Johnny Cupcakes!

This website is hilarious! I'm not sure I would actually ever wear any of these t-shirts, but I love the idea of them! Here are a few of my favorites:

Shakespeare in the Park!

What: Mary Stuart

When: Thursday, May 24 - Sunday, May 27 8:00 PM

Who: Actors' Theatre

Where: Schiller Park Outdoor Amphitheatre

ADMISSION IS FREE! So pack a picnic, grab someone to cuddle with and go to Schiller pack tomorrow night for the first Shakespeare in the Park of the season!

Taste that pops!

My parents and I have been visiting the North Market every Saturday morning since I was in High School. Over the years we've become friends with several vendors and tasted almost every food selection offered. It wasn't until a few weeks ago however that I tried Pams Market popcorn ... and let me tell you it's amazing! I'm totally hooked on the Chicago Cheddar, and buy a $6 bag almost every week.

Orange Button.

I came across this online store today and am now totally obsessed! They offer an incredible array of goodies including jewelry, handbags, clothing, cards and pins... Here are a few of my favorites...

Lindsay Lohan..

..was just announced the sexiest women in Maxim Magazines 100 hottest women issue. I've always thought Lohan was pretty, and am quite pleased that she was on the top of this list ... she is bringing pride to me and all the other red head, freckled faced girls out there!

They voted off the wrong idol...

I've never been the biggest fan of the show American Idol, but my roommate Maggie definitely is, and therefore most weeks I end up watching it with her. We watched it last night and I will admit I was totally floored to see Melinda Doolittle get voted off. She was by far the most talented of the three, and to be honest I was sad to see her go. I guess Maggie is right though, it's partly my fault since I didn't vote ... sorry Melinda!

Kate Moss for Top Shop

Given that Kate Moss has such amazing personal style, I had pretty high expectations for her debut collection for Top Shop. I have to admit however that I was disappointed by her collection. I thought overall it was boring and overpriced ... check it out for yourself at Top Shop.

Express sold, Limited will go...

I can't say that I shop at either Express or Limited stores, but it still is sad (and somewhat shocking) to see them be sold. At least they didn't sell off Bath and Body Works, or I would be out of a job before I even start! This article was in the Columbus Dispatch this morning...

Wexner exiting apparel trade
Express sold, Limited will go; lingerie, fragrance chains stay

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 3:43 AM
By Jeffrey Sheban

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

After selling off a majority interest in its Express division yesterday, Limited Brands put a for-sale sign on the last piece of the core clothing business started in Columbus by Leslie H. Wexner.

In the future, Limited Brands will focus on its fast-growing Victoria's Secret lingerie and Bath & Body Works personal-care lines, which accounted for more than 90 percent of profit last year.

Ending months of speculation, the Columbus retailer said it had agreed to sell 67 percent of Express to the private-equity firm Golden Gate Capital for $548 million. Limited Brands will keep a minority stake in the 631-store chain but will not be involved in day-to-day operations after the sale, which is expected to close by July 6.

In addition, the company will seek a buyer for the 253-store Limited Stores division, which traces its roots to 1963, when Wexner opened his first Limited store in the Kingsdale Shopping Center.

If Wexner was feeling sentimental about the exit from apparel, he wasn't showing it yesterday.

Back home, the sale of Express isn't expected to result in any downsizing in Columbus and could result in more jobs down the road, another senior executive said.

"We've retained an ownership interest (in Express) because we … continue to believe in its continued growth," said Martyn Redgrave, chief administrative officer at Limited Brands.

Express, which focuses on work and casual clothing for young men and women, will continue to use Limited's Easton-area headquarters and distribution centers.

Note Worthy.

These Bella Bella cards are so simple and yet so brilliant! Available at Esty.

80's Prom.

This past Saturday was the much anticipated 80’s prom party celebrating Chris Davis and Maren Roth’s birthdays! It felt almost like a high school dance – the girls came over before to get ready, we all wore corsages, the punch was spiked -- hell parents even came to take pictures! It would have been perfect except Pete got the flu and couldn’t come … and well, it just wasn’t the same without him! Here are a few pictures from the night…

Pretty in pink...

The whole gang...

My replacement date...

Cover-up in style.

One week from today I will be pool side, sipping margaritas and working on my tan. It's a short weekend getaway, a mere 3 days, but I'll take it! Here are my first thoughts for a new cover-up... all by Lilka.

DINING BY DESIGN: COLUMBUS!

JOIN CATF ON MAY 11 AND MAY 12 FOR DIFFA'S DINING BY DESIGN PRESENTED BY ELLE DECOR AND GE MONOGRAM

CATF is pleased to announce that Columbus has been chosen to host the city's first-ever Dining By Design event. The Dining By Design event brings both established and up and coming creative talent and partners them with sponsors to create three dimensional dining installations that awe, inspire and delight. All events will be hosted at the CCAD Design Studios at 390 E. Broad Street. An all-inclusive preview cocktail "CRUSH" party for $65 per person or $100 per couple will be held on Friday, May 11 from 7p until 10p - we suggest cocktail attire. A gala event will be held on the evening of Saturday, May 12 - attire is Evening Elegance.

This is so unbelievably exciting for Columbus ... I wish I could attend both nights, but Friday night will have to do! Info and images from Columbus AIDS task force website.

From Singapore with love.

Available at The Cupcake Bakery.

Item of the week: Gladiator sandals.

All available at Zappos.com

Fiddlestick Press

Fiddlestick Press is a hand letter press print company who makes card for just about everything. These are a few of my favorites.

Let the search begin...

I'm in dire need of shelves/bookcase for my bedroom. A large amount of books and magazines (mostly Pete’s) have accumulated and I have nowhere to put them all! Here are my first ideas. These bookcases (and tons more) available at Ikea.

Arriving in style..

..Mary-Kate and Ashley arrive in style at the 2007 Met Costume Institute Benefit Gala.

Eleni's Cookies.

These cookies are totally amazing! The amount of detail on each cookie is fantastic and makes them look so realistic. Eleni's offers a wide variety of cookies as well as other sweets.

A perfect card for mom!

Here are a few delightful cards perfect for any mother. Available at Egg Press.

Cool Artist: Matte Stephens

He has been featured on several of my favorite blogs in the last few months, but I couldn't resist creating a post of my own. I think his artwork is incredibly bright and original and to be honest I'm dying to purchase a print or two! These prints and more available at Etsy.

The Weekender Bag

Why is it that I never remember I need a new weekend bag until I'm packing to go away for a weekend?! Regardless -- I am going out of town this weekend, and wishing I had a prettier bag to take along. Maybe next time...



Bags available at Anthropologie.