Friday Fun Favors!!

Happy Friday Everyone!!

I thought I would throw out some neat things I've found this week...

1. MCC Design Giveaway!
Nautical By Nature had this giveaway on her blog and I went to the MCC Etsy Shop shop only to find amazing and wonderful things! Everything from note pads to business cards! I'll probably be scooping up some personalized stationary. I find that as an adult, personalized stationary is a must have.

I think this one is my choice!

2. JustFabulous
 I can't remember how I stumbled upon this but the JustFabulous website is really fun! From my understanding you take a fashion "personality" test to determine your sense of fashion and every so often stylists from the site will send you options of shoes/bags/etc and everything $39.99 free shipping! I haven't quite got a hang of it, if anyone has used it let me know!

3. Dry Bar
I was reading through the Monograms and Manicures blog (which I like a lot because she's lived overseas and loves Lilly and all things pink, just like myself) and I saw there is a cool hair studio in TX called Dry Bar it is a genious place with a $35 blow out! No cuts, no colors just blow dry! What a concept! I wish there was one closer to me!!

I believe this one is in Brentwood, CA

4. Navy vs. St John's Croquet Match
Now I can't say this is a "new" find because I had heard about it a long time ago but I just saw something on Twitter about it yesterday. On April 30th Navy will take on the St. John's "Johnnies" in a croquet match held in Annapolis, MD. To be honest I don't know much about croquet except for when we play with my family and that never seems to be serious! Any excuse to dress like I'm going to Mr. Gatsby's home and have fabulous fun in the Spring is enough for me!

Here's a fun video of last year's match

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and I would love to hear about your fabulous finds!!

Tata!

JHM

Run Run Run!

Good Afternoon All!

Well I'm sad to report that the 75 degree weather from Friday did not stick. Huge bummer...I woke up to that evil white blanket all over our street and my car. I mean really Mother Nature...we're over it! I got my arm work out in this morning while shoveling our part of the street (in Baltimore it's like unwritten law that you must shovel your block and if you don't people give your house dirty looks, and trust me you don't want nasty looks from Baltimore folk).

I'm even more upset because my plans for running a 5K are becoming harder and harder. These little legs need practice and the snow is not helping!! I've been doing 3-3.5 miles on the treadmill but it's just so different outside...and by different I mean more difficult! I actually detest running but it's good exercise and I've never run a race 1. because I stink at running 2. I'm borderline unathletic (I did have my HS stint in field hockey but that was so long ago) 3. I get nervous running around "real running people" you know the kind that wear heart monitors and check their watches when they start. I mean what are you really looking at?? Anyways I have to force myself to do it because April is just around the corner and I am planning to run the Port to Fort downtown and the Billy Korrow Run at my brother's high school!

I really need some new running shoes so if anyone has any recommendations I would really appreciate it. Right now I have Asics Gels and I really like them and have held up for a year! I like the Under Armour shoes a lot but I'm not sure if they are that great? Let me know what you think!

Tata!

JHM

7 Things to Know About Me!

Thanks to my first commenter and the sweet gem Miss Southern Prep for tagging me in this. The rules of the "game" are: write 7 things about yourself, tag others to pass it on and tag back to whoever tagged you! So there are all the obvious things that we all love, you know: Lilly, pearls, Seersucker, puppies...the list could go on. I'll try to pick 7 things you may not know right off the bat:

1. I have lived in three countries: Philippines, Africa and USA. I love traveling so much and hope

I have the opportunity to do some in my work and personal lives.

2. I sleep with my door closed...it is an absolutely MUST! I'm not sure what or why it is but I can't fall asleep unless that door is completely closed. Strange...maybe??

3. I am obsessed with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, the Rat pack...that era of music...Michael Buble has a special place in my heart. He puts on one of the best concerts I've ever seen, it is worth the money, trust me!

Not to mention he is easy on the eyes, ladies!!

4. My favorite place in the world is my beach house in Amelia Island. When we were young, my family

would spend the entire summer in AIP and then come back to Maryland when school

started. I hope to give my kids the same lifestyle, it was very relaxing and rejuvinating to have the three months away. It is my true "home" since my parents moved from our childhood home to their new house.

5. There are two things in my life which I feel have shaped the person I am. 1. Attending Mount de Sales Academy for high school and joining Zeta Tau Alpha at Salisbury. People laugh about going

to an all-girls school but it was the best experience of my life. I am still best friends with

all of my friends from high school. The school itself was challenging but opened a lot of doors for me as a

young woman. As for ZTA, I couldn't ask for a more amazing experience. Throughout college

I met hundreds of wonderful people. The girls I have met have pushed my buttons while at the same time

been a shoulder to cry on. I would not have it any other way!

One of the highest points in Baltimore.

Love, the greatest of all things.

