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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">#whatsonmywristtoday </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In order of what's closest to my digits</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. gold bangle I got for confirmation from my aunt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Turquoise on stretch made by me</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Quartz on stretch also made by me</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Baby pearl bracelet given to me for a birthday by my dear friend Dini</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Hobby Lobby find by another dear friend Jana</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's on your wrist today? </span>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-12354435125631037472011-08-23T09:44:00.001-07:002011-08-23T18:52:35.538-07:00Sappire Fever<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JsIjGMRMSDExxzupd8_cnzYr0ueX2tZCXE9CJ44jI9leKPqgi2LneD1fc14pmmDvhcSclWym_60e0-Rct_GLrUU8hgYCP0zh6WraGm83j6yFU58eVZ9iNAnZvc8KC_l2WNzw4raKCyFm/s1600/_6483371.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JsIjGMRMSDExxzupd8_cnzYr0ueX2tZCXE9CJ44jI9leKPqgi2LneD1fc14pmmDvhcSclWym_60e0-Rct_GLrUU8hgYCP0zh6WraGm83j6yFU58eVZ9iNAnZvc8KC_l2WNzw4raKCyFm/s400/_6483371.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644089627913283170" border="0" /></a>
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<br />Ah, feels good to be back. No real excuse for the hiatus. It just happened.
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<br />Lately, I am obsessed (beyond reasonable explanation) with pink sapphires. I take that back, I've always loved sapphires (the blue ones.) The pink, is a little new. I had a mild obsession with the color pink back in high school. I was on the girls soccer team and we had a few summer scrimmages with other schools, and since we didn't get our soccer uniforms before school started we had to craft our own.
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<br />I took the helm of this project along with my friend Laura and Shelby. We dyed x-large boys tee shirts a pale pink, printed of a soccer ball with "Stonington High School" written underneath. On the back we put a nickname and number of our team mates. I was "O'Nasty", Laura was "Fierce Pierce", and Shelby "Dirty M." The pink color of the shirt softened our tongue in cheek nicknames and I could have worn that thing everyday.
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<br />Since then, never have I ever (haha oh high school) been so obsessed with pink. Until now. I can't get <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bony-levy-precious-stone-skinny-bangle-nordstrom-exclusive/3194378?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=498">this little beauty</a> out of my mind. I've been wearing a similar (totally not sapphire) bracelet and been wishing it was actually the glory that is <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bony-levy-precious-stone-skinny-bangle-nordstrom-exclusive/3194378?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=498">this bracelet</a>. Don't think I haven't thought of every possible way to justify the $1595.00 price tag. It's so pretty. Look here she's playing with her friends.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ6e2bFBdei5jRaaiyMImJzv3zJ7GORB_tXhMYFh34XqhQsE8Xwh0ganxKayy6N8QA0QQRGsuLrKIya-KYcUuVzFkMO-cJrPt5VrKBHLu_Sm2fbZr1u2EVorf-XI18H-dpGhx6ZCNM6f1b/s1600/_6483586.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ6e2bFBdei5jRaaiyMImJzv3zJ7GORB_tXhMYFh34XqhQsE8Xwh0ganxKayy6N8QA0QQRGsuLrKIya-KYcUuVzFkMO-cJrPt5VrKBHLu_Sm2fbZr1u2EVorf-XI18H-dpGhx6ZCNM6f1b/s400/_6483586.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644092223237518978" border="0" /></a>Damn, they all look so good together.
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<br />Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-67983515246168206842011-04-05T10:52:00.000-07:002011-04-05T13:23:26.538-07:00I vow....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbu-zN8rfLwek6Ug7Sb5zoVSqjhhZQ7EkK-wfPPlM4qiXt4Rn919zpXMH9M97BWIT_sKEE1bKi2EJ8qFcby_HmTDNsMSVIu8CjhXRFolulYUpMmk_c9MyWQSk3hng6br9G8C-KbAiQsY8/s1600/IMG_3946.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbu-zN8rfLwek6Ug7Sb5zoVSqjhhZQ7EkK-wfPPlM4qiXt4Rn919zpXMH9M97BWIT_sKEE1bKi2EJ8qFcby_HmTDNsMSVIu8CjhXRFolulYUpMmk_c9MyWQSk3hng6br9G8C-KbAiQsY8/s400/IMG_3946.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592159374540393378" border="0" /></a><br />To post more!! No seriously. Here is a glimpse of my latest project. Gardening! While the evenings here in Chicago haven't been very warm, I have started my garden. These are my peas. I planted them with some 6 year olds and in less then a week these little guys are growing like mad! The basil hasn't really taken but hopefully it will start as well. Not sure about anyone else but I am very excited about Spring and Summer.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-59064895014051564432011-03-08T08:24:00.000-08:002011-03-08T08:26:19.705-08:00Oh Roy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivE8kLtsT5rdpj97bULKPSYB8tuRizobxfNUMgfrMw0p5JKjGu4Vc-iRwKpkw3wHLEkY59q5N-4OL96IjBVKgZv7GdmTZlz7JiaMjuA2OKPWwcHfYphTdzaue1Y5_bCJN662dFI10tLqg/s1600/Lichtenstein-Big_Painting_No-6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivE8kLtsT5rdpj97bULKPSYB8tuRizobxfNUMgfrMw0p5JKjGu4Vc-iRwKpkw3wHLEkY59q5N-4OL96IjBVKgZv7GdmTZlz7JiaMjuA2OKPWwcHfYphTdzaue1Y5_bCJN662dFI10tLqg/s400/Lichtenstein-Big_Painting_No-6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581745805252718578" border="0" /></a>Roy Lichtenstein's Big Painting #6 is available over at <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/10180/315827">One Kings Lane</a> under rare posters. What a gem! If only I had $219 in disposable income.