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Yearly Archives: 2010These are a few of my favorite British-originated things: 1. Habitat 2. Cheddar cheese 3. The Beatles 4. Christopher Bailey of Burberry 5. London Taxis 6. Net-A-Porter 7. Land Rover 8. Stella McCartney 9. Cadbury Mini Eggs Burberry is a fav of mine! cool list! I had forgotten that Cadbury was British! I love those things. I was actually introduced to them by a dietician I work with. Go figure? She is addicted worse than me. She buys them in bulk at Easter and then freezes them so she has them throughout the year I love reading your updates, I’ll be in England in a few weeks so I’m taking notes from my favorite travel books and your blog. When I lived in England, I always enjoyed visiting Habitat. thanks for the reminder. fun collage…little bit of everything I’m with you on the Land Rover! Hello London! After a long night of flying on Virgin Atlantic (but rather comfortable and quite uneventful!), we arrived in London yesterday! Before our overseas flights, we met Jeffrey in Washington DC at Dulles (my new favorite airport). They have one the best commercial types I've seen and great accents of orange. Before departure, we… i love flying out of dulles! Have a fun trip! I am truly enjoying living vicariously through you right now! In Australia we call the children’s drink a “baby cino” and it is usually served with a couple of marshmallows on the side. My kids were really put out when we arrived in london a few years ago only to find they had never heard of such a thing. Glad they have worked it out now! lovely captures. great captures jessica…those shoes are so so cute….and the kids dessert menu..how cool is that? love the pic of you and gabrielle in the plane Melanie, Hi Jessica, I love London! It’s so exciting and fun! Your pictures are too cute! I can’t wait for MUJI when I go to China! What else did you find there? I love the politeness of signs in Europe. I'm revisiting the haircut I had almost exactly one year ago today – minus the baby bump! You are adorable in both pics!! I hope that you have a wonderful time overseas! Gabrielle is going to have the most interesting first birthday next week! What a way to celebrate! love IT!!!!!!!!!..perfect for your trip..looks very parisienne CHIC..the blond hair flat ironed and angled cut looks very stylish I don’t think I’ve ever commented on your blog before, but I have to say I love your hair. Makes me wish mine was that straight. I’ve been cursed with kinky, curly hair so I envy you Jess, I agree with Marit in terms of the designer/brand. I have a wishlist set up in Evernote for that reason! You look sexy girl! Your new/old do is very very flattering to you! I like it very much! love love your haircut Jess, it looked great then and it looks great now! Jeffrey and I made Charlotte Observer's Scene and Heard page yesterday! Love this photo! ~Claudia I am trying an all-new packing strategy (same packing style) for our upcoming trip over the Atlantic on Friday. I've picked a palette of black, gray, cream, and white and put together multiple options with different shoes, coats and accessories. The idea is that I'll get more wear out of the things I am packing… Hi Kristina, Love the “color palette” packing strategy! I know this is an old post, but I am a new reader, so just in case you still answer comments for previous posts… I’m hoping you might share a few more travel tips. Do you pack a neck pillow, blanket, etc.? I find it’s hard to cram that stuff and a book/magazines on the plane. I would love some advice for how you pack or organize your carry-on. Thanks for the response Jessica. I only asked because I normally bring about 3-4 pairs of shoes for any length of trip, which is limiting fashion-wise. I’m going to have to show this photo to the hubby so that I can bring more! And perhaps get a larger suitcase. Ha! Safe travels to you. Wow, what a great collection of neutral colored shoes! Hi Jessica, Hi Alison, My only question is this, do you really bring 10 pairs of shoes with you when you travel??? How do you lug it all around? Jessica – I do love it! I was able to read my horoscope (cancer) from your snap-shot and it also fits. I have a job interview the end of this month! so looking forward to the captures of your journey…have as safe trip jessica What a great idea….love your cute shoes! Have a great trip! Have a wonderful trip! Can’t wait to hear about it! xo My mom says this is the only way to pack. It’s so smart too! I’m just too indecisive when I pack. Let us know what you think. I might have to reconsider and give this a shot. Super cute. Delightful styling. Love, Love, Love the shoes!!! love the shoes and the necklace!..hope your enjoying the weather today! I’m a big fan of Hapy this year. Good girl Jess! A family outing to the park – and swinging in the sunshine. Delicious Eclat Chocolate. (Thanks Suzi!) Sitting front row at Lore Emelio's Charlotte Garden Party show. Love her shoes! And red lips to feel fancy. (I need to do this more!) You look FANTASTIC bet that show was fun…you look so so pretty..love the red lips with the blonde hair! I live two blocks away from Eclat and have never stopped in! Maybe I’ll put that on my spring “treat” list. Homemade chicken pot pie Inspires an outfit 1. Oversized Technical Taffeta Tote 2. Go Ahead Pumps 3. Bateau Neck Dress 4. Double Breasted Trench Coat 5. Rooster Necklace 6. Solid Opaque Tights in Cobblestone 7. Silk Twilly 8. Classic Aviator Sunglasses And fills the cheeks of little one. love the bag…need a new one so badly for spring..just haven’e found what I want..and what another beautiful capture of gabrielle! Linda – Thank you so much. What a pleasure to be an inspiration to your girls! Hi Jessica, I would love to know your picks for great trench coats at different price points. I’m wanting to get one but not sure wear to start looking and what I should spend on this classic item. Love the last pic Dear Jessica, I've wanted to make fresh pesto for some time. I can now cross it off my list. And it turned out wonderful! (Special thanks to a simple basil pesto recipe and my friend, Cusinart!) I served it with sliced (poached) chicken and some Cipriani pasta. Jeffrey and I had a good laugh because as we… Dear Jessica, Very positive blog! I’m really impressed haha, you are cute! yumm jessica…that orange is so pretty..I’ve made the pesto chicken pizza before with pine nuts and its really good! FYI – a lot of people are allergic to pine nuts, so when I have made pesto for a party, I’ve made it with blanched almonds instead…it works well. I wish I was there to eat one of your sandwiches! Tell Jeffrey we still have that sandwich in Seattle but they did something to it when they changed up their menu and it’s not nearly as good. I’m sure yours is much, much better. I registered for a Cuisinart food processor just to be able to make pesto. |
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leni - too cute! i loved playing with little cars when i was younger (more so than dolls or barbi). I’m glad young gabriella gets to experience it all.
p.s. she’s such a cutie!
Suzanna - a few fab recommends when in London…
‘Ottolenghi’ for lunch
‘Cochinechine’ for ladies
‘Their Nibs’ for littles
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