NOT AN INTELLECTUAL BLOG - By Emily Jones

kate spade in nyc

2010-10-07T15:16:00.000-04:00

The Kate Spade store in NYC is OUT OF THIS WORLD in their store "look." It's right around the corner from where I work and just walking past it makes me HAPPY! Right now, they have their entire back wall covered in gold sequins. It's pretty awesome!!! Located on 5th Avenue and 20th Street!! (The girl in the picture I do not know!)

Before this, they were all STRIPED OUT! It's such a beautiful store!

painting gray

2009-09-17T16:05:00.005-04:00

My boyfriend and I are painting our bedroom this weekend. This is about 5 years overdue. It was my grand idea to paint the room a light yellow when we moved in (because that's my favorite color) and little did I know that that's just not a great bedroom color. Also, little did I know that when we ran out of paint half way through and had to go back and get more that they gave us one shade different and half the walls look like crap!!!

I've now concluded that bedrooms should be serene, calming and minimal. So, I have been wanting to paint the room a LIGHT gray for a long time. White curtains, light gray walls, some pictures framed with simple black frames. Here are a few things that have inspired me color wise...

BLOG

2009-09-16T13:08:00.003-04:00

One of my favorite blogs (even though I'm not a Mom) is the blog MY MOM SHOPS. And, it just so happens, as I was sifting through my Google Reader blogs today that I discovered that she POSTED ABOUT EMMA J CARDS! WOOHOO! Thanks so much!

http://mymomshops.blogspot.com/2009/09/fall-letter-writing.html

i heart ny

2009-09-08T13:25:00.001-04:00

love this!

happy september!

2009-09-01T11:35:00.001-04:00

My favorite weather month of the year!

i heart these shoes!

2009-08-26T10:34:00.003-04:00

I want these shoes!!!!!!!!!! Why do they have to be $100!!!

Find them here at Banana Republic.com.

snail mail

2009-08-24T13:27:00.002-04:00

I read about this great website on Lifehacker.com. Its called SnailMailR.

For $1 you can send a "real" piece of mail. Simple fill in the address, return address, pay your dollar and they'll send out a letter for you! Love this!

Or, you can always do it yourself!! haha

Dreaming of cold weather...

2009-08-23T10:49:00.003-04:00

As many of you know, I love fabulous greeting cards. As an avid snow skier, I fell in love with this card. They are printed on wood and I want them! Now, I need to figure out who made it!

cute baby flops

2009-08-19T10:50:00.002-04:00

So, most people know about the Havaians craze that's been sweeping the U.S. by storm for the last few years. These lvoely Brazilian flip flops have now even made their way in to the GAP. And NOW, they have BABY Havianas. I'm in love!!!

http://www.havianas.com/

gorgeous wedding invite

2009-07-25T22:27:00.002-04:00

I love this wedding invitation suite. The sea green and yellow- so gorgeous.

Courtesy of the blog, Creature Comforts and from the e-magazine Utterly Engaged.

aw

2009-07-24T18:17:00.000-04:00

Had to post this. Might be photo-shopped but I still love it.

printable Birthday Calendar

2009-07-24T14:33:00.004-04:00

I recently came across this little Birthday calendar from Martha Stewart that you can print out and fill in. I LOVE IT. I have tried lots of different ways to be reminded of Birthdays and somehow I still forget. This is great. It's one page, one column and you can write every birthday down. I posted it on a little bulletin strip above my computer with my other important things. It's simple, classic and small. Click here and open the template and print it out. I printed it on heavyweight card stock so it wouldn't get bent.

Click below for...
BIRTHDAY CALENDAR TEMPLATE

HAPPY FOURTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-07-03T19:40:00.001-04:00

Two images I love that encompass the FOURTH for me!!! Have a great holiday!!!!

hmmmmm

2009-06-27T14:59:00.000-04:00

new wine rack

2009-06-26T22:21:00.006-04:00

I am in the market for a new wine rack. I have never owned one but have always wanted one. I want one that is modern and has a great design and that holds between 4 and 8 bottles. NO bigger, no smaller. Here are some that I have found that are pretty cool!

Items from puzzlewinerack.com, Wrapables, Greener Grass Design, Crate & Barrel and ikitchen.com

CUPCAKE KEBAB'S!

2009-06-17T14:58:00.000-04:00

Love this idea! Trying to convince Josh, who work for the best cupcakery- Crumbs to do this in the stores using their "mini" cupcakes.

yummmmm...

i mean, seriously....!!!

2009-06-09T20:38:00.001-04:00

Saw this on www.maybeyoushouldntbuythat.com.
Are we really coming to this? This is pretty darn ridiculous!

belize'in it

2009-06-03T19:35:00.004-04:00

We had a great trip this past weekend to Belize! I really love this country- it's English speaking and the people are just as friendly as you can imagine. They have great restaurants and the amount of things to do there is incredible. We spent 5 days and 4 nights and crammed as much in as we possibly could.

We went-

cave tubing
zip lining
snorkeling in the 2nd largest Barrier Reef (Josh went diving)
went on a boat cruise to visit the Lamanai Ruins
soaked some rays
drank some beers

Here are some of my favorite pics from the trip. Some haven't been uploaded yet, so more to come!

A view of the ocean from our beach

Looking over the New River from a very small plane taking us to
Ambergris Caye, where we stayed.

Josh scuba diving

Josh diving around the barrier reef

our "cabana" which was really big and clean and right next to the beach

photos

2009-05-26T20:03:00.007-04:00

My sisters photos always "wow" me. Here are some of my favorites that's he took when I was in Charlottesville, VA. Most of them she took on my sister's farm in Earlysville, VA. So gorgeous!

cute tea towel

2009-05-24T23:15:00.004-04:00

How great is this tea towel? I want it!!! I found it on another blog and had to post it here!

CLICK HERE to buy from Mocha.uk.com (9.99 pounds)

great, cheap summer shoes!!!

2009-05-08T18:05:00.003-04:00

These shoes are only $19.50 from Old Navy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWENTY BUCKS!!!
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=637776062&tid=ONAF86&ap=2&siteID=2178999

CARDS!

2009-05-07T15:24:00.001-04:00

I just started a new blog today for my little card business, Emma J Cards. It chronicles everything going on with my company and features cool paper stuff from around the world!

www.acardlife.blogspot.com

just love this

2009-04-30T19:32:00.001-04:00

I just love this picture of my niece. I can't get enough of how spunky she is! She reminds me of myself when I was young...except cooler.

discounts

2009-04-23T14:34:00.002-04:00

Went in the Gap today and all of there sale items that are already marked down, they are taking ANOTHER 25% off that price. Awesome! Got this gorgeous shawl/sweater deal that was originally $59.50 and got it for $25! yay!

