tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19706049083949952532024-03-05T10:06:28.872-05:00The Hyphen Tantrumthrowing a fit about all things designJessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-42147765277737160852011-08-16T11:56:00.000-04:002011-08-16T11:56:04.892-04:00I Hate PricetagsThis gem was delivered to my inbox this morning by none other than the to die for <a href="http://www.madewell.com/index.jsp">Madewell</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just wish it didn't have a price tag of $168. So sad. But entirely gorgeous. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{iamge cred: <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/TANKSTEES/tees/PRDOVR~51824/51824.jsp?srcCode=MWEMBR00145">Madewell</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-42352492915556281862011-08-03T12:42:00.000-04:002011-08-03T12:42:24.620-04:00Never Overlook ClassicIf it isn't broken, don't fix it. <div><br />
</div><div>I have simply adored Vans since high school. Recently, they have fallen victim to the back of the closet. That won't be a problem after I get my hands on these. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>Remember <a href="http://www.thehyphentantrum.com/2011/02/twinkle-twinkle.html">this post</a>. Mission accomplished. Absolute perfection. </div><div><br />
</div><div>image cred {<a href="http://shop.vans.com/catalog/Vans/en_US/style/njvgld.html?categoryId=10150#variation-1">Vans</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-17530405594246812122011-08-03T12:15:00.000-04:002011-08-03T12:15:11.130-04:00Ear BlingI love these. Mainly because they would match with everything.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They match everything in the same way I justified buying <a href="http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/slaves-to-fashion/2010/07/50-under-flats-get-a-little-wi.html">these</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">image cred {<a href="http://www.ssense.com/women/product/dannijo/zasha_earrings/38768">SSENSE</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comChestertown, MD 21620, USA39.2074054 -76.108800139.1030989 -76.28810159999999 39.3117119 -75.9294986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-71281117413640019482011-08-02T21:15:00.000-04:002011-08-02T21:15:25.404-04:00It's No SecretI love shoes. As in I would have an entire closet dedicated to shoes if it were at all possible. *sigh* One day.<br />
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With shoes in mind, I have my sights set on <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESBOOTS/skimmers/PRDOVR~52299/52299.jsp">these puppies</a> as my fall staple.<br />
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<a href="http://www.madewell.com/index.jsp">Madewell</a>, you are simply genius!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And while we are at it, lets throw in <a href="http://www.madewell.com/newarrivals/sweaters/PRDOVR~44429/99102365287/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~20+17~15~~~~~~~/44429.jsp">this sweater</a> for good measure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Almost cozy enough to make you wish Fall upon us already!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred: <a href="http://www.madewell.com/index.jsp">Madewell</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comChestertown, MD 21620, USA39.2074054 -76.108800139.1030989 -76.28810159999999 39.3117119 -75.9294986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-15210452237461295372011-08-01T11:43:00.000-04:002011-08-01T11:43:37.485-04:00Sights Set On FallToday is the first day of August! And that means my birthday is in 23 days.<br />
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Ahem.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These might possibly be the <a href="http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/productdetails?catId=cat90048DM&productId=7-137770&skuId=***7********9044850*M080&stockNumber=9044850&showDefaultOption=true">sleekest pair of Sperry Top-Siders</a> I have ever seen. In love. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wear a size 7.5.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred: <a href="http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/productdetails?catId=cat90048DM&productId=7-137770&skuId=***7********9044850*M080&stockNumber=9044850&showDefaultOption=true">Sperry Top-Sider</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-54938270401990500332011-08-01T08:39:00.001-04:002011-08-01T08:41:06.763-04:00Just TemporaryWhile I don't have much of my own Twitter following, I do happen to participate in following some of the great bloggers of our generation (sounds official, huh?!). About a week ago<a href="http://jessicahische.is/awesome/"> Jessica Hische</a> tweeted a link that is an absolute gem!<br />
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May I introduce you to <a href="http://tatt.ly/">Tattly</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And the greatest part, all of these are temporary!! So that means I can actually drum up the courage to get one! I must say it is refreshing to see some design-related tattoos that aren't ampersands. Don't get me wrong, I love a good ampersand but there are more icons to what we do. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At two for five bucks, this is going on my more immediate lust list. Too cool!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred:<a href="http://tatt.ly/"> Tattly</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-39156552383237764692011-07-31T15:38:00.000-04:002011-07-31T15:38:24.269-04:00It's the Most Wonderful Time of the YearNo. Not Christmas.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway">Project Runway</a>!!<br />
