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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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Great photo – we have been thinking about you guys all weekend! Hope you stuffed yourselves!
What a beautiful post and a beautiful family! I hope you had a great holiday!
Love the expression on Gabrielle’s face….so cute!
to you as well jessica…
Hope you had a fabulous thanksgiving!!!
Happy First Thanksgiving, Gabrielle! I am thankful for you.
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Too cute – I am laughing because my mom gave Hayden that same turkey that gobbles:-) Hope you had a great one!
Absolutley PRECIOUS!!!!
Food is on my mind this week! I love how this sweet little egg custard came out. I added the berries and fresh whip cream. This dessert is one of Jeffrey's favorites – so I've been working to perfect it! Here's the fashion version of my above dessert! (Photograph by Steven Meisel for Italian Vogue.)…
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uh..yummo…thats looks o good..and ryan is right…I’ve really noticed what a terrific photographer you are!!!…REALLY…I so enjoy all of your captures..gotta be that style “eye” you have..shows up in your photos as well
Hi Ryan,
Thanks! I haven’t tried making creme brulee yet – but it’s next on my list!
Cheers to you and Grace!
jessica
you are one great photographer. I really like your asthetic. The pic of Gabrielle is particularly exceptional.
Have you tried a creme brulet yet?
Gabrielle went for the bites of banana. (And had some avocado too!) And I love this idea from Cookie for roasted cranberries and pears.
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Hi Jess!
I’m adding it to my idea book for Thanksgiving 2010 when we will be hosting all our family in our new kitchen loft!
This year we get to feast at Jeffrey’s daughter Rebecca’s house!
Love,
Jess
Yum! Are you making those for thanksgiving?
Does it get any sweeter than this?
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It could be a little sweeter if Gabrielle were wearing it!!!!
Keep this in mind as you shop for the holidays or as you're creating your own wish list. I found it in Dan Zandra's book Love Life.
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you are so right! And the latest gabrielle is so sweet with this little french hat! Shes a cutie!
So true. We forget that many times and get wrapped up in the commercialism of Christmas. Thanks for the reminder 
It always feels good to see my choices published or featured. Such is the case with this circled garment. It's a sweet, lightweight wool dress that I picked it up at Anthropologie during our recent trip to Las Vegas. One day later, it was in the display window there, and then I saw it in…
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Love Gabrielle’s hat–she’s so cute!
Hey Jessica, I love all your fashion tips and such. Is there a particular magazine you grab for the latest fashion/style at the moment?
Does tape make you happy? I've been seeing and reading nothing but great things about Happy Tape. I do believe a few of these rolls will make a delightful addition to my everyday (and holiday) gift wrapping arsenal that currently relies on scotch tape. I'm already a fan and haven't even held a roll in my hands…
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Funky and fun, but I would never spend that kind of money on tape. Scotch works just fine around here. Especially when the wrapping gets tossed in the trash anyway!
that tape is awesome…so is gabrielle’s wardrobe!!! if you ever have a need to pass on some hand me downs…i have a 4 week baby girl who would be a willing taker!! 
I have the set of tape in the second picture, and LOVE it! Just bought it of etsy, I mostly use it for scrapbooking, but that’s a great idea to use it for wrapping presents : )
I have been wanting some too. I see it everywhere. Most recently in Martha Stewart.
How very cool! Must find me some of that.
I trip love tape…but as my sister advised me “you can have boys… and you can have tape… but you can’t have boys AND tape”
i have two boys and a girl and usually have to ‘hide’ my tape
Hey hey thanks for posting a link to such yummy tape. My 3 yo son is totally into Christmas gift giving this year and would get a kick out of helping wrap gifts with such fun tapes. Let us know how it works out for you!
hehe I love that tape too!
I LOVE happy tape. It’s great fun!
Thinking of my Dad on his birthday – hoping that today he looks out to the Pacific Ocean and takes a moment to stop and think and know that he is loved. Cheers to you on your day!
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Thanks Denise – that’s an incredible site.
I wish I had a photographer to take great shots like that of me every day
Thanks for visiting!