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-34572335860263947222011-03-08T07:21:00.000-08:002011-03-08T07:28:14.676-08:00Where I am at...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8cpny5fgTQWd5rFuTrHV_rbkPemQlELy97r2Ral5-qMJxRCrzl80Iv0sME9CuJ_dZDkbm72gLT1nQouMl-q6i3BuFvt9kA9FD420oP1CJw6eQq2kmlDaP1_ICOJW346ybZnqqtSVvXo/s1600/6a00d83545b6a253ef010534ad8564970c-800wi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8cpny5fgTQWd5rFuTrHV_rbkPemQlELy97r2Ral5-qMJxRCrzl80Iv0sME9CuJ_dZDkbm72gLT1nQouMl-q6i3BuFvt9kA9FD420oP1CJw6eQq2kmlDaP1_ICOJW346ybZnqqtSVvXo/s400/6a00d83545b6a253ef010534ad8564970c-800wi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581729997316615698" border="0" /></a>Well. The back to school project is going. Sort of. In all honesty, I need to commit to it. My hour a day has been lost over the last few weeks. I am planning to get on track. Probably not until next week. Bare with me. I might be posting some jewels I am drooling over in the mean time. When in doubt post something sparkly.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-37322545466802103662011-02-07T09:39:00.001-08:002011-02-07T09:49:47.403-08:00Art Monday I<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23ZGbOM41FZE8x7UGW5avnrhPzA4pm0FNdqP0yJWr2d_Z1ngrFhniltxRJezNLJef6zc30B_hJl2irmtn9OTJZ6-W4Dwz1twUcQxu12nP9UGF1cXDN2cBSQZVEPN6f8kg8-0y3weAyQ0/s1600/IMG_3832.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23ZGbOM41FZE8x7UGW5avnrhPzA4pm0FNdqP0yJWr2d_Z1ngrFhniltxRJezNLJef6zc30B_hJl2irmtn9OTJZ6-W4Dwz1twUcQxu12nP9UGF1cXDN2cBSQZVEPN6f8kg8-0y3weAyQ0/s400/IMG_3832.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571004595695408962" border="0" /></a>This is my sketchbook. Pretty simple run of the mill sketchbook. I did add an envelope on it so I could have a triangle tool on hand.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0xc947VKgetPbuKLHUZaf4WJoSKoQN4bISB4IY2ceQ5ke9kTmWXJiWNimazIfsiGunFnu1-4pCQ4sQmuKPaS-1rDOVUl_RQR3iho5GThxmTnU7I9DKtUo6rf7LETaDT_hxyg_OhuJ_o/s1600/IMG_3834.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0xc947VKgetPbuKLHUZaf4WJoSKoQN4bISB4IY2ceQ5ke9kTmWXJiWNimazIfsiGunFnu1-4pCQ4sQmuKPaS-1rDOVUl_RQR3iho5GThxmTnU7I9DKtUo6rf7LETaDT_hxyg_OhuJ_o/s400/IMG_3834.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571004734945038146" border="0" /></a>You can see said tool poking out here. Also the envelope broke while I was trying to get the triangle. I fixed it with the yellow duct tape.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbieNM_6EnSjzMl1qshoFkAQjcTFkNB6LJij-OtEaAZ-fzZP2aDwKvFOeBf4oT9SpFF22-5F7Lzw35V3bmw1dm6CQgT3MAXsXob7nTirgn6PEROxIV9QFFAeqEbTMUTMzRp9GCy8cwoEs/s1600/IMG_3831.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbieNM_6EnSjzMl1qshoFkAQjcTFkNB6LJij-OtEaAZ-fzZP2aDwKvFOeBf4oT9SpFF22-5F7Lzw35V3bmw1dm6CQgT3MAXsXob7nTirgn6PEROxIV9QFFAeqEbTMUTMzRp9GCy8cwoEs/s400/IMG_3831.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571004427713090498" border="0" /></a>In my sketchbook I sketch a lot of my pieces. I also make little notes like "knotted leather." If an archeologist finds my work, I want them to know what my plan was in case the picture isn't totally clear. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKzEhXy0cwTvYGAmR-jUGk86oklnnak-8a5mmadqf4TRL1l6knqKb5AhBlje4Haae3SRTe6sSDkn2tkRwbF9KIyUIDZu31XpE8X5Y3FHT1aEfn_KbQjNUTZxhooK0gc0wBJoiCDFk51M/s1600/IMG_3830.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKzEhXy0cwTvYGAmR-jUGk86oklnnak-8a5mmadqf4TRL1l6knqKb5AhBlje4Haae3SRTe6sSDkn2tkRwbF9KIyUIDZu31XpE8X5Y3FHT1aEfn_KbQjNUTZxhooK0gc0wBJoiCDFk51M/s400/IMG_3830.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571004283988781810" border="0" /></a>Planning a necklace for Spring '11. I am very into shells.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMQf7Hz_Btr_g_zyQcvhZZpT5QnGBHHCHLiszSTKvaCTiGKBDA0ee5XnkxfwN2guYGyao4tqJm1C4I9YdLoFUl78YbdsP8IRzI4qA_G6WaLR2z65fwcg6_DnRtZPmDHy7HL7PVZ58-1s/s1600/IMG_3829.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMQf7Hz_Btr_g_zyQcvhZZpT5QnGBHHCHLiszSTKvaCTiGKBDA0ee5XnkxfwN2guYGyao4tqJm1C4I9YdLoFUl78YbdsP8IRzI4qA_G6WaLR2z65fwcg6_DnRtZPmDHy7HL7PVZ58-1s/s400/IMG_3829.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571004142396011986" border="0" /></a>Every night before I go to bed, I think about this necklace. How I am going to make it. What colors it's going to have in it. When am I going to have the time to make. Perhaps next Monday?Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-20496939697825567032011-02-07T09:11:00.000-08:002011-02-07T09:52:26.801-08:00The Going Back to School Project<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMClOzUXjKAdCH6TXJKVCYvbzi3IYI5fiZbLWzZoYiS9DUhB83seDHy62yroEB-Az8715EU2dM0zPSE0KPBVvQIIGM2mdxLSNVgHrnO7vi83F7aoeCMTRwf2aPl1HVB3fq6KfXvOZNwQ/s1600/090904_fg1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMClOzUXjKAdCH6TXJKVCYvbzi3IYI5fiZbLWzZoYiS9DUhB83seDHy62yroEB-Az8715EU2dM0zPSE0KPBVvQIIGM2mdxLSNVgHrnO7vi83F7aoeCMTRwf2aPl1HVB3fq6KfXvOZNwQ/s400/090904_fg1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570997078771577458" border="0" /></a>Many of my friends are going, have gone, or planning to go back to school. I admire these courageous souls. At times I even envy them- then finals roll around and I don't. At this moment in time I am not looking to go back to school, but instead take a journey to the days of elementary school. I am going to put myself on a schedule, where for one hour a day I am going do one of the following activities:<br /><br />Art<br />Health<br />Music<br />Gym (2 times per week because that's how we rolled at <a href="http://www.stoningtonschools.org/page.cfm?p=2484">Dean's Mill School</a>)<br /><br />I am also going to post a daily blog post about what I did that particular day. Let me break it down.