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My favorite, most favorite show in the entire Universe started this past Thursday night. And I am not afraid to admit, I live tweeted the whole thing (<a href="https://twitter.com/#!/jhyphenl">@jhyphenl)</a>!<br />
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So lets recap, shall we?<br />
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To start, lets go with my favorite designer so far. I know it's too soon to really tell, but this guy takes the lead in my mind. I will admit, not my favorite outfit of the night, but from what I saw on the pre-show, I'm into it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-9/designers/anthony-ryan-auld">Anthony Ryan</a><br />
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This was my favorite look of the night. It's pretty amazing considering they used pj's and a bed sheet. I have mad fantasies about having dresses like these fill my closet.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-9/designers/viktor-luna">Viktor Luna</a><br />
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I thought this look came together, but I am really not into the fact that this chick cannot sew. If there is one thing I learned in college it is that you are nothing without a knowledge of fundamentals. I have a feeling the camera is going to love the drama around her, but she will be short lived. On a more positive note, she has style.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-9/designers/anya-ayoung-chee">Anya Ayoung</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This look was crazy chic. I have got to give this guy some props. He knows how to style, it made this look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This dress was cute. I am not thrilled he won the challenge, the man has a background in fashion! His entire existence makes me miss <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-8/designers/peach-carr">Peach</a>. He just can't compare. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-9/designers/bert-keeter">Bert Keeter</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/Screenshot2011-07-31at24131PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/Screenshot2011-07-31at24131PM.png" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Didn't love the jacket here, but that skirt is to die for! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I loved this dress! But that puking clown made me lose faith in this girl. Humor should not cloud your design sensibility. I feel like they should have called her out on it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-9/designers/fallene-wells">Fallene Wells</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/Screenshot2011-07-31at24423PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/Screenshot2011-07-31at24423PM.png" width="272" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And now for the worst. I fully agreed with who got sent home, but this guy does not get let off the hook. I know the challenge was limiting, but based on what his peers put out there are no excuses. This was terrible!! Sweats with heels? Seriously?!?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-9/designers/joshua-christensen">Joshua Christensen</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/Screenshot2011-07-31at24442PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/Screenshot2011-07-31at24442PM.png" width="273" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you don't watch this show, I recommend it! Highly! It really is a feast for the eyes and the design mind. Design is design no matter the medium, which is why I find it completely inspiring. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let me know what you thought of this weeks episode! I'll be back on Twitter Thursday night, more than likely putting my two cents in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred: <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway">Project Runway</a> via <a href="http://MyLifetime.com/">MyLifetime.com</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comChestertown, MD 21620, USA39.2074054 -76.108800139.1030989 -76.28810159999999 39.3117119 -75.9294986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-50682801230541380292011-07-30T12:32:00.000-04:002011-07-30T12:32:33.261-04:00Pixie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/the%20hyphen%20tantrum/Emma-Watson-at-Lancolm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/the%20hyphen%20tantrum/Emma-Watson-at-Lancolm.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://www.emmawatson.com/">Emma Watson.</a> She has come a long way since her Potter days.<br />
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The pixie has got to be one of the smartest moves she has ever made. Could she look any chicer? I particularly love it when they style her in menswear.<br />
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I wish I had the guts to go for this look. I need to just go in and do it one day, before I have time to consider it.<br />
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Would you go for it?<br />
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{image cred: <a href="http://www.poshglam.com/emma-watson-reveals-lancome-paris-gig-via-twitter/">Poshglam</a>}Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comChestertown, MD 21620, USA39.208998600000008 -76.06661259999998539.189442600000007 -76.089523599999978 39.22855460000001 -76.043701599999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-8545205011172213302011-07-24T14:47:00.000-04:002011-07-24T14:47:32.008-04:00A Trip To The Mall...never proves to be a good thing!<br />
