Friday!

Posted by Jen McCabe on February 3, 2012 ☆ 3 Comments 

Hello! I’m back from New York and I had such an amazing time. The best part was getting to hang out with some amazing ladies who I’ve become good friends with over the past year online. Thanks so much to my phenomenal guest bloggers who mused about love. I am always awestruck by their creative perspectives and I feel truly honored to have them here on my little blog. I encourage you to visit them regularly–they’re wonderful... Read More

Categories: ART, BEAUTY, CLOTHING, DECOR, DESIGN, EVENTS, FAMILY, FASHION, FRIENDS, GENERAL, HANDMADE, HOME, ILLUSTRATION, JEWELRY, KIDS, MEN, PHOTOGRAPHY, PORTLAND, PRETTY, SHOPPING, STYLING, TRAVEL, VINTAGE, WEDDING, WOMEN

A Novel Romance

Posted by Jen McCabe on February 3, 2012 ☆ 1 Comment 

YAY! This Sunday is the 2012 Portland bridal fashion show, A Novel Romance, put on by Elizabeth Dye and her wonderful crew from The English Dept.! The ladies are brewing up bewitching surprises and will reveal Elizabeth’s showstopping original gowns. This year, stunners from Nicole Miller, Jenny Yoo, Ivy & Aster, Twigs & Honey, Ink & Peat, Lille Trousseau and others will be featured in the show as well. This is such an amazing event!... Read More

Categories: BEAUTY, CLOTHING, DESIGN, EVENTS, FAMILY, FASHION, FRIENDS, GENERAL, HANDMADE, JEWELRY, MEN, PORTLAND, PRETTY, SHOPPING, STYLING, TRAVEL, VINTAGE, WEDDING, WOMEN

Lille Boutique Lingerie Giveaway!

Posted by Jen McCabe on February 2, 2012 ☆ 128 Comments 

Today I have a dreamy giveaway and bonus from lovely Lille Boutique! The winner will receive $100 in credit to spend on lingerie, swimwear, accessories and shoes in the Lille Boutique shop. There are so many pretty things in the shop right now! Maybe something pretty for yourself or your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day? I’ll choose a winner at random Tues, Feb 8, at 8pm PST. GOOD LUCK! BONNE CHANCE! TO ENTER: ♡ 1. Visit the Lille... Read More

Categories: ART, BEAUTY, CLOTHING, DESIGN, EVENTS, FAMILY, FASHION, FRENCH, FRIENDS, GENERAL, GIVEAWAYS, HANDMADE, HOME, JEWELRY, MEN, PERFUME, PORTLAND, PRETTY, SHOPPING, STRIPES, STYLING, TRAVEL, VINTAGE, WEDDING, WOMEN

The Shiny Squirrel: Ode to Winter

Posted by Jen McCabe on February 2, 2012 ☆ 2 Comments 

My name is Jessica from The Shiny Squirrel–a PR company and showroom in New York City. I live in Brooklyn with my two cats and recently fell in love (I think he is the one). I did a tiny little roundup of wintry inspiration that I’m loving right now–it’s inspiring my style and state of mind. I love winter–it is my favorite season. Here is my little ode to my favorite time of year and how it makes me feel. La tenue de... Read More

Categories: ART, BEAUTY, BOTANICAL, CLOTHING, DESIGN, FASHION, FAUNA, FRIENDS, GENERAL, GUEST BLOGGERS!, HANDMADE, HOME, JEWELRY, MEN, PHOTOGRAPHY, PORTLAND, PRETTY, SHOPPING, STYLING, TRAVEL, VINTAGE, WOMEN

A Lovely Being: Heavy Petting

Posted by Jen McCabe on January 30, 2012 ☆ 9 Comments 

Hello! I’m Fallon Elizabeth from the blog, A Lovely Being! I’m a big fan of Jen’s blog (girlfriend’s got great taste!) and am so excited to guest blog while she’s gallivanting about New York. While I was researching for this post, I came across a polish proverb: “The greatest love is a mother’s; then a dog’s; then a sweetheart’s.” It’s so true, isn’t it? I am the world to my little dog (a larger Yorkie... Read More

Categories: ART, BEAUTY, CLOTHING, DESIGN, FAMILY, FASHION, FAUNA, FRIENDS, FURNITURE, GENERAL, GUEST BLOGGERS!, HOME, JEWELRY, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRETTY, STYLING, VINTAGE, WOMEN