09.16.10

Add a Little Sparkle to Your Wardrobe.


One of my favorite pieces for this fall is a sequined tank. Last week I wore mine with a black blazer, jeans and muilt-stranded pearls. I must say– I got a lot of compliments… E especially loved it.


Whatever your budget, pick up a sequined tank for fall before they are all scooped up— trust me, this is something you will be seeing a lot of in the months to come. Here are the tanks that made it onto Kiki’s List:

2. Stella McCartney Tank– $765 KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. Sequin Drizzle Tank– ON SALE $98 KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
4. Sequined Tank– $38
9. Girl’s Little Treasure Tank– $59.00 For your little mini me(s) KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
13. Gold Rush Tank– $39.50
14. Michael Kors Camouflage Tank– ON SALE $54.99
15. Cut Away Sequin Tank– $55.95

09.15.10

Happy Birthday to My Girl.

 

My little E-Burger is turning FIVE today. Sniff… Sniff… I really can’t beleive it.
Elizabeth Grace Salmon was born on September 15, 2005 weighing in at 9 lbs. 5 oz. She was a chubby little ball of goo. I will always remember the nurses telling me that she was the most beautiful baby that they had ever seen. And she was. We would take her out and people would stop us and tell us how she looked like the Gerber baby.

Well, that Gerber baby has blossomed into a ridiculously hilarious, animated, intelligent and sweet little girl, who makes me laugh harder than anyone that I know. Oh, yes, and may I add that she has already developed a wicked sense of style. I have to check in with the CEO to see if my outfit gets a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down” before I leave for work. Who else has a five year old stylist?
Happy Birthday to my baby…. You have brought us so much joy. We love you E!

09.14.10

Through the Years.

As we prepare for E’s 5th birthday bash this weekend, I get nostalgic thinking about her birthdays past. Mike thinks I am crazy, as birthdays were never a big deal in his family. If it were up to him we would have a pinata and a 6 foot sub. Never going to happen. I live for parties. Here are some shots of soirees # 1-4. Unfortunately, I was always so busy preparing for the parties, I never really took good pictures. This year will be different. My friend James Woo will be there to capture all of the details. Stay tuned!




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09.13.10

Kiki’s List Giveaway: Lettergirl.



As you all know by now, I love stationary. I love notecards, I love gift tags and I LOVE these stamps from Lettergirl. I bought a stamp from Gina’s Etsy Shop last year, and I can’t tell you how many people have asked me where I got it. These stamps are so unique, and the best thing about them is that they last forever (or until you move.)


So, my Kiki’s List friends, Lettergirl is giving a free red rubber stamp to one lucky Kiki’s List Follower. Here are the details of the giveaway:

1.) You must be a Follower of Kiki’s List.
2.) To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post between today, Monday, September 13, 2010 and Friday, September 17 telling me what is the best handwritten note that you have received. A winner will be selected at random and will be announced next Monday, September 20.
3.) To receive an additional entry, you can link to this post on your own blog (include the url to your blog post in your comment). It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after blogging about the giveaway.
4.)Post about this giveaway on Facebook for an additional entry. You must enter the link to this post in you status update. It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after FB’ing about the giveaway.

09.12.10

Field Trip: Wings of Fancy.


Yesterday, my two favorite girls and I headed to the Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly Exhibit. What a beautiful day we had. The weather was perfect and the butterflies were flying footloose and fancy free. Below are some of the highlights.

E loved touching the specimens.

This little guy made himself right at home on my baby’s head.

These two thought Lou’s jibbit was a real flower.


My girls.

They insisted on wearing their butterfly dresses in honor of the butterflies.

09.10.10

The Pamplemousse Martini.


Here’s to the weekend. This drink is sure to knock your socks off. It’s my absolute favorite. I was introduced to this drink by my best friend Danielle’s Mom (B) who made it for Dan’s engagement party a few years ago. It takes a little bit of time and energy to make… but it’s well worth it! Nice work B!
Pamplemousse is the French word for grapefruit, which is one of the main ingredients in this vodka drink.

(From Bon Appétit, January 2007. Makes 6 drinks.)
 
INGREDIENTS
7 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons Pom Wonderful pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 cups vodka (I use Grey Goose.)
3/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
18 fresh mint leaves, plus 6 sprigs for garnish
ice cubes
PREPARATION
1. Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cool. This step can be done one day ahead, covered, and refrigerated.
2. Combine pomegranate mixture, vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and mint leaves together in a large pitcher. Fill pitcher with ice cubes and stir vigorously. Strain drink into martini glasses. Garnish each glass with mint sprig and serve.