Author: MrsEm

People of San Francisco: We need to talk. I am very upset with you. At the opera last night, I saw countless numbers of you wearing various combinations of jeans, jean jackets, teevas (*shudder*), hiking boots, fanny packs and sweatshirts. This is unacceptable. You are adults. You MAY NOT WEAR JEANS TO THE OPERA!!! You…

I am exactly one week away from turning 26 and, frankly, I am freaking out about it. Turning 25 was fun, but 26 is a whole new ballgame. I know it’s silly, but I am starting to feel old. So, to counteract this oldness I want to establish a list of resolutions for the next…

I am suddenly obsessed with locket necklaces. Okay…so maybe I spent a little too much time reading Lucky Magazine under the hairdryer at the salon last night…it could have been heat-stroke induced fascination..but there is something so undeniably romantic and girly about lockets. I especially like some of the modern takes presented by jewelry companies…

Remember how exciting it was to make pop-up cards when you were in elementary school? It was like paper magic! I can smell the rubber cement now! Tonight I am going to try to rekindle that magic by making a pop-up card for Rob’s sister who just announced she is pregnant with her fourth child.…

If you don’t have time to whip up a batch of homemade cookies this fall, try Tom’s Cookie Dough instead. I personally hate the uber-greasy consistency of the refrigerated cookie dough from Pillsbury and the like. Tom’s is way better and is made with all natural ingredients. Plus, Tom’s dough looks and tastes like cookies…

I have new found appreciation for Dolly Parton. I just watched Dolly Parton’s interview with John Stewart on the Daily Show. She is so smart, friendly and genuine, it’s hard not to like her. Plus, you’ve got to admit she’s pretty dedicated to the same “little lady” philosophy that EmilyStyle.com strives for. Dolly definitely has…

Christmas is only 67 days away! If you use photos for your Christmas cards, now is the time to start thinking about your design plans. Each year, Rob uses his photog-skills to stage an elaborate picture for our holiday card. This year’s plans may involve a ball gown and trolley. We’d better get started soon!…

This folding make-up trunk is pretty much crack cocaine for people who grew up with fully accessorized Barbie collections. The tiny drawers, the folding mirror, the elegant design…I think I am actually starting to drool. Of course with a price tag of $2,400, you’d have to be pulling in a hefty “Doctor Barbie” salary to…

One of my favorite healthy meals to cook is a Chinese tofu stir fry. It’s an easy recipe and always helps to counteract my normal lettuce/cheese/cheeze-its diet: Spicy Orange Stir Fry1 block of firm tofu3 cloves of garlic1 tablespoon of oil4 stalks of celery, chopped2 cups of chopped bok-choy1 chopped zucchini1 cup of freshly squeezed…

Lancome is giving away a free juicy tube in Honey Violet (my favorite) and free shipping with any purchase made on their website through Saturday this week.