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I ventured into <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/">Crate and Barrel</a>, bad idea. I found amazing things for an apartment I don't even have yet! Oh the woes of relocation.<br />
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Well, for when the Hubs and I do find the perfect place I want <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/sofas/lounge-93%22-slipcovered-sofa/s152156">this couch</a>:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On a side note, I found <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/beds/pavillion-black-canopy-bed/f38170">this</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/PavillionBedroomCollctnFI11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/PavillionBedroomCollctnFI11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We aren't in the market for a new bed, but when we are this is it. A modern canopy bed, in black! It could not be more "our" style. And yes, on this one we would actually agree. And, I couldn't possibly buy this bed without the completely <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/ottomans-cubes/townsend-leather-ottoman-bench/f39989">awesome ottoman</a> at the foot of the bed. Perfect. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred: <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/">Crate and Barrel</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comChestertown, MD 21620, USA39.2074054 -76.108800139.1030989 -76.28810159999999 39.3117119 -75.9294986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-34897064340095828732011-06-18T15:10:00.000-04:002011-06-18T15:10:17.096-04:00When I Grow Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/il_570xN237792506-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/il_570xN237792506-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...I don't want to settle for less. Ever. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know how ridiculous I seem to be sometimes, but the bottom line is my life should not be less than what I think I deserve. And I am not up for settling. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Back to business. I wasn't planning on writing a post until I finished work today but these prints have me head over heels and I just could not resist sharing immediately. The Hubs and I will be moving to a much for nautical part of the world (yup, the great state of Maryland!) next weekend. While it is going to take a bit of time before we can afford our own place up this way, I have found the perfect first addition once we get to that point!<br />
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Check out these nautical prints from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackBaroque">Black Baroque</a> on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>, at $10 a print you know I will have my hands on a few of these! I see a mini gallery wall in our future.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I adore every single print in their <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackBaroque?section_id=6842140">Ocean Life category</a>, but I think I feel an octopus theme for my future living room. That magenta print is just killing me. I know the Hubs will just adore it, right Babe? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackBaroque">Black Baroque</a> via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-12345165169674583232011-04-07T12:14:00.000-04:002011-04-07T12:14:32.193-04:00One Sugar or Two?Since the Hub's and I are moving, in a couple of very short months, I am on a decorating kick. You know, when you are all excited about moving into a new space and you just think all day about how you can reinvent it to be just yours. Ok, well I do that! One project I know I have wanted to tackle for a while is changing out the drawer pulls on our "old person" bedroom set. I really think <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073707&catId=HOME-HARDWARE&navCount=48&navAction=top&isProduct=true&pushId=HOME-HARDWARE&popId=HOME-HARDWARE&fromCategoryPage=true&color=031&subCategoryId=HOME-HARDWARE-PULLS&tabStyle=Info">these</a> would do the trick to make it just a little more "us."<br />
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Back to the point! I was perusing the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthro</a> site and came across these pretty amazing chandeliers. I am not sure if I would ever have the guts to hang anything this quirky in our home (or if the Hub's would let me), but I do appreciate them for what they are. <br />
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I just can't get over how unique these are! I mean, imagine the conversation a piece like this in your dining room would start. I would have to hold regular tea parties if I had that first chandelier. Hands down. <br />
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Would you be gutsy enough to give one of these a try?<br />
