU!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-83241456068484451332010-02-23T12:08:00.001-08:002010-06-20T17:55:52.857-07:00Tingle Your Taste Buds!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello all! Since I am a little bit delayed on introducing my vision board to the blog world, I thought I would show you a few things to warm up your winter days!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Read on my little followers...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are like my roommates and I, coffee is a necessity during these gloomy winter days. Last week, we decided to celebrate our love for coffee and went to the <a href="http://www.naturemuseum.org/">Peggy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Notebaert</span> Nature <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Museum</span></a> in Lincoln Park to see "<a href="http://www.birthofcoffee.com/">The Birth of Coffee</a>" exhibit. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Yummmmmmy</span>!</div><div style="text-align: center;">First of all...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Meet my roommates!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4Q8dC0oruI/AAAAAAAAACM/_KQXQ0Qx11E/s1600-h/DSCN0390.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4Q8dC0oruI/AAAAAAAAACM/_KQXQ0Qx11E/s320/DSCN0390.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441540719441915618" style="cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Roommate 1: Lauren <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Oleszkiewicz</span> (O-la-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ske</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">vich</span>)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Friends since zero.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Hinsdale</span> native.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Separated until high school.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lauren attended Michigan State University & majored in Journalism.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She works for Lettuce Entertain You and wants to go back to school for Graphic Design.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Roommates for 2 years!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">BBF</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4Q8dfBBBYI/AAAAAAAAACU/SnsBf7lZ6Ww/s1600-h/DSCN0338.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4Q8dfBBBYI/AAAAAAAAACU/SnsBf7lZ6Ww/s320/DSCN0338.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441540727010035074" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Roommate 2: Kristina <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Smolak</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Smo</span>-lack)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lauren's sorority sister at Michigan State.</div><div style="text-align: center;">From Michigan and made her way to the windy city!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also works at Lettuce Entertain You with Lauren and is getting her Masters in Counseling at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Depaul</span> University!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Roommates for 2 years!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4RIipnhb3I/AAAAAAAAAC0/JA5dyuazcnA/s1600-h/6830_927927858095_12402545_51224563_7028457_n.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4RIipnhb3I/AAAAAAAAAC0/JA5dyuazcnA/s320/6830_927927858095_12402545_51224563_7028457_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441554009894776690" style="cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 301px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>And...Me!!! Elizabeth Schneider</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hinsdale native.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fashion enthusiast.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dreamer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thinker.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Believer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just three <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">craaaaaazy</span> girls living in the city, enjoying our sophomore year of LIFE! Sigh...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Where was I? Oh yeah, <a href="http://www.birthofcoffee.com/">The Birth of Coffee</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Photographer, <a href="http://www.birthofcoffee.com/">Daniel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Lorenzetti</span></a> and write, <a href="http://www.birthofcoffee.com/">Lisa Rice <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Lorenzetti</span></a>, traveled more than a million quarter miles, to eight major coffee producing countries to record the diverse communities of people who produce coffee. Their travels trace coffee's historic 18<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">th</span> century globalization, from its humble origin in Ethiopia, to its experimental planting by opportunists, missionaries and settlers. In the tradition of important documentary teams of the past, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Lorenzetti's</span> find commonality across the diversity of the world's coffee growing cultures, documenting the faces and lives of the people who nurture coffee from seed to cup."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4RFfNCxEXI/AAAAAAAAACc/akDDMF5swto/s1600-h/DSCN0257.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4RFfNCxEXI/AAAAAAAAACc/akDDMF5swto/s320/DSCN0257.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441550652149928306" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you know coffee beans start as coffee cherries??</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4RFfx2WEXI/AAAAAAAAACs/gw5XtauZSug/s1600-h/DSCN0260.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4RFfx2WEXI/AAAAAAAAACs/gw5XtauZSug/s320/DSCN0260.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441550662029939058" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Who doesn't love learning about something they love? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Haha</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4RFfty0lVI/AAAAAAAAACk/T2tpLSlutzc/s1600-h/DSCN0256.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S4RFfty0lVI/AAAAAAAAACk/T2tpLSlutzc/s320/DSCN0256.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441550660941419858" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I highly recommend checking out this exhibit which is available until May 9, 2010. It is a great way to take advantage of the amazing museums we have in this wonderful city!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artic.edu/aic/">The Art Institute of Chicago</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fieldmuseum.org/">The Field Museum of Chicago</a> - check out the Diamond exhibit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.msichicago.org/">Museum of Science and Industry</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Knowledge is Power, People!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-27198233345969227322010-02-18T13:26:00.001-08:002010-06-20T17:54:10.986-07:00The Vision Board<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Insight into any creative mind is best expressed through a vision board. I used to make a ton of these when I was in college, and for the past 5 months I have been meaning to make a new one to define this wonderful chapter in my life. Unfortunately, magazines and photographs have continued to pile up and everyday I find some sort of excuse not to make time - but not today! Vision boards are supposed to represent your inspirations and aspirations - what do you want to be? what makes you happy? what makes your creative mind run wild? </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b>What inspires YOU?