Jessica
I lurk on your blog from time to time & I came across another blog that I thought you might like. http://seaofshoes.typepad.com/sea_of_shoes/
I'm also thinking of Jeffrey's daughter, Rebecca, today on her birthday! And Gabrielle is 8 months old today. There is a lot to celebrate!
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Anastasia!
How great – Happy Birthday!
Cheers,
Jessica
It’s my birthday too Jess!
I have to agree with Lucky Magazine that this is a brilliant idea. My current tool for self-manicure mishaps is typically a q-tip, but I'm hoping this tool will work better and help to cleanly and precisely eliminate any painting errors. If you have used it, please share your experience!
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Hi Marit!
Thanks for visiting.
I’ve always admired European women’s nails.
Typically very clean with a nude polish.
(Now I know an additional secret!)
Cheers!
Jessica
Hi,
i’m surprised seeing that this is somehing new in the U.s.. Here in europe we use these things since about 10 years. i love this, especially with dark nail laquers, i use them all the time!
greetings from germany
marit
I got a similar one in a Ms. Manicure brand set that I bought at Target and love it – it works very well and is so easy to use.
Perfect! What a great idea, thanks for passing this on!
I have been using a fine tipped paint brush for a while…this would eliminate the need for dipping in acetone though! Good one Jess!
i haven’t tried this specific brand yet, but i tried one of these a few years back. it worked pretty well, but not fabulously. this one might be worth looking into though… thanks for the heads up! :]
Haven’t tried this brand of pen yet but I love the idea!
It's so great to be back home in Charlotte after a long visit out West. We arrived home to incredible fall weather (it's in the 70s) and I'm once again reminded how grateful I am to live here. We took a long walk around the neighborhood today. It was a perfect day for Gabrielle to…
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Jessica – great choice. Last week, I purchased a beautiful dress with similiar detailing on the zipper at Nordstrom. It’s by Rebecca Taylor – it fits just beautifully. I’m so happy to have added it to my collection.
Check it out:
Front: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3065019/0~2376776~2374325~6015006?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6015006&P=1
Back: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3065019/0~2376776~2374325~6015006?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6015006&P=1
the “seasonal fruit salad” picture is giving me bad flashbacks to the limited fruit offerings in my college dining hall (at least it wasn’t canned fruit cocktail in sauce, though!).
love these pics jessica….especially the one of gabrielle in the leaves..and that dress is going to look dynamite on you..glad your home safe and sounds like you had a great trip.
Lovely photos Jessica.
It is always nice to travel, but ever so much nicer to be home… and to such fantastic weather too, BONUS!!!
The last stop of our near monthlong West Coast trip was Vegas! This is my one and only trip to Vegas this year. (In many of the years past I have visited five or more times.) Although it seems to have lost a bit of its luster, it's still an exciting place to visit. Knowing…
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you always look great – if it’s not too impolite can i ask have you had a work on your nose? – i had rhinoplasty 16 months ago and the tip of my nose has remained quite red and I notice that yours does a little too. Been told by numerous makeup artists that a green based foundation would work best but have yet to find one i like. Any recommends?
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for visiting! Not much food to report on from this Vegas trip – my meals consisted of room service and Whole Foods! We did, however, have dinner at Craftsteak http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/craftsteak-steak-house.aspx at MGM which is excellent. We’ve been there many times before and it’s consistently good. I had salmon and Jeffrey had short ribs.
Let me know your favorite type of food and where you’re staying and I’ll give you several suggestions for fantastic places to eat during your Vegas visit.
Cheers!
Jessica
It looks like you’ve been having a lovely time traveling around. I’ve been a fan of your web log for awhile now and I love the topics you write on. Will you be doing a food post about your Vegas visit? My husband and I will be going to Las Vegas in January. We are both foodies and would love some recommendations on some excellent dining. This will be my first visit as an adult.
Hi Darling! Love this post about your Leonard Cohen experience. So insightful. You have inspired me to listen to his music. Thank you. ~Rebekah
P.S. Beautiful shot of Bruna and Little Miss G.
Love it when the stars align and the Cohen Gods are on your side to make an incredible experience happen for you.