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{image cred: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a>}Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-20265391402777298322011-04-06T13:08:00.000-04:002011-04-06T13:08:48.766-04:00SpeechlessWhat I wouldn't give to live or work (or both!) in a space like this. Absolutely brilliant. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred: <a href="http://www.giorgiopossenti.com/">Giorgio Possenti</a> via <a href="http://blackeiffel.blogspot.com/2011/03/brilliant-studio-space.html">Black*Eiffel</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-24823949206065339222011-04-06T10:02:00.000-04:002011-04-06T10:02:28.229-04:00All Dressed UpI have been meaning to blog about this adorable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy </a>shop for a while. It amazes me how I let it slip. I cannot get over a) how super cute this product is and b) how absolutely dapper this dog is. I think the amazing photography is what drew me into this shop, it really is stunning and makes all the difference. Without further ado may I present the brilliance of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SillyBuddy?ref=pr_shop_more">SillyBuddy</a>:<br />
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Seriously!?! How cute is that guy. The Hub's desperately wants a puggle and gazing at this shop with me did not help. I still have my fingers crossed for a lab, but if we can find a little one as studly as this guy I am sold. <br />
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Now, I am wondering if I can order one of these lovelies for my Woody-cat? He can rock a bow tie. <br />
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{image cred: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SillyBuddy?ref=pr_shop_more">SillyBuddy</a>}Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-86926954457308882162011-04-05T13:45:00.000-04:002011-04-05T13:45:47.871-04:00Oh My, Good GraciousI have a new object of affection. <a href="http://www.katespade.com/designer-handbags/fabric-purses/hit-the-dock-rudy/PXRU2087,default,pd.html?dwvar_PXRU2087_color=711&start=33&cgid=sale">Hit the Dock Rudy by Kate Spade</a>. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/Capture3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/Capture3.png" width="392" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And of course this particular purse would not be complete without the cutest coin purse I have ever seen. Isn't it just perfect for this bag?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I may need to purchase these items (hey, at least the purse is on sale!) with the first paycheck from my new job. Yup! Thats right! This lady gets to leave "the 9-5" for something far more exciting and intellectually compelling. My new position is entitled "Social Media Manager," I know you must be as happy for me as I am because I have not spared complaint these past months. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The Hub's and I will be packing up and moving north to <a href="http://www.ci.annapolis.md.us/Home.aspx">Annapolis, MD</a> over Memorial day weekend. We could not be more thrilled to be closer to family, friends, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesapeake_Bay">the Bay</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rehoboth_Beach,_Delaware">the beach</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callinectes_sapidus">fresh seafood</a>! This is a very welcome change. Peace out <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynchburg,_VA">Hill City</a>!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">With all that said, wouldn't this purse be simply perfect for purusing the streets of such a nautical town? Excited. Yes. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Expect posting to be light for a while during my adjustment. I start the new job on Monday (yup, that means back <a href="http://chestertown.com/">here</a> until the end of May). After that I am back, full force and hopefully better than ever!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">{image cred: <a href="http://www.katespade.com/landing-main/landing-main,default,pg.html">Kate Spade</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-87585434042909010912011-03-30T13:38:00.000-04:002011-03-30T13:38:22.483-04:00Spring Where Did You Go?The weather has been a tease here in Central, VA. One week we are loving temperatures in the 80's and the next we are pulling our winter coats back out because it has dipped down into the 30's. What. The. Heck. So, to drown myself in wishful thinking I share with you these totally not-affordable pretties. Hey, I did say WISH-ful thinking. <br />
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</div><div align="left">I just love that bold orange. I can't get over it. </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">Oh and a big news post is on the way! I have a lot to share with you all. </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">{image cred: <a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/">Marc by Marc Jacobs</a>, <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=529441&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results">1</a> & <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=516592&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results">2</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-22901051999366298282011-03-25T10:39:00.000-04:002011-03-25T10:39:51.060-04:00Sweet StudsI am a plain Jane kind of girl when it comes to earrings. I am absolutely loving these sweet little studs from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/melaniefavreau?ref=seller_info">melaniefavreau</a>. It sort of makes me wish I had more than one hole.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am also totally loving <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67927266/you-and-me-ampersand-stud-earrings">these</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69140616/nous-partirons-sur-locean-anchor">these</a> from her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> shop. It's tough to choose but bottom line is I am gonna have to purchase some, and debate getting a second hole. