tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46818118549655209312024-03-12T17:20:53.011-07:00Tuesday SmithTuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-41908573830212463502009-09-23T20:28:00.001-07:002009-09-23T20:28:50.701-07:00The Balloon Arch was Magic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBzFfl3-qdP8XYsWjXJXga8faJUTaZf9cRNL9ujaSD2T3P4SOsKrIuufuhInRykZPQOUAk3-ihqshnZ8FeT7Fw8w9iXS_BGY6m01CiuLAQn_c9CNQMvS__mbxkh-VWfxgMCfmQHTFXmM/s1600-h/L1020264.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBzFfl3-qdP8XYsWjXJXga8faJUTaZf9cRNL9ujaSD2T3P4SOsKrIuufuhInRykZPQOUAk3-ihqshnZ8FeT7Fw8w9iXS_BGY6m01CiuLAQn_c9CNQMvS__mbxkh-VWfxgMCfmQHTFXmM/s400/L1020264.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384870689382317186" border="0" /></a>Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-57703109358429967062009-09-23T15:48:00.000-07:002009-09-23T15:51:52.489-07:00Memories of Friday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwKm2rEeS7UdRI65TaSqz4tW8xXrKIujahHTtTWjdnuxqVgSN1RJl7JYPt7J5ygl2UUAD4fQ7CSLA-8r4SCTC-9rUtde4p1WlqhjZ0e3zFOpYrV9y6TC0a_xSB95_MeUSPjm5YK93scQ/s1600-h/L1020215.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwKm2rEeS7UdRI65TaSqz4tW8xXrKIujahHTtTWjdnuxqVgSN1RJl7JYPt7J5ygl2UUAD4fQ7CSLA-8r4SCTC-9rUtde4p1WlqhjZ0e3zFOpYrV9y6TC0a_xSB95_MeUSPjm5YK93scQ/s320/L1020215.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384798812034854610" border="0" /></a>I've been afraid that if I talk about it, I'll wake up from the amazing dream that was "Tuesday on Friday."<br /><br />Was it just me, or was that not a majorly amazing party? It was a time!<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who was a part of it!Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-22543787537586537362009-09-18T06:23:00.000-07:002009-09-18T08:25:14.687-07:00TGi Tuesday on Friday!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.tuesdaysmith.com/friday/evite2.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3dnVi1CC1eDXM3xGRoL4o0EI23B0IZEmz66ZriFYELW-iP98IT_2g_d_wrVrp_HBGBfrIEKKguuf3MVA2SbyoDrYzIi3d5jcTaOV2Q_AJ8x1LzzgB5w5bGu8ogHY1m1nwouoWBiye4Q/s400/ts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382087907224596322" border="0" /></a>Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-36312769101777470162009-09-17T23:48:00.000-07:002009-09-17T23:56:42.613-07:00Get Your Bow Belt Online!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GJ_mxGcFgMnjRgX7rKJhIHclP-aDyBVVcYQb48e0r-R_E17Y12y7B6gbw8iuQM1KZoIGbYBp1hG5G2W_AP1ato7xABwYKWtxOU-YdVVQIfSUXFhTmASt5rA_YO2NvXyAJhF2gWsj_ws/s1600-h/img_bow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GJ_mxGcFgMnjRgX7rKJhIHclP-aDyBVVcYQb48e0r-R_E17Y12y7B6gbw8iuQM1KZoIGbYBp1hG5G2W_AP1ato7xABwYKWtxOU-YdVVQIfSUXFhTmASt5rA_YO2NvXyAJhF2gWsj_ws/s320/img_bow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382695743927475330" border="0" /></a>You watched me wear one for 30 days - now it's your turn! We just launched our online shopping cart - hooray! Now you can buy your bow belt at <a href="http://tuesdaysmith.com/shop.html" target="_blank">tuesdaysmith.com.</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Black satin bow belt adds delight to any ensemble – from an LBD to your favorite jeans. </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Ruched satin belt has magnetic clasp closure. </span><br /><br /><a href="http://tuesdaysmith.com/shop.html" target="_blank">Bow belts for everyone!