Meesh

Bill Cunningham New York

2011-02-21T13:22:00.000-08:00

I cannot wait to see this movie!

Pete loves Michelle

2011-02-17T12:59:00.001-08:00

I woke up to the best surprise this morning.
I had been whining last night about how I need new music on my Ipod,
and this morning when I left to run I noticed there was a new play list titled
"Pete loves Michelle"
I'm not going to lie, it kind of made my day.
The music was all great, and made my run fast and especially enjoyable!
Here is one of my favorites from the list:

Cowboy Baby

2011-02-16T07:08:00.000-08:00

Let me start this post by saying that I am NOT pregnant -

But I do have a lot of friends and colleagues that are either pregnant
or trying to get pregnant, so babies have been on my mind lately.
If (or when if you ask Pete) we have a boy -
I am totally decorating his room in a western theme.From Pendleton Print from Rifle Paper Co.

From Rosenberry Rooms

And yes, he will wear these:
Frye Rodeo Bootie

The 25 Most Iconic Movie Kisses

2011-02-15T12:31:00.001-08:00

To celebrate Valentine's Day,

InStyle posted the 25 Most Iconic Movie Kisses -

here are a few of my favorites:Can you name all 4 Movies?

I hope everyone had a very romantic Valentine's Day!

Are backpacks back?

2011-02-15T07:12:00.000-08:00

Is it weird that I have the sudden urge to buy a backpack?

I haven't worn a backpack as a purse since my Kate Spade one in the 9th grade,
but recently I've been kind of loving them...

anthropologie

Barneys

Rebecca Minkoff

Matchbook - field guide to a charmed life

2011-02-14T14:02:00.000-08:00

Do your self a favor and checkout Matchbook right now.
It's totally and completely BANANAS.

Books on shirts. Shirts on a mission.

2011-02-14T13:57:00.000-08:00

How cute is this sweatshirt?

I want one.
To sweeten the deal - when you purchase a sweatshirt,
they send a book to a community in need.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-02-14T12:43:00.000-08:00

My sister sent me this ADORABLE picture of my nephew this
morning and it made my day!

i see the light!

2011-02-09T06:54:00.000-08:00

our living room is quite dark, and makes reading a challenge -
therefore i am in need of a cool, large lamp to help light the room.
here are a few options from Z Gallerie:

we need this..

2011-02-09T06:31:00.000-08:00

i think this is hilarious!

what a fun way to tell someone how you feel about them :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUSBAND!

2011-01-26T11:55:00.000-08:00

I think 32 is going to be your best year yet.

I love you!

Home Improvement, part 1...

2011-01-26T11:05:00.000-08:00

There are several things we want to do around our house,
and first up is fixing up our bedroom!
Which means purchasing new dressers + nightstands.

I've been searching online, and of course found the perfect set at DWR...
if only it came with a more perfect price tag :/

My sweet valentine...

2011-01-26T06:22:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is only a few weeks away,
and so it's time to start looking for the perfect cards for your loved ones.
A few adorable options from Mr. Boddington's Studio.

My iPad needs a cover...

2011-01-21T12:17:00.000-08:00

My amazing husband got me an iPad for my birthday,
and now I'm in search of a cute but practical cover for it...

Vers

iLuv

Bubble Sleeve

And just for fun...

Chanel
(how amazing is this!?)

Must Read: Heat

2011-01-20T12:58:00.001-08:00

I read this book in Mexico and absolutely loved it!

Here is a blurb from the NPR book review:

It seems like an unlikely career move: Bill Buford left a dream job at New Yorker magazine to work as a low-level "kitchen slave" in one of New York's most famous restaurants, Babbo.

It all happened one night when he invited Babbo's celebrity chef Mario Batali over for dinner. After a lot of wine and grappa, the insatiable Batali — a rotund, red-haired dynamo who has a number of restaurants and a hit cooking show on the Food Network — convinced Buford that he would be a great subject for a magazine profile.

Batali allowed Buford to work in Babbo's kitchen, and soon Buford realized there was enough material for a book. The result is Heat, Buford's new book about his year in the Babbo kitchen and his search for the origins of Italian cooking with grandmotherly pasta makers and a Dante-quoting butcher in Italy.

A little running humor...

2011-01-07T09:44:00.001-08:00

Via Carrots 'N' Cake
(one of my new favorite blogs!)

i heart Mexico.