<br /><br />Monday's will be an art day. I usually have a few free hours Monday mornings to get something on paper- a doodle, painting, or jewelry that I'm conjuring up for my Spring '11 line. I will even try to make it to a museum or other art activity.<br /><br />Tuesday's and Thursday's will be a gym day. I am currently trying to get some physical activity in everyday but want to really push it two days a week. As soon as this snow starts going away I am going to try to run 5 days a week.<br /><br />Wednesday's will be a music day. It may be sharing my latest playlist, favorite band, or reading an article about a band.<br /><br />Friday's will be a health day. Whether it's taking a yoga class, reading something about a gluten free diet, or buying healthy food. Friday will be my day for health.<br /><br />I'm also on a mission to publish more frequently about jewelry. That is of course what this blog is all about! I am definitely going to use this blog as a means to organize and motivate my little project. So stay tuned! Doodles will be posted shortly!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">photo courtesy of creativepro.com thanks guys.</span></span>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-2285495177621343582011-02-04T13:19:00.000-08:002011-02-04T13:46:12.081-08:00Scenes from a SceneCan't beat 'em- join 'em. Everyone else is still talking about the storm that hit Chicago this week, so I thought I would share a few picks from the storm. Enjoy! Happy Friday!<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDOroJw3F141mQIuJfMqXiVnn1vNsxsBBr9hkuhL-fPKFiYISnrF_QGpheKwGzixSc1Z3WQU9gyKdUHJuV0bpgeXh2934syrlNi-SxGKWCQxYlYEhmgRNSGNPCi5GZpfMcHYegZJ4vOA/s1600/IMG_3815.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDOroJw3F141mQIuJfMqXiVnn1vNsxsBBr9hkuhL-fPKFiYISnrF_QGpheKwGzixSc1Z3WQU9gyKdUHJuV0bpgeXh2934syrlNi-SxGKWCQxYlYEhmgRNSGNPCi5GZpfMcHYegZJ4vOA/s400/IMG_3815.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569951002620301218" border="0" /></a><br />The Saab that lives on my street- looks very Swedish here.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfYRBFTOxe-3UlPrITDdjwojjOTdlbvcpjumEFuByAD7l_JJwkeH_6NbJJ4gG5tD8lMSzemhmEgZ046vN733fdDY0JyG85ekK4trkUf4GZoypCjA7iPpuDFsSgjRbOAleOfttd_SlJUw/s1600/IMG_3814.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfYRBFTOxe-3UlPrITDdjwojjOTdlbvcpjumEFuByAD7l_JJwkeH_6NbJJ4gG5tD8lMSzemhmEgZ046vN733fdDY0JyG85ekK4trkUf4GZoypCjA7iPpuDFsSgjRbOAleOfttd_SlJUw/s400/IMG_3814.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569950772341801602" border="0" /></a><br />Poor Bike!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeormZj7_VKjtWx2xUWlQ73Gp95eOzacObk5h8yw9CGggb3HoFqgJ3DwlC4zLABAR9m2JtdLj7IW2TdgbA6zMIFfJ7BCPN9TNsTRIMoKpXvRYa87KMxV3podb4YjidGPbaytT47PNC9s0/s1600/IMG_3810.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeormZj7_VKjtWx2xUWlQ73Gp95eOzacObk5h8yw9CGggb3HoFqgJ3DwlC4zLABAR9m2JtdLj7IW2TdgbA6zMIFfJ7BCPN9TNsTRIMoKpXvRYa87KMxV3podb4YjidGPbaytT47PNC9s0/s400/IMG_3810.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569950297556883970" border="0" /></a><br />Shadowy People on Southport<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacL3aA2YkRzEk3uCSq24iV8X9rxYlouWuucsosd0ay3HvUhjtFH_BEypJirL4RWh2dvEw7zhxuYkY1zzQJtUQ956-k4DhvXfEC8Dw1RZ2CXq0LrSNO8_z0_KunhI3Z8Odn5SDzlvnPzE/s1600/IMG_3805.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacL3aA2YkRzEk3uCSq24iV8X9rxYlouWuucsosd0ay3HvUhjtFH_BEypJirL4RWh2dvEw7zhxuYkY1zzQJtUQ956-k4DhvXfEC8Dw1RZ2CXq0LrSNO8_z0_KunhI3Z8Odn5SDzlvnPzE/s400/IMG_3805.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569947410032764978" border="0" /></a><br />Mi Novio.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYf0NufQpg_4V2BOGDErmgo_Qp5gEbbY1liUR8WaocYNS4zR7UKZziftC7yvSM_LcAVu4BcnPMvtzAdh2PEMJ02STBcnZoLhyphenhyphenE6OGLg0FR-KRGxxRdK3P_83QG76pk-0nYEJPlrhQfRw/s1600/IMG_3811.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYf0NufQpg_4V2BOGDErmgo_Qp5gEbbY1liUR8WaocYNS4zR7UKZziftC7yvSM_LcAVu4BcnPMvtzAdh2PEMJ02STBcnZoLhyphenhyphenE6OGLg0FR-KRGxxRdK3P_83QG76pk-0nYEJPlrhQfRw/s400/IMG_3811.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569949029390057682" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Mi.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh98txGgYvqPQETl746-Q7G0kIPVS82Ibpk9HDDfANWPn9FYI18RSURRwsmfI9mzjgbsrUKiPpZtHXShZ-irfiTtBaiGV3JPiTprBYCfRLSu2bD0A2lXlvrxqS2x_2ZNFnl1W8zde-i_M/s1600/IMG_3807.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh98txGgYvqPQETl746-Q7G0kIPVS82Ibpk9HDDfANWPn9FYI18RSURRwsmfI9mzjgbsrUKiPpZtHXShZ-irfiTtBaiGV3JPiTprBYCfRLSu2bD0A2lXlvrxqS2x_2ZNFnl1W8zde-i_M/s400/IMG_3807.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569948789996391282" border="0" /></a>Cool Alley shot. Now there are 6ft + drifts back there.<br /><br />Wow...Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-34486285917004564372011-01-25T17:48:00.000-08:002011-01-25T17:50:52.741-08:001.20 Carat Old European-Cut | Shop | Erstwhile Jewelry Co.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbaPVLdEhsH-MFySu-W2YCOciqUa4Cs78v3mBElm0Qua070IRjB7pEL-c3l84nz26__LZwsVc77Z7Hqty1DhSZjXHSUCuPuR1Sn3kzTefy6Wa9u_SoyqFqLAJXHuQMpKd6b-o50tnsst4/s1600/Bros7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbaPVLdEhsH-MFySu-W2YCOciqUa4Cs78v3mBElm0Qua070IRjB7pEL-c3l84nz26__LZwsVc77Z7Hqty1DhSZjXHSUCuPuR1Sn3kzTefy6Wa9u_SoyqFqLAJXHuQMpKd6b-o50tnsst4/s400/Bros7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566305958785903922" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This might be the most fantastic ring I have ever scene. Thanks Cup of Jo for hosting a giveaway and pointing me in the direction of another awesome vintage jewelry store.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://shop.erstwhilejewelry.com/product/1-20-carat-old-european-cut">1.20 Carat Old European-Cut | Shop | Erstwhile Jewelry Co.T</a>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-46736738999256895362011-01-24T17:58:00.001-08:002011-01-24T18:01:49.697-08:00Man I want that car.