Great sales on their website too!

VERY IMPORTANT- Must write Senators about stopping predators!

2009-04-18T23:32:00.004-04:00

As you know, I never miss an episode of Oprah. I felt compelled to share with you something I learned about from one of last week's shows.

The show was about child predators and a law that is about to expire. The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act is about to expire and is up for renewal in Congress and it is imperative, I feel, that we let our representatives know how important this.

http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090220-tows-adam-walsh-act

A little about this:
"The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act was signed into law in 2006 but recent news reports reveal most states will not be in compliance with the law by the upcoming July deadline. Supporters of the law acknowledge there are adjustments that should be made to the law, but they are adamant, as am I, that the basic purpose and spirit of Adam's act must be upheld. The act calls for a National Sex Offender Registry, which is critical to the safety of our children."

SO, what I am asking of you is to go to Senate.gov and House.gov and follow the steps to write to your specific states Senators or Representative. Below is a sample letter that you should COPY AND PASTE in to the MESSAGE section where you write to your representative. It took me about 5 minutes and I feel that it could have an impact.

We don't want these predators roaming our neighborhoods without us knowing!

More info here-
http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090220-tows-adam-walsh-act

Dear [Senator/Congressman/or Congresswoman]:

I am sure you share my belief that we must do everything in our power to help protect our children from sexual predators in our communities. That is why I am asking for your help today.

I am extremely concerned about how we track registered sex offenders in our country. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, an estimated 100,000 sex offenders are unaccounted for and not living where they are registered. Because law enforcement agencies are too underfunded and overwhelmed to track them, these dangerous predators are free to roam undetected from state to state, targeting and re-offending more innocent children.

The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act was signed into law in 2006 but recent news reports reveal most states will not be in compliance with the law by the upcoming July deadline. Supporters of the law acknowledge there are adjustments that should be made to the law, but they are adamant, as am I, that the basic purpose and spirit of Adam's act must be upheld. The act calls for a National Sex Offender Registry,
which is critical to the safety of our children.

I implore you to reexamine this law with fellow lawmakers, reauthorize it and see that it is fully funded. I realize our country's current economic crisis will not make this charge an easy one, but what could be more urgent and of greater importance than the safety and well-being of our children?

Sincerely,
(your name here)

cheese and wine

2009-04-04T18:39:00.001-04:00

I love this website....

It helps you pair cheeses and alcohol. Brilliant!

You pick your beverage (beer, white wine, red, vodka, etc...)

and it tells you what goes well with it!

www.cheesecupid.com

yum...

earth hour

2009-03-28T21:21:00.002-04:00

I actually participated in Earth Hour. Earth Hour was tonight from 8:30pm-9:30pm (why this time, I don't know...) and you're supposed to unplug and turn off EVERYTHING in honor of the ole' Earth. The Empire State Bldg. and many monuments around the world are apparently going dark. Not sure where this holiday or event came from, but what the heck.

At 8:30pm on the dot I turned off every light and unplugged as much as I could. I lit candles and then I wondered what the heck I was gonna do in the dark for an hour. So, I decided to do the dishes and turn on just one light. One light on is better than all the lights on. So, then I finished and I wondered what else I could do in the dark since I couldn't use my computer or my TV or any electronics. So, I sorted through some laundry that I have to do tomorrow and I put away some clutter lying around. Then, at about 9:15pm, I totally failed and went to my computer. I can't do it! Is that horrible?!!! So, I am sitting here (in the dark, I swear) with not one light on in my whole apartment, except my computer, typing this message about Earth Hour. Five more minutes until the lights are back on...

a few things i love

2009-03-22T11:47:00.005-04:00

I recently found some things I love in REAL SIMPLE magazine. Thought I would share.

Single Cupcake carrier....so cute. $2.99 Organize.com (type in "cupcake" in search box)

Alphabet bags- Makes a great (cheap) gift.

Mini Business card file. Literately the size of a a business card. Funny. $12.99 ThinkGeek.com

Knitted coffee sleeves. $18. Curiosity Shoppe Online.com

new Dora doll- is it too sexy?

2009-03-17T18:24:00.002-04:00

Everyone is up in arms over the new Dora, The Explorer "teen" doll that they now sell at Target and Wal-Mart. Click on the link to read the story. No, she is no longer an explorer! She now wears prissy little ballet slippers and has grown her hair out. What are they teaching girls? That in order to be "pretty" that it's not cool to wear a backpack and sneakers once you hit a certain age? I understand the outrage, but it will probably sell!!!

pizza vending machine

2009-03-14T12:11:00.001-04:00

LOVE THIS!

A vending machine that whips up FRESH pizza. It is not a frozen thing that it simply cooks, it literately whips up the dough and tomato sauce, etc. and you have a PIZZA from a vending machine!

Click Here to read the NY Times article.

cuteness

2009-03-13T22:37:00.001-04:00

How cute is this USB hub??!!!

From Fred Flare.com

madoffs own words

2009-03-12T17:20:00.003-04:00

I'm sure many of you have been following the Bernie Madoff case and I was shocked today to read his courtroom statement that he wrote in his won words. It was shockingly honest and detailed. SO sad.

Read it here.

awesome ski pics

2009-03-11T16:26:00.004-04:00

My sister, Elizabeth (or Eli or Liz), is an awesome photographer. Her some great shots she took of us skiing recently in New Hampshire and one of her daughter, Anna looking pretty cool!!!

From Left: Mom Jones, Me, Mackenzie, Dad Jones

You can check out more of her photography at http://theboghs.com/photos

phone bloggin'

2009-03-10T15:18:00.000-04:00

I have now figured out how to make a blog post from my phone. Crazy. The crackberry really is amazing. So, when I'm bored on my cross town bus trip everyday, I can now make a random blog post. Technology rocks!!!

Skiing at Gunstock in New Hampshire

2009-03-05T22:07:00.002-05:00

Great ski trip with the family to New Hampshire. We skied- Pats Peak, Gunstock, Ragged Mountain, Loon and Sunapee. New England is super cold this time of year but the skiing was surprisingly great. Sunapee and Gunstock definitely had the best conditions. We stayed at a lovely cabin on a lake (covered in snow) in Weare, NH (Where is Weare??). Great times!!!

best bag- only $8!