2011-01-07T07:11:00.001-08:00

Mexico was amazing.
It was by far the most relaxing vacation I've had in years -
here are some pictures from our trip!Meara and I at Mi CasaThe Mariachi Band that played by our pool everyday at 2:30
and then passed out free Tequila shots!Pete on our fishing tripMeara and I on our fishing trip
that's me on the left :)View from the boatChef at the Hotel preparing the Yellow Tail Matt caught!1st course - Yellow Tail Sashimi w/ Jalapenos2nd Course - Best sushi I've ever had!Pete and I at NYE dinner

The 4 of us at The Only & Only on NYE!

Puggle love.

2010-12-23T10:55:00.000-08:00

The daycare we take Lucy to posts pictures everyday on Facebook -

here are pictures from today of Lucy + her bff Bella.

Housewife Gifts, Part 1.

2010-12-21T07:45:00.001-08:00

Milk Frother -
to make my soy-misto at home!

Pie Maker -
So we can ALWAYS have dessertFondue Pot -
So we can host a fondue party!

All available here.

The very best Christmas movie...

2010-12-20T08:03:00.000-08:00

I'm too embarrassed to admit how many times I've already
watched this movie this year...

Viva Mexico!

2010-12-17T14:56:00.000-08:00

We're going to Mexico for Christmas and NYE, and I cannot wait!
It's been the most amazing year of my life,
but I am thoroughly exhausted and ready for a week of sun,
fruity cocktails and trips to the spa!
Here are some things I hope find there way into my suitcase:DVF Cover Up

J.Crew Bathing Suit

These lovely Shoshanna Dresses

Santa, baby...

2010-12-16T09:13:00.000-08:00

can i have these, PLEASE?!

On SALE here.

blue suede shoes...

2010-12-03T12:37:00.000-08:00

I generally think wearing blue shoes on your wedding day is cheesy,
and these wouldn't at all have gone with my dress,
but if i had seen these before i would have totally worn them!

i heart velvet.

2010-12-02T10:03:00.000-08:00

I'm loving all things velvet at the moment -
here are a few of my favorites:Kate Spade Clutch

VS Romper

Loft Tank

Anthropologie Jacket

Christmas List, Part 2...

2010-12-02T09:44:00.000-08:00

His & Hers matching Barbour Jackets!
I think Pete and I need these :)

26.2

2010-12-02T07:35:00.000-08:00

It's official - I'm going to run a marathon!

After years of running and a few 1/2 marathons under my belt,
I've finally decided to do it.
My amazing sister agreed to train and run with me -
and in a mere 16 weeks we will be running 26.2 miles
through Washington D.C.
(picture totally unrelated,
but one of my favorites of me and my sister from my wedding)

Christmas List, Part 1...

2010-12-01T10:12:00.001-08:00

Dear ~~Pete~~ Santa,

I have been very good this year,

and would really like one of the following bags for Christmas.

xo, meesh

The most wonderful time of the year...

2010-12-01T10:02:00.001-08:00

It's almost Christmas!
I REALLY want this advent calendar, is that silly?

No more planning for me this year...

2010-12-01T08:22:00.000-08:00

...it's time to relax :)Pete and I had the honor of being the chairs for this year's ArtFUSION

party at the Columbus Museum of Art.
It was probably crazy to take this on,
since it was only a month after our wedding,
but the party was a success and everyone had a wonderful time!

Christmas Cards!

2010-11-30T07:54:00.001-08:00

I'm obsessed with the Christmas Cards from Mr. Boddington -

I ordered one of these for our cards this year!

Italy!

2010-11-30T07:47:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pictures from our (AMAZING!) honeymoon.

Wedding weekend part 1 = Bridal Luncheon

2010-11-03T09:33:00.000-07:00

The girls pulling there fortune charms from the cake!

Danielle modeling the bridesmaids jewelry, and her somewhat
intense matron-of-honor cuff!Bridemaids gifts!The mom's with there personalized Tervis tumblers!It was the perfect start to the weekend!

Rehearsal dinner attire -

2010-11-03T06:52:00.000-07:00

After all that posting I did about my rehearsal dinner outfit -

I ended up wearing something completely different!

The Chloe + Reese dress was perhaps a little over-the-top, but i loved it!
Here are a few pictures from the rehearsal dinner.

It's official....

2010-11-01T07:36:00.001-07:00

...We are married!

It was the most amazing weekend,
and an absolutely perfect day.
(lots more pictures to come very soon!)

So excited.

2010-10-11T12:34:00.000-07:00

My excitement has officially taken over,
and now all i can think about is this weekend!
I'm counting the minutes until I'm done with work and the celebration begins!

60 and Sunny!

2010-10-07T07:05:00.000-07:00

i am FINALLY able to check the 10-day forecast for the wedding,
and it is perfect!
Now everyone cross there fingers that it doesn't change :)

it's begining to look a lot like christmas?

