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My Favorite Things 2011

kalynjohnson — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:02:12 +0000

Is it just me or is time flying? When I was little, it seemed like it took forever for December to get here and now its hard to believe that December 2010 was twelve months ago. Where did the time go? Well, hopefully your time in 2011 was spent well and with loved ones as much as possible. As we bid adieu to another year, here’s a peak at some of my recurring obsessions in 2011.

My MRS lowball glass. It’s the gold leaf, the lips and of course a good splash of bourbon that makes this one of my handsdown favorites. Plus, they make great wedding gifts!
PINTERST. I’m a little obsessed with Pinterest. Need a 15 minute sanity break? Pinterest. Talking on the phone and multi-tasking? Pinterest. Looking for great images? Pinterest. Creating a wish list? Pinterst. Need I go on.
Yves Saint Laurent. There’s just something about YSL’s Tribute Pumps that I can’t get enough of. No, they’re not for every day, but they are just the right combo of sexy+sophisticated when you need ‘em.
Fonts! I’ve always been a sucker for cool fonts . . . and now effie’s paper gives me license to pursue fonts to my heart’s content.
A Game of Thrones. I LOVED the first 2 books and the HBO series and spent much of 2011 reading them, watching them and talking about them. Seriously, if you haven’t read them and you’re of age, give George R.R. Martin’s masterpiece a go.
Warby Parker. I’m a bit smitten with my glasses from Warby Parker. I’ve got the Beckett’s in black matte. Even on my worst day, they make me look hipL&cool.
Colorful Interiors. I think this past-time grew out of #2 above. There are some really beautiful homes out there. I love my home, but I also love being a voyer into the homes of others and their decor choices.
Hipstamatic!!! Learned about this gem from my husband, the app guru. If you have an iPhone (see #9 below) you gotta check this out. It makes digital photography look like analog pictures from back in the day – lenses, film stock and photo frames. My camera app of choice. It’s free (ok, like $1.99) & Droid users, I think they’ve created an app for you too.
My iPhone. Love the iPhone. Not so in love with Siri and the email search function (miss my Blackberry’s capabilities here dearly), but I do feel a part of the apple generation now that I have the coveted iPhone. Not free, but worth every penny so far.
The YSL Easy Bag. Yes, YSL is on here 2x. What can I say, they know what they’re doing over there in France. The Easy Bag is hands-down, my all-time favorite purse. It’s great for travel, lady who lunch lunches and all the things in between.

And yes, I’m still addicted to my iPad, I think that one just goes without saying! So, these are the things that have made a difference for me in 2011 – some needed (uh, Warby Parker) and some just for fun (Hipstamatic). What about you – what are some of the things you started using or acquired in 2011 that now you can’t live without? Honestly, whether you can live with or without things is neither here nor there … I’m excited for 2012 and all that it holds in-store! I wish you good health, prosperity and much joy in 2012.

Stylishly yours,

Kalyn

New Year’s Resolutions?

kalynjohnson — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:16:21 +0000

If you’re like most of us, you’re spending the last few days of the year you’re thinking back on all you’ve accomplished (yeah!!!) and all you did not (no one’s perfect, right?) in 2011. As I head into the new year, I’ve decided to approach my New Year’s resolutions a little differently for 2012. Instead of listing out a bunch of things I’d really like to do or that I’d really like to do better, I’m going to focus on my umbrella resolution. If I’m successful with my umbrella resolution, it will have a trickle down effect and make an impact all of the other things I like to be able to do in 2012. My resolution for 2012 is to commit to being more ORGANIZED. My watchword for 2012 is ORGANIZATION. I resolve to be more ORGANIZED. If I am able to become more ORGANIZED:

I will be on time for appointments (because I won’t be surrying around trying to finish something up before I head out the door),
I will make it to the gym 3x a week (because I won’t be behind and won’t feel guilty about choosing exercise over work),
I will consume a healthier diet (because I will make it to the grocery store with a list), etc.

Do you see where I’m going here? Anyway, what about you – what is your New Year’s resolution?

Save The Ta-Tas

Kalyn — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:02:23 +0000

October is breast cancer awareness month. I know I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. But, what I do want to impart is that breast cancer will, if it hasn’t already, touch all of our lives. Whether it affects you personally or you know survivors, women battling breast cancer or of those who have succumbed to it, this disease is pervasive and knows no bounds. This week in the news we learned of E! tv’s Guiliana Rancic’s unexpected bout with breast cancer; I applaud her courage for revealing something so private. This week she is the public face of the private reality of many many women. Look to your left and then look to your right, most likely one of the women right beside you is dealing with breast cancer in one way shape or form – it might be her own battle, her mother’s, sister’s, aunt’s or friend’s. Early detection is key. Self-exams and mammograms are our armor. Encourage your friends and family members to do monthly self-exams, to schedule routine mammograms and to talk about their experiences – the good, the bad and the ugly. I challenge you to tell 10 friends and ask them to tell 10 friends to tell 10 friends today. Your encouragement could help to save someone’s life. Knowledge is power.