2009-02-26T15:15:00.004-05:00

This is one of the best reusable shopping BAGS I have ever had. It was given to my boyfriend by a colleague for Christmas and I have now stolen it form him because I love it so much.

First of all, it only costs $8...yes, that's right...eight dollars!! And shipping online is only $4. In NYC, I think you can purchase them at Eli's (Mr. Zabar that is) on 83rd and 3rd.

They are sturdy and can fold down completely. I just stuff it in my purse and it takes up no room and adds no extra weight and I use it for all my daily, miscellaneous purchases. Sometimes I use it for my workout clothes.

They come in every color imaginable and I think it makes a neat gift.

Get one!

www.baggubag.com

a man's life

2009-02-23T20:38:00.000-05:00

THE LIFE OF A MAN...

I LOVE THIS!

2009-02-19T15:29:00.002-05:00

Just discovered this thanks to INC. Magazine.

A brilliant new web site-

FONOLO.COM

It is brilliant!!!!! They have mapped out hundreds of companies phone menus so that you don't have to sit and listen to a million options before getting to a real person. You pick the company, choose why you're calling and they call for you!!! You type in your CELL and your cell rings when it gets to a real person. BRILLIANT and FREE.

If you need a better understanding, click HERE and watch the video.

They have nearly every bank, airline, insurance company, etc., that you could possibly ever dial and they're adding more.

LOVE THIS.

The ULTIMATE TO DO LIST

2009-02-16T21:24:00.002-05:00

Here is a list I compiled about two years ago of things I want to do before I die. I think it's fun and also very motivating to make a list of things you want to accomplish in your life- whether it be small or big or easy or difficult.

MY LIFE LIST

Drink wine in Italy
Perform my own cabaret show
Learn Spanish
Have the patience to read a novel over 400 pages (2007) (DONE)
Sit at a cafe in Paris
Drink Dom Perignon
Ski in Colorado (February 2007) (DONE)
Help out a family in South America
Travel cross country in a car
Ride on the Orient Express
Go to Hawaii
Have kids
Buy a home
Get married
Buy a pair of Jimmy Choo or Manolo Blahnik shoes
Teach a class
go to Mardi Gras
sunbathe in the French Riviera
take a cooking class
Learn to bake a cake from scratch (Attempted- need to try again!)
Pay off my credit card debt
Invest in the stock market (sort of doing already)
go in a hot air balloon
jet ski
Have afternoon tea in England (Visited England with my parents in Nov 2007)
spend a weekend at the Greenbriar hotel
Stay a weekend in the Hamptons
Fly first class once
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Drink a mint julep at the Kentucky Derby
Dance on a bar once
Ski Jackson Hole
Ride on a vespa in Italy
take a surfing lesson
travel to Patagonia
mentor a young child
go to the MOMA (DONE-Went with Andrea in 2007)
eat in Little Italy (DONE 2008)
Carriage ride in Central Park
visit the Brooklyn Botanical Garden
kiss under the Eiffel tower
Ride on a gondola with the person I love in Venice, Italy
See a game at the US Open (DONE!)
Go to Wimbledon (Visited Wimbledon Oct. 2007 and toured grounds. No game.)
Learn to drive stick shift
Drive up California’s Pacific Coast Highway
prepare a Thanksgiving meal for more than 10 people
walk in a Breast Cancer walk
Macchu Picchu, Peru
buy a dog
ride the row boats in Central Park
live in NYC

TOP 10 TRENDS as seen by ME

2009-02-08T18:36:00.014-05:00

As I have said before, I love making lists.

This is my list of the TOP 10 trends I have noticed in the past year....a lot of them popular in New York City.

TOP TEN STYLE TRENDS
By Emily

1. Boots, boots and more boots!
2. Leggings
3. Chunky Knit Beret hats
4. Rain boots- Hunter boots
5. Leather Messenger Purses for women
6. Braided hair do
7. Cardigans
8. gray jeans
9. Vests
10. An Obama T-Shirt...of course

cereal is for rich folks

2009-02-08T18:35:00.001-05:00

I bought a box of Cheerios today at Gristedes which set me back $6.89! Unbelievable- CHEERIOS FOR nearly $7!!! I am still mad about it.

us airways

2009-02-05T20:10:00.002-05:00

U.S. Airways will now be charging $7 for a pillow and blanket! Yes, $7! And that just adds to all the other extra fees they charge. Ridiculous I say!

did you know????

2009-02-04T15:17:00.002-05:00

Did you know Barbie's full name is...

Barbie Millicent Roberts...and she is officially from Willows, Wisconsin.

Her 50th birthday is March 9 (1959). She must have had a lot of Botox!!!

cool website

2009-02-04T15:13:00.001-05:00

Check this out! Hand Me Downs! Great website for mom's.

www.handmedowns.com

Buy, sell or donate gently used items- free service!

nadal wins, federer cries

2009-02-02T16:34:00.004-05:00

So happy for Nadal- winning the Australian Open for the first time. As much as I feel for Roger Federer and his need to get back to the #1 spot, it's nice to see a Nadal win (again). Poor Federer and his uncontrollable crying. I really felt bad for him, but seriously, someone has to win and someone must lose. Shouldn't he know that he can't always win? Can't wait for the French Open.

toxic chemicals found in EVERYTHING

2009-01-29T20:05:00.003-05:00

An article just came out today stating that they have detected bit of MERCURY in products that contain High Fructose Corn Syrup. This is just great, because nearly everything we Americans eat contains High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). Some of my favorites- Ketchup, salad dressings and gummi bears. Online, this is the list they give of products that contain mercury:

Quaker Oatmeal to Go bars
Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce
Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
Kraft Original Barbecue Sauce
Nutri-Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars
Manwich Gold Sloppy Joe
Market Pantry Grape Jelly
Smucker's Strawberry Jelly
Pop-Tarts Frosted Blueberry
Hunt's Tomato Ketchup
Wish-Bone Western Sweet & Smooth Dressing
Coca-Cola Classic: no mercury found on a second test
Yoplait Strawberry Yogurt
Minute Maid Berry Punch
Yoo-hoo Chocolate Drink
Nesquik Chocolate Milk
Kemps Fat Free Chocolate Milk

Article - http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20090127/mercury-in-high-fructose-corn-syrup

The other great part about this is- they're not telling people to AVOID these foods. Although, the say this in the article:

"Mercury exposure at high levels can harm the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, and immune system. A form of mercury called methyl mercury is particularly risky to a baby's developing brain and nervous system, according to background information from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)."

sad year

2009-01-26T15:55:00.004-05:00

Not sure if you can see the chart to my left (if not, click here....http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/26/news/economy/job_cuts/index.htm), but it lists all the companies that have cut jobs just in 2009! that's one month folks.