</a> >Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-59779508195009125112009-09-17T17:55:00.001-07:002009-09-18T13:37:37.883-07:00Tuesday on Friday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfyVY2zyKVXuEylNm_UcRn7m5lVXFrvhs_dgsccAvIDV7ZntTfcjNHkBYBfPPOtivJOEhFeQS3sSOUD7q0RAczvuwokjJhjfPGQh1MlYtrdWRg1ln0JUx2TSaoc0KrZDO0BOj7VKYZZ0/s1600-h/BOW_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 279px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfyVY2zyKVXuEylNm_UcRn7m5lVXFrvhs_dgsccAvIDV7ZntTfcjNHkBYBfPPOtivJOEhFeQS3sSOUD7q0RAczvuwokjJhjfPGQh1MlYtrdWRg1ln0JUx2TSaoc0KrZDO0BOj7VKYZZ0/s320/BOW_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382605128453852802" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.tuesdaysmith.com/friday/evite2.html">TUESDAY ON FRIDAY</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">When: </span>8pm-2am Friday, September 18<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where: </span> <a href="http://www.solerepairshop.com/location.html">Sole Repair</a>, 1001 E. Pike Street on Capitol Hill<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Love: </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Drinks and delight</span>s</span> from 'zaw, Quinn's, Dahlia Bakery and Cupcake Royale; <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Designs</span> from Totokaelo and Impulse, Veridis, Hitchcock and Driftwood; <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Dancing</span> with DJ Up Above<br />It's going to be <span style="font-style: italic;">totally major!</span><br /><br />Photo by <a href="http://www.charlieschuck.com/" target="_blank">Charlie Schuck</a>Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-47916124946849658872009-09-17T07:30:00.001-07:002009-09-17T07:33:14.569-07:00Tuesday on Friday is Tomorrow!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit28V2hi4CwL5tYTCps83Tr6S1WylxvRenY6x-lMdHnM33CeAyVy4IXBn7S7DJzcUXLWDX88rswynlN_iqDzGoNOHgzPwJwVbSHy5A0sfux4mErSzK3B3VSPmmLJ7OPGTCyu6tp6cAykA/s1600-h/BOW_CIRCLE1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit28V2hi4CwL5tYTCps83Tr6S1WylxvRenY6x-lMdHnM33CeAyVy4IXBn7S7DJzcUXLWDX88rswynlN_iqDzGoNOHgzPwJwVbSHy5A0sfux4mErSzK3B3VSPmmLJ7OPGTCyu6tp6cAykA/s320/BOW_CIRCLE1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382443763038702578" border="0" /></a>Photo by <a href="http://www.charlieschuck.com/" target="_blank">Charlie Schuck</a>Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-91608331587466375962009-09-16T08:29:00.000-07:002009-09-16T08:32:15.166-07:00Just Two More Days 'Til Tuesday on Friday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.tuesdaysmith.com/friday/evite2.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3dnVi1CC1eDXM3xGRoL4o0EI23B0IZEmz66ZriFYELW-iP98IT_2g_d_wrVrp_HBGBfrIEKKguuf3MVA2SbyoDrYzIi3d5jcTaOV2Q_AJ8x1LzzgB5w5bGu8ogHY1m1nwouoWBiye4Q/s400/ts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382087907224596322" border="0" /></a>Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-11941055602584307762009-09-15T10:51:00.001-07:002009-09-15T10:59:57.299-07:00Day 30<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYI_xSF3zYZVlo_qMWtZl2v7aIWoNx0A70_5N830jpZsD0qlhj37I_CUUxVuem-AS1FxUO-CRzJ36L9jWMgh_b5_vbaZSDW4DoXhG435ECINsXpY83661xnXkfMi6SXcwTGDKTOthu8IU/s1600-h/IMG_0203.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYI_xSF3zYZVlo_qMWtZl2v7aIWoNx0A70_5N830jpZsD0qlhj37I_CUUxVuem-AS1FxUO-CRzJ36L9jWMgh_b5_vbaZSDW4DoXhG435ECINsXpY83661xnXkfMi6SXcwTGDKTOthu8IU/s320/IMG_0203.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381753840284234658" border="0" /></a><br />OMG! Guys - this is it! Day 30.<br /><br />We made it! Me and my bow.