tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41918271548921425132024-03-05T09:32:46.507-06:00little elittle *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.comBlogger330125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-52184009995939403432012-12-08T05:18:00.001-06:002012-12-08T05:19:19.426-06:002 months... 15 cities and countingHi friends, as you may or may not have noticed, I haven't been blogging. Instead, I have been on a crazy round the world trip for my job. And it's not over yet!<br />
As I sit here in the Venice airport on my way to Portugal I thought I would send out a quick note inviting you to catch up and follow me over on Instagram! <br />
Most of the time I only have a second to post a quick pic and thought. So my tool of choices with all the travel is Instagram.<br />
<br />
Pop by and say hello:<br />
www.instagram.com/little_ekd<br />
<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-XUHtoS4K79Z7jWdYBCEPL-g352FAvMoBc3cTNo1HErm7jna5Id-UjfK-M7Qe1tndvv2KbcCxP-HXQRYvUX_vTzO57WE5hRT9AAZp3tpxEOmP5RRe_epxnqdVA_FiZNdqW4M1C09mrKw/s640/blogger-image-1647267275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-XUHtoS4K79Z7jWdYBCEPL-g352FAvMoBc3cTNo1HErm7jna5Id-UjfK-M7Qe1tndvv2KbcCxP-HXQRYvUX_vTzO57WE5hRT9AAZp3tpxEOmP5RRe_epxnqdVA_FiZNdqW4M1C09mrKw/s640/blogger-image-1647267275.jpg" /></a></div>little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-59788848763589283782012-08-22T18:58:00.001-05:002012-08-22T18:58:07.994-05:00Horn & Ivory- a new classy Etsy shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDq-eOmRaF8JvWN7UNyqxosiGYaQm6QEARwsPikQl0zGNDxldfCoK2Gz9lEBsWencWyCT8BReNjwGL4QhY7qbqVIoWCWCU8g-YBNxOu3ak9nzy0LMXM-ghDs5uOtCY5_TwdHIDlAk_Mld4/s1600/il_570xN.356753741_c9eb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDq-eOmRaF8JvWN7UNyqxosiGYaQm6QEARwsPikQl0zGNDxldfCoK2Gz9lEBsWencWyCT8BReNjwGL4QhY7qbqVIoWCWCU8g-YBNxOu3ak9nzy0LMXM-ghDs5uOtCY5_TwdHIDlAk_Mld4/s400/il_570xN.356753741_c9eb.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
I stumbled upon this super classy Etsy shop today and had to share. at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HornIvory?ref=top_trail">Horn & Ivory</a> the pillows are all handmade and designed with exclusive fabric. My favorite is the<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/104458070/hand-painted-striped-pillow-cover?ref=v1_other_1"> hand-painted striped pillow cover.</a> Hand-painted? seriously, awesome. But I am especially loving the 24" square paintings. The colorway and modern motif, has me sold!! little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-28863374928466652512012-08-17T14:47:00.000-05:002012-08-17T14:47:00.515-05:00Dance Party Friday- France Gall<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv34XbPSASU" width="480"></iframe><br />
<br />
Because I am channeling France Gall today, with my hair in my skinny jeans and ballet flats. And because I love her. That's all. Happy Friday!!little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-89716032260258451972012-08-14T19:13:00.000-05:002012-08-14T19:13:28.051-05:00Oh, Hey! How's your summer been?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMj4ELQ3JaWBUTlIsixkYkpWj-zveJpYSdUp2M04wunA3uWU0VKLmvUpwSo0UcSQZ8dq0ubRXxuOpEoM7t2LZbWXcMvQtErJ_EjttjryrzGq6vLNBG-vjdZBzK0WF1mk6p8zCxVcUyBa1/s1600/summer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMj4ELQ3JaWBUTlIsixkYkpWj-zveJpYSdUp2M04wunA3uWU0VKLmvUpwSo0UcSQZ8dq0ubRXxuOpEoM7t2LZbWXcMvQtErJ_EjttjryrzGq6vLNBG-vjdZBzK0WF1mk6p8zCxVcUyBa1/s1600/summer.jpg" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Mine has been pure awesomeness. My blog, however, has suffered. But you already may have noticed. So back to my awesome summer, since I don't like to dwell on the negative. Here is what I have done in a nutshell: </div>
<ol>
<li>Traveled the entire month of July (except 3 days) but got to enjoy seriously mouthwatering in-season Georgia peaches. </li>
<li>Went to an Atlanta Braves game, and to the Aquarium (not pictured)</li>
<li>Bachlorette party in Myrtle Beach, SC</li>
<li>Set up 3<a href="https://www.globalviews.com/showrooms/index"> showrooms: Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas</a></li>
<li>Gazed at Las Vegas architecture, wild huh?</li>
<li>Went to <a href="http://pages.wynnlasvegas.com/lereve/?WT.mc_id=ppc_google&WT.srch=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_content=lereve">Le Reve</a>- amazing!</li>
<li>Did a little vintage shopping</li>
<li><a href="http://flightlinezfremont.com/">Zip Lined</a> down Fremont street in LV</li>
<li>Attended a Moroccan pool party thrown by a very talented host (and friend) Carlos Cardoza</li>
<li>popped over to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.474971145855141.114450.133115066707419&type=1">Rue Magazine Texas launch party</a> (the whole issue is Texas!) and has lots of my favorite Dallas girls featured. :) </li>
<li>oh.... and watched as much Olympics as I could!</li>
</ol>
And summer isn't even over yet!!! I have a few more things up my sleeve, and a big announcement. . little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-28624183960273718492012-06-25T14:32:00.000-05:002012-06-26T09:52:35.572-05:00Mod Monday- Betties and Dons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigEG_24V4lyTMD9IZJFV8OrCM42SaE-b5Gn2xvwccnG8MMeOrFOamZ2oYMgrNlc4UnW4kwX9AOdkrVr8hGMmMAI7WDEA3eNvFarLonCBbdZaK7WvqFvmt2QlpkC0GOZ6te65iRZ_qepmP/s1600/IMG_1718+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigEG_24V4lyTMD9IZJFV8OrCM42SaE-b5Gn2xvwccnG8MMeOrFOamZ2oYMgrNlc4UnW4kwX9AOdkrVr8hGMmMAI7WDEA3eNvFarLonCBbdZaK7WvqFvmt2QlpkC0GOZ6te65iRZ_qepmP/s400/IMG_1718+1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