I really feel saddened by this. This chart is more than just numbers- each number is a person- many who have families that are counting on them for financial support. Many of those people will not be able to easily find work. Many of those people who will be stuck in a major financial crisis because of this economy. I am just astounded by the numbers. Just today, "Bloody Monday," as CNN.com is calling it, SIX companies have announced HUGE job cuts- Pfizer is cutting 10% of their staff, CAT (construction company) is cutting 20,000 jobs, Sprint is cutting 8,000 jobs, Home Depot is closing their EXPO Design Center stores which will cut 7,000 people and Deere & Co. (John Deere, that is) is cutting around 700 employees.

The numbers are astounding. What is going on? What can we do?

mega nachos

2009-01-21T20:06:00.005-05:00

When thinking about a post for today, I was thinking about what I had for dinner last night. Josh and I are "taco night" experts. We usually make them once a week. It's been our little tradition from the beginning. We can do the whole mean in about 10 minutes- the time it takes to cook the meat. Now, our little taco night has branched off into something we call "Mega Nachos." As the nacho fan that I am, we would always use our leftover taco meat later on in the night to make nachos. Yes, later on, meaning at midnight, we would usually make this. Now, it's a meal in and of itself. SO, here is what it consists of....

MEGA NACHOS

1. Spray baking sheet with a small bit of PAM Spray. Line a bunch of chips (meaning maybe 20-30) on a baking sheet.

2. Preheat oven to, oh, let's say...400 degrees.

Now, you can really come up with your own version, but really, it is everything we use to make tacos plus a little more.

3. Top the chips with-
- ground beef (already cooked)
- black beans (already cooked)
- cheese

PUT IN OVEN UNTIL THE CHEESE MELTS.

THEN- This is where the "mega" part comes in...

4. TOP THE NACHOS WITH...
-lettuce
-tomato
-taco sauce (the kind in the glass jar)
-lots of dollops of sour cream
-guacamole
-refried beans (if you want)

AND there you have it folks. Mega Nachos. A tasty, easy treat!!!

not an intellectual blog

2009-01-20T21:58:00.006-05:00

Because this is no intellectual blog, I have decided not to get into my political views here or talk about Obama and the inauguration. I will just simply say that Obama became the 44th President today and it's a wonderful new start for this country. A very exciting day for a lot of people; A lot of excitement in the air. Above are two of my favorite images from the millions that were captured today.

2009-01-17T20:04:00.002-05:00

The Polaroid apparently is no longer in production, which is sad, because it's such a classic form of photograpghy and I love it. Well, now they have a downloadable software for your computer that you can turn all your digital pictures into a Polaroid image. So cool. It's not a real Polaroid, but it makes your photos look like one. I am obsessed.

www.polaroid.net

movies i must see....

2009-01-10T21:57:00.003-05:00

So, I always have an ongoing list of movies I want to see. I don't go to movies very often, which is sad, because I love seeing movies at the theater. Here is what I need to see (DVD and in theaters)

Slumdog Millionaire (considered one of the top movies of 2008)
Milk (Sean Penn)
Flow (a documentary on our use of water...)
Righteous Kill (DVD) (DeNiro and Pacino)
What Just Happened (DeNiro)
He's Just Not That Into You (Aniston, Barrymore, Affleck, Johansson, Jennifer Connely, etc.)
Burn This After Reading (DVD) (Pitt, Clooney)
The Changeling (Jolie)
State of Play (not out yet) (CIA movie with Russell Crowe, Affleck, Rachel McAdams)
Earth- (not out until next Earth Day)

this years color

2009-01-07T18:58:00.004-05:00

I have always heard about there being color trends in the fashion world. 2008 was apparently the year of deep purple. 2007, I think, was yellow and so on. I don't know what it is, but my tastes for certain colors change drastically form year to year, like fashion. My all time favorite color is yellow. That will always stand. BUT, in terms of a year to year thing, this year has been all about GREEN for me. I love it- lime green, chartreuse, pastel green. Not hunter green- only bright green. Something about it can be so funky and yet so preppy too. It is such a Spring color- grass, earth, etc., but lately, I am drawn to it. I found myself designing tons of cards this year that were all green. It was kind of becoming a problem.

Before all this, I was obsessed with gray- mostly in terms of fashion- a gray t-shirt, gray scarves...just gray. It seemed right and before that, the yellow craze took me, and before that I remember my hot pink phase. I was obsessed with pink for a long time and I still am. I bought pink everything- pink iPOD, pink phone, pink clothes, pink gloves, etc. My card company's main colors are light pink and espresso brown. But one day I just wasn't in to pink as much anymore.

I don't know why, but I just love color. Does it mean anything that I used to be a pink fan and now I am a green fan? Does it say anything about society when certain colors occupy a majority of the clothes that are sold that year. I don't know what 2009 has in store as far as color. I do know that color does not go out of style. Yes, black will always be fashionable, but what distinguishes one person from the next is color. So, for now I will wear my green rain boots with my green jacket and my new green purse...

little fashionista

2009-01-04T18:58:00.001-05:00

Aunt Emily teaches her niece the essentials- how to walk in heels. She's got it!

shopping on-line

2009-01-04T18:56:00.001-05:00

Before you ever buy anything on-line, always check
www.freeshipping.org
to see if you can get free shipping on your purchase.

Great website!

emily

last post of the year

2008-12-31T23:22:00.003-05:00

This is my last blog post of the year.

Next year I vow to:

eat more bread, cheese and pasta
take more naps
watch more reality TV
read more tabloid magazines
exercise my fingers on the computer more
order in food more

Kidding.

No really-

This year, I got be healthier. I think that's been my resolution since I was 14, but seriously, this is the year....it is...it really is...yeah...

My personal resolution is to enjoy every minute as much as I can and stop wasting my time doing things hat don't matter.

My professional resolution is to work as hard as I can so that my company can be successful in the National Stationery Show.

Overall, I would love to eat, drink and be more merry in 2009!!!

Happy New Years!

Send and ANONYMOUS POSTCARD

2008-12-29T09:55:00.003-05:00

There is a great website I had to share called ANONYMOUS POSTCARD.ORG. You go online, and can send an anonymous compliment/complaint/or whatever to whoever you want. It's funny. You enter as much as you want and then as much of the recipient's info as you have, whether its an email or mailing address or just a city. The team at this website then goes through them and picks out the ones that are the best and sends them directly to them.

