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Guest Post: Jaymee of “JayAdores”

September 23, 2011

Filed Under : DIY - STYLE

friday love list

When Janelle asked me to guest blog while she and Kyle are in Portland, I got really excited because even though she is one of my best friends in real life, I feel like “guest-blogging” makes you a legit blogger.  Right!?  I was even more excited when she told me she wanted me to do her Friday Love List because I absolutely LOVE her Friday Love Lists and was excited to create my own!  So moving right along, here is my somewhat random list of things that I am loving.

  1. I live in Hawaii.  And right around this time I really start to miss California because of that season called fall that we never really see over here.  An average temp of 85 degrees means boots and scarves will cause profuse sweating (and a lot of strange looks).  If I did live in CA, these and these would be in my closet ASAP.  and my wallet would be empty.  but that’s besides the point.
  2. I recently moved into my own apartment and i’ve been on the hunt for the perfect chic chalkboard for my kitchen.  Easier said than done.  When I saw this cute DIY tutorial on Pinterest, I was sold.  And for $15?  Yeeee haw, sign me up.
  3. I have a slight crush on Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS shoes (a philanthropist, entrepreneur genius, and good looking).  They recently launched their eyewear collection and I really reallllyyy want a pair of these sunglasses.  Like the shoes that TOMS sells, same goes for their sunnies:  you buy a pair and they give a pair away.  Talk about an incentive!  All in the name of charity, right?
  4. My birthday is this weekend.  I’m mostly excited because it’s an excuse to eat copious amounts ice cream.  and cupcakes.  My boyfriend has lots of fun stuff planned for the weekend and hasn’t told me what we are doing yet so I am pretty excited to see what he has up his sleeve – I love surprises!

Happy Friday!  Now I’m just hoping this work day goes by super fast.

Thanks Janny for letting me guest post for you!!  Hope you and your honey buns are living it up in the land of Port 🙂

Jaymee: JayAdores // @jayadores // Pinterest

Friday Love List

September 16, 2011

Filed Under : MY LIFE - STYLE

friday love list

I’m head over heels (no pun intended) in love with these new sweet little babies.  Aren’t they just precious?  I picked them up at Madewell over Labor Day weekend during their 30% off all boots sale and I swear, I will never take them off.  So that’s number 1 on my love list this week, these Madewell boots.  Here’s what else I’m loving:

  • About a month ago, I made the switch from Bare Escentuals face makeup to Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer.  This week, I finally realized that it was the best decision I’ve ever made.  It’s so wonderful.
  • Kyle and I leave for our Portland vacation at the end of next week.  My Hunters, my new sweet little babes, and I couldn’t be more excited.
  • I don’t know about you but I watch a LOT of TV.  I probably watch almost every show.  So the fact that fall TV shows are starting up again makes me one happy camper.
  • Geri Hirsch made this video on layering and it’s all kinds of AMAZING.
  • The fact that Kyle sends me things like this at work.  Sigh.
Happy weekend!

Friday Love List

September 9, 2011

Filed Under : MY LIFE

friday love list

You guys, I finally broke down and bought a good camera.  It was a pretty penny.  And by pretty penny, I mean I have no money left.  But it was worth it.  We’re best friends now.  Ain’t it real pretty??  So number uno on my love this week is (obvs):

  • My first born child, my new Canon 60D.  Not going to lie, I wanted the 5D.  Couldn’t afford that puppy so I decided on the 7D.  Hmm, couldn’t afford that guy either.  So now we’re at 60D and I’m happier than ever!!
  • My little old roommate (aka my boyfriend of 6 years, whoa…) is  turning 25 years old this weekend!  I have some surprises up my sleeve for him (and no, it’s not a puppy, don’t get your hopes up) so hopefully it’s a good one!
  • LOVING the new issue of STYLED mag.  So good!  I’m sort of addicted to online magazines, FYI.
  • I’ve been searching the fleas high and low for the perfect world globe.  And sure, I see millions of them but not the perfect one (mini-sized and a bright aqua blue).  But OF COURSE, the exact one I want shows up on Urban Outfitters.  Would that be a totes cop-out if I buy it?  Or should I continue searching the fleas…what say you?
Happy weekend!!  Sidenote, 4-day weeks are kind of the best, am I right?

Friday Love List

August 19, 2011

Filed Under : INTERIORS - MY LIFE

Where did the summer go?  I feel like it came and went in the blink of an eye and now it’s almost September.  For someone who really loves hot weather and margaritas (and the smell of sunscreen and watermelon by the pool), I don’t think we really ever had a summer this year in southern california.  That makes me sad.  What the H, CA??  But nonetheless, here are a few things that I’ve been loving this week:

  1.  I’m crazy for stripes, especially classic breton, so when I spotted this striped umbrella, I almost died of excitement!  And while I’m already complaining about CA, I also wish it would rain more because I have zero use for an umbrella.
  2. Although they aren’t as purty as some of the fonts you’ll find on sites like font squirrel and such, these Google web fonts are super helpful and useful!
  3. Seeing as my Portland trip is almost a month away (eeeee!!), nothing makes me happier than searching for good restaurants, like tasty & sons for example.  Portland is FILLED with some of the most amazing restaurants and I can’t wait to try them out.
  4. You probably know (and are tired of) my obsession with le instagram.  So you could only imagine my elation when I found this website, stickygram, that turns your instagrams into…wait for it….MAGNETS!  SIGN ME UP!
  5. Two of my very best friends, her and her, are giving my blog a MUCH NEEDED facelift!  Yes, they are redesigning it and I could not be more excited, thrilled, and IN LOVE with what’s brewing so far.

Friday Love List

August 12, 2011

Filed Under : EAT - INTERIORS - RECIPES - STYLE

Is it Friday already??  I swear this week just flew by.  3 minutes ago I was typing out my post for M Street Kitchen and now it’s the end of the week.  My super busy work week was to blame, especially this little diddy that was going on.  But you know what?  I really love work.  That’s going to be #1 on my love list this week.  I love my dang job!

  •  I’m also loving this corner of my desk (in my home office – promise to show more soon!), complete with my new favorite Rifle Paper Co. notebook, a Le Pen (a swoonworthy pen, let me tell you), a couple washi tapes, a stamp, and some baker’s twine.
  • These Colby June rings are so gorgeous and I want all of them.
  • Last Friday, we went to First Fridays in Venice, which is an art walk of sorts with lots of food trucks and fun things going on.  LOVED it.
  • It’s a no brainer that I’m obsessed with Destined to Design blog because it has all my favorite elements: design, style, food, typography, and lots more goodness.  She also has one of my favorite Pinterests.
  • These Steven boots are absolutely perfect for the end of summer and the transition into fall.  Need them asap.  Also, I’m gonna throw it out there: I like websites with free shipping.
  • Lusting after this chain bag from Nasty Gal.
  • I want to make this summery salad from Green Kitchen Stories.  That grilled zucchini paired with raw apples and beets looks like a dream come true.
  • Oh hey, our dining table is being delivered today!  It’s a big hunk of wood and I cannot wait to see it.