2010-10-05T11:51:00.000-07:00

We had our official Holiday kick-off meeting this morning at work,

and when I got back to my desk i had an email in my in-box with a link to THIS!

here are my picks from this year's Neiman Marcus catalog:

Family Chariot Electric Tricycle

Veneta Woven Leather Hobo

1000!

2010-10-04T09:08:00.000-07:00

This is my 1000th Post!

It's hard to believe that I have been blogging for over 4 years -
and it's crazy to think about all the wonderful things
that have happened during that time.
Hopefully I will continue with this for many years to come.

I think we should all celebrate with Pink Champagne :)

Hello, October!

2010-10-01T10:19:00.001-07:00

I'm getting married THIS month.
omfg.

I heart baking.

2010-09-27T09:43:00.000-07:00

This weekend it finally felt like Fall,

and so I decided to celebrate by baking several Fall dishes -
it started on Saturday morning when I baked these for breakfast.
then continued with these on Sunday when we had my family over for brunch,
and finished with pumpkin ravioli for dinner and this for dessert.

A little music to brighten your day...

2010-09-23T09:33:00.000-07:00

This song always puts a smile on my face, hope you enjoy!
xo

Fall Must Have #3: Chunky Knits

2010-09-21T13:45:00.000-07:00

Available at Intermix

Available at Eleanor Schain

Available at Jumelle

Available at H&M

The world's laziest dog...

2010-09-21T09:17:00.000-07:00

I love Lucy,

but she very well might be the world's laziest dog.
Here are a few pictures of how she spends her days at school
(aka doggy daycare).

Our invitations...

2010-09-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here they are!
I am sooo thrilled with how they turned out,
and am so lucky to have such a talented sister :)

I heart Willie...

2010-09-17T06:59:00.001-07:00

A great way to start of any day,
but especially a Friday,
is a lovely little tune from Willie -
Enjoy!

Fashion over function?

2010-09-14T10:19:00.000-07:00

My mom raised us to believe in fashion over function
(she is a very wise woman!)
but when it comes to what shoes to pack for Italy I am stumped.
I'm thinking about getting a pair from the Cole Haan Air Collection,
these are my favorites.....

like any?

RSVP...

2010-09-14T08:58:00.000-07:00

Our invitations went out last week and now everyday my
parents mailbox is full of response cards!
Here's how we're keeping track:

pictures of our invitations coming soon!

Last one, I promise...

2010-09-13T13:17:00.000-07:00

here is yet another option for the rehearsal dinner....

which is your favorite?

Fall nail color...

2010-09-13T13:08:00.000-07:00

Obsessed with all of the colors in the new Essie collection -
I'm wearing Little Brown Dress on my hands now and loving it!

Rehearsal dinner attire...Part 2

2010-09-09T10:10:00.001-07:00

I just found this dress on the J.Crew website
and my heart skipped a beat. It's pretty pricey,
but might be a better option for our rehearsal dinner.
Which do you like best,
this one or the green Kate Spade?

Fall Must Have #2: A Sequined Sweater

2010-09-09T08:28:00.001-07:00

I'm going to need one of these :)
Available here + here.

Showered...

2010-09-06T12:14:00.000-07:00

we had our 2nd wedding shower this weekend and it was amazing -
we truly have the best friends + family in the world!

Rehearsal dinner attire...

2010-09-06T11:59:00.000-07:00

i think this Kate Spade ensemble might be the
perfect outfit for my rehearsal dinner - thoughts?

Hello, September!

2010-09-01T11:55:00.001-07:00

I am SO excited that it's September!

My mom always tells me not to wish days away,
but I'm so ready for it to be Fall!
Before we know it we will be enjoying the following:

1. Wearing boots, tights + sweater-dresses
2. Eating all things pumpkin
3. Tailgating
4. Going for long runs on cold mornings
5. Cozying up by the fire with Pete + Lucy

Picture of Schiller Park in German Village

spotted...

2010-08-29T16:29:00.000-07:00

we saw Karen Elson at a spa in Nashville over the weekend... she is bananas.

Fall Must Have #1: A plaid dress

2010-08-26T07:40:00.000-07:00

i may need more than one :)
available here + here .

I really want one of these...

2010-08-26T07:10:00.000-07:00

I have really gotten back into running,
and am up to about 25 miles/week!
I much prefer running outside to the treadmill,
but find it hard to keep track of my time, mileage + calories -
therefore think i need to get myself a Garmin :)

Anyone ever used one?

Scenes from my morning....

2010-08-25T08:52:00.001-07:00

a few pictures i took while getting ready this morning -Our room - usually pete is curled up with Lucy
but he was out the door extra early this morning!