Hi Jessica, glad you had fun in Las Vegas! I am a long time reader of your blog, but this is my first question. I recently lost 40 lbs, and now enjoying wearing more stylish clothes & necklaces, except for I never know what kind of neckline looks good w/certain necklaces. Like a V neck looks good w/a long necklace, or more choker like?? I don’t know!! any rule of thumb? Thanks!! Colleen
I do believe this to be a fun holiday skirt. You can find it at Anthropologie.
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LOVE IT! So adorable for a Christmas party or get together. shann
i am currently obsessed with watching ‘Man Shops Globe’ on the Sundance channel about how they find all those clever/unique items for Anthropologie!
Triple love the skirt.
I found this Sprout organic baby food yesterday at Whole Foods in Las Vegas. Gabrielle loved it and I was ready to eat it myself – it tasted that good. I'm checking out their website today and looks like there are all kinds of other delicious options. And the first time I saw these Boogie…
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Wow, those Boogie Wipes look awesome and I am a grown up (who is frequenly sneezing and blowing my nose).
Cheryl,
Great! Please tell Mindee I said THANK YOU!
Cheers,
Jessica
LOVE THAT YOU PUT SOMETHING ON HERE ABOUT BOOGIE WIPES!!! They are awesome! My good friend Mindee who has three little kiddos invented them. She is an amazing Mom and successful business woman. Thank you!
We're nearing the end of our visit to the Seattle area – departing tomorrow for Las Vegas. What an incredible time it's been to be here and see family and great friends, enjoy delicious food, see the sights, and be thankful for where I grew up. This is a wonderful time of year to visit…
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Hi Houry,
The scarf is from Makie
http://www.makieclothier.com/catalog.php?cat=accessories&itemId=296&page=5
and the coat is from BabyGap.
(no longer available – but this looks a lot like it http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=8788&vid=1&pid=664023 I got it long before Gabrielle was born – knowing I would be able to make it work for either a boy or a girl!
Thanks for visiting!
Jessica
jessica I love reading your blog. I especially love the picture of you and Gabrielle in her scarf and coat. Can you please share where you got those from?
Thanks!
the collage of photos are great jessica…and that scarf is the cutest thing on miss gabrielle..fits her so well!
LOVE the photo of you and her on the sunny day! Love all the pics! So glad your having a great time
xo
A visit to the Seattle Aquarium. Rebekah and Gabrielle checking out the octopus. Hello Mr. Fish. Cousins Lucy and Gabrielle on the prowl in their strollers. So sweet to have Gabrielle in her scarf from Makie. Beautiful landscaping at the aquarium. And don't you love the positioning of gift shops just at the end! …
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Feast your eyes on these. Fresh strawberries at Tacoma Boys. A grilled ham sandwich at Urbane. Jeffrey's short rib roll at Urbane. Refreshing lemonade. A Beecher's grilled cheese and fresh salad. Arguably Seattle's best pizza at Italian Spaghetti House on Lake City Way. Italian salad served family style. And there's nothing more delightful than an…
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Jessica,
Thanks for the info on the Daily Dozen. We just returned from spending Christmas in Seattle and we loved the donuts! I can’t believe we’ve traveled to Seattle (and Pike Place!) more than 10X and have never had these bits of yumminess!
Thanks again.
I have always been SO curious about the Italian Spaghetti House and wanted to try it. After seeing that picture, I’ll definitely make it over there.
You are making me very hungry right now! I want a Beecher’s grilled cheese stat! I may have to settle for the ones they are selling at Metropolitan Market though:) It was great seeing you while you were in town. We had a lot of fun at the party you threw for Jessie. Hope to see you again soon…maybe at playgroup?:)
Hi Meryl!
I believe this to be my recipe for control around delicious foods:
2 parts don’t overindulge. 1 part stay active. 1 part genes and metabolism. 1 part eat balanced.
Hi Cathy!
The mini donut place is called the Daily Dozen. If you’re heading south in Pike Place Market past the flying fish place, take a left down the walkway that takes you back out to 1st and it’s there on the left-hand side before the magazine stand. Here is a bit more info http://www.yelp.com/biz/daily-dozen-doughnut-company-seattle
Hi Melanie!
