Friday, March 25, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Stella & Dot Jewelry
Back in the fall of 2010, my good friend Renata turned me onto this jewelry line. She discovered it, hosted a trunk show at her house, and then became a stylist. I, in turn, had her come up to Seattle from Rocklin, CA, for a successful trunk show at my house, and now we are both hooked!
I think this line is beautiful, fun and priced right - not too low and not too high. There really is something for every budget. Currently, my new fav piece is the Wishing Nugget Bracelet - I am very much looking forward to pairing it with spring clothes, as this Seattle gal is very sick of the winter weather.
Anyone interetsed., please check out Renata's Stella and Dot page and put in an order - you will not be disappointed in the quality.
I think this line is beautiful, fun and priced right - not too low and not too high. There really is something for every budget. Currently, my new fav piece is the Wishing Nugget Bracelet - I am very much looking forward to pairing it with spring clothes, as this Seattle gal is very sick of the winter weather.
Anyone interetsed., please check out Renata's Stella and Dot page and put in an order - you will not be disappointed in the quality.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
PDX Area Fav Things: Nordies tax-free shopping, The Nines Hotel and Meriwether's Restaurant
This past weekend, I spent Sunday in Portland, OR with my family. I set up a personal stylist appointment at Nordstrom downtown, for my mom and I to find dresses for my brother's wedding in June.
It was SUCH a good experience and so fun. Both of us found dresses, shoes, etc... We can cross this off our wedding "to do" list. I do need a few alterations, but I think my mom is good to go. I'm so happy my mom had this special personal shopping experience.
After our appointment, we met my good friend and sorority sister, Christina Mueller, at The Nines hotel for a drink and catching up. Her and I stay close via text/phone/email, but sadly hadn't seen each other in like 3 years. She is about to move with her hubby to Maine for 3 years - he is a pilot with our Customs and Border Patrol. Hopefully she will be able to visit me in Seattle this spring.
Next we headed to Meriwether's to exchange cars, and meet up with my brother, Suzanne and her twin, Jen. So much fun!! My dad should have had fun - he was at the head of a table full of loud women! HA LOL Jen and I were able to hammer out some possible bachelorette weekend dates and ideas, so things are finally starting to come together for this wedding. Being the uber-planner I am, this makes ML happy!
It was SUCH a good experience and so fun. Both of us found dresses, shoes, etc... We can cross this off our wedding "to do" list. I do need a few alterations, but I think my mom is good to go. I'm so happy my mom had this special personal shopping experience.
After our appointment, we met my good friend and sorority sister, Christina Mueller, at The Nines hotel for a drink and catching up. Her and I stay close via text/phone/email, but sadly hadn't seen each other in like 3 years. She is about to move with her hubby to Maine for 3 years - he is a pilot with our Customs and Border Patrol. Hopefully she will be able to visit me in Seattle this spring.
Next we headed to Meriwether's to exchange cars, and meet up with my brother, Suzanne and her twin, Jen. So much fun!! My dad should have had fun - he was at the head of a table full of loud women! HA LOL Jen and I were able to hammer out some possible bachelorette weekend dates and ideas, so things are finally starting to come together for this wedding. Being the uber-planner I am, this makes ML happy!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Garrett Morgan - Sacramento area musician and good friend
Please follow up and coming Sacramento area musician, Garrett Morgan, who is a good friend of mine.
http://www.reverbnation.com/garrettmorgan?kick=351466
http://www.reverbnation.com/garrettmorgan?kick=351466
Friday, February 11, 2011
Airfield Estates Winery
One of my very favorite wineries is Airfield Estates from here in Washington. I discovered them when my friend, Renata, and I went to a wine event in 2008 at Chateau Ste Michelle featuring wines from all over WA. I tasted their unoaked chardonnay, and OMG - it is SO good! Bought a few bottles, and from there, fell in love with these wines. I visited their tasting room in Prosser, WA in 2009 and joined the wine club after that. In April 2010 their Woodinville tasting room opened up, so very happy to have them close to me here.
Their Bombshell blend and Tempranillo are two of my favorite reds.... ENJOY!!
Their Bombshell blend and Tempranillo are two of my favorite reds.... ENJOY!!
