Archive for October, 2011

Date: Oct 11 2011

Filed Under: Fashion

By my very talented sponsor Paige Winn Photo.

And did you see Paige’s work not once but twice in Smitten Magazine’s Sept/Oct issue??
{In photo above Paige teamed up with event designer Tara Guerard for tablescape dos and dont’s.}

Yeah, Paige pretty much rocks.  And she’d love to work with you so give her a shout!

Chassity

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Date: Oct 10 2011

Filed Under: Fashion

Well I’m now 28 weeks pregnant and have entered the 3rd trimester.  Where did the time go?  Seriously though, this pregnancy has flown by.  I guess because I’m so busy and am not contantly reading about  pregnancy like I did with Lilly.  And interestingly, this pregnancy has been almost identical to mine with Lilly.  I’ve always heard to expect a different experience for different genders.  This is a good thing though, because it’s been fairly smooth and easy.

With that said, today I go in for my gestational diabetes test.  I had it with Lilly, so I’m expecting to have it this time too.  Luckily I had the lightest case ever and could still pretty much eat whatever (just not a ton of it) and still keep my sugar levels fine.  I don’t wish to prick my finger 4 times a day again though….  But I’ve been preparing by eating as much halloween candy as possible the past few weeks so that I don’t feel left out (poor me) and I just made a big bowl of my Granny’s bomb diggity chicken salad (which I admit I had to google “how to boil an egg” to make).  I’m prepared.  Wish me luck!  (So that I can eat lots of this.)

And random, but as much as I love that incredible cake, I love those gorgeous mugs more.  I’m thinking I know a certain talented blogger who just might be able to make them for me….. hint hint?
*UPDATE*
I PASSED the test!  Woohoo!  Now accepting pretty desserts ;)

Chassity

Comments: 35

Date: Oct 8 2011

Filed Under: Fashion

Like, I rully rully want these things.  And seriously, wouldn’t that dress be ADORABLE in Lilly’s size as a little fairy dress???


And we have a Pixie Lily giveaway winner!!
Congrats to Becca at LowLife Couture!  (She happens to be a Charleston girl too, love that!)
Enjoy your gorgeous layette for a future baby :)

Chassity

Comments: 8

Date: Oct 7 2011

Filed Under: Fashion

I’m digging back into my archives today to share a post that I wrote about a year ago when I first started my blog that I’m sure a lot of you missed.   So to ensure this brand gets the love it deserves, here’s Harry Barker making it’s second debut (with a few appropriate revisions).

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You are in for a treat today.  Or maybe it’s your pets that are in for the treat.  Either way, you’ll want to keep reading to learn more about Harry Barker.  My friend Anna Sims is a senior designer at the pet lifestyle brand, and she so graciously took the time to divulge the goods in a little Q & A session.  Here’s Anna.

Super cute, right?  She’s just as witty and fun as she is adorable.  That’s her dog Pilot.  She’s pretty darn good lookin’ too.  See how casually she models the safari bed?
Harry Barker designs and produces all sorts of trendy pet products.  They are a global, eco-friendly pet lifestyle brand, and in the last few months alone have been featured in Garden & GunThe Oprah Magazine, Country Living, Southern Living, and Coastal Living to name a few.  And for good reason.  Check out their collection of dog beds.
The bowls and storage containers are pretty hip too. I love the silhouette and leapard bowls.
And Harry Barker offers a huge and amazing line of collars and leashes…
And toys too!
As I mentioned above, Anna so sweetly took some time to answer a few questions. 
Look Linger Love: What do you love most about working for Harry Barker?
Anna: Working with Harry Barker’s Owner and Founder, Ford Model Carol Perkins, is exciting and new every day.  Her life experiences, travel influences and original creativity are truly one of a kind.  Of course, bringing my dog Pilot everyday to work as a model and muse is definitely a perk… And there’s never a dull moment at Harry Barker!
LLL: Willing to divulge what you are currently working on?
Anna: We are currently working on extending our Leopard Safari Collection to our food storage cans and bowls for Spring 2011, and also revitalizing our spa products and reformulating to be all natural and organic.  As always, we revive the classics, infuse the old with new and remain relevant to the latest patterns, textures and trends.  There are constantly new toys, collars, leashes and bed patterns in the works!
LLL: What is your favorite pastime with your dog, Pilot?
Anna: Pilot loves running on the beach and visiting the dog park.  She’s extremely social, quite the party girl and will never pass up an opportunity to bark at a man in uniform.
 
There’s an inpiring story behind Harry Barker.  Founder Carol Perkins modeled with Ford and has appeared in everything from Vogue to Harper’s Bazaar to Victoria’s Secret.  While still modeling, she made her debut on Broadway as a fire-eater with Penn and Teller.  Then, Carol became homebound.  While recovering from a life threatening battle with a rare brain tumor, Carol started creating dog beds, toys and robes for friends as a form of therapy.  The popularity of these products led to the launch of Harry Barker, named in honor of Carol’s Super-Sheltie.
Inspiring story, innovative design, eco-friendly,  I guess that sums it up.  Oh wait.  I did mention treats, right?  Of course, they have them.

I think I know what will be the favorite gift for our furry friends this holiday season.  Go see the rest of Harry Barker’s collection here.

Chassity

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You all are going to just love this next installment to our Nursery Design Series.  Jill Sorensen of the popular blog and gorgeous shop Live Like You has turned mountain man into chic quite effortlessly.  I for one am head over heels for it.  Like I love love love it.  What do you think?

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Shopping Sources:
Paper Mache Animal Sculptures: West Elm
Sheepskin: Splendid Willow
Orange Pouf: Tazi Designs
Medium Brindle Cowhide Rug: Live Like You
70’s Cane Chair: Live Like You
Driftwood Orb Chandelier: Live Like You
Chess Lamp: Live Like You
Happy Dresser: Live Like You
Oakley Mirror: Live Like You
White Greek Key Pillow: Live Like You
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Told you it was great.  Don’t you just want to move in?  Easily switch that crib to a bed and I’d happily make it my own bedroom.  Jill rocks.  And her home is like a dream (especially her fireplace).  Go see it!
To see more nursery designs from the Nursery Design Series:

Chassity

Comments: 21

Date: Oct 5 2011

Filed Under: Fashion

When your artist crush surprises you with a special painting for your baby boy’s soon to be nursery. 

Oh yes she did!  Am I the luckiest or what??  I’d hang a hundred of her pieces in my home if I could (I now have three!).  Love you Miss Sally Benedict.  You’re THE BOMB!

You can see more of my art from Sally here!

Chassity

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