<br /><br />You know you want one! It's not only adorable; it's also handmade right here on Capitol Hill. And, according to Italian Vogue, bows are #2 of the top 10 trends for A/W 2010. Even <a href="http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/2537/slide_2537_35899_large.jpg" target="_blank">Michelle Obama</a> agrees!<br /><br />You can order yours online as soon as Friday at <a href="http://www.tuesdaysmith.com/" target="_blank">tuesdaysmith.com</a>, or pick one up at the <a href="http://www.tuesdaysmith.com/friday/evite2.html" target="_blank">Tuesday on Friday</a> event!Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-81971640572887227582009-09-14T07:32:00.001-07:002009-09-14T07:39:47.204-07:00Day 29<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIGqljMnkCdQgXXWHSf6oePoGXUqRsT8q0THCUjlsljMEYyowSaUZjnHwoNDFqJt7WY-l3HR5ou5Fngdg-F7wm6n82vg4aRNRGaT_Z8-J8ycgS1sxIW47D1bXlsVwStFkfdIUbHE-hig/s1600-h/IMG_0198.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIGqljMnkCdQgXXWHSf6oePoGXUqRsT8q0THCUjlsljMEYyowSaUZjnHwoNDFqJt7WY-l3HR5ou5Fngdg-F7wm6n82vg4aRNRGaT_Z8-J8ycgS1sxIW47D1bXlsVwStFkfdIUbHE-hig/s320/IMG_0198.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381331116996610082" border="0" /></a>LOVE this Rachel Comey dress, also from <a href="http://www.totokaelo.com/" target="_blank">totokaelo</a>. It is <span style="font-style: italic;">major!</span><br /><br />In preparation for <a href="http://www.tuesdaysmith.com/friday/evite2.html", target="_blank">Tuesday on Friday</a>, I am playing this Thompson Twins song on repeat <span style="font-style: italic;">all week!</span>:<br /><br />If you were here<br />I could deceive you<br />And if you were here<br />You would believe<br />But would you suspect<br />My emotion wandering, yeah<br />Do not want a part of this anymore<br /><br />YEAH!Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-85670687844425808402009-09-13T12:30:00.001-07:002009-09-13T12:39:34.078-07:00Day 28<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezs9ED9HQtDAjQrjCc5OI68R-Di4MeeHN6Ijnfe9W1_2Ugw9HCsJJCsZfOUCkFcmZxPpb0wYPeBgW2LIRBBiVeiNZnpF2VuAAHg_u0a0OZD4OUvjM4bsdgmfYE7VA8khVvoaGFbGPCr4/s1600-h/IMG_0197.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezs9ED9HQtDAjQrjCc5OI68R-Di4MeeHN6Ijnfe9W1_2Ugw9HCsJJCsZfOUCkFcmZxPpb0wYPeBgW2LIRBBiVeiNZnpF2VuAAHg_u0a0OZD4OUvjM4bsdgmfYE7VA8khVvoaGFbGPCr4/s320/IMG_0197.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381036829276444978" border="0" /></a><br />Just got this <a href="http://www.hope-sthlm.com/" target="_blank"">Hope</a> t-shirt/sweater/dress thing yesterday from <a href="http://www.totokaelo.com">totokaelo</a>. As a Scandanavian myself, I can't help but be proud to see so many creative things coming out of Sweden lately.<br /><br />Always excellent: <a href="http://www.sweden.se/eng/Home/Lifestyle/Food-drink/Swedish-culinary-classics/Saffransbullar-and-pepparkakor/" target="_blank">pepparkakor</a> gingersnap cookies, as made every Christmas by my Mor Mor.Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-69114719033160096322009-09-12T12:16:00.000-07:002009-09-13T07:38:07.017-07:00Day 27<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx9JLMLkyQjvB4TMyccLDHTQZAQmQdH7UFaVtDzPxLqrXLPqsMazUY2fl6keIGmBRbqRNAWGoCBbVpwojGw33VH1EP1VDXPMudno9z5tr1CRH4HgANYRZmA83j3NYbWPrXKm7v8sWXjrE/s1600-h/IMG_0194.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx9JLMLkyQjvB4TMyccLDHTQZAQmQdH7UFaVtDzPxLqrXLPqsMazUY2fl6keIGmBRbqRNAWGoCBbVpwojGw33VH1EP1VDXPMudno9z5tr1CRH4HgANYRZmA83j3NYbWPrXKm7v8sWXjrE/s320/IMG_0194.