I met this cutie couple at the <a href="http://www.deepellummarket.com/">Deep Ellum Outdoor Marke</a>t 2 weekends ago. I LOVED the collection of dresses. and Although i tried on the most fun yellow Lilly dress, I didn't take it home because it was a wee bit too small. They had a pretty great selection of men's shirts too! You can keep up with them on their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Betties-and-Dons/467244543291579">Facebook page,</a> to see where they pop up next!!little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-48845667197447590332012-06-22T14:17:00.001-05:002012-06-22T14:18:49.671-05:00Happy weekend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVoRYR47M7AzJ64rC-7xZNU3k2INjTEUF7SOibzMP1bKtFmAVeBM_D5uNh6UIGxYj2Xfi5tnXSw8iQK5ISjnZOGNDZCBJOO7oII7byJC3B_dH9a_0QP4Lg3uxHhEnLVsSBrUE2jNsA0uib/s1600/img_0676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVoRYR47M7AzJ64rC-7xZNU3k2INjTEUF7SOibzMP1bKtFmAVeBM_D5uNh6UIGxYj2Xfi5tnXSw8iQK5ISjnZOGNDZCBJOO7oII7byJC3B_dH9a_0QP4Lg3uxHhEnLVsSBrUE2jNsA0uib/s400/img_0676.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
I'm very excited that we are off to the races for a birthday party tomorrow. What are you doing? whatever it may be... I hope it is splendid!!<br />
<br />
<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">**photo/drawing credit from <a href="http://geraldinelilly.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/small-collections/">"horse-centric" collection HERE*</a>* </span></i>little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-2083550644085596632012-06-15T19:30:00.000-05:002012-06-15T19:30:23.566-05:00Dance Party Friday- a lil late... I mean its never to late for a dance party!!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lEsPhTbJhuo" width="560"></iframe><br />
<br />Because its so damn catchy... and its the Roots... and Jimmy Fallon. what the what? awesome. Happy Friday!!!little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-41659323622207550182012-06-11T20:40:00.000-05:002012-06-11T20:40:01.630-05:00Mod Monday- Vidal Sassoon on the watch list<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/28jvlBA0RMk" width="560"></iframe><br />
<br />
I spotted the trailer for this movie over <a href="http://www.modculture.co.uk/vidal-sassoon-the-movie-2010/#more-5091">HERE</a>. They did a pretty awesome synopsis and made me want to get a super mod haircut via Vidal Sasson.<br />
Have you seen the movie? Did you like it?little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-89966502972803618242012-06-07T20:25:00.001-05:002012-06-07T20:25:35.029-05:00A few things I would buy today if I had an extra $2000<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtu6H1_a5rfMd_1aZf-x0gGeqLUx7LHUk-mGjlstV-YV3FcPhV7_FMlQYZ5uPc5TvPHA8GU2ClXrRVxGXrtWuhxQQGgwOFO109vnuyT1nju1M_3ZXTKaIujs6P9QrPkp66CcNBxh-GRhV/s1600/1000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtu6H1_a5rfMd_1aZf-x0gGeqLUx7LHUk-mGjlstV-YV3FcPhV7_FMlQYZ5uPc5TvPHA8GU2ClXrRVxGXrtWuhxQQGgwOFO109vnuyT1nju1M_3ZXTKaIujs6P9QrPkp66CcNBxh-GRhV/s640/1000.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
OK, let me start off this post with a disclaimer that if I had an extra $2000 I would probably not buy all of these things... I would pay off a couple bills then put the rest in the wedding fund. This is more of a "loving list" and swoon-worthy objects. Disclaimer aside, here we go:<br />
1. <a href="http://www.prada.com/en/minimal-baroque/pictures">Prada Baroque sunglasses</a>, I saw these in People magazine a few weeks ago and even went into the Prada store in NYC and tried them on (they looked fabulous on me, just sayin') I am seriously in love with them. But I lose things.... <br />
2. <a href="http://www.trinaturk.com/Dresses/Graciella-Dress/p/22173?c=463">Trina Turk Graciella dress</a>, I stalk the Trina Turk website about 4 times a week, but have never had an extra few hundred laying around to buy one of these fabulous dresses. Lucky for me, <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=81064&mlink=5002,5063768,1&clink=5063768">Banana Republic </a>has just launched a capsule collection, but go fast cause since this morning there are already things they are sold out of. Including a fab pair of orange shorts I was gonna buy tonight... GONE. blast.<br />
