Yearly Archives: 2008

A bunch of great things sold in the EmilyStyle Tag Sale last week. It was fun to mail cute clothes all over the country. The remaining items are now on clearance! Nothing is listed for over $25 and most are under $10. Click here to see what is for sale. (link is fixed!)

I usually don’t like broccoli. But I’ve started keeping it in the fridge to eat raw with salads and hummus. I used that stash last night for a “pantry” dinner after the gym. It’s similar to a recipe I’ve made with cauliflower before, but broccoli is way better. Broccoli Rigatoni (for 2) 1 head of…

Happy May Day! It isn’t freezing cold today, thankfully, so I’m wearing my brightest spring clothes and a flower scarf to celebrate. My mother is great at celebrating holidays. We always dressed up for Halloween. Decorated an Easter tree. Put out the flag for Flag Day. Made Valentine’s out of doilies. And a couple times…

I’m throwing a shower this August for a friend who is getting married a few weeks before us. This will be my first and I’m excited. The bride is outdoorsy and casual. I haven’t planned out a full theme yet but that hasn’t stopped me from brainstorming. I loved that vintage French wedding invitation featuring…

I worked on the invitation and RSVP card design last night. It’s hard to get the wording just right. Traditional, but not too formal. Basic, but a little fun. Here’s what I’ve got so far: Together with their familiesEmily Middle Last and Robert Middle Last request the honour of your presenceat the celebration of their…

I feel like an official bride! Rob and I had our engagement photo shoot last Sunday with Paul. He was so easy to work with; we finished the whole shoot in 40 minutes. He’s a painter, not a photographer, but his artistic eye carried over easily. Here’s a link to all the best shots. I…

Ruth recently sent in a photo of a bridesmaid dress that needed accessorizing. I don’t have a source for the dress. I think it would be best with minimal gold jewelry for a fresh, natural look: Shoes – An adorable bow and ankle strap make these special occasion shoes more fun than usual.Bracelet – Light…

If you have a formal wedding to attend soon, consider this fun dress from Ted Baker. It is glam without being fussy or revealing. Just perfect for partying it up in style!

I picked up a rattan-wrapped blown-glass pitcher at an import store in Napa about a year ago. I love making iced tea or serving wine in it. It feels so festive and Italian. And it doesn’t matter that it has to be hand washed since we don’t have a dishwasher anyway. Smith and Hawken (via…

When I was little, our family spent a week each summer at a funky beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Our love for the beach was only exceeded by our almost-translucent paleness. So, a simple trip to the water was a production. No less than four beach umbrellas, five folding chairs, 7 towels, 4 sand-logged New…