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380662097857441442" border="0" /></a>Dear Mr. Vernon,<br /><br />We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong, but we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain...and an athlete...and a basket case...a princess...and a criminal. Does that answer your question?<br /><br />Sincerely yours, The Breakfast ClubTuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-66219510232222545622009-09-11T20:04:00.000-07:002009-09-11T20:12:38.896-07:00Day 26.5<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6rMuSCkLup3vktVq2FhzEJCRhgt4EWHROve3Zg-64TlzStilq015gwx2NqTn5Ki5TdPA_VWYPpdBXtDr-QMwSC0ZZLK0X19fKvLE72pOHvAT2kClhKDRQx_achglzv4gd6HpcVieJ_E/s1600-h/IMG_0192.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6rMuSCkLup3vktVq2FhzEJCRhgt4EWHROve3Zg-64TlzStilq015gwx2NqTn5Ki5TdPA_VWYPpdBXtDr-QMwSC0ZZLK0X19fKvLE72pOHvAT2kClhKDRQx_achglzv4gd6HpcVieJ_E/s320/IMG_0192.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380410031476286194" border="0" /></a><br />OMG! I am obsessed with this shirt.<br /><br />And yes, I own a leather skirt. Sorry, mom! But isn't it kind of amazing!? It's Erick Hart, from <a href="http://www.veridisclothier.com/" target="_blank">Veridis</a>. Because how many times in your life do you get to buy a leather skirt? Not that many times, for me, anyway.<br /><br />OK, so who is partying on down with me and Tuesday Smith herself next Friday!?<br /><br />Cupcakes will be served.Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-56980966014903824872009-09-11T07:32:00.000-07:002009-09-11T07:39:19.487-07:00Day 26<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptdL8Uprz_HIZuomt41U9bpxNqwiNwjTVkk9rhwDCgR_givmA4GKjy2L4R52hdY9QuUuvGSZMWCdAhrOoRRqMYETox21NEIw0MWXfK71rQVW8BCGZf-P8oQ8NVqT528FsUX3OhyHLn7A/s1600-h/IMG_0189.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptdL8Uprz_HIZuomt41U9bpxNqwiNwjTVkk9rhwDCgR_givmA4GKjy2L4R52hdY9QuUuvGSZMWCdAhrOoRRqMYETox21NEIw0MWXfK71rQVW8BCGZf-P8oQ8NVqT528FsUX3OhyHLn7A/s320/IMG_0189.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380217778658549170" border="0" /></a><br />Oh boy! Just one week until "Tuesday on Friday"!!!<br /><br />For those of you who don't know the details, <a href="http://www.tuesdaysmith.com/friday/evite2.html" target="_blank">check it out</a>!<br /><br />And only four days left in my 30-day bow belt challenge... Looks like I am going to make it ;).Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-75380901283860067562009-09-10T07:42:00.000-07:002009-09-10T07:47:12.365-07:00Day 25<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1s4_QU_8WLOo1m69kQr-PX6AVX9Oas3icrWHdSTc2QF8fQMv4EEXhRPTIqY17s-iQxUIDUsR6Teyz7I3GdE5hVmdj9S3CqtakAiEc0XGFcuWgWI7jFh7zH9BHCjLMwgD8YZ4L9VaV0ww/s1600-h/IMG_0188.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1s4_QU_8WLOo1m69kQr-PX6AVX9Oas3icrWHdSTc2QF8fQMv4EEXhRPTIqY17s-iQxUIDUsR6Teyz7I3GdE5hVmdj9S3CqtakAiEc0XGFcuWgWI7jFh7zH9BHCjLMwgD8YZ4L9VaV0ww/s320/IMG_0188.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379849229216562098" border="0" /></a>Thomas Alva Edison says:<br /><br />“The three great essentials to achieve anything worth while are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense.”<br /><br />“I never failed once. It just happened to be a 2000-step process.”<br /><br />“Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then he gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.”Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-40416149642404953422009-09-09T07:20:00.000-07:002009-09-09T08:46:53.309-07:00Day 24<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgni78J7VxLzYBr_DVYDOUgBckGKRid_C2vqJFjv6em-w2P4La0nr-eKRaiOAc_PSXZASmzn8W0DhJTQjHDUxGKm1b9BqNqr3BL_DKEKxVHdPsmGC5kUFztqy6n81u_SxsJP9tDou1xJdY/s1600-h/IMG_0165.