3. <a href="http://checkout.supatx.com/stand-up-paddle-boards/comfort-top-hr-clear-stand-up-paddle-board-blue.html">A Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)</a>, preferably one built for water yoga. Ben and I went out last weekend on White Rock Lake, I rented the SUP and Ben the kayak. It was seriously so much fun that I came home and started googling prices for SUPs. Then I found out you can do <a href="http://yogaqua.com/">water yoga </a>(what?!?! awesome) and I became even more obsessed. Seriously obsessed. If anyone has a used board they are willing to sell me, let me know. Otherwise I'm holding out for that extra $2000.little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-63438192069933798442012-06-05T23:53:00.000-05:002012-06-05T23:53:00.279-05:00Style Post- rockin the Lionette jewels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbulpx8MZ-seVXwJvyvK8CXDYzBSRkwTokVVotZtW6sNn8Vpf1YFRqUQck2pvDeiaQNGgzkazNMlAjNOgOxrtna0TJt4GQWl5-Bk-AOgk0q0xeTEwjdtN5htmKN_UEVbVjNstJY3KKPBXe/s1600/photo+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbulpx8MZ-seVXwJvyvK8CXDYzBSRkwTokVVotZtW6sNn8Vpf1YFRqUQck2pvDeiaQNGgzkazNMlAjNOgOxrtna0TJt4GQWl5-Bk-AOgk0q0xeTEwjdtN5htmKN_UEVbVjNstJY3KKPBXe/s400/photo+1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Last Thursday I picked up those fun earrings and necklace from Vanessa at <a href="http://lionetteny.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=172">Lionette</a>. There were some other super fabulous jewels that I wish I had taken home with me but I think I chose nicely. The photos on the site are great but i think all the jewelry is extra special in person. I paired them with my new favorite skirt from <a href="http://lionetteny.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=172">Target</a> (I wore it 3 times last week) and an American Apparel tank, purple to set off the green, it was a super comfy date night outfit.little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-15798406310111188052012-06-04T12:41:00.000-05:002012-06-04T12:41:00.066-05:00Mod Monday- Moonrise Kingdom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEV5njGOSnbz2vBY7cUs_tw7xuipTm6HGEiwweKx0wOoCLTFzTvHg4FR_GzMQ53wM1KMdznI7dWkpOpYY9nIVxh7BffERw9BbINWh3c5qIna_m26GtGED568ffuHoE3dflz3v1iwso4Ls/s1600/wesandersonmoonrisekingdom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEV5njGOSnbz2vBY7cUs_tw7xuipTm6HGEiwweKx0wOoCLTFzTvHg4FR_GzMQ53wM1KMdznI7dWkpOpYY9nIVxh7BffERw9BbINWh3c5qIna_m26GtGED568ffuHoE3dflz3v1iwso4Ls/s1600/wesandersonmoonrisekingdom.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://bensmithson.com/">B </a>and I went on a dinner and movie date Friday and saw <a href="http://www.moonrisekingdom.com/#home">Moonrise Kingdom</a>. I loved it. Wes Anderson is one of my favorites (my freshman college roomie and I used to fall asleep to The Royal Tennenbaums 60% of the time). The whole movie was muted in that fantastical 60's era coloration. Anderson's Mise-en-scène is pretty brilliant, you could pause the movie at any given point and you would have a hang-able work of art. We noticed many of the scenes were very symmetrical, but I think that is just Anderson's style.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1YJ0kHbPK6ymX31gFMu0DC1PST7blbgviMrclaU3YML-RAx_f_C4xV-BXtr6Z_hrDoipgjxpMhuIJQuoQElHAbDhzB7WIU8MHSaAbknqArqZfcJYtIKx5XC8-JUnPT5iflE_9NoKCKzH7/s1600/moonrise+lara+perm-jardin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1YJ0kHbPK6ymX31gFMu0DC1PST7blbgviMrclaU3YML-RAx_f_C4xV-BXtr6Z_hrDoipgjxpMhuIJQuoQElHAbDhzB7WIU8MHSaAbknqArqZfcJYtIKx5XC8-JUnPT5iflE_9NoKCKzH7/s1600/moonrise+lara+perm-jardin.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alternative Movie poster snagged from <a href="http://thefilmexperience.net/blog/2012/5/29/curio-alternative-moonrise-kingdom-posters.html">HERE</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
I like to think that Suzy and Sam were what Ben and I were when we were little. Suzy with her books and records, and Sam with his mad outdoor skillz. I could just see little Ben on his canoe navigating through the woods. I am seeing a very potential Halloween costume in the works and <a href="http://loxpapers.squarespace.com/lox-papers/2012/5/28/suzy-bishop-style-icon.html">Lox Papers</a> has put together the perfect board so I can shop for Suzy. Anyone know where to get a Khaki Scout uniform for Ben?<br />
<br />
<br />
Its a perfect movie to get you in the summer mood. I highly recommend this film. I will definitely see it again.little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-23596847149241045622012-05-30T19:09:00.000-05:002012-05-30T19:09:00.730-05:00Book Report & Summer ReadingI have gotten a lot of reading in lately, some are time passers (entertaining but not ground breaking) and a couple really inspiring ones. Here's the breakdown:<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trouble-Mudbug-Mystery-Romance-ebook/dp/B004AYDC9I/ref=cm_lmf_tit_9_rsrsrs0">Trouble in Mudbug</a>- A pretty cute murder mystery and it was on the Kindle Free list!! I found <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cool-Mysteries-2011-Kindle-Cheap/lm/R3U86HQXNZZFUP/ref=cm_lmt_srch_f_2_rsrsrs0">this Listmania on Amazon</a> that has more cheap murder mysteries</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Shades-Trilogy-Bundle-ebook/dp/B007SGM084/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1338417542&sr=1-4">The Fifty Shades Trilogy</a>- yes.. I went there... and read ALL THREE in a week. it kinda consumed me in a Harry Potter/ Twilight kinda way. Only raunchier and more adult (duh.) I think that they totally coulda wrapped up the whole thing in 1 book if they took out all the unneccessary sex scenes. haha. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Imagine-How-Creativity-Works-ebook/dp/B005MZN1HC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1338417693&sr=1-1">Imagine: How Creativity Works</a>- This book was pretty amazing. And my redeeming book for the before mentioned trilogy. It was engaging and thoughtful and I highly recommend it. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Cat-Manual-ebook/dp/B006ZTBJDM">The Cat Manual</a>- If you have a 2 hour flight and you wanna get through an entire book, this is the perfect time waster. Its cute... but only to a cat owner. It is written by a cat, for a cat. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Untold-Story-ebook/dp/B004LLICWC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1338418106&sr=1-1">Untold Story-</a> This is about what "would have" happened if Princess Diana's murder was all a rouse. It is pretty entertaining and an interesting look into psyche. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Magicians-A-Novel-ebook/dp/B002AU7MJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1338418228&sr=1-1">The Magicians</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Magician-King-Novel-ebook/dp/B004XFZ8X2/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1338418257&sr=1-1">The Magician King</a>- As far as novels go, these two were my favorite that I have read in the last few months. But I love a good fantasy, mystery element to my books. And these deliver.\</li>
</ul>
I went back to my <a href="http://www.littleekd.blogspot.com/2011/08/happy-friday-summer-reading.html">summer reading list from last year,</a> and it seems as though I only finished a few. I did purchase these 2 books yesterday on Amazon:<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo94sFM1O1ijUTX1zmKYOOy41XtP3fZbp4TCAfQt8uLQLglA3colAc3iCx-_b1zEGXjXWAbj03QKZMpPzYXbccytgJB30oBBL6dOQRM4WpKYlh1gX4EXyHvRkzNiZbOYPhwPumdMsfsRe3/s1600/51LcCxqCtWL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo94sFM1O1ijUTX1zmKYOOy41XtP3fZbp4TCAfQt8uLQLglA3colAc3iCx-_b1zEGXjXWAbj03QKZMpPzYXbccytgJB30oBBL6dOQRM4WpKYlh1gX4EXyHvRkzNiZbOYPhwPumdMsfsRe3/s1600/51LcCxqCtWL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307955141/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00">Mrs. Lilien's Cocktail Swatchbook</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsldnopyO8Sb_FKGXHftfUBa51exzakIbWQKKRHRnnsHlz9qAI5QvI16-NJxt7yws1ybfD47hnVVFgTaTFAfGyfuLfvFA07Y2s-IvpdJGPQQ992EXxqMqlRVLFtxTmNMHCxblY73L8ip_/s1600/61ws1JtbKOL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/American-Grown-ebook/dp/B0083DHIGA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1338418588&sr=1-1">American Grown</a> </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span id="goog_339669864"></span><span id="goog_339669865"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a></div>
I also have a list from Facebook that people have recommended:<br />
<div class="UIImageBlock clearfix uiUfiActorBlock">
<div class="UIImageBlock clearfix uiUfiActorBlock">
<ul>
<li>Neva Warnock-<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">well, just random great reads: Killer Angels, 1632, the Beekeeper's Apprentice, Songlines</span> </li>
<li>Whitney Ashton-Swanson <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Great murder mystery called Perfume. About a killer who picks his victims by their sent. Giving me chills right now.</span> </li>
<li>Kara Brock Schectman-<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Divergent </span><a class="actorPic UIImageBlock_Image UIImageBlock_SMALL_Image" data-ft="{"type":34,"tn":"T"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=36616206" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=36616206" tabindex="-1"></a> </li>
<li>Erin Grubbs- <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">I love the Wideacre trilogy from Phillippa Gregory, very saucy for historical fiction</span> </li>
<li>Crystal Ashley- <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Devil
in the White City. It's About the making of the 1893 worlds fair in
Chicago following the architects struggles to complete AND follows a
serial killer during the same time. It's non-fiction and pretty
interesting. It bounces between both stories every couple chapters</span></li>
<li><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"></span>Maggie Quinn<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">-I'm
reading Indomitable Will about LBJ and loving it! I second Devil in
the White City, but Erik Larson's newer book In the Garden of the Beasts
(about Americans living in Germany during Hitler's rise to power) is
NOT good. The Glass Castle is a favorite.</span> </li>
<li>Adam Huckel- <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Touching From a Distance. </span></li>
</ul>
<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">**If i didn't put your recommendation on her, It's because I already read it... but THANK YOU!!** </span></div>
<div class="UIImageBlock clearfix uiUfiActorBlock">
</div>
<div class="UIImageBlock clearfix uiUfiActorBlock">
<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Any other good ones we need to know about?? </span></div>
