February 2010
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Sunday is for
Cooking brunch for my sweetie and sleeping in
Still being in my robe at 2 pm
Cleaning out my closet to sell the cutest wares on Monday (get excited!)
I just got my...
… reminder to renew my Southern Living magazine subscription.
The postcard reminder they sent has a picture of the USA with a dotted line on the Mason-Dixon Line and a caption that reads
“This is for you if you live below this line.
Or just wish you did.”
Amen, sistah-frand, Southern Living.
I cannot imagine a life that is reared above the MD line. Sadz for you.
1st world...
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The Way I Wore: Birfday Party on a Saturday Night
Saturday night, Jason and I got our acts together to celebrate the birthday of one of my favorite girlfriend’s boyfriend’s (did you catch that?) birthday We met for an afternoon of cheering on the wolfpack (who won!!!!) before the birthday boy and crew were off for an evening of more debauchery and us old fogies (me + Jason) had to call it a night.
The Way I Wore
Red top:...
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jesssica asked: We're going to the Raleigh Flea Market on Saturday and looking for a good brunch recommendation. Most places seem to only have Sunday brunch. Do you have any suggestions? :)
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Warning
If you are going to use a thickening cream on your hair, do not put it on your bangs.
Your bangs will look like this:
And you’ll be self conscious and keep smoothing them down all morning/afternoon.
But, the rest of your hair will look pretty awesome.
If you’re looking for a fab thickening cream that works (but works a little too well on bangs), check out this one by Living...
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Anonymous asked: If you could pick your perfect career (regardless of salary, because you've just won the lottery), what would it be?
It makes me feel old
when I see pictures of people at 90’s themed parties.
When did a 90’s themed party take the place of 80’s themed parties? And who thought that was a good idea?
And then I feel really old because I realize these people in this 90’s-themed-party picture that I am hypothetically looking at were not alive (or were like one year old) in the 80’s. Me on the other hand, I...
“Now, if there are two things I love in life, it’s drinking wine and burning fat....”
– - Alcohol and Calories: Does Drinking Cause Weight Gain
I’m gonna need some time after this blow. tear.
Mean Girls Quote Thursday
Janis: Gretchen Wieners knows everybody’s business, she knows everything about everyone. Damian: That’s why her hair is so big, it’s full of secrets.
Banana Bread: A Healthy(ier) Way
My mom is an exceptional cook and baker and one of my favorites has always been her homemade banana bread.
I’ve been trying to eat healthier, so Wednesday night I swapped out some of her tried and true ingredients for a healthy-ish alternative and the results were awesome. Let’s just say that I only made the banana bread two nights ago and it’s already almost gone. Hence, the...
I haz the sadz
Jason has been sick so he’s been sleeping in the guest room the past two nights in order for us both to get a decent night’s sleep. On the one hand, I don’t have to be woken up by his constant coughing and sniffling, and on the other hand, he doesn’t have to be bothered by my pleas to “be quiet!” because umm… he can’t.
But I miss being woken up by...
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Factual Monday: Remix Complete
It appears that my pleading works! Y’all really stepped up your game and provided some fun facts. If you are this good all the time, we may have to make this a weekly rendezvous of sharing about ourselves.
I’ve got my favorites picked out below (couldn’t pick just one!). And honestly, all the facts were pretty fab. Just when I think I had a clear cut winner, someone else came...
Here's something to entice you
to share. I’ll share with you first.
This past weekend I hosted a baby shower for one of my college besties.
But this baby shower was a little different than most; namely because it was a couple’s baby shower.
But also because:
Instead of measuring the pregnant belly, we measured the “sympathy weight” belly
Lady Gaga and the British Guard inspired my hair...
Apparently
Out of the millions (billions and trillions!) of people that read my blog, there are only 5 awesome ones. I tip my hat to you, Awesome Ones.
Would you like to be awesome, too? Well then leave me a fact, people!
I am a little disappointed (embarrassed) that over 150 people took time to answer my survey, but only FIVE people leave me a factual comment.
Come on!!! I’ve shared with you how I...
Factual Monday: Remixed
I’m still up to my earlobes in workie workie. This means that my time usually spent meditating on what Factual Monday to post will be spent looking up things like boring work stuff.