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/melaniefavreau?ref=seller_info">melaniefavreau</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-68432738699637572862011-03-22T14:09:00.000-04:002011-03-22T14:09:12.496-04:00It's Been Years<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/coaster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/coaster.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>...since I have posted to my blog. Who would have thought that life would get so complicated that I couldn't post to my blog? Well I think it is safe to say that the unplanned hiatus has officially ended. I mean really, what has the blogosphere been doing without me? <br />
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My apologies for the lack of posting. I have been in need of my daily blogging fix for far too long now. Time to get off this roller coaster ride. <br />
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Speaking of which, have any of you ever been on the brink of things? Things that just get your stomach all tied up in knots because you just know you want something so bad its causing you physical stress? I mean you just know, and you hope someone else recognizes that extreeme knowingness within you. Its a desire that only formulates for an innate passion. I mean, you just know! That is how I feel right now. I hope I can bring those feelings into more sensical terms for you soon, but until then "just know" with me. <br />
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{image cred: <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/roller_coaster_at_glen_echo_park_1928_poster-228527560773249513">zazzle</a>}Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-81331967758346076552011-02-23T16:56:00.000-05:002011-02-23T16:56:37.395-05:00Cords and Cotton CanvasThere are few things more satisfying than <a href="http://www.llbean.com/llbeansignature/llb/shop/65291?subrnd=1&parentCategory=506150&feat=506150-sigtn&cat4=506149">a great pair of corduroys</a>. Plain and simple. Now pair those with <a href="http://www.llbean.com/llbeansignature/llb/shop/68295?subrnd=1&parentCategory=505944&feat=505944-sigtn&cat4=505943&productId=1151800&attrValue_0=Khaki/Black">a timeless bag</a> and some super awesome off character boots and you have quite the look. It doesn't hurt that the retailer is <a href="http://www.llbean.com/?nav=gn&subrnd=1">an American icon</a> in itself either. Brilliant.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred: <a href="http://www.llbean.com/llbeansignature/llb/shop/8?subrnd=1&nav=gnro">L.L. Bean Signature</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-12368514478458534782011-02-20T19:23:00.000-05:002011-02-20T19:23:49.200-05:00No Doubt About It...if I had an iPad (which I totally hope to have one day), I would totally have this case for it.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It would just be too perfect! Yes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20913703&pushId=A_ENT_CAMERAS_COMPUTER&popId=APARTMENT_MEDIA&navCount=117&navAction=poppushpush&itemCount=80&itemdescription=true&parentid=A_ENT_CAMERAS_COMPUTER&startValue=1&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority">Urban Outfitters</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-74910563444305839022011-02-19T23:37:00.000-05:002011-02-19T23:37:49.789-05:00Rough CutI think the Hubs would die if I asked him for another piece of fine jewelry (he spoils me enough!), I am obsessing over rough cut jewels. There is just something about them that makes me all girly and giddy. These pieces from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/elseetee2">elseetee2</a> are absolutely no exception, and mixed with pearls! Aye! My heart skipped a beat. </span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Total swoon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/elseetee2">elseetee2</a> via <a href="http://prettylittlethieves.blogspot.com/search/label/elseetee2">Pretty Little Theives</a>}</span></div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-81446656365015244382011-02-19T22:06:00.000-05:002011-02-19T22:06:09.421-05:00Too Cool.<center><iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18499580" width="400"></iframe><br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/18499580">The Alphabet</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/n9v">n9ve</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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</center><center style="text-align: left;">I could seriously watch this video over and over. Genius. </center><center style="text-align: left;"><br />
</center><center style="text-align: left;">{as spotted on <a href="http://www.designcrushblog.com/2011/02/08/the-alphabet/">Design Crush</a>}</center><br />
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</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-10851390236335052872011-02-19T13:25:00.000-05:002011-02-19T13:25:14.815-05:00Something for the SnifflesSo when I think of tissue box covers I automatically think of this really heavy (and really breakable) stained glass, blue and white thing my Mom used to have in our bathroom ages ago. I think it eventually broke, all I know is it did not make its way to our new house my senior year of high school. <div><br />