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgni78J7VxLzYBr_DVYDOUgBckGKRid_C2vqJFjv6em-w2P4La0nr-eKRaiOAc_PSXZASmzn8W0DhJTQjHDUxGKm1b9BqNqr3BL_DKEKxVHdPsmGC5kUFztqy6n81u_SxsJP9tDou1xJdY/s320/IMG_0165.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379472473868279714" border="0" /></a>This past weekend we had the fun project of touring <a href="http://area51seattle.com/" target="_blank">Area 51</a>, making selects for party décor. It's going to look amazing! And if you haven't visited the store, you must. We've had so much luck there with furniture, from our couch to a truly glorious liquor cart to retro bowling lockers that we use for laundry storage. I have a hard time leaving that store empty-handed.<br /><br />On Saturday we took home what appeared to be some sort of vintage police dispatch microphone thingy. I'm not sure what we're going to do with it, but it is beautiful!Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-86139544523656395262009-09-08T04:07:00.000-07:002009-09-08T04:11:00.383-07:00Day 23<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7u1P20xzkWdetbTFE_vuTjQMTuD51sjpw0wh7cxK5s-_SgiH1qDE3-syfN-S1Qpz-yjGMApfWovGrABMDLUOIudsbLVlHLXHuO7v8vOH0bqOx1r3wDhmr-Q-LEmakEBqbhNYAenFpLQ/s1600-h/IMG_0158.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7u1P20xzkWdetbTFE_vuTjQMTuD51sjpw0wh7cxK5s-_SgiH1qDE3-syfN-S1Qpz-yjGMApfWovGrABMDLUOIudsbLVlHLXHuO7v8vOH0bqOx1r3wDhmr-Q-LEmakEBqbhNYAenFpLQ/s320/IMG_0158.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378924234840713234" border="0" /></a>The try-on and purchase experience for this trench coat was - to say the least - thorough. The sales associate first effectively <span style="font-style: italic;">made</span> me consider several styles to make sure that I was truly selecting the model that was best for me. She then required me to raise my arms to do the "driving test," making sure that the arm holes wouldn't fit too tight with hands on the steering wheel.<br /><br />Next, I got a history lesson as to the origin of each coat flap, most seeming to be related to toting artillery. I was last trained in the many ways to "style" the jacket, which I do think worked to my benefit today.Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-83111506408863246822009-09-07T13:58:00.000-07:002009-09-07T14:14:11.093-07:00Day 22<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNezWc7tFdsRCymfMOZkZT-EF_6zGf-zjUY4tpTSzn37drD_fMtZnHa79_hY64kr-6glyY51i3i-KKao6mCoUhqzH2Xz0drUkwOVfWCOMKGei8opQq-3zLkJNMbCKhK2KDG6ajaOgoBtM/s1600-h/IMG_0156.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNezWc7tFdsRCymfMOZkZT-EF_6zGf-zjUY4tpTSzn37drD_fMtZnHa79_hY64kr-6glyY51i3i-KKao6mCoUhqzH2Xz0drUkwOVfWCOMKGei8opQq-3zLkJNMbCKhK2KDG6ajaOgoBtM/s320/IMG_0156.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378832817002437122" border="0" /></a><br />Lily demanded that she be included today. We are graceful ladies :).<br /><br />Cat bow belts are definitely next for Tuesday Smith.Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-20891634445236925832009-09-06T16:24:00.000-07:002009-09-06T16:32:18.690-07:00Day 21<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYUZNu022wgnX-uRR-POuP1-AmDszEvvfQjnWnn1awPqA8Ndrw16up8QGppZI4j3NfZJDJm-Mr90urAHAX70lrpfL6rs8vB3RmSOfqDDTuWH_mI8H6Y7XZAjxlTpM7MbQVVwLh2xWBl0/s1600-h/IMG_0148.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYUZNu022wgnX-uRR-POuP1-AmDszEvvfQjnWnn1awPqA8Ndrw16up8QGppZI4j3NfZJDJm-Mr90urAHAX70lrpfL6rs8vB3RmSOfqDDTuWH_mI8H6Y7XZAjxlTpM7MbQVVwLh2xWBl0/s320/IMG_0148.