I love this book. For reference. For ideas on how to eat better. For a reality check about your favorite restaurant and grocery store choices. And because the entire book has pictures!
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Yearly Archives: 2008What a delight to have all the family together! awesome portrait. y’all are gorgeous! We missed Jeffrey Happy Easter, Jessica. It is always a delight to see your family and to read your blog. And what a gorgeous group you are. Hope that your life celebration of your grandmother went well~ What a great family photo! Very fun to see everyone. What a beautiful family! You look so much like your mother! You have a beautiful family btw. Photograph by Yanick Dery. Illustration by Jacqueline Bissett. I received this question from Tracy: I’ve recently moved to Chicago, only steps from Michigan Ave, and am just waiting for my new job to start so I can have the needed cash to begin my shopping excursions. I’ve found so many stores here that I could… jessica when you come to chicago, i definitely recommend visiting armitage street. an enjoyable place for shopping and browsing. WOW – that sketch (to go along with the photo) is so cool, Jess! I also pull apart magazines and file them to see if it something I “have” to have! If it still appeals I get myself to the store or shop it online. I’m trying to be an informed shopper and make better decisions about what works for me! And your website has lead to a lot of inspiration! Thank you! When you come to Chicago for your girls weekend, you must check out the Chocolate Bar at the Peninsula Hotel. It’s only open on Friday and Saturday nights, but it is the definition of decadence. Chocolate in every imaginable form and flavor!! Reservations are a must…they are always busy! I think the internet is great for bargain shopping, if you know the sizing of the particular store. The internet versions of stores often give additional discounts off of the clearance price, and I’ve gotten some very good quality pieces that I otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford. Ahhhhh..in some form or another, I am always shopping!! (Much to my husband’s dismay!) Aww, that is my sister! I also peruse a lot on the internet. I look at Ebay for a lot of items (j crew, etc) because I normally have a hard time paying $100 for a merino sweater. LOL! I also like to go to Macy’s, etc when they have sales to find good deals. =) Lots of life reflection going on in my mind. My mom asked me to help piece together a eulogy for my grandma’s funeral this weekend. It’s had me in deep thought of how to best capture the feelings that grandma inspired within me through her presence. It’s pretty difficult to capture and encompass the greatness… Wishing you peace within as you say farewell to your Grandmother. She sounds like such a lovely woman. ¥ All the best to you while you spend time in reflection. And the shoe idea is the best…I think it’s wonderful to find a private yet outward way to remember a loved one. That’s a hard challenge, but from reading your blog over the past couples of months I’ve learned that you excel at conveying your thoughts to paper, something that is very hard for me to do. I love that you are paying homage to your Grandmother in your fashion choice. this is incredibly sweet. i love the idea of the shoes. oh, i am so sorry about your grandma. it’s tough losing grandparents. i love that you are wearing a fun shoe in honour of her. so perfect. I love the idea of a fun shoe as a dedication. Respectful yet memorable at the same time. I 2nd that….cheers to reflection and memories. I have no doubt you will do your grandma and family proud. Cheers … to reflection and memories! Thank you to all who left such kindhearted comments and extended thoughts of sympathy in relation to the passing of my grandmother. I appreciate you! I’m leaving Miami today after a great weekend of relaxtion in South Beach at Delano Hotel, where you quickly learn to always keep your eyes open for the delights that… How freakin’ cool is that! Enjoy! I love nice hotels. You’ve made me add this one to my list of places to visit. Ahhhhhh…The Delano seems amazing. I would quite like to enjoy a glass or three of Moet on one of those beds boasting a view of the stars! And of course I have “If you wanna’ be my lover…” playing in my head for the rest of the day! What fun! Dang! So much fun! You have just added fuel to the fire of wanting to visit the Delano one day. Hope it was an oasis of rest for you! Hi Jessica, When my mom, Pati, was gathering stories from the family and grandkids to read to my grandma as her health has dwindled over the last several weeks, one of the things I mentioned was that my grandma was the only family member I ever wanted to kiss on the lips. Several days after I emailed… Jessica Jessica, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Grandma. I love that your mom was collecting stories about her…what a treasure for your family. Beautiful tribute to your grandma. I wish you many hugs as you process your loss. So sorry for your loss. What a treasure of a photo to have… xo Beautiful photo and a fabulous story. Jessica, Jessica…So sorry for your loss! What a lovely woman she was! Lots of hugs girl!