Close-up of the cutest dog in the world :)

Breakfast!
A Green Monster smoothie + caribou coffee

Excuse the poor image quality, these pictures were taken with my BlackBerry camera.

Honeymoon, take 5...

2010-08-16T08:10:00.001-07:00

Somehow planning our honeymoon was the most difficult part of all our wedding planning, and over the past year I have researched and started planning trips in
5 different locations!!

I am glad now however we experienced some issues
because it resulted is us picking... ITALY!

Flights are booked, Hotel Reservations are made,
and come October we will be spending 2 glorious weeks in
Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Florence + Tuscany.

p.s. less then 2 months to go!

Cake toppers!

2010-08-10T11:17:00.001-07:00

I had no plans of having a cake topper for our wedding cake,

but then i saw these....

OH-IO

2010-08-09T13:50:00.001-07:00

I kind of really want this pillow... thoughts?

Merci!

2010-08-09T08:27:00.000-07:00

In preparation for our upcoming wedding showers (I'm so excited!)

I ordered these adorable letterpress thank you cards -
available here.

Party!

2010-08-09T08:15:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we had a party to celebrate several things -
1: the engagement of Jess + Steve
2: Danielle's 30th birthday
3: last party of the summer (we are booked solid from now until November!)

here are some highlights...

yay or nay?

2010-08-04T11:05:00.000-07:00

i cant decide if i love or loathe these clutches.... thoughts?

Mrs.

2010-08-02T09:46:00.001-07:00

I want this t-shirt for our honeymoon -
Too bad it's $575!

Summer reading list, part 3

2010-08-02T08:42:00.000-07:00

This book didn't quite live up to my expectations,
but was interesting nonetheless,

and i would recommend for anyone who loves to run.

the best bathing suit top ever..

2010-07-22T10:14:00.000-07:00

this is the perfect top for anyone who is a bit busty -
its comfortable, supportive + cute!
i have it in black and ordered it in purple for my vacation next week!

Summer reading list, Part 2

2010-07-16T06:47:00.000-07:00

Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir

Here is what was said about it in a recent NY Times article:

“Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man” is the story of how Mr. Clegg lost it all — his clients, his apartment, his loyal boyfriend, his sanity — one crack hit at a time. It’s a story that ranges over several years but finds its dramatic center of gravity during one especially dark two-month binge, during which Mr. Clegg manages to fritter away some $70,000 on crack and Ketel One vodka and on the elegant hotel rooms he often shares with greasy characters, including male hookers.

ready for fall...

2010-07-16T06:35:00.001-07:00

Its not even August yet, and already I'm longing for fall -
In the mean time i will just dream of wearing these clothes.

3 months from today...

2010-07-16T06:32:00.001-07:00

i get to marry the man of my dreams ... i cannot wait :)

Philadelphia Story.

2010-07-09T15:15:00.000-07:00

if you've never seen this movie (or its been a while)
a highly recommend watching it -
Katharine Hepburn + Cary Grant are my absolute favorite movie couple!

i NEED this bag...

2010-07-09T15:13:00.000-07:00

its perfection.

we should totally bring these back...

2010-07-08T13:07:00.000-07:00

They remind me of when traveling was glamorous -
when everyone got dressed up and flying was a special occasion.
They also remind me of Mad Men :)

is it weird that i want this?

2010-07-08T06:32:00.000-07:00

i think Pete's hunting habit is having an influence of me...
available here.

Happy 4th of July!

2010-07-02T06:28:00.000-07:00

I am so looking forward to all the fireworks, parades,
cookouts + pool parties we have -
I absolutely love this holiday!

Hope you have a great weekend, see you on Tuesday!

Summer reading list, part 1

2010-07-01T08:36:00.000-07:00

I just finished the book American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld,
and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
It's an easy read and perfect for vacation or lazy summer days - enjoy!

shower dresses...

2010-07-01T08:20:00.000-07:00

our wedding showers start in august and i'm on the hunt for the perfect dresses..
here are my first finds from anthropologie, what do you think?

music in the morning...

2010-07-01T08:16:00.000-07:00

i'm completely obsessed with this song.

Here comes the dog...

2010-06-30T12:09:00.000-07:00

How adorable are these dogs!?!
Pete and I would love to include Lucy in our wedding,
however I'm not sure she how well she would behave in church...
images from here.

my latest obsession = Jo Malone

2010-06-23T12:11:00.000-07:00

I received several samples of Jo Malone Cologne in a goodie
bag a few weeks ago and I've been obsessed ever since!
I tried out all 3 fragrances,
but fell in love with the Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne
and decided that this needed to be my new summer fragrance!

oh my mustache!