Friday, February 04, 2011
RAVE! ML's Favorite Things... kind of like Oprah's Favorite Things
Sooo,
Not usually this huge Oprah person, but considering this is the last season, I'm kind of loving her final topics/guests. Also, on her new network, OWN, which I get up here in Seattle on Comast 220, there are some cool shows, including her behind the scenes show...into how it is all made. I had no idea she has 400 producers - not surprising - just didn't know. Those folks have had an amazing career with her, I wish them the best!!
Inspiried by Oprah's Favorite Things, I think this blog will do a ML's Favorite Things post at least once a month. I do have my shoe blog, but those who know me, know I love more than just shoes! HA
If Oprah can put her "O" stamp of approval on consumer items, why can't ML! Maybe I'll whittle myself down to only one blog inspired by my fav things - shoes, news stories, people, products, etc..
Therefore, please welcome my first Favorite Thing: Morrocon Oil Style products!!! YEAH!! Drumroll!!
Folks, this ain't a cheap line. I'll break it down... but such quality. I have the Glimmer Shine Spray and it's lastest me 6 months! Worth every penny!!
Not usually this huge Oprah person, but considering this is the last season, I'm kind of loving her final topics/guests. Also, on her new network, OWN, which I get up here in Seattle on Comast 220, there are some cool shows, including her behind the scenes show...into how it is all made. I had no idea she has 400 producers - not surprising - just didn't know. Those folks have had an amazing career with her, I wish them the best!!
Inspiried by Oprah's Favorite Things, I think this blog will do a ML's Favorite Things post at least once a month. I do have my shoe blog, but those who know me, know I love more than just shoes! HA
If Oprah can put her "O" stamp of approval on consumer items, why can't ML! Maybe I'll whittle myself down to only one blog inspired by my fav things - shoes, news stories, people, products, etc..
Therefore, please welcome my first Favorite Thing: Morrocon Oil Style products!!! YEAH!! Drumroll!!
Folks, this ain't a cheap line. I'll break it down... but such quality. I have the Glimmer Shine Spray and it's lastest me 6 months! Worth every penny!!
Cut and Color tomorow!!
OMG - I must say, I am sooo happy to get my hair color/cut tomorrow. Now that I'm growing my hair back out, it hasn't been cut in 2 appts, so meaning 16 weeks. ugh!! It's ratty, split ends, no style, etc...BUT, longer, which was the point! My color is fab, but shit, it's just in a pony tail these days. Gross!!
My stylist, Laura, works out of Salon Julien, here in WS. Laura really is the best! Did her time with the best in the biz, went out on her own, and knows her work. No need to over charge for her services, no need to put on airs, etc... I love my time with her, I look forward to it! She is also a makeup artist, formally with Chanel and La Prairie. Knows her stuff! And, as a bonus, her hubby is in the kick ass local band, Kandi Coded!
Anyone needed a good stylist, please call me and I'll hook you up with Laura - you will not be disappointed!
My stylist, Laura, works out of Salon Julien, here in WS. Laura really is the best! Did her time with the best in the biz, went out on her own, and knows her work. No need to over charge for her services, no need to put on airs, etc... I love my time with her, I look forward to it! She is also a makeup artist, formally with Chanel and La Prairie. Knows her stuff! And, as a bonus, her hubby is in the kick ass local band, Kandi Coded!
Anyone needed a good stylist, please call me and I'll hook you up with Laura - you will not be disappointed!
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Lisa's 45th Birthday... Columbia City...
My dear friend, Lisa Taylor, was 45 in January. To add to the month-long celebrations, two of us were able to meet up with her in Columbia City (a Seattle neighborhood) - a few of the group were sick with the flu - Lisa and I hit up Verve Wine Bar for a drink, then we met Nga at Spice Room for a Thai feast. It was such great food, and even better company!! Happy Birthday Lisa!!!
Roberta's 50's themed 50th Birthday Party.... And other January Girls
My dear friend, Roberta Miner, was 50 years old this past month. Jan 12th to be exact. Yet another Capricorn got a year older....Roberta booked the private room at a joint near her place, Del Rey, on Sat Jan 15th. OMG! What a fun party! It was supposed to be 1950's theme, but apparently only her, Lisa and I got that memo?! I went for it, combining my own clothes with some Party City and Jo-Ann Fabric finds... I think the pics speak for themsleves! HA No one else got the memo the 3 of us did, but that was fine. I had SO much fun with it!!
The weekend earlier was my b'day celebration (36th) on Cap Hill, and then Jan 22nd we celebrated Lisa's (45th) in Columbia City at Verve Wine Bar and then Spice Room Thai. Wonderful night!!