</div>little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-22258493879599487102012-05-29T21:03:00.001-05:002012-05-29T21:12:17.937-05:00Being a tourist in your own town:: staycation!!I travel alot for work and it is really nice to stay in Dallas and enjoy every once in a while. It's easier to do when you are trying to show some super awesome college friends what Dallas is made of! <br />Our friends CJ and Wes came Into town and we had an awesome time, i hope they did. The itinerary consisted of a trip to Chicken Scratch/ the Foundey, drinks at The Belmont, a sculpture tour of Deep Ellum and Pioneer's Plaza, real longhorns at Fuel City (and tacos... Duh), more tacos at Good to Go, a wedding at the Nasher, and to round off the trip... an afternoon at the FOE and a proper Ben/erin dinner party. <br />So what do you think.... What did we leave out for next time?<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxgiG6ftUVx8X-52DtZ0vGAQjQNLwMbxMgTL-Ed4UUYfCv7sJvu2VdyirelwTahE2JGeHQWysN_G0RRgoAzkrxnu80RDqozdOD0nbw_lZ9IGMXwY_PztGZZop6rD__fKp0lN51Q87hwMX/s640/blogger-image--2022324687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxgiG6ftUVx8X-52DtZ0vGAQjQNLwMbxMgTL-Ed4UUYfCv7sJvu2VdyirelwTahE2JGeHQWysN_G0RRgoAzkrxnu80RDqozdOD0nbw_lZ9IGMXwY_PztGZZop6rD__fKp0lN51Q87hwMX/s640/blogger-image--2022324687.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Zhyphenhyphena3U9RcyHFGqzANUfDFPVQqijgMyFaMbVXmhUkC_tMKtVvrhxRSKfNC-EjFDA5JGUeEpTcDmrn0hwCS-dE6LNxbSKA053uz3nDi0i_DRHwPyflGGM1fjX_IzOFm3yszYOUEQVOaIsh/s640/blogger-image-1309946459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Zhyphenhyphena3U9RcyHFGqzANUfDFPVQqijgMyFaMbVXmhUkC_tMKtVvrhxRSKfNC-EjFDA5JGUeEpTcDmrn0hwCS-dE6LNxbSKA053uz3nDi0i_DRHwPyflGGM1fjX_IzOFm3yszYOUEQVOaIsh/s640/blogger-image-1309946459.jpg" /></a></div><br />Clearly I was just trying to pretend I was on my before mentioned Vespa, as the same photos I took were similar to the ones I wanted in my Pinterest board. A Honda Fit is kinda like a Vespa... Right?!<br />little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-63841318950119746202012-05-25T15:22:00.001-05:002012-05-25T15:22:24.551-05:00This week via InstagramLast weekend we went down to Hico for the steak festival, then Monday-Thursday I was in NYC for several things including Blogfest, ICFF, Surtex and a couple other things. We did get to pop in over at the Met and saw Cloud City on the roof. So cool go see it if you are in town but it's only open on sunny days. Then last night a couple college friend came into town and I got some photos of the new Calvatrava bridge. Have a fab long weekend!!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZMalNkYB4lFwuZ-3PD6imXl64Y1uGjMVwT6WptDFQJpWNUqt-yUgkhlTbJ4pGjcaSZXq7-Ya0vMsNHz9AGRVAgOr_yA05D9_6ouuAqN-ch3Vfzs1lVy3cmZXQTYTfDnQjmeoRI6zChb6/s640/blogger-image-1502715745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZMalNkYB4lFwuZ-3PD6imXl64Y1uGjMVwT6WptDFQJpWNUqt-yUgkhlTbJ4pGjcaSZXq7-Ya0vMsNHz9AGRVAgOr_yA05D9_6ouuAqN-ch3Vfzs1lVy3cmZXQTYTfDnQjmeoRI6zChb6/s640/blogger-image-1502715745.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWvU-SnTPf0x-julBM1_fKhMCMMq65TnUF-Nh_f5ZeN-Dutirj_CVx1s1RZmNcKieIyK6IALMoQZ1ViAdUTWspheOWp84g6tGaLBlJVu_RKE_SoCNLGLmjiKX36lqwDSHWhKcR7u269XhY/s640/blogger-image-1261325617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWvU-SnTPf0x-julBM1_fKhMCMMq65TnUF-Nh_f5ZeN-Dutirj_CVx1s1RZmNcKieIyK6IALMoQZ1ViAdUTWspheOWp84g6tGaLBlJVu_RKE_SoCNLGLmjiKX36lqwDSHWhKcR7u269XhY/s640/blogger-image-1261325617.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQTwlmzxSqctinsVrxZVQLQNHWqi_6TCaqEjXNeGU5OkQvzItOPBv7HItl6_to5QLoqL9GFFGlf3UxR5oml4R5keXrG59uu7Qz0giFaFXxtYq3vWA2Q-avqxfrAa2N88620GCJHSE2Hqy1/s640/blogger-image-371026458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQTwlmzxSqctinsVrxZVQLQNHWqi_6TCaqEjXNeGU5OkQvzItOPBv7HItl6_to5QLoqL9GFFGlf3UxR5oml4R5keXrG59uu7Qz0giFaFXxtYq3vWA2Q-avqxfrAa2N88620GCJHSE2Hqy1/s640/blogger-image-371026458.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4sw4_nLRrogKzxJ0ZKeb2uJMP0NAOcavBHu13ADGdVLrBDlXn02gXsxDAlzxy1WQSPQKlFe5ICjw0z4KXT4x7Odyyt3TOr7jk3gTg6wRqbY89K6AHOsjCfO2hZK1pStLAVx989U7fkUZ/s640/blogger-image--335778969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4sw4_nLRrogKzxJ0ZKeb2uJMP0NAOcavBHu13ADGdVLrBDlXn02gXsxDAlzxy1WQSPQKlFe5ICjw0z4KXT4x7Odyyt3TOr7jk3gTg6wRqbY89K6AHOsjCfO2hZK1pStLAVx989U7fkUZ/s640/blogger-image--335778969.jpg" /></a></div>little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-26109128555775535762012-05-22T08:28:00.002-05:002012-05-22T08:28:56.931-05:00Style post- a Thrift-up find<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvaPcQ2nVC1xE0kYxQAuVof5jqPzvfj6NGjFQ0ZyihPDYkh5z6_tFscrnQkTDtYHl5XyCwcAvhJsUCfHfwiKO0CQ7GAw-1ooBwKCml2sy5cvhcq0rHsykqnRK207iuzCj_9ZezTWahwTMx/s1600/style+post.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvaPcQ2nVC1xE0kYxQAuVof5jqPzvfj6NGjFQ0ZyihPDYkh5z6_tFscrnQkTDtYHl5XyCwcAvhJsUCfHfwiKO0CQ7GAw-1ooBwKCml2sy5cvhcq0rHsykqnRK207iuzCj_9ZezTWahwTMx/s400/style+post.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
A while ago, me and some Twitter friends did a little <a href="http://littleekd.blogspot.com/2011/04/tweet-up-thrift-outing-better-re-cap.html">Thrift-up</a> (tweet-up combined with a thrifting outing). The Indian maxi skirt, was a score from the last East Dallas edition that we did. It comes with a jazzy matching top that it is a little too small, but would make a really fun dress given the right occasion. I just paired it with a black T-shirt, black platforms and <a href="http://www.peacockplume.com/new-arrivals/roman-empire-necklace-white">THIS necklace</a> that everyone keeps asking me about. I have the necklace on today too as I set out to go explore NYC (mainly <a href="http://www.icff.com/">ICFF</a> and Surtex). <br />
If you are interested... you can follow my NY trip on<a href="http://instagrid.me/little_ekd/"> Instagram</a> this week.<br />