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLm59cCPNN8fVmUBgNaLqnVaaPlLft-56bd_5lpQ7zDUdbIUJ9GGa5X3uPgnh1A8evAx0ue2MOVkVpTP2tAjjVmdWuO3V3-mCWIjcdwX-mZ2ILbDB_2RFclM9LQmofLaUvyQGWWikM9Dw/s1600/1963-1992-jeep-wagoneer-and-grand-wagoneer-8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLm59cCPNN8fVmUBgNaLqnVaaPlLft-56bd_5lpQ7zDUdbIUJ9GGa5X3uPgnh1A8evAx0ue2MOVkVpTP2tAjjVmdWuO3V3-mCWIjcdwX-mZ2ILbDB_2RFclM9LQmofLaUvyQGWWikM9Dw/s400/1963-1992-jeep-wagoneer-and-grand-wagoneer-8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565937219045670290" border="0" /></a><br />Today was a great day because I saw one of these bad boys parked on Lincoln Ave in the Chi. I love a wagoneer. The one I saw was white and pristine in only the way a Wagoneer can be pristine. If I could I would by one of these bad boys and go cross country visiting all of the National Forests on my way. I would also fill the car with lots of rescue dogs and my boyfriend. I mean really, do you need anything else?Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-54406219824456001402010-12-31T07:27:00.001-08:002010-12-31T07:51:32.999-08:00Resolving<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OCYQs28uKcei_Ib3C1Wkulf29DXuKBObb5WpBEuhvUV7MN5TvYG1PBdEDw1YwIwHJLcAbF0J6XJzoby6XEGKQrkMsNmIZeeVl9vqmGw50GbLJ1n_TLkf0YYgQWPYE82zzgUA6sHTBVk/s1600/963099_020_b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OCYQs28uKcei_Ib3C1Wkulf29DXuKBObb5WpBEuhvUV7MN5TvYG1PBdEDw1YwIwHJLcAbF0J6XJzoby6XEGKQrkMsNmIZeeVl9vqmGw50GbLJ1n_TLkf0YYgQWPYE82zzgUA6sHTBVk/s400/963099_020_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556868588653706386" border="0" /></a> I would like a credenza-esq piece of furniture. I love <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-FURNITURE-STORAGE&id=963099&catId=HOME-FURNITURE&pushId=HOME-FURNITURE&popId=HOME&sortProperties=&navCount=140&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=020&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=">this one</a> from Anthropologie. Imagine a crisp white pillar candle on top or an orchid!<br /><br />There is one aspect of this piece that is severely lacking. All those drawers are not actually drawers. Such a disappointment right? When I see something like this I immediately envision all the paper, beads, and other knick knacks I can neatly tuck away into it.<br /><br />This piece does have spacious drawers on one side and a cupboard on the other. However, the illusion of those thin drawers (ones I would imagine to be in a printers shop circa 1865) is not enough for me. Don't tease me with those drawer posers, I want the real deal! Also the $1698.00 price tag isn't too appealing either (not including a $250 shipping fee.) Alas, the search continues.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-63688393326489694052010-12-22T12:42:00.000-08:002010-12-22T13:14:08.012-08:00Crafts a plenty!I did it! Yay, I'm so excited to share with you all the crafts I've been working on this month!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIPYd8f0SCGRSUp83Zj1ff3pSSG70nlS8CDjM4PBro3c6vLLzeMWP4oz3v6ubnzHpLyrLYSWi0Ai5M1-ywNHoGRxx5KTVgYeaYIOYlRdaQcorwiA8jU4DoSyJznpfEIAAjvi72shwh5vg/s1600/photo%252810%2529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIPYd8f0SCGRSUp83Zj1ff3pSSG70nlS8CDjM4PBro3c6vLLzeMWP4oz3v6ubnzHpLyrLYSWi0Ai5M1-ywNHoGRxx5KTVgYeaYIOYlRdaQcorwiA8jU4DoSyJznpfEIAAjvi72shwh5vg/s400/photo%252810%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553614778272262114" border="0" /></a>Casey and I don't have a tree, fireplace, or anywhere else cute to decorate. So I decorated our bookshelf! It's the IKEA expedit which we put together ourselves. It was a labor of love because I love it! It's the first thing you see when you walk into our home and I am obsessed with it!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwWjp1hi4GQlpUCEWfv_9VFv0NR8YgthdbNbEKY6PGuEm2aD3ZhNbfE1ow9ZdbDouQrbTHO_6NLiFqBYmMrAfXyF9IlZXigOY1q2hfT5q2qToZDqz-cVyzXneYHf420YtbaTCOzrifx7g/s1600/photo%25289%2529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwWjp1hi4GQlpUCEWfv_9VFv0NR8YgthdbNbEKY6PGuEm2aD3ZhNbfE1ow9ZdbDouQrbTHO_6NLiFqBYmMrAfXyF9IlZXigOY1q2hfT5q2qToZDqz-cVyzXneYHf420YtbaTCOzrifx7g/s400/photo%25289%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553614688188939650" border="0" /></a>I really wanted our first Christmas to feel special. So I made us both stockings. Here's mine.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViLQ9qQlpiKvZskSmdTK3ohgF28XFK2H3gNt94QfBSgkC5PsC5Yve_HPArwZ0icRmwsPAkVxN-r6njqUYfVgrqCMZ_8Jyme8e2JBOZAIaJ-HCuSRKlTUeqeJ7zaIl6I9O5YOrvv16S3U/s1600/photo%25288%2529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViLQ9qQlpiKvZskSmdTK3ohgF28XFK2H3gNt94QfBSgkC5PsC5Yve_HPArwZ0icRmwsPAkVxN-r6njqUYfVgrqCMZ_8Jyme8e2JBOZAIaJ-HCuSRKlTUeqeJ7zaIl6I9O5YOrvv16S3U/s400/photo%25288%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553614558140573346" border="0" /></a>Here's Casey's (filled.) I sewed, embrodiered, and adhered everything myself. <span style="font-style: italic;"></span> Casey thinks they are too narrow (and they are) but they're cute.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsD_Dn-nKmgpkJdnn8lC24ej-WLF7d5qUnJ2V37AdaRjaDyo4-cQPKP8rql1q5TsmplElI7Cmp999oAu6GK_q-XRFomk9O3e6uI9PqzyatzdLFHlRLSvMAj-1W6CkMRMIDb1e9GUkdGM/s1600/photo%25287%2529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsD_Dn-nKmgpkJdnn8lC24ej-WLF7d5qUnJ2V37AdaRjaDyo4-cQPKP8rql1q5TsmplElI7Cmp999oAu6GK_q-XRFomk9O3e6uI9PqzyatzdLFHlRLSvMAj-1W6CkMRMIDb1e9GUkdGM/s400/photo%25287%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553614445880687954" border="0" /></a>Here is my favorite. Our Wreath. I made pom poms for my Halloween costume last year so re-purposed the extras for the wreath. It was a little bland so I spiced it up with some tinsel. (extra tinsel was used to decorate the bookcase.)