Pretty Sweetpeas on my windowsill today... Happy Wednesday! :-) Jessica
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday weekend! XOXO Jessica
When I was a very little girl, my Nana was a huge fan of the designer Pucci. She had the coolest mini-dresses in wildly graphic prints, colorful silk scarves, and even Pucci-patterned towels in her p...
I found these pretty, summery earrings at Target yesterday. I just love them and I can already envision myself wearing them with my maxi-dresses and sandals on balmy summer evenings. The colors are g...
Super busy day today, but I thought I'd just drop-in to show you some eye "candy". I am loving these adorable little candies that I brought back from London. So dainty and sweet. XOXO ...
One of my best finds while shopping the Paris flea markets were these pretty vintage paper roses. They are very, very old and it's amazing to me that something so delicate could have survived al...
For a special Mother's Day treat, I combined two of my favorite things - cupcakes and Forget-me-nots... Mini vanilla cupcakes iced with vanilla butter-cream and topped with lavender and periwink...
We are hosting a Mother's Day brunch for my family this morning, which means I get to spend the day with my wonderful mommy and my most precious pretty things ever... ...my lovely, lovely daught...
Why not make a special breakfast-in-bed for your mom (or wife) this Mother's Day? With just a few items, you can make her something lovely - without breaking out all the pots and pans or spendin...
So, there I was in the toy store yesterday afternoon with 'Mini-mini-me". We had just finished up with her annual check-up at the pediatrician, which is NOT one of her favorite activities. ...
If you've been reading my blog for some time, then you know that Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Couture shops are possibly my most favorite places on earth. When traveling to New York or Los ...
I am completely infatuated with IKEA's new SOMMARLOV collection of pretty paper goods. The flowery prints are reminiscent of Liberty of London - so sweet and colorful. Perfect for summer enterta...
Well, as promised, I woke up bright and early this past Sunday morning so that I could be at Target right when the doors opened. Now that, my friends, is dedication. Having been traumatized by past M...
Yes, it's back to the sweets! Lola's was a must-see on my list when we were in London. I already had their cookbook and, from the look of it, I just knew it would be my kind of place. And I...
In case you haven't heard, Target is introducing a new shopping concept starting tomorrow, May 6th! They will be launching "The Shops at Target", a collection of five boutique brands c...
OK, so after our lunch, we continued to shop the fabulous flea markets of Les Puces de Saint-Ouen. As we went up and down all the little alleys, following various twists and turns, we came to what is...
While there are a great many things that I love about Paris (the gorgeous architecture, the beautiful museums, the incredible food, etc...), the Paris flea markets have got to be at the very top of m...
I am so enamored with this pretty glass tumbler I found at Target this week. It's the most beautiful watery blue-green - so reminiscent of sea glass. I found it in the bath accessories aisle (fo...
I am totally and utterly in love with this wonderful lilac-scented solid perfume by Pacifica. The fragrance is heavenly, the packaging is pretty, and it's perfect for summer travel! Plus, it...
Ah, Paris in the Springtime....the beautiful architecture, the magical Seine river, the blossoming, flowering trees... And, oh yeah, the RIBBON shops!!!! Yes, I'm not sure if you all remember, b...
Yup, more candy! Today's featured shop is especially beautiful - old-fashioned in style and in my fav color palette. My visit to Mrs. Kibbles Sweet Shoppe may have alone justified my airfare to ...
I did promise you lots of sweets, didn't I? Well, Hope and Greenwood is one of my very favorite candy shops in London. It is oh, so very British and so very charming... Their packaging is so cut...
While in London, we went to the cutest cupcake shop ever...Primrose Bakery. While I've been to Primrose in the past (and have both of their beautiful cookbooks), I never pass up a chance to visi...
If there was a theme to our European vacation, it would have had to have been "sweets"! I know this will hardly come as a surprise to most of you, given my love for all things confectionery...
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous holiday. Well, I am officially back from spring break. We just returned from a wonderful family vacation to London and Paris. I have spent the past seve...
I want to wish you all a very Happy Easter and Passover! I am taking a little time off to spend the spring break with my family and friends. But, I'll be back soon and I'll have LOTS to sha...
Here's a super quick, easy, and inexpensive centerpiece for your Easter table... All you need are some glass votive holders, some colorful candy, and some fresh flowers. I found my votive holde...
I just wanted to say a big thank you to Parenting Magazine for including my Paper Flower Easter Eggs on their website. This was a project I actually did several years ago, but in case you missed it,...
I think we truly picked the most beautiful day ever for our family's annual cherry blossom picnic. Spring has arrived early in the D.C. area and everything is blooming with pink and green buds. ...
I found this very chic serving tray at Target this week. The only problem was the color... Kind of a very blah and boring grayish-green. Definitely not my idea pretty. But I just loved the design, ...
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