6. I am allergic to everything furry...but that certainly does not stop me from holding and petting

every pup I see on the street. It's a cross I have to bear but with the help of my

faithful allergist (yup...allergist) I get by. I am super allergic to winter mold, I am extremely happy to

report that I have made it through the toughest part of the winter minimally scathed.

7.  I love routines and have a "keep it on track" attitude. I have yet to decide if this is a good thing

or a bad thing. I like my routines because it really does keep me on track. But at the same time

I am trying to make the most of my life so it's ok to veer a little bit. I've dedicated this year

to new beginnings in whatever that may be!

Hope you all enjoyed! It's nice picking those things out and sharing them, it helps to remember why I am the way I am!

Tagging You!

Lindsey at The Middle Sister

Beth at Social Climbers
Aimee at So Says Aimee

TaTa,

Miss J

Valentine's Day Fun!

Hello All!!

What a weekend it has been! It is go go go all the time..even when we are relaxing.

On Friday, BF and I celebrated our Valentine's Day in with homemade sushi!! As you can see from my previous posts sushi may be my favorite food. I went to Whole Foods and picked up tuna and salmon, avocado and cucumber, and sushi rice and seaweed. It was actually really easy to make! I seared the sides of the salmon for a couple seconds on each side just to make sure there were no germies! The "fish guru" at Whole Foods told me although it wasn't sushi-grade searing the tops was all that was needed to make sure it was ok to eat! Here is a picture of our dinner!

 

On Saturday we spent our day doing errands. I want to give credit to two of my favorite places for their absolutely excellent customer service. First my little Tory Burch Revas had some freying on the sides I took them back to Nordstroms and immediately without question the shoe gentleman ran to the back and got me a brand new pair! Next we headed down to Burberry because my handbag had some tiny holes where the leather hit the little "feet". After looking over the purse they gave me a BRAND NEW BAG!!! I couldn't believe it! Anyone in Maryland I really recommend the Towsontown Burberry, they are nothing but lovely and really want to gain and keep their customers!! Now I've got my eyes on these little numbers:

What does everyone think? Classic silver or trendy white? ...or both!!

I would love to know if anyone has any stores that they would recommend for great customer service. As someone in Marketing I love to give credit to those who work hard to make everyone's experiences wonderful!

I ended my wonderful weekend going with my friend Grace and her two minnies to Disney Princesses on Ice! It was absolutely amazing, Disney really knows how to do it! Check out this picture I took at the end of the show!

 

Sorry for the blurry...they were moving so fast!!

I hope everyone had an amazing weekend and have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Kiss Kiss

Miss J

Holy Cramole It's February!!

Hello Darlings!

Can you believe it is February?! I mean I could have sworn I was just ringing in the new year and celebrating my 23rd! Well with that being said we are moving swiftly on to Spring and I am a-ok with that! Baltimore has escaped (knock on wood) any big snowstorms... we did have one, which my poor little SAAB fearlessly drove through to get to work... I felt like I was on Rockin' Roller Coaster at Disney driving down our little road to the office...

Great job little car!

The snow soon melted away and we are back to normal and life has moved on. We celebrated my Dad's birthday with an amazing lunch at Jesse Wong's Asean Bistro. It isn't our usual sushi spot but I got my parents a gift card as part of their Christmas gift and what better way to spend it than on sushi!! They had some left over on the card so they got a Peking Duck. What's a Peking Duck you ask?

Peking Duck, or Peking Roast Duck is a famous duck dish from Beijing that has been prepared since the imperial era, and is now considered one of China's national foods

 Our spread

Dad with all his favorite foods!

That birthday was a lot of fun. The restaurant gave us a little private room so we didn't need to worry about noise around us! Dad got to open his gifts and had a great time! I got him an IPAD Keyboard which will help him to not ruin his screen while typing.

Overall January was a crazy but enjoyable month!

TaTa!

Ms.J

Life is Funny

Hello All!

This past week has been a roller coaster of emotions! It always seems to be one thing after another after another. But what doesn't kill you makes you stronger...right??

But that's ok! It is Friday night and I am doing NOTHING and I love it! I plan on watching TLC and relaxing...is it official that I am old??

Tomorrow I am going with my best girlfriend/best roommate :) to her college's Bull and Oyster Roast and I am ready to have tons of fun with good friends...I mean who cares if it's not my Alma Mater!! I just hope no one realizes that even though I frequented their campus during our undergrad I actually didn't attend... somewhat like this...

That movie never gets old...Mean Girls for all of those who don't have every single line memorized!

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! I will make sure to post fun pictures of the night

TaTa!

Miss J

New Years Eve

I thought I should share some photos from our amazing night in Washington DC!

BFs fraternity brother is lucky to have an English basement in a beautiful luxury home on N.Capitol Street. I know I mentioned a little about it in my last post! The family who lives there is absolutely wonderful and we rang in the new year with amazing views and met some really great new people!

Check out some pictures below...

 Snoozing a bit before midnight!!

 Almost Midnight!!

 Just some action shots right after the ball dropped!

Our host!!