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WRxCCrpdMEV2YP6IwrxHiLGsG1qDk5TMF4hT9gPMIj5jVCANE4u_mli_HBmuhsPYkltvLD22gzXKKJ4131F05fTJsiAzjIb8FTosWn0VRToRfbhjvXVs8vb2qeFufPLkWDUYl6w2EYQ/s1600/photo%25286%2529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WRxCCrpdMEV2YP6IwrxHiLGsG1qDk5TMF4hT9gPMIj5jVCANE4u_mli_HBmuhsPYkltvLD22gzXKKJ4131F05fTJsiAzjIb8FTosWn0VRToRfbhjvXVs8vb2qeFufPLkWDUYl6w2EYQ/s400/photo%25286%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553614314119296434" border="0" /></a>Another view of the wreath.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5kXJmbVUUkuZ9UIpdkbBM_TAP_LRuNrX1Q703tFMNTLBH1TM2PO_T1WGZWJm8tgnmPw__NPoUa5iFQ3wQ12yNoImNkEb7Y7l8b1bp7uPByt9goTpccq0sY7I8BKIXlWYRj9rewMEFjM/s1600/photo%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5kXJmbVUUkuZ9UIpdkbBM_TAP_LRuNrX1Q703tFMNTLBH1TM2PO_T1WGZWJm8tgnmPw__NPoUa5iFQ3wQ12yNoImNkEb7Y7l8b1bp7uPByt9goTpccq0sY7I8BKIXlWYRj9rewMEFjM/s400/photo%25285%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553614169587163378" border="0" /></a>I did a watercolor/pen and ink/ pencil drawing of Casey's parents dog, for their Christmas gift. I am pretty happy with it!<br /><br />Merry Christmas everyone! Safe Travels!Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-7578922464970187712010-12-17T14:25:00.000-08:002010-12-17T14:38:11.691-08:00So excited!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW68jsn3tCHTp5IeL0WfDhZx3-LQiryCDe3D32yR1YFT_zuU93X0SEtJ1kK01xsHgChQU6EPiBcIpWsco-1c98SkmLEsZaWPWHw1N2C-SyL7C21VZ1cVDa-NWyEg4FdhI3J_m06suCz2A/s1600/kevin_mcallister.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW68jsn3tCHTp5IeL0WfDhZx3-LQiryCDe3D32yR1YFT_zuU93X0SEtJ1kK01xsHgChQU6EPiBcIpWsco-1c98SkmLEsZaWPWHw1N2C-SyL7C21VZ1cVDa-NWyEg4FdhI3J_m06suCz2A/s400/kevin_mcallister.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551781136039069394" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hello Loyal Readers. I know I am up to my old tricks and not posting regularly. I am in full craft mode. Which I will get around to sharing post holidays (unfortunately). However, I did want to drop in and share that tomorrow evening I will be watch one of the best Christmas movies out there. With whom you ask? Why the little lady I babysit for (ahem she is just shy of 6.) I am ecstatic her mother is allowing me to show it to her as there are some choice words and questionable scenes throughout. Alas, I am so glad I get to watch this with her for her first viewing. She is going to be giggling the whole time! That is all for now. Hope everyone is getting their shopping done and staying warm.<br /><br />Kisses.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-85413282368062078052010-11-29T07:45:00.000-08:002010-11-29T08:02:34.482-08:00Sorry to have another shout out to my home girl...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGgJayokW6zm4i27gu6uJsLIDcYrFS61mNw2G39pw0YmRT-jEF9MM3T7p0vGpOqpOQrUBcDlOPYC-5WQ45rH4NnEuNgTyIhUSg9ZWn7tYLYX83WMgR3nvH0qr5jiZKVKR1MK8AWV-GA4/s1600/oprah-kfc-factory-farms.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGgJayokW6zm4i27gu6uJsLIDcYrFS61mNw2G39pw0YmRT-jEF9MM3T7p0vGpOqpOQrUBcDlOPYC-5WQ45rH4NnEuNgTyIhUSg9ZWn7tYLYX83WMgR3nvH0qr5jiZKVKR1MK8AWV-GA4/s400/oprah-kfc-factory-farms.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544998743182533922" border="0" /></a>Alright. Confession. I love Oprah. She is amazing. Lately I am crying every time I watch an episode. Fortunately I have <a href="http://dachsiesanddesign.blogspot.com/">someone</a> who understands. This morning, I had a dream that Oprah called me in for an interview. Upon arriving at Harpo, Oprah herself escorted me to a table where a 90's Mariah Carey and Gayle were seated along with a bunch of other people. I didn't get to find out what I was there for but it was a very pleasant dream.<br /><br />I had an interview with Harpo once and it definitely did not go as great as my dream. I think the producer felt bad for me and showed me around the studio. I do have a little momento...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkc1LYD5TVSNrOY_OddenGU-xvqxA2obGzWYvVCABQivFnrCV1saKbjFZ0mhPBT_ilMKQY3KjdpZcznRNkXE5xXCLUPAUrnXahBxHoUeZ1MT-PMIOTzHwI6WOsoR2ue9BOjAIcPsKqey0/s1600/Harpo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkc1LYD5TVSNrOY_OddenGU-xvqxA2obGzWYvVCABQivFnrCV1saKbjFZ0mhPBT_ilMKQY3KjdpZcznRNkXE5xXCLUPAUrnXahBxHoUeZ1MT-PMIOTzHwI6WOsoR2ue9BOjAIcPsKqey0/s400/Harpo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545002601970972850" border="0" /></a>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-35866922170923947122010-11-19T11:53:00.000-08:002010-11-19T14:28:04.186-08:00Her FAVORITE THINGS (said in Oprah voice)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-6duUk3YgRPvUphwldnfPOh5hJYl3fjxM63NXIfs-JextHxcpk_Dl5SMLwIFpX2QFZmaZC9uv1iaEbeg2_db7pA5Rc7cknOjwEu6PXDYNSrvtjWTxsWkZb6uJwJChKcGzLjI3Dw6AkOQ/s1600/garnier-eye-roller.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-6duUk3YgRPvUphwldnfPOh5hJYl3fjxM63NXIfs-JextHxcpk_Dl5SMLwIFpX2QFZmaZC9uv1iaEbeg2_db7pA5Rc7cknOjwEu6PXDYNSrvtjWTxsWkZb6uJwJChKcGzLjI3Dw6AkOQ/s400/garnier-eye-roller.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541351875698240482" border="0" /></a>I was in NYC last weekend and it seems like the week got away from me. Once arriving back in the Chi, I had to work until 4am (which I wasn't expecting.) So today I am finally feeling slightly back on track. This morning I was watching Oprah and was reminded of a great suggestion that came up over the weekend. My bff Nana was kind enough to share her Garnier Anti Puff Eye Roller pen with anyone. I eagerly jumped at every opportunity. It is a magical product. Nana wants to host a favor things party just so she can give one to all her favorite people. I love this idea. I would probably give everyone this...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbOl0sS4ndxvMdNg3kfQXvOFM8ioRg-8z8_vPYGMwA6_Q_W95JgdqF1_lSXABsLlpjXmIDrjb24CWVcKXU0EZdu0nj0lyX4DLx-M1t_ZOEH1M3l9icDnrCoFBV_TkfHRwq-OKHntKcfg/s1600/khiels.