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DESIGN YOUR LIFE: erin of just one week

18. February 2010

This week’s DESIGN YOUR LIFE participant was selected in a rather unusual way. I first learned about Erin, her blog (Just One Week), and her story based on her comment she shared last week on Ashely’s Dream Report Week Three. After reading about her life, I knew she would have a lot of insightful intentions [...]

DESIGN YOUR LIFE: vicki of heavenly metal

11. February 2010

Good morning! Today’s DYL is written by a very dear friend and mentor of mine, Vicki of Heavenly Metal. I first met Vicki as a college sophomore. Her adorable and unique boutique, Heavenly Metal, in Ann Arbor, Michigan was one of the first stores to carry Jess LC. Through working with Vicki via my jewelry, [...]

DESIGN YOUR LIFE: ashley

4. February 2010

Good morning! Today’s DYL is brought to you by none other than Ashley, the new MML Dream Reporter! After last Saturday’s resounding support for Ashley and her dreams, I am sure her intentions will be a huge hit as well. And I cannot thank Ashley enough for her quick turnaround on this piece (thank you [...]

DESIGN YOUR LIFE: jeanine of aphro chic

29. January 2010

Today’s DESIGN YOUR LIFE is brought to you by Jeanine of AphroChic. As I have mentioned (many times before), Jeanine’s business, textiles, and spirit have inspired me to take Jess LC to the next level. She is also a style and interior design blogger, check out her blog, AphroChic. And she recently did a stint [...]

DESIGN YOUR LIFE: holly of ‘life in the fun lane’

14. January 2010

We all have our favorite tv shows.* We all have our favorite blogs. My favorite tv shows are Curb Your Enthusiasm and Private Practice. And near the top of my (long) blog list are The Pioneer Woman and Life in the Fun Lane. Which means featuring Holly of Life in the Fun Lane today on [...]

DESIGN YOUR LIFE: steph of “step it up with steph”

7. January 2010

This week’s DESIGN YOUR LIFE is pretty freaking awesome. Though Stephanie and I both graduated from Michigan the same year, I didn’t meet her officially until she moved to Chicago last year. Which is strange, considering how alike we are. Her passion for her blog and personal training is outstanding. She is also one of [...]

DESIGN YOUR LIFE: steph of love in the time of foreclosure

10. December 2009

Today’s DYL is by Steph of Love in the Time of Foreclosure. I first met Steph online through blogging and then in person this summer at Chiblogo. It was great to meet her and hear her story firsthand. As you will read below, she has had quite a year. And whether you yourself are facing [...]

DESIGN YOUR LIFE: kaileen elise

3. December 2009

Before I get into today’s DYL let me do a few quick announcements. (Wow, kind of sounds like I’m a teacher…) Thank you, Holly, at Decor8 for announcing the first Spring Video Blog about Gratitude! It was incredible of her to feature our brand new project. And I’m also blown away by the number of [...]

DESIGN YOUR LIFE: lilu of “live it, love it”

26. November 2009

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you and your families have a great holiday and enjoy a homemade meal. I’d also like to let you know how thankful I am for you reading this blog and making my life more purposeful. I personally am staying in Chicago and having Thanksgiving with my cousin, Danny. We’ll be making [...]

DESIGN YOUR LIFE: rebecca of the pink orange

19. November 2009

Good morning! As you read this I am busy getting ready for another Macy’s Chicago Desginer Trunk show from 11-5 today and tomorrow. If you are around State St. this afternoon and want to say hi- please do! Today’s DESIGN YOUR LIFE is brought to you by our newest MakeunderMyLife sponsor, Rebecca of The Pink [...]

DESIGN YOUR LIFE: jessica of jessicagonachaswift

12. November 2009

As I mentioned on Tuesday, three lovely ladies and I are starting a new video conversation called Spring where we will talk about passion, intention, and many ideas shared on these DESIGN YOUR LIFE interviews each week. Carolyn and Michelle have already shared their intentions in previous DYL interviews, so I’m excited to share the [...]

DESIGN YOUR LIFE: michelle of when i grow up

5. November 2009

Good morning! Welcome to a brand new DESIGN YOUR LIFE. This week Michelle of When I Grow Up is sharing her intentions and some amazing ways she’s designed her life around them. I’m going to let our first meeting remain a mystery (to be revealed in the weeks to come), but I’ve loved getting to [...]