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woman’s day feature: storing accessories

17. April 2012

A few people have mentioned over email or Twitter that they spotted my recent feature in the May issue of Woman’s Day Magazine. And thanks to Michelle, I now have a copy  of it myself! On page 66 you’ll see this mug staring back at you. Don’t worry, I had hair and makeup for this [...]

inauthentic intentions

9. April 2012

When designing a life with intention, the first step is creating a vision for your life. But be careful, if you don’t take this step seriously and do it with authenticity, you could end up miserable (and annoying to be around). I should know. I made this mistake myself last summer. You see, I have always [...]

this week i’m thankful for

6. April 2012

This week I’m thankful for a lot, but the launch of our Wells intentional prints has to be at the top! The response to the prints has been overwhelmingly positive and I’m so thankful that so many people are picking these up for their homes here in Chicago, across the country, and in Australia (one of [...]

sublet my apartment

15. March 2012

I’m going to let you guys in on a little secret: Mr. Lively and I are moving in together in July. Shhh… don’t tell, okay?  Anyways, this move can’t come soon enough. Jess LC inventory and shipping materials are growing (new goodies are in store at the end of the month) and the workshop materials [...]

the nate show segment!

24. February 2012

At long last, the Nate Show segment has aired! I know I’ve been secretive about what the segment was about, but the truth can now be revealed: My apartment was selected for a House Proud tour. In addition, they asked me to come to the studio in NYC and show everyone how to make three [...]

i’m on The Nate Show…

20. February 2012

For those who are also obsessed with Downton Abbey and are now experiencing withdrawal symptoms waiting for season three… I will be on The Nate Show this Friday (February 24th) on NBC. I know, I know, I’m not nearly as exciting as Mary and Matthew’s will they / won’t they saga. But hey, I’m all ya got [...]

vacation packing with intention

31. January 2012

As most people start to prepare for this week’s Super Bowl parties, Mr. Lively and I are starting to get ready for our trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! We will be gone Friday through Monday for a romantic weekend trip that doubles as my Christmas and Valentine’s Day present (I’m a lucky lady!). I [...]

diy ornaments

28. November 2011

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I had a great time over the long weekend in St. Louis with Mr. Lively and his extended family. Sleeping in, eating well, and recharging was delightful (and much needed). But now that I’m back, I am turning my attention towards decorating my apartment for the holidays. My [...]

dual purpose: fancy candles

9. November 2011

Today I have a new use for those fancy candles that smell beautiful, but are less than rosy for the budget. Previously I shared how to re-use the pretty box. And here’s a new way to use the canister itself. (Like Martha says, to get rid of the leftover wax, put it in the freezer [...]

my home on Apartment Therapy House Tour

25. October 2011

As I write this I realize how surreal this is for me: yesterday my apartment was added to Apartment Therapy’s House Tours. Four years ago when I first moved to a not-so-great studio apartment, I discovered AT and their amazing house tours. This was years before I read any blogs and I was amazed and [...]

dual purpose: jewelry box

31. August 2011

As you can imagine, being a jewelry designer means that I have several jewelry boxes. This one in particular is very special to me as it once belonged on my Grandma’s dresser for many years. Since I use display boxes to showcase most of my special pieces, this box has been meaningful but unnecessary. … [...]

dual purpose: door hooks

25. August 2011

Today I’d like to introduce a new little treat I have for MML; Dual Purpose. As a designer and someone who is all about clearing the clutter and staying (mostly) on budget, I have a few tricks up my sleeve that help me have a home that looks great and functions well. From time to [...]