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbOl0sS4ndxvMdNg3kfQXvOFM8ioRg-8z8_vPYGMwA6_Q_W95JgdqF1_lSXABsLlpjXmIDrjb24CWVcKXU0EZdu0nj0lyX4DLx-M1t_ZOEH1M3l9icDnrCoFBV_TkfHRwq-OKHntKcfg/s400/khiels.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541390949468410962" border="0" /></a>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-68331978721908488592010-11-11T08:34:00.001-08:002010-11-11T08:34:35.871-08:00Too cute<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/11/974.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/11/s_974.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Look at that tiny hand. After I am done with this little lady I am off to NYC to see my favorite ladies on the planet. So excited! <br />Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-30793246512639938402010-11-09T20:52:00.000-08:002010-11-09T20:52:42.422-08:00Alber Elbaz<object style="background-image: url(http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/J52OLKy1WPk/hqdefault.jpg);" height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/J52OLKy1WPk?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/J52OLKy1WPk?fs=1&hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />I love him.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-15598338279048114572010-11-08T08:11:00.001-08:002010-11-08T08:39:25.787-08:00Reasons Why Everyone Should Have an Indian WeddingOh Allison and Nirav's wedding was so much fun. A total cultural experience! Casey and I had such a blast. Sorry for not sharing these sooner but here are some of the best moments from the weekend. Also Indian women have some serious jewelry. Wish I took more shots of that.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGB_H-Q0i__CM5pvpANEvPpBSArqob0lWeN1RZVopklXi5c0wUMnqq0zCipbmSlCqcwjFqF0pqIdfbtu9_jVm59bodzXzn9mG_aAq9jnhXgD3q0qtbGiYXq8tTN8zoeO4OAkCfJ6soQ4M/s1600/IMG_3553.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGB_H-Q0i__CM5pvpANEvPpBSArqob0lWeN1RZVopklXi5c0wUMnqq0zCipbmSlCqcwjFqF0pqIdfbtu9_jVm59bodzXzn9mG_aAq9jnhXgD3q0qtbGiYXq8tTN8zoeO4OAkCfJ6soQ4M/s400/IMG_3553.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537212493653483058" border="0" /></a></div>1. Mehendi- The art of henna painted on the hand. Yes, it's still on my hand today.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMQjNAsP1n_DVja4e_-3BLo5HQ2HsPG1DvS751AI-e256doRW-Qkt23mbPauea6aMwBh2ljQc1G798xgftEZOPH_XNAw-skU62ihM7PokdmxiBGkq1ch3lqBH-y8rveTZHH-yIoWR4v4/s1600/DSCN0151.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMQjNAsP1n_DVja4e_-3BLo5HQ2HsPG1DvS751AI-e256doRW-Qkt23mbPauea6aMwBh2ljQc1G798xgftEZOPH_XNAw-skU62ihM7PokdmxiBGkq1ch3lqBH-y8rveTZHH-yIoWR4v4/s400/DSCN0151.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537213227811302738" border="0" /></a>2. The Carriage- Indian tradition calls for 5 or 7 riders.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDvWKL0BalY9V43NZZAb-3vktsvNUTdCzsXwpuSChuQFMjYGfqdc8B8KVsFlqXLJDEyIukwABLKsyQMPzSrDtNxFp0V4ceyG4h0-jDNA2A_YG4SHPiEc8qY3IuvGmkiAyw_XhnMEZnB0/s1600/DSCN0167.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDvWKL0BalY9V43NZZAb-3vktsvNUTdCzsXwpuSChuQFMjYGfqdc8B8KVsFlqXLJDEyIukwABLKsyQMPzSrDtNxFp0V4ceyG4h0-jDNA2A_YG4SHPiEc8qY3IuvGmkiAyw_XhnMEZnB0/s400/DSCN0167.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537214024680272338" border="0" /></a>(they had 7- Nirav's sister was next to him at the other side of him. The carriage driver is included)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAQuAYLUj-mSyD_T70HBuJtcd4YfmVhtjW0CEDhBVh3qXsDki6f_GxmoQ1XZAlwEhIM9XZQlU47lo2I9FpA3q79N6c7KkVkRfQegusaJkw33TZFh0bZeGgACPzZqG_DPsxCSD3S6eMCc/s1600/DSCN0148.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAQuAYLUj-mSyD_T70HBuJtcd4YfmVhtjW0CEDhBVh3qXsDki6f_GxmoQ1XZAlwEhIM9XZQlU47lo2I9FpA3q79N6c7KkVkRfQegusaJkw33TZFh0bZeGgACPzZqG_DPsxCSD3S6eMCc/s400/DSCN0148.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537214830979707986" border="0" /></a>3. We got to dress up in the traditional garb<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqoS-zhC98ETwl-byV_TLGzhME0hsMdosqTKk3nEFKfsn-k4yiDR0kRZvOeb8MovT-Nkk2XQhJWDe65BwSCsdMrsTr4MZ83LYHRUL5LYicEXz2dFdiTq99BV9lRctA31WsLB-YgbCUhg/s1600/DSCN0154.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqoS-zhC98ETwl-byV_TLGzhME0hsMdosqTKk3nEFKfsn-k4yiDR0kRZvOeb8MovT-Nkk2XQhJWDe65BwSCsdMrsTr4MZ83LYHRUL5LYicEXz2dFdiTq99BV9lRctA31WsLB-YgbCUhg/s400/DSCN0154.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537215470755444642" border="0" /></a>... and it was awesome.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqjtYUsk-hPSlOzPlvskAt7-n3GelG2TpkF7U176Q2h6XX91Coct2htAK2pPPHuTOBtAwU08NMUHunOQugIqyqfc1i0D3NIXnkf-5rnThI3oO7Gzia1tjPt0AJ0iaeBKfnhvKGA4JQ-4/s1600/DSCN0179.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqjtYUsk-hPSlOzPlvskAt7-n3GelG2TpkF7U176Q2h6XX91Coct2htAK2pPPHuTOBtAwU08NMUHunOQugIqyqfc1i0D3NIXnkf-5rnThI3oO7Gzia1tjPt0AJ0iaeBKfnhvKGA4JQ-4/s400/DSCN0179.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537216108865975330" border="0" /></a>4. Nirav's dad is an amazing dancer. He pulled me on the floor and we boogied away. He danced the whole weekend. Man after my own heart.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXw_yS5P3zFgJkFu7olMua4cepw_Rik5JDKAM3K-lRPBXpCuCHh97F5K0NMK-Bn5Biqvbr_gewRUq4HLkI7EI6iK3udh0mHvadhOADcvpGV6G9OTf7nHrJNvcdbTy-dC7x3ADEkpCYd4/s1600/DSCN0209.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXw_yS5P3zFgJkFu7olMua4cepw_Rik5JDKAM3K-lRPBXpCuCHh97F5K0NMK-Bn5Biqvbr_gewRUq4HLkI7EI6iK3udh0mHvadhOADcvpGV6G9OTf7nHrJNvcdbTy-dC7x3ADEkpCYd4/s400/DSCN0209.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537216795923884706" border="0" /></a>5. During the ceremony they gave us pistachio ice cream.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7tyB6ajULAAoE9Fx9rer8JMn6chULLFr4V_W00n46ILxHGR8tX-joYAOY3SKq_bvwhq_bF8iwvuUtlaNvERvirDC-fISjKv4JWQT6RD7lejeqg4tZgu71q4Z9CKI1Bn1ibpVtnDa0AwU/s1600/DSCN0212.