Us self-dubbed "January Girl's" try to celebrate once a month and it's looking like our next venture will be Feb 9th - Pics to come!!
The weekend earlier was my b'day celebration (36th) on Cap Hill, and then Jan 22nd we celebrated Lisa's (45th) in Columbia City at Verve Wine Bar and then Spice Room Thai. Wonderful night!!
Us self-dubbed "January Girl's" try to celebrate once a month and it's looking like our next venture will be Feb 9th - Pics to come!!
Roberta's 50's themed 50th Birthday Party - Pics
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| Gift Table |
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| Me and Bridget (my neighbor from the Cap Hill apartment) |
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| Me and local mystery author, Kevin O'Brien |
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| january Birthday Girls, Lisa and Roberta |
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| Gifts for us January Girls! |
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| Lisa |
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| me and Roberta |
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| party goers dancing to 50's beats |
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| me... posting as usual! HA |
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| Whoo hoo!! Roberta!! |
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| again, me posing |
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| January Girl sandwich! |
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| Happy Birthday Roberta!! |
HUGE RAVE: William Declan Mahoney Turns 1!!
Big News!! My sweet little nephew, Liam, is now 1, as of Jan 14th! OMG - where the hell did a year go? God, life just flies by us, doesn't it? Well, here he is, in all his sweet glory, hamming it up for the camera! ENJOY!!
(P.S., I think he belongs in a J. Crew catalog.. I know that sounds biased, but, honestly, he does! Those eyes can sell clothes!)....
(P.S., I think he belongs in a J. Crew catalog.. I know that sounds biased, but, honestly, he does! Those eyes can sell clothes!)....
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| I soooo see my brother Colin here... :-) |
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| Oh hey, my Aunt Marylyn gave me this sweatshirt for Christmas... |
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Dear UofO, So Sorry to hear of your loss
Boy... U of O.. that was a sucky way to end.. on a field goal..
War Eagles beat you!! But hey, many of us OSU die hards are not shedding any tears. Better luck next time. Oh, and next time, consult your uniform designer once more before taking the field. Neon green socks? Weird textured helmets? Feathers on your shoulders? Odd indeed...
War Eagles beat you!! But hey, many of us OSU die hards are not shedding any tears. Better luck next time. Oh, and next time, consult your uniform designer once more before taking the field. Neon green socks? Weird textured helmets? Feathers on your shoulders? Odd indeed...
My Birthday Night Out
Although my birthday was Monday, Jan 3rd, it was easier to plan a night out for the 8th, b/c the previous Saturday would likely have resulted in hungover friends, or friends who were burnt out from the holidays. So, I was happy to have the 7 day break.
A group of us headed to Cuscina Spinasse in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle. This little, and I mean tiny, restaurant is just blocks from my old apartment on Cap Hill. As much as I love West Seattle, I do really love my old 'hood of Cap Hill.
The food was amazing, excellent service, and I would for sure go back!!
The plan was to go to my fav wine bar, Poco Wine Room, but they were PACKED when we got there. Good for them, sad for us. We walked back over to the area Spinasse is in to try another tiny bar, Meza. They were packed as well. Sadly, Aydan and her lovely mom were tired and wanted to head home.
I love them for coming out to celebrate and so much look forward to getting to know her mom more in the next few months.
Me, Lisa, Lori and Susan stayed at Meza for some Sangria and a birthday dessert. One fun unexpected thing of the night was that Meza is so tiny, the entire restaurant sang Happy Birthday to me! HAAA! Made my night!
It was a wonderful night and I appreciate those who made it out. I have several close friends who had confilcts and could not make it, and I will celebrate with them soon! Enjoy the pics to follow this post!
A group of us headed to Cuscina Spinasse in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle. This little, and I mean tiny, restaurant is just blocks from my old apartment on Cap Hill. As much as I love West Seattle, I do really love my old 'hood of Cap Hill.
The food was amazing, excellent service, and I would for sure go back!!
The plan was to go to my fav wine bar, Poco Wine Room, but they were PACKED when we got there. Good for them, sad for us. We walked back over to the area Spinasse is in to try another tiny bar, Meza. They were packed as well. Sadly, Aydan and her lovely mom were tired and wanted to head home.
I love them for coming out to celebrate and so much look forward to getting to know her mom more in the next few months.
