Kate and William are my fave

September 20, 2010

Meet cool couple Kate and William. Spend two seconds on Kate’s blog and you’ll see why they earned the title.

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A few joint secrets to being cool: Wearing glasses. Having no shame for your love of cats and funny looking dogs and your excitement when you see one on the street. Obsessive love of eating/making/seeking out delicious sandwiches. Watching an entire season or series of a television show in less than a month (Breaking Bad/The Wire/Battlestar Galactica).

*At least I have the last one down.

illustration by Gemma Correll

Feeling sort of legit is my fave

September 17, 2010
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These Are Things keeps cranking out the awesome. I’m want to be pass out those stickers like samples at Costco.

Speaking of awesome, Michelle and Steve just launched Twig to share their passion and highlight the art and craft of various creatives. And they think I’m one of them! Thanks friends.

Adding new things to my closet is my fave

September 16, 2010
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Madewell, Frye, JCrew coat, Tucker for Target, chevron necklace, Gap skirt

I’m not summoning fall or anything (summer and me are tight), but I can’t deny a good excuse for new wardrobe pieces. Those boots are the perfect shade.

Spotted and hearted

September 15, 2010
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Comfortable spotted on Simple Lovely
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Paper wreath spotted on Duet Letterpress
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Mustard and coral spotted in NEET Magazine.
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Cute bridal style spotted on Style Me Pretty
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Oh Jack, only 8 days until your return spotted by Lyndsey.

Gunn’s Golden Rules are my fave

September 14, 2010
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Did you see that my best friend just came out with a new book? The cover is all kinds of hilarious.

“Some people think of dressing up or being polite as a burden. They think having to wear a tie or use the right fork or send a thank you card is a kind of shackle. To these people I say: Getting out of bed is a shackle. If you feel that way, stay in it! Invest in a hospital gurney and wheel yourself around on it when you need to go out.”

God bless you Tim Gunn.

Making cheap party decor look good is my fave

September 13, 2010
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I love these paper chains and candles from the latest MS Weddings. Party decor looks so much better in groupings. A good color scheme doesn’t hurt either.

Sweet Lulu is my fave (Friday giveaway!)

September 10, 2010
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I firmly believe that everybody needs to have an on-hand supply of awesome party supplies. I’m not talking a kitchen drawer dedicated to skewers like Martha suggests (relate with common folk much?). I’m thinking striped straws, yards of twine and treat bags without a picture of Barbie. Jessie stocks online shop Sweet Lulu with mentioned supplies and is offering one reader a $25 credit towards some goodies of your choosing.
To enter:
Visit Sweet Lulu and leave a comment on this post before next Friday, September 17th. Make sure to leave an email address if it’s hard to track down. The winner will be chosen randomly and contacted by me through email.
Best of luck party/pretty package junkies. 

Tikki Tikki Tembo is my fave

September 9, 2010
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Today I’m sharing party details inspired by one of my childhood faves, Tikki Tikki Tembo, over at Hip Hip Hooray. I remember being so proud when I memorized the entire name.

Scallops are my fave

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Not the seafood, the feminine detail.

Spotted and hearted

September 8, 2010
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Wouldn’t you feel fancy carrying around this cheese palette? spotted on Simplesong
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Confetti, clever captions, cake spotted on Oh Happy Day
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Love a good exposed bulb spotted on Oh Joy
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Simple invitation, patterned envelope spotted on Style me Pretty
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Celine and her hubs take photos on every anniversary, this year was cotton 
spotted on Bonjour

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And I’m happy to be part of Melissa’s proudest DIY moment series over here.
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