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7tyB6ajULAAoE9Fx9rer8JMn6chULLFr4V_W00n46ILxHGR8tX-joYAOY3SKq_bvwhq_bF8iwvuUtlaNvERvirDC-fISjKv4JWQT6RD7lejeqg4tZgu71q4Z9CKI1Bn1ibpVtnDa0AwU/s400/DSCN0212.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537217358893662898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkwk2dHGKM6EG1OBzsOl7C5fivSyrZ83lV4rQ6A0eInzkpQDKpZMZjZ9fc8UDN2W2wWJqwrM0v-_u50JexCmBA5k8IZ-KKDw81Uz7r87LC_Z3B7SO3XbK6ye_G6IeqJc-xLSMOjMj9iM/s1600/DSCN0216.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkwk2dHGKM6EG1OBzsOl7C5fivSyrZ83lV4rQ6A0eInzkpQDKpZMZjZ9fc8UDN2W2wWJqwrM0v-_u50JexCmBA5k8IZ-KKDw81Uz7r87LC_Z3B7SO3XbK6ye_G6IeqJc-xLSMOjMj9iM/s400/DSCN0216.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537217872525624370" border="0" /></a>6. Allison was transformed into an Indian goddess. 5 different outfits for the weekend!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJO6NfXE9cOA8KJsAmlfrphhZKUjjoexuvSUb8AmKwnpwd9BgfgYUPO-6Hc9D8ag6wW8sQkB1Jq5MA3kw6tl6vZ1zwKPIzmtkw3vroxPBpuI542Y7h27TrXCNws9V8OWbfvmQxM556H7k/s1600/IMG_3554.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJO6NfXE9cOA8KJsAmlfrphhZKUjjoexuvSUb8AmKwnpwd9BgfgYUPO-6Hc9D8ag6wW8sQkB1Jq5MA3kw6tl6vZ1zwKPIzmtkw3vroxPBpuI542Y7h27TrXCNws9V8OWbfvmQxM556H7k/s400/IMG_3554.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537218541213855906" border="0" /></a>7. The Ohm ice sculpture.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-68301859048692848842010-10-28T09:30:00.000-07:002010-10-29T06:13:08.918-07:00I know you....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZ1tlBVrdSX_tHHXWoZajA_Sx5UVdtmBYZyyWVDcfBZC8s4crEwIKvwQHc4PAKvVo3_7zW8HVd86Aqf6VTv0AjnRDrsGbBk5coPZ2C6_Fgad3VDm1AuEnQDy1E-hgHLsNrjhFpqZTGTo/s1600/a_1803signet1-L.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZ1tlBVrdSX_tHHXWoZajA_Sx5UVdtmBYZyyWVDcfBZC8s4crEwIKvwQHc4PAKvVo3_7zW8HVd86Aqf6VTv0AjnRDrsGbBk5coPZ2C6_Fgad3VDm1AuEnQDy1E-hgHLsNrjhFpqZTGTo/s400/a_1803signet1-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533453938906965090" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Spotted on<a href="http://eriebasin.com/a_1803signet.html"> Erie Basin...</a>.<br /><br />Kinda reminds me of this little diddy...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoP10_NHB5Rm87qpIjXEI06CKax_elXACzN_I6DoHz1HmtcjIxrvlYY2vtIkAJliZKHF2h1cfuHkpZSFMA4HnsBYP1aCxdnQlkpSlzU-JV9Clmx9GMLH1LjhK5UrOQm3apldfS80BnSM/s1600/DSC04149.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoP10_NHB5Rm87qpIjXEI06CKax_elXACzN_I6DoHz1HmtcjIxrvlYY2vtIkAJliZKHF2h1cfuHkpZSFMA4HnsBYP1aCxdnQlkpSlzU-JV9Clmx9GMLH1LjhK5UrOQm3apldfS80BnSM/s400/DSC04149.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533454474904317442" border="0" /></a>I know it's a little out of focus but this belonged to a great great aunt. After my grandmother passed away I thought I would get it. Alas my aunt has and isn't giving it to me until she dies. It's an Irish thing I guess. Also my nails NEVER look this good. It must be winter and post sailing season. Any who... Happy Weekend! Casey and I have an Indian wedding in Cincy! Who knows maybe I will be rocking a Sari!Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-66151065424027826912010-10-20T07:24:00.000-07:002010-10-20T07:42:22.302-07:00Argh.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjd5G5z29J-p_M23eK_CKuuOenSy59-8jU3WQIrg2LztAYgM3PPtn-L3SaB_6n4YiUHgjJi6_UxH44TVMWZ8PXx2Aa66FHPCrnvqJxt1pIizJU6wj3OE5aWDhyJcd-fmWxD59XrgEgdW8/s1600/8974097-large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjd5G5z29J-p_M23eK_CKuuOenSy59-8jU3WQIrg2LztAYgM3PPtn-L3SaB_6n4YiUHgjJi6_UxH44TVMWZ8PXx2Aa66FHPCrnvqJxt1pIizJU6wj3OE5aWDhyJcd-fmWxD59XrgEgdW8/s400/8974097-large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530134104289481810" border="0" /></a>I am mildly obsessed with Mad Men, as most people who watch are. I love the cliff hangers from episode to episode and can't wait for a new season to start. However, I am down right P.O.'d about the conclusion of this past season. My outrage stems from the scene depicted in the image above. Usually I am a sucker for a good engagement scene and diamond ring. This time I could barely watch. Don Draper, WHY? Megan, really? So cliche! It was Anna's ring dammit! Alright I am done. The ring was pretty very antique. I am now going to Erie Basin to see if I can find something similar. Thanks for reading the rant. I will likely have a countdown widget on the blog when hear when season 5 starts.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-89651444946403530802010-10-13T12:08:00.001-07:002010-10-13T12:17:57.948-07:00Oh Wow, it's been a WHILE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmBpea2sWmsJWkwa1FXzmDrW2JUxCk-MxVZHOQe6dfPnPE-5qsB0dOLGbwAVzamMsoWAhTJHHBXt64-pFhv0A4WFkGHGE9rSfPkfpA63vLQFMnp8PgeS_gP8WM6Jgh3PDXihK000U82g/s1600/DSC_3746.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmBpea2sWmsJWkwa1FXzmDrW2JUxCk-MxVZHOQe6dfPnPE-5qsB0dOLGbwAVzamMsoWAhTJHHBXt64-pFhv0A4WFkGHGE9rSfPkfpA63vLQFMnp8PgeS_gP8WM6Jgh3PDXihK000U82g/s400/DSC_3746.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527611141493512050" border="0" /></a><br />Sorry for the delay. So much has happened since my last post! I am inspired to write today because I had an oddly flattering occurrence happen. A boyfriend of one of my friends bought her these earrings and the fabulous tribal necklace. He emailed me yesterday to say that my poor friends apartment was broken into and the only thing they took were these earrings! While it's terrible dear Jeannine's earrings were stolen and her apartment was broken into- I feel a little flattered. Don't worry Jeannine, I will happily replace your earrings! Kind of hilarious that these bad boys might be sitting in a NYC pawn shop some where.<br /><br />That's all for now. More posts soon!Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-68891242639437499842010-08-04T10:36:00.000-07:002010-08-04T10:43:03.072-07:00Sailing!