Here is another clearer photo of the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=461886060504665&set=a.146019398758001.27271.133203456706262&type=1&theater">WineDown event </a>at the Palomar that I wore the outfit to:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsPEj0Pka-BqJ-dPknMA1GVoGt9zqvHI2fJk1GIOEC5CmwdqYuP5LCoFWu3LKMiet5zja4TiVtTN2oM9SwJHbvw4vEwrdTY3as3p0QjINy_WDgQWltCJgM6iug1wYfnA-e-2vmaNIMcBa/s1600/anthony.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsPEj0Pka-BqJ-dPknMA1GVoGt9zqvHI2fJk1GIOEC5CmwdqYuP5LCoFWu3LKMiet5zja4TiVtTN2oM9SwJHbvw4vEwrdTY3as3p0QjINy_WDgQWltCJgM6iug1wYfnA-e-2vmaNIMcBa/s400/anthony.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
I also wanted to brag a little that I met Anthony Williams from Project Runway. :) I am with <a href="http://metsy.com/">Metsy</a> and <a href="http://www.chicmodernvintage.com/">Tonia.</a><br />
And yes... Anthony's glasses were awesome and flocked. I touched them.little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-5431666155164321402012-05-16T15:20:00.003-05:002012-05-16T15:20:58.725-05:00Ride Colorfully with Pinterest and Kate Spade Vespa-- I want that!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9ewRwlYEWtrDIVWc9bA7HD0fEE1Ja9mav5OpfldZse2Twubk6gGAGL6SsP26wxXWtjMDFUQJbwyj0cAukryBaeyOfumUgsE0PFcHiWEqWgrqecWt6vVkakcI14IQ0l9VoiCZU3qlvInR/s1600/vespa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9ewRwlYEWtrDIVWc9bA7HD0fEE1Ja9mav5OpfldZse2Twubk6gGAGL6SsP26wxXWtjMDFUQJbwyj0cAukryBaeyOfumUgsE0PFcHiWEqWgrqecWt6vVkakcI14IQ0l9VoiCZU3qlvInR/s1600/vespa.jpg" /></a></div>
A couple weeks ago, I entered the <a href="http://www.katespade.com/blog/blog-pin-it-to-win-it,default,pg.html">Kate Spade #RideColorfully</a> contest that they were holding on <a href="http://pinterest.com/littleekd/ride-colorfully/">Pinterest</a>. I want that Blue Florence Broadhurst Vespa like nobody's business. I have been bidding on eBay for a blue Vespa since I was 16, (hoping that I never win cause I didn't actually have the money). Nonne the less, you can see how far back my lust reaches. I have searched the Kate Spade page looking to see if there has been any winners announced to no avail. So.... if you lost my contact info, here I am... waiting to claim my blue Vespa!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0f7rzgIsRg62549ifjGkT93VGsuSrftr6gVgUII8nDAc6D-fwG2BhBy9_q09oukdEffMNtfr7K8kFYHOsUmjnNdJJFZMP_F0q003Wx_zMK1XtGfRycKu7Wd36WIhu7k4xzZYsYZL9TwYV/s1600/local.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0f7rzgIsRg62549ifjGkT93VGsuSrftr6gVgUII8nDAc6D-fwG2BhBy9_q09oukdEffMNtfr7K8kFYHOsUmjnNdJJFZMP_F0q003Wx_zMK1XtGfRycKu7Wd36WIhu7k4xzZYsYZL9TwYV/s1600/local.jpg" /></a></div>
I had a lot of fun putting my board together, I tried to pin a few things to keep it local in Dallas. These are the places that I would actually ride my fancy Vespa to. <a href="http://archrecord.construction.com/news/2012/03/A-Stitch-in-the-Urban-Fabric.asp">Calatrava Bridge</a>, <a href="http://www.flickriver.com/photos/traveller2020/2996023911/">Bishop Arts</a>, <a href="http://www.iliveindallas.com/fun-things-to-do-in-dallas">Deep Ellum</a> and <a href="http://friendsofsantafetrail.org/whiterock-lake.php">White Rock Lake. </a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFFTFchK270oGkTLOPvoHfzK6iEqBYdOBZ_ZCfhncYA10xYaHvwUVNOoTPKQnbxSie-tiCMOpZG_6ClIzOPEDd6TXvdYjDcGtvVFVmCow4uEZy_CDWO1gZ64LOxFktD6grnGrV4agy_0sk/s1600/US.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFFTFchK270oGkTLOPvoHfzK6iEqBYdOBZ_ZCfhncYA10xYaHvwUVNOoTPKQnbxSie-tiCMOpZG_6ClIzOPEDd6TXvdYjDcGtvVFVmCow4uEZy_CDWO1gZ64LOxFktD6grnGrV4agy_0sk/s1600/US.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
And the other pins are ones that I would DREAM about riding my Vespa to. Including, <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/03/travel-fantasy-rainbow-hotel.html">Seguaro in Palm Springs</a>, <a href="http://media-cache5.pinterest.com/upload/141300507028790866_kpoeLn8N.jpg">The Standard in NY</a>, <a href="http://www.williamsburgbaby.com/2012/03/11211-love.html">Brooklyn, NY (Williamsburg is totally Vespa friendly!)</a> and the <a href="http://www.neonmuseum.org/the-collection/neon-boneyard">Neon Boneyard in Vegas</a> (cause cab rides are expensive as hell). My picks were mostly in the US, except for a couple Pins I did in Copenhagen, Denmark and Manchester, UK. Both very ride-able cities that I would always love to go back to. <br />
<br />
What are your suggestions for Vespa friendly places?<br />
<br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">**I have linked all photos back to their original sources above. I love Pinterest but realize it is vital that we always credit back to the originals!!**</span></i>little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-59877790550673378792012-05-15T12:01:00.000-05:002012-05-15T12:01:00.148-05:00Wellness Winedown at the Hotel Palomar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fJo9PbGIJZ3EgrKzkZQ7XOrb7HHL3DCRNbrZaB6LrswFc7G3aXhkWYni939vwZX-xSKJxUEa5RycyXYJwczPlusbsHo0oyaFgiQ-vQP_ic2SlppAqz4hfAP9yzy1rLBD7mWDvGBpCEb8/s1600/Actifirm_SummerWineInvite_v1.3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fJo9PbGIJZ3EgrKzkZQ7XOrb7HHL3DCRNbrZaB6LrswFc7G3aXhkWYni939vwZX-xSKJxUEa5RycyXYJwczPlusbsHo0oyaFgiQ-vQP_ic2SlppAqz4hfAP9yzy1rLBD7mWDvGBpCEb8/s640/Actifirm_SummerWineInvite_v1.3.jpg" width="494" /></a></div>
Hey Dallas Friends, what are you doing Thursday evening? I have a fun idea that will benefit charity (<a href="http://www.attitudesandattire.org/">Attitudes and Attire</a>) and you! Details are all above. Be sure to RSVP: BEVERLY.ENSSLEN@HOTELPALOMAR.COM<br />