Yes, Gabrielle is definitely beginning to check out the foods we eat. I love when she is on my lap and I take a bite and if I look down at her she just smiles – with a little grin that says “May I have some?” Too cute.
Cheers!
Jessica
Here’s the real question…how do you maintain any sense of discipline and self control around so much beautiful and (surely) delicious food?
Tell us! How do you keep that foxy figure? Inquiring minds wanna know!
Hi Jessica,
Can you tell me the location of the mini donut place?
thanks!
Cathy
hee hee – it just seems so unfair! i’m sure gabrielle will catch up as soon as she is able. does she watch you eat with the “i know your food is better than mine” stare?
Man, I love these sweet little humans. Henry McDougall. Lucy McDougall. Anna Edwards. Simon Edwards.
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Just drove by this car charging station at the Sea-Tac Airport! An interesting glimpse of what our future world will be like.
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for more about this, check out the documentary “who killed the electric car?” very interesting stuff!
It's such a delight to come to an age of realization and discovery in which you know what incredible people your siblings are. This is definitely the current case for me in regards to my sister, Ali. Wow, what a gem she is. What a daily inspiration to so many people whose lives she has…
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beautiful picture..very sweet..makes me miss my sister bunches..she lives across the country from me and we only get to see each other maybe once every few years…love how you are able to express your closeness
What a great picture of both of you!!!
I love Ali. she’s how I found your website actually! you two are both very talented!
Well said Jessica! She’s an inspiration, as are you.
Happy Day Ali!
Love you!!!!
Happy Birthday Ali!
Jessica, your entire family seems to be filled with endless, creative talent! Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.
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triple love this – so the truth!!!!
Amen!!!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Dr. Suess Quote. I put this up as a Large Rub-on on my daughters wall. I hope that she will always be inspired to be herself….so far, so good!
Hi Kal,
I’m unsure of who to give credit for on this quote! I hope it’s Dr. Suess, he was brilliant!
Hi Jennifer,
The item in this picture is a small paperweight that I saw at Watson Kennedy in Seattle, Washington. http://www.watsonkennedy.com/store/Main.asp
Here’s a link to one you can buy if you’re interested http://www.shopembrace.com/Default.asp?PageID=12&ProdID=412
Thanks for visiting!
Jessica
I think that quote is Dr. Suess. Is that right?
Can you tell us what/where that is? It looks like a coaster or something stationery related.
LOVE THAT…it is an absolute truth!
Super cute new Stella McCartney for Gap kid's items available online today!
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Very cool kids stuff. I love your coat in Today’s style… can you share where it’s from? I’ve been looking at a few similar ones.
and who knew she was doing kids stuff too???
wow..I need to see if there’s sizing for my growing 9 year old..I loved watching her runway show seen on Rachel ZOe..thanks for sharing the info jessica
What a delightful day! Your first Halloween. I dressed you in your "Bad TUTU the Bone" costume to go with Hip (Mama) Bone and Milk (Bruna) Bone. You loved the fluffy neon yellow tutu. I found it while shopping with Grandma and Grandpa on your first trip to South Park Mall after you were born….
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She looks adorable! Love the family pics!!!
been busy the last couple of days…oh my what great updates you’ve had…absolutely adored gabrielle’s costume…and oh so loved that picture of just the 2 of you…and the coats..hard to pick just one ..hope you had a safe trip home
She looks SO CUTE!!! Love the costume and the creative name. Best of all she looks so happy about wearing her costume…not something that is easily achieved!!
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jessica - Hi Robin,
I use a Canon EOS with a portrait lens – and sometimes my iPhone.
I takes TONS of pictures and then narrow them down to the best one or two.
Cheers!
Jessica
robin - I can’t believe just how cute she is jessica…and so nice of you to post some great baby items..adore that last pic (could be a cover for parent magazine)..what camera are you using for the blog pics?
Pam Menaker - Hey Jeffrey, Jessica & Gabrielle! We loved the blog and of course, the pics! What a great site. Happy Holidays! Scott, Pam and entire SmileCharlotte team.