Here is how their website describes it-
"Anonymous Postcard is a suggestion box for the world, designed to allow anyone to openly communicate to a third party without the complications of personal contact. Claims submitted by the public are turned into vague and largely indecipherable postcards and mailed toward the intended recipients."

It's fun to check out the gallery of all the postcards people have sent- some have sent postcards as thank yous to the troops, someone else sent one to a restaurants complaining about the music during lunch. Some are fun and some are sweet.

Check it out.

www.anonymouspostcard.org

home is where you park it

2008-12-27T11:28:00.007-05:00

There is nothing like spending the holidays at home. My "home," or parents home, has moved around quite a bit since I left Charlotte, NC when I was 18. After living somewhere for 18 years straight, my parents have now moved homes about 18 times. When my mom retired, they moved to Nashville, TN for several years. Then, off to Atlanta, GA for a few more. Then, came the decked-out RV that hey have lived in for several years now. They have moved it from city to city because my Dad's job involves a lot of traveling and it's easier to move their home with them. They parked it for periods of time in Richmond, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Atlanta, GA, Myrtle Beach, SC, Louisville, KY, Lexington, KY, and finally they have settled on a farm in Chattanooga, TN (actually a town called Ooltewah). So, home really is where you PARK it. To come from NYC to the country of Tennessee is such a treat. Last night, I could see Venus so clearly. I can barely see one star in NYC.

But for some reason, I always feel like it's home. Wherever my parents are, is my home. Even though it's all enclosed in a moving bus, it is somehow still comforting to come home to. My mom still makes all the food I grew up on. That makes it truly feel like home. Actually, she is now making her famous Turkey and Rice soup that she makes with leftovers after the holidays. I love our home on the farm. My sister has now moved into the house on the property with her family. It's a family compound now. Hopefully this will be the place we call home for many years. We'll see. They like to keep it exciting and they're always picking up and going somewhere, so we'll see.

Happy holidays from my home to yours.

merry holidays

2008-12-25T22:13:00.001-05:00

the post

2008-11-21T19:07:00.004-05:00

What shall I post...hm....

OK, fine, ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY- NOVEMBER 21

-NOV 21, 1789- North Carolina, my favorite state, became the 12th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Thank God for that!

-NOV 21, 1973- President Richard Nixon's attorney, J. Fred Buzhardt, revealed the existence of an 18 1/2-minute gap in one of the White House tape recordings related to Watergate. (I was always so fascinated with the Watergate Scandal. I even did my high school Senior project on it. Something about political scandals really caught my interests. And I have always loved CIA-type movies. All the "Bourne" movies or anything having to do with CIA endeavors. I really don't know why, it just totally fascinated me that we have this whole secret world in the U.S. that we're not really informed about. )

-NOV 21, 1995- The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 5,000 for the first time. (Remember the good ole' days...oh, times they do change.)

-Nov. 21, 2007- Officials announced the recall of more than a half-million pieces of Chinese-made children's jewelry contaminated with lead. (This just really upsets me. How can so many toys be recalled. Why aren't children's products tested and tested until everything is CERTAIN that it can do no harm. I think this is ridiculous.)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO -- Ken Griffey, Jr., Bjork, Troy Aikman, Goldie Hawn, Lorna Luft, Marlo Thomas

SOURCE: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/index.html

Emma J Cards- self promotion...

2008-11-11T13:38:00.004-05:00

Emma J Cards is now selling cute, little GIFT TAGS. Classic round gift tags come 5 to a set. 5 for $2.50! Assorted designs. Blank on the back!

www.emmajcards.com

movies to see

2008-11-10T15:22:00.002-05:00

MOVIES I NEED TO SEE:

-Burn After Reading- Brad Pitt...The Coen Brothers

-Flow (documentary about the global water crisis)

-The Changeling- Angelina Jolie goes crazy when her missing child returns and it's not the same child

-Seven Pounds- Will Smith suspense/thriller

-What Just Happened- DeNiro, Bruce Willis, Sean Penn

-Righteous Kill- Deniro and Pacino

*If you or anyone you know thinks that I absolutely SHOULD NOT see any of these films, please let me know so I don't waste my time.

i enjoy google!

2008-11-07T13:56:00.002-05:00

I must say, I love GOOGLE. They have done so much for the Internet and our world, that I just love everything they do. So I am here to spread the word about one of their free services I just stumbled over.

GOOGLE HEALTH!

It's fantastic! It allows you to keep track of everything medical in a very easy way. It's almost fun to do. Eventually, I think it will be easy for doctors to see you medical history through this so you don't have to fill out 800 papers about your medical history. Check it out and keep track, because we tend to forget the negative things that happened in the past. Keep good records! Also, if you're computer ever crashes or your house burns down, at least GOOGLE will still have your medical history.

Emily

National Stationery Show

2008-10-24T14:31:00.003-04:00

Emma J Cards, my greeting card company, will officially be in the 2009 National Stationery Show at Javits Convention Center in New York City. It runs May 17-20 and is open only to wholesalers (stores and companies that sell cards, stationery, paper goods and the press). I am super excited, but I have a crap load of work to do before it. I not only have to have a really great product line ready, but I have to market my biz beforehand. Send out postcards to a million companies, design and produce a gorgeous booth, make business cards for up to 15,000 BUYERS, make press kits, press releases, and a million other little things. Very scary, but it could be a HUGE start for my business in the wholesale market. Hopefully by the end of 2009, I will be in stores across country. Many small card companies, just like me, run by one or two people, have done the exact same thing, so we'll see.

I will keep you updated on my dealings with the National Stationery Show!!!!

BOOTH 1550! Yippey!

a new favorite

2008-10-08T16:45:00.003-04:00

I discovered a new site today that I fell in love with.

Its Design Sponge- www.designspongeonline.com

If you go to their website and click on GUIDES....they have these wonderful city guides with great places to eat and shop. Then, if you scroll down, they have these fabulous GUIDES to different items and ideas. So fun! I found a bunch of great new gift ideas and such.

love it.

I LOVE THIS.

2008-10-06T17:58:00.002-04:00

My sister, Andrea, sent this card to me for my Birthday and it was just so beautiful that I had to find it online and then post a picture. It's letter-pressed and printed on this amazing, thick bright green paper. SO cute.

follow me

2008-09-29T16:07:00.003-04:00

I just added a new thing that you'll see to the right titled "People Who Like This Blog." It's a new tool by Google where you can add "followers" or add people who read your blog to your page.