Me, Lisa, Lori and Susan stayed at Meza for some Sangria and a birthday dessert. One fun unexpected thing of the night was that Meza is so tiny, the entire restaurant sang Happy Birthday to me! HAAA! Made my night!
It was a wonderful night and I appreciate those who made it out. I have several close friends who had confilcts and could not make it, and I will celebrate with them soon! Enjoy the pics to follow this post!
Monday, January 10, 2011
2011 - a Year of Highlights coming up
This is is going to be good!!! I am dertermined to make it so. Last year had highlights, yet had some VERY low lights, esp the loss of our sweet girl Janni...
2011 brings new promise. My nephew is turning 1 on Jan 14th, and his dad (my brother) will be 26! Very exciting stuff! My aunt will be having a birthday on Jan 15th, but her age is now disclosed. It's 29!
January 15th brings the celebration of my wonderful friend Roberta's 50th Birthday! It's a 50's sock hop themed party w/ a DJ, Food, Cocktails and Fab people, so I'm excited. I've got an outfit in the works, so of course, pics to follow!
The following Saturday is our friend Lisa's birthday - dinner and drinks at a yet to be determined fab location.
And then the following week AFTER that is yet another wonderful friend's birthday, Vonna Wright!! YEAH! January is really a celebration!!!
Early February I am off to Portland to shop with my mom for wedding attire for my brother's wedding. Hoping to drop a few pounds by then, but with these January Bithday's, do not see that happening.
I think I know what I have in mind for myself, yet my mom is open to anything, so we are checking all over for possibilities. Who know, maybe we both will have our dresses handmade! This same weekend we will do a family dinner to celebrate the new year and my birthday. Very much looking forward to being with my mom, dad, Joe and Suz.
Who knows what spring will bring. March 21, Rob will be 42. Not sure he wants me to call that out! HA
Basically I see a run up to my brother's wedding with lots of details coming together.
I for sure will be back to CA w/ my friends down there in early May. Then it will be bridal and bachelorette time for my soon to be new sister, Suzanne! Can't wait for the plans to come together!
2011 brings new promise. My nephew is turning 1 on Jan 14th, and his dad (my brother) will be 26! Very exciting stuff! My aunt will be having a birthday on Jan 15th, but her age is now disclosed. It's 29!
January 15th brings the celebration of my wonderful friend Roberta's 50th Birthday! It's a 50's sock hop themed party w/ a DJ, Food, Cocktails and Fab people, so I'm excited. I've got an outfit in the works, so of course, pics to follow!
The following Saturday is our friend Lisa's birthday - dinner and drinks at a yet to be determined fab location.
And then the following week AFTER that is yet another wonderful friend's birthday, Vonna Wright!! YEAH! January is really a celebration!!!
Early February I am off to Portland to shop with my mom for wedding attire for my brother's wedding. Hoping to drop a few pounds by then, but with these January Bithday's, do not see that happening.
I think I know what I have in mind for myself, yet my mom is open to anything, so we are checking all over for possibilities. Who know, maybe we both will have our dresses handmade! This same weekend we will do a family dinner to celebrate the new year and my birthday. Very much looking forward to being with my mom, dad, Joe and Suz.
Who knows what spring will bring. March 21, Rob will be 42. Not sure he wants me to call that out! HA
Basically I see a run up to my brother's wedding with lots of details coming together.
I for sure will be back to CA w/ my friends down there in early May. Then it will be bridal and bachelorette time for my soon to be new sister, Suzanne! Can't wait for the plans to come together!
Birthday Night Out Pics - Jan 8, 2011
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| Aydan and her mom, who is visiting from Turkey for a few months |
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| Aydan and I |
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| Lisa and I |
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| Susan (L) and Lori (R) |
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| Ohhh, Lisa... enjoy that mystery cocktail! HA |
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| The first sip!!! |
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| Amazing Spinasse food! |
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| Lemon Drop, to replace the cocktail Lisa was not enjoying.... |
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| My attempt at 3 drinks... white, red and a glass of sparking to celebrate! |
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| Rabbit Meatballs! Delicious! |
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| Aydan and I in our finest Stella & Dot jewelry! |
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| location #2 of the night, Meza, next door to Spinasse. Sharing a pitcher of Sangria!! Yikes! Thank god I am cabbing it! |
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| Birthday flan came with birthday wishes! |
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| Finally, Lori, Susan and I our dancing for a bit to end the night in style! |
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