</div><div>Anyway I have always hated the things. I thought they were just nonsense. Until I found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65445354/whale-tissue-holder-green">this</a> featured over on <a href="http://somewheresplendid.com/2011/02/07/splendid-source-for-the-home-gnome-sweet-gnome/">Somewhere Splendid</a>. </div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I think it would look just stunning on my nightstand, especially with the <a href="http://www.target.com/DwellStudio-Target-Orbit-Duvet-Sets/dp/B002POYNES/ref=br_1_24?ie=UTF8&id=DwellStudio%20Target%20Orbit%20Duvet%20Sets&node=404152011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid3&searchPage=1&sr=1-24&qid=1298139080&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_category-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Cpattern_name-bin&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1">DwellStudio for Target</a> bedding we bought after the wedding. </div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/51Tx60ALsSL_SL380_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/jlwilliams38/51Tx60ALsSL_SL380_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div>Yup, I think this cute tissue holder is going to have to be an immediate purchase from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> shop, <a class="username" href="http://www.etsy.com/people/gnomesweeeetgnome?ref=ls_profile" style="display: inline !important; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">gnomesweeeetgnome</span></span></a>.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Too cute!!</div><div><br />
</div><div>{image cred: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a class="username" href="http://www.etsy.com/people/gnomesweeeetgnome?ref=ls_profile" style="display: inline !important; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;">gnomesweeeetgnome</a> </span>and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://www.target.com/DwellStudio-Target-Orbit-Duvet-Sets/dp/B002POYNES/ref=br_1_24?ie=UTF8&id=DwellStudio%20Target%20Orbit%20Duvet%20Sets&node=404152011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid3&searchPage=1&sr=1-24&qid=1298139080&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_category-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Cpattern_name-bin&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1">DwellStudio for Target</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">}</span></span></span></div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-38928896346793166312011-02-19T12:07:00.000-05:002011-02-19T12:07:42.858-05:00Twinkle, TwinkleFor about a year now I have had my eye on a pair of sparkle sneakers. I want some comfy, walk around town shoes with a bit of something to them. I found some options and now I need some help deciding. <div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=19292770&pushId=W_SHOES_SNEAKERS&popId=WOMENS_SHOES&navCount=441&navAction=poppushpush&itemCount=80&itemdescription=true&parentid=W_SHOES_SNEAKERS&startValue=1&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,">Keds via Urban Outfitters</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zappos.com/lauren-ralph-lauren-brena-antique-silver">Ralph Lauren</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.journeys.com/product.aspx?id=93692&g=girls&p=shoes&l=silver&m=SM">Converse</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.toms.com/womens/glitters/silver-glitters-shoes">TOMS</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/productdetails?stockNumber=9447160&showDefaultOption=true&skuId=***7********9447160*M055&productId=7-106210&catId=cat100138DM">Sperry Top-Sider</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">I can see <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/knitstees/shortsleevetees/PRDOVR~23165/99101928696/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~45~~20+17+4294967121~15~~~~~~~/23165.jsp">a comfy cute J. Crew t-shirt</a>, <a href="http://www.madewell.com/AST/Navigation/Sale/AllProducts/PRDOVR~28932/99102099543/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~0~~20+17+4294967283~15~~~~~~~/28932.jsp">my favorite cropped jeans</a> and a pair of one of these as a spring wardrobe staple. I just need to pick one...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">{image cred: respective links under each image}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970604908394995253.post-276912181178246992011-02-18T22:59:00.000-05:002011-02-18T22:59:08.944-05:00Keep It ClassyHere in central Virginia we had some unseasonably warm weather today. Spring was totally on my brain, it was such a shame I was stuck in a cubicle the entire time. I cannot begin to describe my displeasure on that one. <div><br />
</div><div>Any who. I have made a spring fashion resolution. Wear more skirts! And along with that I need a pair of functional yet stylish pair of black flats. And yes Babe, I really do NEED them. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I think I will start with this skirt, and I need help deciding between the flats. </div><div><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thoughts? I have tried them both on, the top ones are more comfortable but the ones on the bottom are just too cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image cred: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Bottoms/Skirts/-Double-Decker-Cookie-Skirt">1</a>, <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/sm+women%27s+heaven+patent+flat?prodId=dsw12prod1540008&brand=dsw12brand4500008&productRef=CROSS:">2</a>, <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/liz+claiborne+dainty+flat?prodId=214652&brand=300203">3</a>}</div>Jessie-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14343862651107348775noreply@blogger.com