Hollywood here I come....

Part of my Christmas present from my boyfriend was a trip to Los Angeles! We are leaving tomorrow morning, and will be returning late on Saturday night. I will take lots of pictures and give a full report when I return! I will also be stalking Lindsay Lohan... wish me luck :)

Next stop on the City tour ... holiday treats!

Jeni's Ice Cream!



Jeni’s Ice Creams are handmade, with luxurious and flavorful ingredients. Each year they design several festive seasonal flavors tailored to delight ice cream connoisseurs at holiday parties and other celebrations. Each flavor is a unique recipe made with the finest ingredients that combine to create a story. This year they are featuring a special package perfect for gift giving. It includes six of our holiday flavors, four gelato spoons and a uniquely designed ice cream scoop. They are also featuring six flavors inspired by Marie Antoinette representative of the decadent desserts eaten at the court of Versailles.

I heart Daily Candy.

Even though Daily Candy is not yet in my city, I love their website, and I especially love their weekly deals! This week was an exceptionally delightful one, offering 40% of Kale handbags!

Resort Wear 2007.

Here are some beautiful new looks from the BCBG resort collection... I wish I had some place to wear these :)

Cool Dinnerware.

Pop Ink products merge low art and high design into an infinite visual universe that includes happy kittens, goth zombies, and wallpaper dolls. Their goal is to create saccharine sweet, slightly disturbing yet strangely compelling art and artifacts for the (post) modern world. Available at www.mrfrench.com.

Let's Say Thanks.

www.LetsSayThanks.com
This webiste, sponsored by Xerox, gives you the opportunity to send a free printed postcard to U.S Soldiers stationed overseas showing your support and appreciation for their service to our country. You can select the design you want for your card, all of which are designed by children from across the U.S. What a wonderful thing to do, especially this time of year!

Tis this season...

These not so traditional Christmas Cards are hilarious... as long as they are given to the right person! These cards, as well as other more g-rated cards are available at www.oplusd.com. O Plus D is an awesome website combining the talents of a husband and wife team. She is a graphic designer, and created these cards, and he designs furniture.

I love...Topo Ranch!

Two young california dreamers, Alex and Eric, started this line of clothing a few years ago. They were inspired by Alex's great great grandfather who many years ago owned a cattle ranch named Topo Ranch. They make high-quality shirts, sweatshirts, and pants for men and women, and are available at www.toporanch.com. The website if also worth checking out because of the cool posts Alex and Eric leave about new bands, artists, restuarants etc.

Can it be?

That two of my favorite things, Uggs and Cupcakes, have come together!



I'll be honest, I think the product of this merger is a little ugly, but I love each of them individually so much that I still like them!

My office Christmas Party.

I've always known my company is a little "different" but found it endearing and that was one of the reasons why I loved it...this however is too much! We were told for our holiday party to bring a wooden spoon, and our slippers, but were given no further instruction... I'm a little nervous!

I never thought I liked Diane VonFurstenbergs dresses, but I decided to try one on not too long ago, and I loved it! They are amazingly comfortable, they fit perfectly, and they are perfect for work. Here are some of my favorites..

Klas Fahlen.

I saw some of his work on Joy's blog, but liked them so much decided to create my own post. Klas Fahlen is the amazing illustrator who makes these adorable, playful and unique pieces.

Dirty Librarian Chains.

Designer Susan Domelsmith ingeniously reworks vintage chains (by knotting, tangling, and draping) with unique materials into jaw-dropping masterpieces. Each creation even has a distinctive name, such as the smartly tasseled Magazine, multilayered Call Number, and simple Journal. The pieces are hand-picked from Domelsmith’s sources (stashes of costume jewelry and secondhand stores), which means everything’s practically an original. So you can pile them on and know that you’re wearing something special.







My boyfriend visited the Factory People store while in Austin, Texas on business and came home with the most beautiful necklace for me! Available for purchase at factorypeople.com

Next stop on the City Tour...

On Paper!



On Paper is a charming store located in the Short North that specializes in cards, stationary, invitations, as well as oodles of trinkets and treasures that make perfect gifts. Their window displays are so original and beautiful that, even if you don't buy anything, getting to see them is worth the visit!

It's Five O'clock Somewhere...

As I sit at my desk counting the minutes until the weekend, I thought I would provide a fun recipe for a holiday cocktail. Enjoy!


Mistletoe Kiss
- 1 1/2 oz Smirnoff Cranberry Twist vodka
- 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz Cream of Coconut
- Maraschino cherries

Mix all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with cherries.

Handmade delights..

Shana Luther is the mastermind and creator behind these beautiful one of a kind bags. She custom makes each one, and you can select the fabric, design and detail of your choice. Available for purchase at smlbags.com

ShopSCAD

Savannah College of Art and Design.


A friend at my office told me about this website, and I am obsessed! It offers a vartiety of artwork, housewares, accessories etc. These vintage looking pieces with the little biride are my favorite :

Pure Imagination.

Pure Imagination Chocolatier is a unique chocolate boutique located in the North Market. They specialize in exotic truffles and have an unlimited imagination when it comes to creating custom orders. They adhere to the highest quality standards, both in selecting their ingredients (all of which are fair trade) and in making the chocolate. They have over 75 tantalizing flavors, and provide you with the option to personalize your chocolate. They have acquired a huge costumer base, including Ben Affleck, Brad Pitt and Oliver Stone!

Good enough to eat...

and pretty enough to wear! Necklaces by Kenneth Jay Lane, available at pinkmascara.com

Flying high...

Orange Barrel Media is at it again... they recently created a 160 foot wallscape featuring Jessica Davenport, a senior center on the Ohio State women's basketball team, and Greg Oden, a freshman center on the Buckeye men's team. I may be biased, but I think this wallscape is amazing!

All I want for Christmas...

Ipod nano, Marc Jacobs necklace watch, a Vespa, Marc Jacobs perfume, Banana Republic knee-high boots, a Stephen Dweck cocktail ring, Anna Corinna Handbag, J Brand jeans, and C & C California dresses ... don't worry I don't at all expect to get all this!