So, it’s your turn to tell me something factual about yourself!!!!!! How awesome.
Leave a comment with a little (or a long) factoid about yourself. I’ll pick the best* to share with world on...
I'm here
but a little busier than usual. I hope to return next week with your regularly scheduled programming. In the meantime, I’ve got some real life things keeping me a busy little bee which takes time away from my favorite hobby - blogging.
Thanks for understanding, trillas! And I’ll catch ya on the flip side.
xo,
Julie
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The Way I Wore: My Uniform
Tonight I donned my typical winter uniform of tights/leggings, dress/tunic/long sweater, and boots. I met my super bestie K for sushi, wine, and girl gossip (mostly about her new man… fun!). The spandex in my pants came in especially handy for gobbling up an extra sushi roll and downing an extra glass of wine (both allowed when dining with gal pals).
The Way I Wore:
Longish, yellowish...
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I just realized something
I can’t be all things to all people, so I will be the best me that I can to those that I care about.
I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.
Did you already know this?
Factual Monday (on a Tuesday)
I totes dropped the ball yestereday and skipped out on posting Factual Monday. I’m here to correct my mistake with a belated (but still super) Factual Monday (on a Tuesday). Please forgive me?
Yes? You forgive me? Okay! Let’s get down to biznass.
I am a bad driver. And I pretty much know this so I don’t care when people tell me I’m a bad driver (unless you’re my...
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The Way I Wore: My Honey's Birthday
I had originally planned this outfit for Valentine’s Day, but Jason and I have opted for a low key evening at home so I figured I’d wear it for his birthday dinner at the restaurant of his choosing. He had originally decided on Hayes Barton Cafe and Dessertery but changed his mind to Vivace, a delish Italian place, at the 11th hour. We’d been here many times for brunch and...
Anonymous asked: You're having a Tumblr tea party! Who would you want to bring together for some crustless sandwiches?
Anonymous asked: Hey Julie! Love your blog. You always looks fantastic and I am wondering what your daily makeup routine is. Do you have any favorite products? Beauty secrets? Thanks!
withgraceandstyle asked: Here's a question: When are you coming to NYC to hang out with troublemaking "I saw this/these dress/shirt/sweater/shoes and it/they would look GREAT on you! You have to have them!" friend?!?!
margsviachicago asked: I feel like this is approp since it's your husb's birthday...here is something I always wonder about all the fashionistas on my dashboard: are their significant others as adorable of dressers as they are? My boyfriend cares soooo little about clothes and I am always trying to find ways to subtly make him more fashionable, but it's a long process...he thinks it's totally normal...
Anonymous asked: I know that your little brother is significantly younger then you. Do you find yourself spoiling him more like an aunt or uncle, or do you still feel like the big sister?
There's a chance I may be a big sis, with a 26-year age difference, if my parental gets remarried, so I'm curious about the dynamics of sibling relationships when there's a big age gap.
There's a chance I may be a big sis, with a 26-year age difference, if my parental gets remarried, so I'm curious about the dynamics of sibling relationships when there's a big age gap.
I realize it's been
a slow news week at The Daily Julie, so feel free to ask me a question if your heart so desires.
And I will do my best to answer.
Happy Birthday To My Main Man
You turn 31 today! It’s the sixth birthday of yours that I’ve had the pleasure to know you. Thanks for:
Being my #1 fan and my biggest love
Being older than me so I will always feel like a spring chicken in comparison ;)
Almost always making the bed every day
Letting me watch The Today Show every morning instead of Sports Center
Making me feel like the prettiest girl in the...
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Homemade Hot Chocolate
I hope that after reading this, you will never buy a box of hot chocolate mix from the grocery store or overpriced hot cocoa from Williams & Sonoma.
Homemade hot chocolate is so easy to make and so yummy in my tummy. I came home from work today and had a serious hankering for some (due in no small part to this).
Here is how to make Julie’s Hot Cocoa for Two.
2 cups of your...
“I am content. I hope you are, too.”
– My grandmother’s closing on a letter she sent me about a year ago. This phrase, written in the elegant script of my grandmother, has not left me since I got her letter.
Because if you really think about it, could we ask for much more than to simply be content?
I think that is the great...
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