2010-06-22T17:30:00.000-07:00

i heart my family.

Happy (belated) Father's Day!!

2010-06-22T17:21:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!
I am truly blessed to have the greatest dad in the whole world -
he has done so much for me over the years,
and I can't imagine my life without him.
I am so excited for him to walk me down the aisle in a few months!!

She's gone country...

2010-06-16T13:06:00.000-07:00

We're going to Nashville for my bachelorette party in August,

and before we go I need to find the PERFECT pair of cowboy boots.
Here are my first finds:

Alberto Fermani Short Cowboy Boot
FRYE "Carson" Western-Style Boots
Frye Billy Vintage

which are you favorite?

Introducing Mr + Mrs Conroy!!!

2010-06-04T07:26:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we were in La Jolla, CA celebrating the marriage

of our dearest friends Erica + Aaron.
It was a wonderful weekend and a truly amazing wedding -
I can't wait to visit the happy couple again :)

Happy Friday!

2010-06-04T07:25:00.000-07:00

Good morning!
Here's a lovely little tune to start the day off right....

Flower Power!

2010-05-19T08:13:00.001-07:00

I'm meeting with our florist next week for the first time, and I'm supposed to bring pictures of what I want to have at our wedding. I spent ample time surfing the web and have looked at TONS of bouquets, and finally decided to use these as inspiration:

What do you think?

(i would credit these images, but cant remember where i found them!)

Vintage Dior.

2010-05-13T11:04:00.000-07:00

There's something about vintage Dior that makes my heart race -
I need this clutch.

Mother's Day.

2010-05-05T13:01:00.001-07:00

here are a few last minute gifts, perfect for any mom!

(2 of these are what i got for my mom and mother-in-law to be!)Tory Burch Miller Sandal

Dean and Deluca Mom Rocks! Gift Set

Martha Stewart Phalaenopsis Orchid

Silk-Cashmere Wrap from J.Crew

I heart True Blood.

2010-05-05T12:59:00.001-07:00

How genius is this poster?!
i can't wait for the next season to start!

Rent from the runway...

2010-05-03T07:47:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Erica told me about this website
and now I'm obsessed! For about 1/8 of the actual cost you can
rent dresses that are right off the runway.
This idea is brilliant to me, because when wedding season arrives
I can't repeat dresses because usually the guests lists are the same!
This way for a small price you can have a new dress for every occasion.
Check it out here.

i did it!

2010-05-02T09:31:00.000-07:00

I finished the 1/2 marathon in 2 hours + 10 minutes!

It was a rainy morning, and a very difficult course,

but my friends and family still came out to support me!

The months of training were made worth it the second

i crossed the finish line -

i cannot wait to run another one :)

Ready to run...

2010-04-30T12:21:00.000-07:00

I'm running the 1/2 marathon tomorrow, and am starting to get a wee bit nervous!
Hopefully the rain holds off, and I make it to the finish line!
Hope you have a great weekend :)

Oui ou non?

2010-04-30T10:36:00.000-07:00

Despite the fact that neither Peter or I speak French,
when asking each other yes or no questions we often ask in French.
So I think these earrings are perfect for me :)

A little garland..

2010-04-30T10:34:00.000-07:00

How amazing are these garland lights?

I think we need one for above our bed!

A little place called zihuatanejo....

2010-04-26T06:53:00.000-07:00

At dinner on Saturday I was telling a friend where we were honeymooning,
and he immediately remembered the scene in Shawshank Redemption
where they discuss the place!
Here is the scene from the movie -
it makes me even more excited to go :)

Honeymoon in Zihuatanejo!

2010-04-22T11:57:00.000-07:00

We started planning our honeymoon a few months ago and were
set on going to Thailand - until a few weeks later when we
found out October is monsoon season in Thailand.
I was discouraged at first, but last night we found The Tides hotel
in Zihuatanejo and fell in love.

Come October, I get to spend 10 days in paradise with my husband ...
the idea literally makes me giddy!

Crazy heart...

2010-04-22T09:48:00.000-07:00

Pete and I watched Crazy Heart the other night and it is without a doubt the
best movie I've seen in a VERY long time.
Jeff Bridges has a heart breaking voice.

This poster was made for my sister...

2010-03-25T08:37:00.000-07:00

available here.

J'adore Dior.

2010-03-23T07:45:00.000-07:00

How bananas is this vintage Dior wallet?
I really want it.

Loving this song today...

2010-03-23T07:39:00.000-07:00

Perfect for this rainy + gray Tuesday.