Have you heard of the brand Joe Fresh? I've seen it mentioned a billion times...on Canadian blogs. Well, it's finally available across the US at JCP and I couldn't be more excited. The pieces are cute and fresh while the prices are affordable- the most expensive thing I saw was a silk dress for $69
I think we often overlook jcpenney as far as department stores go, but I've really liked the direction they've gone in since their recent re-brand. How about you?
A few days ago, I received the following email from my dog, Sadie in Baltimore:
Dear Sister Alana,
I have a confession and I hope you'll forgive me. Today, Mommy was baking all morning and it was … tantalizing. It was … torture. It was… tough. I thought the couple hamantashen I snatched off the cooling rack would satisfy my cravings (that's in addition to the 10 hamantashen I ate last Friday), but alas, it didn't. She left to take some hamantashen to the guys at BMC and for Myrna's boys, and she realized when she was in the car, that she left a package on the hoosier that she wanted to mail.
So, on her way to KSDS, she stopped home to get the package. Boy was she mad, more mad than I think was necessary. You see, I couldn't help myself. When she left, I took the package, relocated it to the living room carpet (the scene of other similar events), and I opened it. I removed the brown wrapping paper, took the lid off the box (which was taped shut), and lo and behold, there was an amazing assortment of hamantashen inside. I had to make them mine! In my defense, because I can't read (but can obviously type), I didn't know it was addressed to you and Eric. Had I only known …. Anyway, I'm sorry… and have a happy Purim!
-Sincerely yours, Sadie
P.S. Mom will try to make some more for you and send them on Monday or Tuesday. Unfortunately, the flavor choices are limited at this point (sorry again).
Hope this made you smile! I definitely had mixed feelings when reading it- laughed at the email, but also really, really wanted those hamantashen- they're delicious!
I was contacted by Harvard Sweet Boutique a few weeks ago, initially because they wanted to share a recipe for Low-Carb Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Of course, if you're a long time reader, you know I'm allergic to nuts of all kinds, so I wasn't about to share a recipe for a food that, as my mom says, "offends me".
Instead, they sent over a bunch of goodies for me to try. My initial reaction? The packaging is so cute! My selection of nut-free goodies, came in a cute green polka dotted box with pink tissue. The package contained an assortment of brownies (salted caramel, mint chocolate fudge, to name a few) and cookies (oatmeal raisin, ginger molasses, etc).
I attempted to snap a few shots, but without opening the individually wrapped baked goods, I couldn't really get across how yummy they looked...so I'm using their shots instead.
Overall, I found the brownies a little too rich for my taste and was disappointed, because they were the desserts I was most excited about. The cookies, on the other hand- they were yummy! The Ginger molasses was definitely my favorite, with the oatmeal raisin coming in at a close second.
About Harvard Sweet Boutique:
I'd give these goodies 3 out of 5 stars. If you're looking to send someone a beautifully packaged gift, Harvard Sweet Boutique is a great option, especially if you're looking for gluten free or low carb treats. Some baked goods do contain nuts, so if you have a severe allergy, they recommend you don't buy their treats.
Image c/o Harvard Sweet Boutique.
Just thought I'd share this fun and informative infographic from BeauCoo, a fun app I reviewed a little while ago. I love that BeauCoo is trying to promote a body positive culture.
You can read the post that goes along with the infographic here.
Looking for a last minute Valentine's day card for your significant other, bff, mother, sister or mailman? I absolutely adore this collection of Kate Spade cards on Paperless Post.
While many ecards can be cheesy, these are tasteful, classy and fun. They're basically free (they cost 2 "coins", but you get 5 free just for liking their Facebook page) and of course eco friendly. Check out the entire collection here.
Eric shot some FANTASTIC photos of Maggie in the snow. Let me just say, Maggie is a true snow dog. Up until last week, she had never really experienced a real snow storm. Sure, we've had little bursts of snow since we adopted her last January, but nothing like the 25 inches that were dumped on us during Nemo.
She enjoyed trying to catch the snowballs I threw her way, as well as leaping across the snow and digging holes to look for sticks. What a cutie! Also, I think the Buzzfeed article is totally missing out by not including Maggie...
This month, expect to see some changes in the Savvy Department at Nordstrom. They're infusing the department with of-the-moment trends at great prices (pieces start at just $19- now that's a win!) from brands like MinkPink, ASTR, Mural and Viva Vena-Vena Cava’s diffusion line. Nordstrom is also adding its own exclusive line, Leith and Tildon. All pieces will be under $100.
Brands previously available in Savvy will migrate to other sections of the store, so have no fear, they're not disappearing, just moving around a bit.
Here are a few of my favorite items, available online now. You'll see I'm currently loving, lace, feminine details, spring brights and the color navy! Check it:
Just wanted to share a few photos from a recent guest post DIY I put together over on The Accessory . After not picking up my DSLR for a few weeks, it felt amazing to be shooting real pictures again. I love my iPhone and it gets the job done, but there's something special about setting up a still life, looking for the perfect amount of natural light and adjusting a few settings on the camera.
Enjoy!
For more photos and instructions, check out this post.
Just a quick snapshot my stepmom sent me depicting the current state of our foyer. Apparently we missed a great Super Bowl party back in Baltimore, but we had a pretty great time celebrating in Boston last night.
It's fun to have your home team win, even if you're not a huge sports fan!