Please add yourself to the list, if you don't mind! Nothing happens, except that your picture or an image appears on my blog showing that you read my blog!

Thank ya!

Emily

talking

2008-09-26T19:44:00.002-04:00

Today I was in line at Starbucks, waiting patiently like I have been a lot lately. They seem to be getting slower and slower every darn day. It's such a process now to get a simple cup of coffee. Anyway, there was a girl behind me who looked more like a model than I have ever seen. Tall, long hair, gorgeous, dressed hip (but not too hip), gorgeous skin, and everything else you would think makes up a NYC model. Anyway, something came over me and I said "Are you a model?" I usually don't talk to people or just blurt out questions, but I felt like I knew she was and I just had to ask. So, then, she just stared at me with the worst look ever and simply replied..."no" and that was it. No "Oh, don't worry about it," no polite laugh, nothing. Just "no." I was stunned and embarrassed. I offended her. I really did, but I can't imagine how. She didn't even say another word or look my way anything. She was so bothered my comment. I would be in heaven if someone mistook me for a model. I was so thrown off for about 20 minutes and decided that I will never assume ever again.

website

2008-09-25T18:43:00.001-04:00

I think this website is brilliant.

www.pmsbuddy.com

It will notify any one you choose (say your boyfriend, husband, sibling) when you are PMS-ing, so they will stay out of the way!!!!!!!

photogs

2008-09-25T16:48:00.006-04:00

My sister, Elizabeth, has started her own photograpghy company and her photos are truly beautiful. She specializes in children and nature photography, but can do anything. Her website is currently being updated, but you can check out her stuff by clicking here.

Here are some photos she recently shot for me of my cards. I think they turned out beautiful!

movie

2008-09-15T16:13:00.002-04:00

I saw the movie VICKY CHRISTINA BARCELONA (with Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem) this past weekend and really loved it. It takes you to this place where you just want to run off to a foreign country for a few months. So fun and a little naughty. Great movie.

listing

2008-09-15T16:05:00.002-04:00

I love to make lists. I really do. There is something to be said about checking things off and seeing things right in order - one thing after the other. I think I get this habit from my Mom, who makes LISTS of her LISTS. No, seriously...she does. I think I have a list for everything- to do, not to do, to do in my life time, to do this year, to buy, to give away, to order, to mail, to email, to make, to cook, to cook in my lifetime, to drink, to invite, etc. I love a good, old-fashioned list!

Anyway, here is today's list...

WHAT I DID ON MY 26TH BIRTHDAY: SEPT 12, 2008

1. Got a Patagonia Fleece jacket from Josh that I have always wanted

2. Got an incredible Birthday COOKIE/M & M cake

3. Got a gift certificate for a mani/pedi

4. Went to a great lunch, with two great people and had Three Cheese Mac N Cheese

5. Did errands in the rain

6. Took Julia to her voice lesson

7. Got an AMAZING pair of Hunter Wellington Rain Boots, that I have always wanted and felt cool carrying the box around that they came in.

8. Went to dinner with another couple at JOHNNY UTAHS.

9. Rode on a mechanical bull at Johnny Utah's.

10. Ate a really great bacon cheeseburger.

11. Passed out on the couch before midnight.

My Christmas Wish List

2008-09-04T15:06:00.011-04:00

My Mom recently asked me to make a list of small to big things I might want for Christmas. I had fun searching the net for ideas. I couldn't stop finding cool things that I wanted.

I thought I would share my Christmas Wish List with you.

I think "lists" tells a whole lot about a person.

THE LIST

--FLIP VIDEO CAMERA "ULTRA" - IN ORANGE OR GREEN

http://theflip.com/store/Product.aspx?CID=F2

-A new Nalgene Water Bottle - Must be "BPA Free" and in a fun color!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Nalgene-Narrow-Mouth-Water-Bottle/dp/B000HKC9X4/ref=pd_bbs_5?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1220553250&sr=8-5

-Original "Hunter" Wellington Rain Boots in hunter green.

http://www.shopbop.com/original-hunter-wellington-rain-boot/vp/v=1/845524441801224.htm?source=goog-ExactMatchBrands-hunter_rain_boots&source=goog-ExactMatchBrands3-hunter%20rain%20boots

-Martha Stewart Collection Multi-color bowl set! I need bowls for food prep.

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=252333&CategoryID=30201&LinkType=EverGreen

--TRAVEL Jewelry case. I have so many earrings that get tangled when traveling.

http://www.ebags.com/baggallini/jewelry_square_bagg_animal_prints/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=107712

--2 NEW WINE GLASSES - I keep breaking them....CRATE AND BARREL- $5 EACH

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=130&f=9164

--Tennis skirt- LOVE this one in PINK/GREEN/WHITE (MEDIUM)

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2726945&cp=3077569.3079702.2806308.2806334&parentPage=family

--Sheet Set from Target "Dwell Studio"

http://www.target.com/DwellStudio-Target-Sheet-Set-Stripe/dp/B000WY0EXC/ref=sc_ri_1/602-9058057-9655069

--This cookbook...

http://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Contessa-Family-Style-Everyone/dp/060961066X/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2UN2EI82R7Y0Q&colid=5DV4JAPJEIHD

--Origins moisturizer

http://www.origins.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY5813&PRODUCT_ID=PROD338

-The latest software version of MICROSOFT MONEY (it is either 2008 or 2009)

-Drugstore.com- Buy 1 mascara get 1 free

L'OREAL VOLUMINOUS WATERPROOF MASCARA IN BLACK!

-Martha Stewart Collection Colander. This is something I actually do need. $9.99

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=323577&CategoryID=30203

--a Starbucks gift card or a Staples gift card is very useful also.

US OPEN 2008 NY

2008-09-02T16:03:00.006-04:00

We had an amazing time going to the US OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN QUEENS, NY. We went Sunday 8/31 to the Day and Night sessions and on Monday, Labor Day, to the evening sessions. For me, one of the highlights was getting to see the players up close on the practice courts. So exciting for me to see Nadal.

To save my my Mom the hassle of trying to remember, here is the list of tennis celebs we saw at the US OPEN.

