August 2010 – Styled by Jess

The most wonderful time of year…

I can tell you in 2 words why late August is one of my favorite times of year… September Issues I go crazy for the Fall Fashion issues of magazines, aka, the September Issues, and spend hours of time every August pouring through each magazine. I can’t wait to go shopping!!! And yes, I amContinue reading “The most wonderful time of year…”

White Collared Shirt

There’s nothing better than a crisp, clean, brand-spanking new white collared shirt. The white collared shirt is a staple in my wardrobe and I wear one to work almost once a week – under a sweater or vest for a preppy look, with a statement necklace, or all on it’s own tucked into a greatContinue reading “White Collared Shirt”

San Francisco Treats

When my husband and I travel, we always find local, delicious food to try. We went from treat to treat during our week in San Francisco… Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad: from il Cale Rosso Organic Salted Caramel Donut: from a vendor in the Ferry Marketplace Chandon Sparkling Red: from the Domaine Chandon Winery in NapaContinue reading “San Francisco Treats”

Outside Lands

It’s all about who you know… While in San Francisco, a friend of mine was there too working at the Outside Lands festival in Golden Gate Park. She generously offered us tickets to the show, and it turns out they weren’t just regular tickets – we got in the VIP area! I’m glad I packedContinue reading “Outside Lands”

Marimekko

I just love Marimekko prints – bold, colorful, bright! There is an amazing website where you can purchase Marimekko fabrics along with a customizable kit to create your own wall art. http://www.txtlart.com/ Buy the fabric by the yard and the wood kit according to the final size wall hanging you want. Once you get theContinue reading “Marimekko”

Behemoth Bouquet

We went to my cousin’s wedding last weekend up in the North Shore. It was lovely – ceremony overlooking the ocean, cocktail hour outside, reception in an open air tent. Perfect summer night, not too hot, not too cool… At the end of the night we realized the DJ never played a game or hadContinue reading “Behemoth Bouquet”