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Om-67spm25RPvFh023aG9MZ7aA5G4ftMb9labFP9WL8QVXAIqsovSI_wWo-PS7cxtd_hXbddwYQvPAsYbV1myZSYAOHZxHBmFafEcvESjpUO84GJCRcOqz5b9uJZgaXoDM4FWTQLBqs/s1600/Picture-127.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 383px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Om-67spm25RPvFh023aG9MZ7aA5G4ftMb9labFP9WL8QVXAIqsovSI_wWo-PS7cxtd_hXbddwYQvPAsYbV1myZSYAOHZxHBmFafEcvESjpUO84GJCRcOqz5b9uJZgaXoDM4FWTQLBqs/s400/Picture-127.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501610236025058626" border="0" /></a>Wednesday night sail boat racing has a special place in my heart. I have been doing Wednesday series since I was 7 or 8 maybe younger. I love that I can live in a city where sailing is so readily accessible.<br /><br />Tonight I am going out to get my fix and have some drinks and good conversation after. I love/ am obsessed with<a href="http://www.wearebrainstorm.com/shop.html"> this</a> poster from Brainstorm Print and Design. Special thanks to <a href="http://gogoabigail.com/blog/">Abbey </a>I just discovered her blog and now I am behind schedule for the day - totally worth it!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">ps. hope Casey and Dave can make it out tonight too and the rain holds off!</span>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-70951350621255285622010-07-22T07:12:00.000-07:002010-07-22T08:06:23.109-07:00ReOrganization<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2WuUVF0HdQ17JctsaLo0-ylH8pAuMhwvutTOMqCo3jigDXDev6vddaFDH5QgYO8dJtqpI4E9o-EKH9XFRk9ATsERj_mbiX7V8bFKTgBSOaIdNwQiNgrgEp2xKn9Yxcse3SUEICe0-E8U/s1600/img33l.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2WuUVF0HdQ17JctsaLo0-ylH8pAuMhwvutTOMqCo3jigDXDev6vddaFDH5QgYO8dJtqpI4E9o-EKH9XFRk9ATsERj_mbiX7V8bFKTgBSOaIdNwQiNgrgEp2xKn9Yxcse3SUEICe0-E8U/s400/img33l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496745610507044434" border="0" /></a><br />I am in the midst of a move. Moving has got to be the biggest pain in the booty. Fortunately, so far it's going pretty smoothly. I am gradually moving things from Casey's apt and my former apt into our new apt. While Casey thinks I am crazy for moving things in waves, I am stoked that as each box or reusable bag goes in everything gets organized and placed. The idea being once our bigger furniture makes it in, we will easily be settle into our new space. I think this amazing bean bag chair hairy extravaganza would look amazing next to a gray couch and a Kelly green ottoman. Alas, pardon my absence while I play Sally home maker. Stay tuned to <a href="http://www.melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/">this</a> blog for some more EileenEO giveaways... (hint:TGIF)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pbteen.com/products/furlicious-beanbag/?pkey=x%7C4%7C1%7C%7C6%7Cbean%20bag%7C%7C0&cm_src=SCH"><span style="font-size:85%;">beanbag available here</span></a>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-28726356983161283322010-07-16T09:55:00.000-07:002010-07-16T10:00:30.777-07:00Tenderoni<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwnjhbgFXrTZL2UGOlQDwQ_uBkqlOISbZ1wLSeVz224U-S9tZ7SO6KnoeMyLeTg3YlC5b238n_PVVW7MH_c5UTRJKMDZ-dQkDaH-LgaxRKGtYcXX1cmThDiwfLBK0Q4_yy1zMly6Bs30/s1600/picture-219-500x412.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwnjhbgFXrTZL2UGOlQDwQ_uBkqlOISbZ1wLSeVz224U-S9tZ7SO6KnoeMyLeTg3YlC5b238n_PVVW7MH_c5UTRJKMDZ-dQkDaH-LgaxRKGtYcXX1cmThDiwfLBK0Q4_yy1zMly6Bs30/s400/picture-219-500x412.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494549106814623346" border="0" /></a><br />This has got to be the most ridiculous and the most amazing ring. Go ahead tenderize you meats with this bad boy! Then listen to this amazing song!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">more info <a href="http://worldfamousdesignjunkies.com/bits/meat-tenderization-ring/">here</a>- also please check out the ring that you can pin your reciepts and other small pieces of paper. I love those things and my 6th grade math teacher, Mrs. Stern, had one and I was obsessed!</span><br /><br /><br /><object style="background-image: url(http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/cnyxgE3vmao/hqdefault.jpg);" height="295" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cnyxgE3vmao&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cnyxgE3vmao&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="295" width="480"></embed></object>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487055148048535115.post-49679620858155276822010-07-12T10:38:00.000-07:002010-07-14T06:43:52.608-07:00Put a Ring on it<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbNFPsgj9iBMEM1vV-SsYhR7TH8VGul4XrLDrYX60SKA0PL1Uekmm1S5Ae0DR0UylreduPY1wxldz2cBYzwH8098aJnocfwm02l4D16-0ZypZalex7SC-ONiGoJ8YRnQakEop0OiOiLI/s1600/15847924_000_d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 58px; height: 85px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbNFPsgj9iBMEM1vV-SsYhR7TH8VGul4XrLDrYX60SKA0PL1Uekmm1S5Ae0DR0UylreduPY1wxldz2cBYzwH8098aJnocfwm02l4D16-0ZypZalex7SC-ONiGoJ8YRnQakEop0OiOiLI/s400/15847924_000_d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493076954746469842" border="0" /></a><br />One of my friends has this ring. I have yet to ask him if he likes it and likes the way it works, but I think it looks pretty cool. He's a bartender too, so I am sure it comes in handy in a pinch. On a side note, doesn't it seem like everything that can have a bottle opener feature does? Some of my sailing knives double as them, and my key for my bike lock has one. On any given day I am schlepping at least 3 of these! What does that say about me?<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />available <a href="http://www.designhypeinc.com/products.html">here </a></span>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04354142695160518262noreply@blogger.com0