<br />
Hope to see you there!little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-57432411466100247922012-05-14T13:55:00.000-05:002012-05-14T13:55:33.486-05:00Mod Monday- Marilyn on the movie Que<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRHju22aTj4K3-rWiMF-CT0MzGvGEHQ0EHcN7QWnx3Ba_FGM07_oQyPw6YVnptDD0NrJSvmPN25qol52P_6XfDKvYEdL-_tfVkIIiwqz9gchtX3SzGcSQafD0l-I5p2RkmIBez5An3GTU/s1600/marilyn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRHju22aTj4K3-rWiMF-CT0MzGvGEHQ0EHcN7QWnx3Ba_FGM07_oQyPw6YVnptDD0NrJSvmPN25qol52P_6XfDKvYEdL-_tfVkIIiwqz9gchtX3SzGcSQafD0l-I5p2RkmIBez5An3GTU/s1600/marilyn.jpg" /></a></div>
Have you been watching <a href="http://www.nbc.com/smash/">SMASH</a> on NBC? Well I have! And I am really looking forward to tonight's episode where it all comes to a culmination. Karen or Ivy? In the meantime, to educate myself on the Bombshell, my Netflix Que has started to collect many a Marilyn movies. Which one is your favorite? <br />
<br />little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-71170002811100028792012-05-11T15:05:00.000-05:002012-05-11T15:05:00.310-05:00Dance Party Friday- Mama's Pick<iframe width="550" height="309" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/w1Lf_1y7rYE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
In honor of Mother's day this weekend, I asked my Mom what her favorite song is. She told me that right now King Floyd- Groove Me is one of her favorites 'cause she can Hula Hoop to it. Yea... She's a badass that Sharon Davis. I am sooo lucky to have such an awesome Mom like her.<br />
Have a great weekend friends and go Groove with your mamas.little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-48568608072413500202012-05-10T21:57:00.000-05:002012-05-10T21:57:36.175-05:00In need of a little motivation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_N08emrY0hG1Pe2AYN7uCo7twW6CzpqEjhh-t7mswhv82Po748p4c7k1FnSvje28FcdszR8oRe84nwp-3GfHcTqehw851VveGvxK-vakZZcwNXPjDxpFcqffoDSXApMSURsncPSVYAnG/s1600/motivate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_N08emrY0hG1Pe2AYN7uCo7twW6CzpqEjhh-t7mswhv82Po748p4c7k1FnSvje28FcdszR8oRe84nwp-3GfHcTqehw851VveGvxK-vakZZcwNXPjDxpFcqffoDSXApMSURsncPSVYAnG/s1600/motivate.jpg" /></a></div>
I have an ongoing board on <a href="http://pinterest.com/littleekd/people-quotes/">Pinterest</a> that is full of quotes, people and motivation that inspire me. If I have a down day or need to put a little pep in my step I just pull up that board. The above ones are in the current reminder.motivation list.<br />
What gets you going? Do you have a similar Pinterest board? Leave me a link! <br />
The above quote art are from <a href="http://www.workoutnirvana.com/fitness-mind-games-whats-your-next-move/">here</a>, <a href="http://itsfitnessbaby.com/page/2/">here</a>, <a href="http://www.operationsimplicityblog.com/2011/11/some-inspiration-acquisitions.html">here</a> and<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82829138/dreams-dont-work-unless-you-do-wood?ref=fp_treasury_8"> here</a>.little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-8005618462373590782012-05-07T22:03:00.001-05:002012-05-08T14:46:37.924-05:00Mod Monday- Twiggy!Last week, Ben and I were talking, I mentioned how fabulous this girl's "Twiggy" lashes were (we were people watching). Ben's response: "Twiggy?"<br />
I was shocked and appalled. Then we asked 2 more of our friends if they knew who she was. Both no. Mortified and saved by my girlfriend who joined the conversation, she did know Twiggy, we took the experiment to Facebook. Only to be disappointed again. So tonight I find myself browsing Twiggy image search on Google, then to <a href="http://www.twiggylawson.co.uk/">http://www.twiggylawson.co.uk/</a> for a big dose of Twiggy.<b><br /></b><br />
So tell me friends, you know who Twiggy is... Right?! If not, please educate yourself. :)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pc2jPaaIABvtcE4eZ8U6ONt4PG4W7975BcNXysGGUWU38JyIHApFDIHjA2E-OpkTOBYPZND35pHJKm-9KWL1gzjlNjAx_-SbBr41dQOXW-Ojm3zV-t9dqeGfNxFj_utufpyN8p8jjtqC/s640/blogger-image-615949887.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pc2jPaaIABvtcE4eZ8U6ONt4PG4W7975BcNXysGGUWU38JyIHApFDIHjA2E-OpkTOBYPZND35pHJKm-9KWL1gzjlNjAx_-SbBr41dQOXW-Ojm3zV-t9dqeGfNxFj_utufpyN8p8jjtqC/s640/blogger-image-615949887.jpg" /></a></div>little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-60788223229369396852012-05-04T17:29:00.000-05:002012-05-04T17:29:55.873-05:00Dance Party Friday- Ain't no Mountain High Enough<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="369" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Xz-UvQYAmbg" width="500"></iframe>
<br />
Happy weekend!! It has been a long productive week. I am ready for a<a href="http://www.kentuckyderby.com/" target="_blank"> Mint Julep</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo" target="_blank">a margarita</a> and a craw-fish broil. This song is totally unrelated, but kinda my theme for the week. Hope you enjoy. <br />
oh, and Congratulations to our Actifirm winner Cindy!!<br />
