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”
Author Archives: JessicaJaeger
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”
Basil-palooza
For some reason, our basil crop is growing extremely well this season (and the only herb in our garden actually growing at all, for that matter). We realized last weekend that we need to start eating it. So, we made a basil-focused dinner of grilled chicken with homemade pesto with a tomato and mozzarella saladContinue reading “Basil-palooza”
Wedding Thank You’s
Sure, Emily Post requires all Wedding Thank You notes to be sent within 3 months of receipt of gift. But, when it’s a gift from your husband’s friends, thus requiring HIM to write the note…I think getting it out the door no matter what the time-frame is a success! We received a lovely wedding giftContinue reading “Wedding Thank You’s”
Newport 3 Ways
My husband and I love to go to Newport, RI. We frequented the city this summer to beach, bike, relax, etc… We’ve been quite a bit this summer so I thought I’d share a few of my favorite scenic photos… Newport by air: And this was our view: Newport by land: Newport by sea:
Back Deck Mexican
To me, summer dining at home equals a light meal on your back deck with a delicious ice cold beverage. There’s nothing more enjoyable than this Homemade Mexican Dinner for two… Main Meal: Grilled shrimp Tacos Mix shrimp (3 to 4 shrimp taco per taco) with olive oil, s&p, and cumin. Grill 2 mins perContinue reading “Back Deck Mexican”