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your wonderful memories of her and the comfort of knowing she is with her true love bring you peace in the coming days and weeks. Just wanted to say how sorry I was to read about your grandma. I will keep your family in my prayers. Treasure those precious memories. Jessica, I am deeply sorry for your loss. May peace be with you and your family. I am sorry to hear about your grandmother. The picture is beautiful..what a treasure. I’m so sorry for your loss. Very touching story and memories, how lucky you are to have had such a wonderful woman in your life! thoughts and prayers to you and your family! My deepest sympathy to you and your family!! That is a picture I am sure you will treasure forever!! What a blessing to have precious memories and photos!! I’m so sorry for your loss. Now she will be dancing in heaven with your grandpa like your mom said. I’m glad you got to spend time with her recently. Love to you and your family. Many sympathies, peace and comfort to your whole family on the passing of your sweet grandma. What a wonderful legacy of love she has left you. Enjoy celebrating her life with photographs and memories like these. I’m sorry for your sad loss. But what an amazing life your Grandma must have led and how wonderful it is to have such fond memories and great pictures. You are an honour to her. Very touching story, Jessica. I am sad for your loss but a smile crept across my face when I read about her reuniting with her one true love. What a glorious day for the two of them. Jessica – I am so very sorry for your loss. What a priceless picture and a beautiful memory and legacy she left with you. How loving of you, and what strength, just mere hours after her passing to share this story with us and memorialize her in such a sweet way. Your love for her shows and my prayers are with you and your family during this time. I am so sorry, Jess. My sympathies to you and your family. I lost my Grandpa in November of last year. He and my Grandma were married for 67 years. The loss of my Grandpa was profound in my family. I am thinking and praying for you at this very difficult time. What a very touching story. Enjoy the memories. My blessings to you, your family and your grandparents. May your grandmother rest in peace. Jessica I’m sorry for your loss and will pray for peace for your family during this time of grieving. I rejoice with you also for the sweet reunion your grandma is now enjoying in heaven. Here are some classy tote recommendations at various prices – as requested by Jeanette: Tote bags a great way to infuse color or patterns into an otherwise neutral outfit. They can hold a multitude of items. I use a tote to carry a pillow when traveling and it’s perfect that once I have the pillow… KA-uuuute outfit today! Girl you look hot! I love that the contents of the bag are so very woman prepared for anything! It makes me think of Bree on Desperate housewives. My bag which is usually huge with a teeny tiny vintage cigarette case that I use as my wallet always has, planner, pen, lip gloss, lotion, my CAMERA, a few bobby pins and a pony tail holder to wrangle in my wily curls if the day has been LONG! Tough choices here. They are all so very nice and classy. I typically carry some magazines, breath mints, and my lunch (if I’m headed to work) along with the newspaper. Call me old fashioned but pretty comparable. I always have a book with me and gloves, sunglasses, etc. If you’ve purchased the refuel option, there’s no better state than this to return a rental car. That is perfect timing! That made me laugh!! Loved your last post on brunettes (even though I am blonde) Received this question from Sara… Can you give some thoughts on what you think about highlighted hair for brunettes? I have very dark hair but enjoy getting highlights to "brighten things up." What kind of highlights do you think look best? The very chunky ones that are clearly not natural looking seem to be popular…what… Love Rachel Bilson’s hair there. Not so much a fan of her bangs now… I personally think that hair is best when it doesn’t look obvious. Just like make-up: you can tell someone is wearing it, but it shouldn’t be your first thought when looking at them. The more obvious the haircolor, the less classy and chic it is to me… Good luck Sara! Thanks Jessica. My hair color looks similar to the first photo…so maybe I’m on the right track afterall!! I think I just need to make a point of getting to the salon each month…as it’s when I’m overdue that I start getting antsy and impulsive! Jeffrey and I made the drive from Conshohocken, Pennsylvania to Lancaster, Pennsylvania yesterday. Since the majority of all trips I take involve very little car travel, it’s always fun to have the chance to travel by car, explore the life of the locals, and stop where you want. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the Heart of Pennslyania… i wnet to school out there, millersville university. coming from philly, it was a big change. I actually grew up in rural West TN and had an Amish babysitter almost my whole childhood. They are great people! Jessica, I, too, have traveled to Lancaster County. I was equally as enthralled by the whole idea of the Amish. Such a quiet, different life than the one I lead…but beautiful all the same. i just love amish country. my friends live in lancaster and have amish friends, it’s an interesting life style for sure. their foods are yummy too! haha. how funny! My husband is from around there [shrewsburry actually] and were heading out next week, how exciting! [me-being a big seattle city girl in a small town :/ ] Wow, how funny is this, I just finished watching Saving Sarah Cain and then read your post!!! You must watch that movie it’s wonderful, all about a city girl who suddendly becomes the guardian for her sisters five Amish children – it’s such a wonderful story and set in Lancaster County – I highly recommend it. How fun! I grew up in OH, about 90 minutes from an Amish community. We used to go for the food Hi Jessica, I am from a small town in Northern Indiana where part of our community is Amish. If you are ever in the South Bend area, you should make a trip to Shipshewana. It is a tourist town based around the Amish community. You can eat alot of Amish cooking and buy handmade products from the Amish. There is also a place called Menno Hof where you can go and learn about the history of the Amish. It is quite a neat little town, but it is starting to get a little to commercialized for my taste. |
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Jeanette - I’m intrigued. Off to check it out.
Ashley - Looks like a fun book…I’ll have to check it out.
I am LOVING your outfit on 3.17!!
Very chic. And I think that I could pull this off…while being a mama at the same time. Thanks for the inspiration!!