On the practice courts:
-Rafael Nadal (and Uncle Toni)
-Novak Djokovich
-Andy Roddick
-John McEnroe
-Fernando Gonzalez
-Daniela Hantuchova
-Gael Monfils
-Andy Murray
-Patrick McEnroe
-Julie Coin

-Radwanska

PLAYING (NOT in Ashe), WE SAW:
-Nikolay Davydenk0
-Dimtry Tursunov
-Fernando Verdasco
-Igor Andreev
-Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (only warming up)
-Stanislas Wawrinka

ASHE STADIUM:
-Elena Dementieva
-Na Li
-Novak Djokovich
-Marin Cilic
-Serena Williams
-Serverine Bremond
-Andy Murray
-Stanislas Wawrinka

Also...
Jim Courier

Luke Wilson

Wayne Knight (Newman from Seinfeld)

Chase Crawford (from Gossip Girl)
the guys from the HBO show ENTOURAGE

nadal

2008-08-21T16:50:00.002-04:00

i love rafael nadal...sorry, josh. I can't help it...

olympic fun

2008-08-21T16:45:00.002-04:00

The Beijing Olympics, I think, have been a huge success. I don't remember ever being so interested in the Olympics (accept for the Women's Gymnastics team in Atlanta in '96). Michael Phelps, the basketball, the soccer, the gymnastics. All of it was so compelling this time around.

I did and still do have a major issue with the Chinese Women's Gymnastics. There is a rule that you HAVE to be 16 to compete in the Olympics and 75% of their team were under 16. IO just don;t understand how the Olympic Committee can let that slide. Younger gymnasts have a huge advantage over older gymnasts. They are less nervous and have less to prove. I was very upset with that. Gymnastics is almost tainted by that. Anyway, I thought the U.S. girls, especially Nastia Luikin and Shawn Johnson were phenomenal. They surely came out on top.

Anyway, USA has done great, as expected. It made for a great summer too!

dinner tonight

2008-08-05T18:01:00.002-04:00

What am I cooking for dinner tonight, you ask?

Tonight I am making steak tacos (not steak fajitas) with rice and black beans. I cannot wait. My mouth is watering. I am really a chicken person when it comes to anything Mexican, but I am so excited to try steak tonight. Just thought I'd share. What sounds even more yummy is that I am topping my tacos off with freshly shaved pepper jack cheese. Yummmmmm....

randy pausch dies

2008-07-26T10:37:00.002-04:00

Have you heard of the YouTube video by Professor Randy Pausch called THE LAST LECTURE that has billions of hits? Well, if not, I should fill you in. Randy Pausch was diagnosed with terminal cancer back in Sept. of 07 and given 3-6 months to live. He turned his tragedy into a positive experience by doing this now famous lecture where he teaches at Carnegie Mellon. The lecture is BRILLIANT. If you have time to kill, you should watch it sometime. He talks about living life to the fullest and having fun everyday. The positivity that seaps out of his every pore is just fascinating.

YouTube video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

He died yesterday at age 46 (I think) leaving three young kids behind. SO sad. He was a former Disney virtual engineer who then became a Professor at CMU. Please check out his book or lecture sometime. His message is was one that I truly believe in. Living life to the absolute fullest and having fun everyday. He made a great impact on me and millions of viewers and readers around the world.

Emily

gran peters

2008-07-20T19:23:00.002-04:00

On a sad note, I just want to say a word about Gran Peters (Josh's grandmother). She was truly one of the strongest, funniest and most sincere person I have ever met. She made me feel like family from the very beginning. She always said if Josh was ever mean, she was come up to NY and "straighten him out." She is one of those rare souls who not one person can say a bad thing about. I really hope she finds a happy place waiting for her, because she deserves nothing but the best.

Geraldine Peters - In loving memory July 19, 2008

jury duty

2008-07-17T12:29:00.002-04:00

Everyone I know complains and dreads about being summoned to jury duty. I really didn't mind. I had planned it to fall on the week I have no work, which worked out beautifully. The night before I had to go, I called this number with my instructions on where to go and they mentioned that you can bring your laptop. That was the best piece of advice I got. Taking my laptop was absolutely brilliant, because I spent 90% of my day on it with free wi-fi. I got so much done. I actually really enjoyed myself. I was forced to go through all the junk email I get and I organized all my pictures, worked on my website, wrote some overdue emails and finished the day feeling like I got a lot done.

Then, I got PICKED to serve on a jury. Out of 32 people, they picked 6 jurors and they picked me. Why, I will never know. I felt like I was opinionated in answering their questions, but obviously I was what they wanted. Anyway, I come back the next ready to serve and I end up sitting in a room waiting for my case to be called until lunch time. I am excused for a two hour lunch break, come back and wait some more. Sadly, I didn't have my laptop so I was bored out of my mind. Finally, around 3pm they call my case. All of use that were selected get to the counter and the lady announces that our case was settled. I have never been so happy. This case was supposed to be five days, so I was ecstatic. I got credit for serving as a juror and can't be summoned for 6 more years. Brilliant.

So, the moral is...don't dread being summoned for jury duty. It's a great break from life to read, compute or just sit and relax. If you do get chosen, a lot of cases settle outside court. If not, I'm sure it might be kind of interesting.

running

2008-07-12T17:04:00.002-04:00

Went running/walking today for the first time in awhile. Every time I go, I realize I much I love doing it. I jog down to the east river boardwalk. Takes about 3 minutes. Then, I run along a flat walkway they have that goes for miles. One did 30 minutes today, but it just felt so good. Just me, the sun, the river on my side and some good tunes. I gotta start doing this everyday! It really does give you an energy boost and they say it cures depression. Not that I am depressed at all right now, it just makes you feel so good afterwards.

vacation

2008-07-11T19:51:00.003-04:00

Just got back from a nice beach vacation. Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic (or as it's supposed to be called Republica Dominicana). The beaches are stunning. SO many palm trees and white sand. I don't recommend leaving the resort. The towns are a little scary and very poor. Overall, Punta Cana makes for a great all-inclusive beach destination.

did you know

2008-07-02T22:03:00.001-04:00

Did you know that on July 2, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was actually written? So, today is really the day to be celebrated. It was not finalized and declared officially until July 4th, but today in history was the day it was drafted.

Happy Birthday, America.

Happy Birthday, Liz, too!

2008-07-02T21:52:00.000-04:00

I LOVE NY

2008-07-02T21:50:00.000-04:00

CELEBRITIES I HAVE SEEN IN NYC

2008-06-16T16:30:00.007-04:00

Here is my ongoing list of celebrities I have seen in NYC...