<br />little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-54793372257722732012012-05-04T08:47:00.000-05:002012-05-04T08:47:16.800-05:00Mint Battle and other outdoor musings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNchr2F6NBqhAu0G6MtL5RyxeKTPwZrLBwqsKppXaJqpogAWjbA7aPXJPFnzaBYWG62BQ5ewR03MDIAHPsqN7gmDUxeAo6JI01xhVi9c43Lhs_Gev0wciuThsFCr__o-y0tragTpdDG9I/s1600/mint+battle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNchr2F6NBqhAu0G6MtL5RyxeKTPwZrLBwqsKppXaJqpogAWjbA7aPXJPFnzaBYWG62BQ5ewR03MDIAHPsqN7gmDUxeAo6JI01xhVi9c43Lhs_Gev0wciuThsFCr__o-y0tragTpdDG9I/s640/mint+battle.JPG" width="476" /></a></div>
The weather in Dallas is perfect right now. B and I have had many a outdoor meals this week. Our (and by our, I mean Ben's) garden is growing like mad, producing all sorts of edible goodies. The back planter is reserved for my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKLSou0HQvs" target="_blank">Mint Battle</a>. Above is a photo... stay tuned for the YouTube update this weekend. <br />
Here are a few other shots of our outdoor buddies:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQVlSLCp-f2oA3xEcHkoXeM8msHBa6pHfbCdkWhc9VrJmhRRTFKuCp0BnF2ZG4nyL7kYN8krS6URxdVZNoXkiyyoUsLLKG27EvnDBwTabfEohbKEC5ZMC0thpnnrMJ_8MkiMHwlcG6Myk/s1600/garden.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQVlSLCp-f2oA3xEcHkoXeM8msHBa6pHfbCdkWhc9VrJmhRRTFKuCp0BnF2ZG4nyL7kYN8krS6URxdVZNoXkiyyoUsLLKG27EvnDBwTabfEohbKEC5ZMC0thpnnrMJ_8MkiMHwlcG6Myk/s640/garden.JPG" width="476" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgffZheunkgQpfJZZTcu4x15U6-JrUwQcLVzOliQxIqyMDf55ZeGSJoxGC_IjpaXW11Dk-_-ZzrLjPr7XrIS5tLnt2zHofRkQS4Iz970YEAdkvDGv1gD27PmRSXKJHzHZV3XSYtW5QopyW/s1600/succulents.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgffZheunkgQpfJZZTcu4x15U6-JrUwQcLVzOliQxIqyMDf55ZeGSJoxGC_IjpaXW11Dk-_-ZzrLjPr7XrIS5tLnt2zHofRkQS4Iz970YEAdkvDGv1gD27PmRSXKJHzHZV3XSYtW5QopyW/s640/succulents.JPG" width="476" /></a></div>
<br />little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-30169033384649732852012-05-01T22:23:00.001-05:002012-05-04T17:24:37.625-05:00Giveaway!! Actifirm Discovery Kit, perfect traveling companion [closed]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2q_2wPI0gR4NulsU7sD26D3y9Z8iCUd1xgIBCmBC55grCJOou-K0yxGT6C6imwYdbpe3J5JE9ySp9d1O3U2JzC-HQKQ0MZ29nrsc_3shymAV1PZeymeWEPtmaalNg4H1RoXORse4GqZf/s1600/StarterKit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2q_2wPI0gR4NulsU7sD26D3y9Z8iCUd1xgIBCmBC55grCJOou-K0yxGT6C6imwYdbpe3J5JE9ySp9d1O3U2JzC-HQKQ0MZ29nrsc_3shymAV1PZeymeWEPtmaalNg4H1RoXORse4GqZf/s400/StarterKit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
My good friend Sandra (Director of Interactive Marketing at Actifirm) Has introduced me to some pretty amazing skincare. And now its your turn! Actifirm is letting me giveaway a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1392769807">Discovery Kit</a>, my favorite item (aside from the<a href="http://www.actifirm.com/products/masks/renovation-mushroom-mask/" target="_blank"> mushroom mask</a>, which you should totally tryout). It is perfect for all the traveling that I do, and also perfect for you to tryout some of the awesome items in a smaller version! It was a serious lifesaver on my last 3 week trip to NC for furniture market. <br />
<br />
So, what do YOU need to do to win? Well, there are three ways. You get an extra entry for each option:<br />
<ol>
<li>Leave me a comment here on where you would travel with your <a href="http://www.actifirm.com/products/promotions/discovery-kit/" target="_blank">Discovery Kit</a>, maybe an exotic island?</li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/actifirm" target="_blank">Tweet @Actifirm</a> where you would travel with your <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1392769811">Discovery Kit</a> (cc: @erinkay83)</li>
<li>Post on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Actfirm" target="_blank">Actifirm's FB</a> wall where you would travel with your <a href="http://www.actifirm.com/products/promotions/discovery-kit/" target="_blank">Discovery Kit</a></li>
</ol>
I will draw a winner on Friday May 4. Good Luck!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCGlnuKoU4K2qHZLORmuWOXvms2jUgnIFjEehBLAMwKx5FNP-z_nqDH1gg9sLJZ7GVcAIg789OCpx-jbw3391ebccWdc4EZv37hmJW8gy2uOOzDHjmDnNSuWh4Gp9H3Ie9W3ZTU_Iz89XF/s1600/Actifirm_SummerWineInvite_v1.3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191827154892142513.post-5163889308730264322012-04-30T22:30:00.001-05:002012-05-01T21:51:49.959-05:00Mod Monday- retro swimsuits<br />
<br />
<br />
<center><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/118078697777533266997/LittleE?authkey=Gv1sRgCJvyxY_784DenQE#5737402487294618994"><img border="0" height="680" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKad-ehOqIWwOAz-2panJwj2bk7YWF5NV1yNsCB_sF9Cf7D5auZlh4Hf18LwfgoTSeAcCf-gUR7yaWojHz8AxiETg7lRa0V_DvG2RBv5KcS-UQgffZHycHZzSjgvhjuYcdKpbvVA6kl5hc/s288/8.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="400" /></a></center><br />
Swimsuit HEAVEN when I found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FablesbyBarrie?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Fables by Barrie</a> on Etsy. Literally 4 pages of amazing handmade retro swimsuits. I got the one above (it is a combo I put together cause pieces are sold separately). Having used it over the weekend, I can attest to the exquisite fit and how well it is made. I can't wait to wear it all hot Texas summer. Plus the high waist makes me feel less self conscious. Brilliant! <br />
What are your favorite styles this summer?little *e*http://www.blogger.com/profile/05588037993163884202noreply@blogger.com2