</b></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b>Step 1:</b> What inspires you? Here is what inspires me...</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">hairbows, fashion, vintage clothing, vintage anything, jewelry, clean, fresh flowers, color, sunshine, art, coffee, siblings, parents, friends, nighttime, sunglasses, travel, fresh air, good food, high ceilings, love, ambition, home decor, big kitchens, frosty brews, drawing, synergy, clean sheets, learning, charm, photos, stories, candles, fires, mirrors, yummy fabrics, good red wine, vanilla frosting, bows, ruffles, sparkle, pretty buttons, classic beauty, pink lip gloss, fuzzy blankets....the list goes on and on...</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b>Step 2: </b>Translate into pictures. What best represents your inspirations?</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439704962251723794" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S32216XxlBI/AAAAAAAAABE/rjcyep3q4r8/s320/Kitchen+Pic.jpg" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I am obsessed with this kitchen from <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>. Fresh, clean, and I love the Robin's Egg Blue accents. Someday I will have a bright white kitchen that is always clean!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S33DLhLjOHI/AAAAAAAAABs/XqMIfZA45YU/s1600-h/bracelet.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 225px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439718527586220146" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S33DLhLjOHI/AAAAAAAAABs/XqMIfZA45YU/s320/bracelet.jpg" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">This bracelet by <a href="http://www.elizabethcolejewelry.com/cart/main_page.php">Elizabeth Cole</a> is amazing. So vintage inspired. I love the dulled gold with the rhinestones running through the chunky chain. One day I will learn how to weld and make my own jewelry, how ambitious of me, right? </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S325faNXHlI/AAAAAAAAABM/gjFn_7bGL3w/s1600-h/michelle+wil.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 225px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439707874195873362" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S325faNXHlI/AAAAAAAAABM/gjFn_7bGL3w/s320/michelle+wil.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">This Vera Wang dress that Michelle Williams wore to the 2006 Oscars makes me want to be a fashion designer. I love the canary yellow, feminine pleating, and those ruby red lips. So beautiful.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S3260-4uL0I/AAAAAAAAABU/keAfX3DYwKM/s1600-h/camdiaz.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 198px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439709344330297154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S3260-4uL0I/AAAAAAAAABU/keAfX3DYwKM/s320/camdiaz.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">This too; one of my favorites.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S329fYcuMGI/AAAAAAAAABc/_isTyYQmdkY/s1600-h/marykate.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 194px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439712271769940066" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S329fYcuMGI/AAAAAAAAABc/_isTyYQmdkY/s320/marykate.jpg" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">This, not so much...</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.corneliamcnamara.com/index.htm"><img style="WIDTH: 312px; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439714578702862610" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S32_lqcZCRI/AAAAAAAAABk/wkWqy1c9OQw/s320/005.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I love the colors and depth to this arrangement. This centerpiece was made by Chicago native, <a href="http://www.corneliamcnamara.com/index.htm">Cornelia</a> McNamara. Check out her website!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">As you can see, the possibilities are endless. Make your vision board exactly what you want it to be! In the next couple of days, I will be working on my vision board and will post the outcome on my blog. Feel free to experiment with your own vision board, email me a picture, and I'll post it along with mine! All you need is some poster board, some magazines, old photos, fabrics, old jewelry; whatever your little heart desires. Dig in and share your success!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-22281028214394709832010-02-16T13:45:00.001-08:002010-06-20T17:54:10.986-07:00Simple Pleasures!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S3sTYhyJawI/AAAAAAAAAAs/Wd8wHZFx-KY/s1600-h/DSCN0242.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S3sTYhyJawI/AAAAAAAAAAs/Wd8wHZFx-KY/s320/DSCN0242.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438962287086496514" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S3sSwa4P3aI/AAAAAAAAAAk/UKTM2Vwq32s/s1600-h/DSCN0241.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S3sSwa4P3aI/AAAAAAAAAAk/UKTM2Vwq32s/s320/DSCN0241.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438961598038269346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S3sSQjjRt3I/AAAAAAAAAAc/tag22UN_ArQ/s1600-h/DSCN0238.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S3sSQjjRt3I/AAAAAAAAAAc/tag22UN_ArQ/s320/DSCN0238.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438961050610415474" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723896108084066171.post-40575871856377252522010-02-16T12:47:00.000-08:002010-06-20T17:54:10.986-07:00Little Secrets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S3sQlfripII/AAAAAAAAAAM/R3G0Z3dgnE4/s1600-h/DSCN0237.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ce4AhdugjTo/S3sQlfripII/AAAAAAAAAAM/R3G0Z3dgnE4/s320/DSCN0237.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438959211325334658" /></a><br />Thanks to my fabulous mother, hairbows have been a staple in my life since August 20, 1986. Now, 23 years, 5 months and 27 days later; it is difficult to leave these accessories behind. Although some people may look and laugh when I walk into the bar with a flower in my hair, these headbands are a little reminder of the world that once was. No bills, no money issues, no job hunts, no school; just Disney princesses and vanilla frosting, and hairbows, of course.<div><br /><div>In my adult life, my hair accessory and jewelry collection has become somewhat excessive - but, it sure makes an outfit! Throw on a white tee, a pair of jeans, an embellished necklace, a sweet little flower in your hair, and hit the town running! As I struggle to remain fashion savvy in this wonderful city; I have become very fortunate in the fact that hairbows are making a comeback! So I challenge you to take on this fashion trend and see how many compliments you get this weekend (I promise there will be a few). The childish giddiness will be gleaming from your smile and everyone will want to bask in your aura! Pair this hairbow with a yummy cosmo or French martini and you are set - city chic here we come! Cheers!</div><div><br /></div><div>Passion Pit: "Little Secrets" - Let it jump start your day!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874785905858569885noreply@blogger.com2