Paul McCartney
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey
Steve Martin
Leslie Stahl - 60 Minutes anchor
Alec Baldwin
Juliana Margoulis
Heath Ledger and Michele Williams
Chris Rock and his family
John Cusack
Howard Stern
Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel
Ben Stiller
Ben Stein
Rebecca Gayheart
Marvin Hamlisch
Ken Paves- famous hair stylist to the stars
Conan O'Brien
John Lithgow
Carla Gugino
Jacob Young- of All My Children
Aiden Turner - of All My Children
Star Jones
Queen Latifah

garlic

2008-06-16T15:58:00.001-04:00

Just read to never store GARLIC in the fridge. Didn't know that. Good to know.

emily

flops

2008-06-05T19:15:00.003-04:00

My favorite thing about Spring and Summer is wearing flip flops. I absolutely love them and wear them everyday. It makes me feel casual, calm, cool. LOVE THE FLOP! But I am having issues.

Everyday I get home and the bottom of my feet are BLACK. It's bad. They never used to do that! I have to scrub my feet every night to get it off. I think it's from living in NYC and walking a ton everyday. No matter which flip flops or sandals I wear, they get black. Help!

What's wrong with me?!!!!! Any suggestions??! Please don't say "Don't wear flip flops."

Emily

Vinegar

2008-05-12T18:45:00.001-04:00

Vinegar: My new favorite thing to whiten clothes in the laundry. Put a 1/4 cup (no more) instead of bleach in the washer with you white clothes and I swear it works! Stuff comes out so white. Make sure you dry well to get rid of any vinegar-y smell!

emily

so sorry

2008-05-01T18:55:00.002-04:00

I haven't written in awhile. So sorry. Life is crazy. We work so that we can eat and we sleep so that we can get up and do everything all over again. That's my life. Work, eat, sleep, and occasionally play. As boring as it sounds, time is flying by so fast. It's May. That means schools will be out soon and it will be hot in this concrete jungle. It also means that Mothers Day, Fathers Day, my boyfriends Birthday, my Dad's 60th Birthday and my sister's 30th Birthday are coming up. I better keep working to buy all these gifts!

Happy Thursday!

tax tax

2008-04-14T21:43:00.002-04:00

By the way, don't ever plan on going to the Post Office on the 14th or 15th of April. Huge waste of time. File your taxes online or maybe even do them early...

just a word to the wise.

for the babe

2008-04-02T18:29:00.003-04:00

One of my favorite sites for neat things and gifts is SPOONSISTERS.COM and I saw this on the home page and just thought it was so darn cute that I had to put it on my blog...

BABY TAXI BOOTIES!

i just like this picture...

2008-04-01T19:46:00.003-04:00

Auntie Emily

IT'S TRUE!

2008-04-01T19:43:00.002-04:00

According to perezhilton.com, The New Kids on the Block are OFFICIALLY REUNITING with a performance THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH on THE TODAY SHOW. I am so excited! This year also marks the 20th ANNIVERSARY of the release of the hit song HANGIN' TOUGH!

thin, thick, or chewy???

2008-03-31T00:01:00.002-04:00

There is a show on the Food Network called "Good Eats with Alton Brown." Each episode explores one type of food in depth and really breaks it down so it's easy to make. I just got into it and I love it.

This one episode I caught this week was on Choc. Chip Cookies. My favorite. My favorite thing to bake. America's favorite! The show really explained a lot for me.

Anyway, I learned about how to adjust the basic Tollhouse/Nestle recipe to make a cookie either- thin and crispy, thick or chewy.

THIN- When making thin and crispy cookies, you have to use LESS brown sugar (the darker the sugar the more chewy and therefore LESS crispy.) Also, you should use ONLY one egg and add some milk. Makes it thin. It totally works. RECIPE HERE.

THICK- For THICK and fluffy cookies, use more brown sugar and more baking soda. Baking soda helps it rise. He also suggested using shortening. RECIPE HERE.

CHEWY- Two things here. MELT all the butter in a saucepan and then pour into mixer. The melted butter makes it more chewy. Also he suggests using BREAD FLOUR instead of CAKE or ALL PURPOSE FLOWER. Lastly, using a lot more BROWN SUGAR than WHITE SUGAR. RECIPE HERE.

things i love

2008-03-28T16:17:00.002-04:00

Two things I absolutely love RIGHT NOW:

MOVIE- INTO THE WILD. I don't quite know why it hit me so hard but it's just a fantastically made movie. It's a bit long, but it doesn't feel that way. Emile Hirsch (the main actor) is brilliant in this role. Directed by Sean Penn, and with all music by Eddie Veder (Pearl Jam) it's truly a great movie. It's been on DVD for about a month. RENT IT! www.intothewild.com

MUSIC- There is a new artist out (discovered by Simon Cowell of American Idol) named Leona Lewis. She is AWESOME. Brilliant singer. Great artist. Cross between Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Video Here.

easter

2008-03-24T00:41:00.003-04:00

My family is just too great.

Why is that when you have a niece/nephew, etc., you will always think that they are the cutest in the world? Cuter than any other kid. Is it because they're related to you a tiny little bit? Is it because they really are the cutest?

My niece is seriously the cutest and coolest kid ever. I am addicted to her. I findher similar to how I was when I was a kid. Silly, wild and of course, cute. I spent Easter with my sister, my niece, my mom and brother in law. Pacific Northwest. Such a nice treat.

We ate pounds of bad food. Lots and lots of sugar. I might have diabetes now. Seriously.

But it was a very happy Easter.

oldies

2008-03-04T17:36:00.003-05:00

I just came across the old picture on my college's website of when I did the musical "On The Town" at CCM. I mean, what a horrific photo. What a horrific wig too.

cookies

2008-03-03T16:56:00.002-05:00

I have gotten more compliments on my chocolate chip/M & M cookies than I ever have on anything else I made. I am telling you...it's the absolute best cookie recipe I have tried. If you want it....scroll down to almost the beginning of my blog. It's within the first five posts. Try it. Seriously.

goal

2008-03-03T16:51:00.002-05:00

I am stating here and now that my goal is to be at the 2009 NATIONAL STATIONERY SHOW in NYC. It's a very, very big deal for people who design card, stationery, etc. From the smallest of businesses to large ones, everyone is there. It can really make your business. People from all of over the world who own card stores come and look for new vendors to put int heir store. You have a little booth which you creatively design and hope to make a lot of contacts and a lot of orders. I have heard that after a small card company attends, they usually are off and running.

Only problem, to be in the show is costs between $2000-$2500 plus all the materials for your booth. With recent opportunities, I feel that I can make it to the show by 2009. Root for me.

Also, if you have any connections or know of any sponsors, feel free to let me know.

www.emmajcards.com
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sue can ski

2008-03-02T20:41:00.003-05:00

My mom is not only a great skier, but she is probably the most graceful skier I have ever seen and she makes it look so easy. Check her out in Montana...