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378499831463871650" border="0" /></a><br />Two items I am super-excited to see re-attain relevance after long resting periods:<br /><br />(1) Flannel shirts. Especially this one by <a href="http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=2&subcatid=0&designerid=224&cn=menu2&view=all" target="_blank">Chloë Sevigny For Opening Ceremony</a>, with button-down shirt tails. Her unisex concept is so <i>correct</i> right now. I kind of wish I'd thought of it.<br /><br />(2) Backpacks. Rock one!Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-44858233303977584992009-09-05T14:57:00.001-07:002009-09-05T14:57:54.154-07:00Day 20<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3yURQrCoX_7rOvRyapPOY7xRMSTjyJQ5QOYU-WuDFj1MHRGDU4JP4bnRkDTm77WZEUYp8mXwO_tyfgtQC7YmOJh8CV0XefdG5dBD17AdPROz4lrjvVZn3o0lkp1Ti-0TeNxia162Hx4/s1600-h/IMG_0127.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3yURQrCoX_7rOvRyapPOY7xRMSTjyJQ5QOYU-WuDFj1MHRGDU4JP4bnRkDTm77WZEUYp8mXwO_tyfgtQC7YmOJh8CV0XefdG5dBD17AdPROz4lrjvVZn3o0lkp1Ti-0TeNxia162Hx4/s320/IMG_0127.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378105929446762898" border="0" /></a><br />You can't be serious.Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-42711316171192152482009-09-04T07:47:00.000-07:002009-09-04T07:58:33.734-07:00Day 19<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHsEb4bAwGDaulFSngpqSF77boSEmuxI7k3gk9kKY7lUbVGtMxDjHX0ibnRWtr_65aGUZ3YERKIxEEACei3_NohJrEuIRtpJFX4nWi7ITyG-oP1AilGIba4ndpcjIQZANgp1Z7PRohyA/s1600-h/IMG_0079.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHsEb4bAwGDaulFSngpqSF77boSEmuxI7k3gk9kKY7lUbVGtMxDjHX0ibnRWtr_65aGUZ3YERKIxEEACei3_NohJrEuIRtpJFX4nWi7ITyG-oP1AilGIba4ndpcjIQZANgp1Z7PRohyA/s320/IMG_0079.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377623947100209538" border="0" /></a><br />It's looking very Chloé today, without actually being Chloé. I am OBSESSED with the leather shorts Hannah MacGibbon did for A/W!!! Anyway, shirt and pants by Rag & Bone and 3.1 Phillip Lim respectively.<br /><br />Bracelets are Alexis Bittar. I recently picked them up at <a href="http://www.veridisclothier.com/" target="_blank">Veridis</a>, inspired by a "Rachel Zoe Project" marathon. I can't help it, I totally love Rachel Zoe. And she has the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMZ0cJKRf2cITznQA9EKgkMiJQmD8Vllg3CdBv8hD3ueQhL8t_lhoBUQ8TzvpIG0Ac-PK6ZKkF2uL07hnQnXJLn-Usn8HUNUArHYuzNBwPOVOnauYFyYPeLAgzZqit1PsNSlfK7ZY0RE4/s400/cartier.jpg" target="_blank">Panthère de Cartier</a> ring, which - to me - is one of the most beautiful material objects in the world.Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-47634607923367033492009-09-03T07:48:00.001-07:002009-09-03T07:55:15.267-07:00Day 18<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Vl04zDpIRyje1z51ugnowfoIvw1EriKX6XinrCujit-I2SrylFWRVZumWkrfiqSxF3J5hW6y1pdlxmUGg2ALvzeydlfGf5nhEKVfDpFcEvdsXF34fWYIHdpxAQUk5zQ6lyh-pDVBIZQ/s1600-h/IMG_0078.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Vl04zDpIRyje1z51ugnowfoIvw1EriKX6XinrCujit-I2SrylFWRVZumWkrfiqSxF3J5hW6y1pdlxmUGg2ALvzeydlfGf5nhEKVfDpFcEvdsXF34fWYIHdpxAQUk5zQ6lyh-pDVBIZQ/s320/IMG_0078.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377253163473941410" border="0" /></a>Best cookbook ever: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/How-Cook-Everything-Simple-Recipes/dp/0028610105" target="_blank">How to Cook Everything</a>, by Mark Bittman. Thank you Julie!!!<br /><br />Speaking of eats, the food at the Tuesday on Friday party is going to be divine! Attendees will feast on the following:<br /><br /><a href="http://quinnspubseattle.com/" target="_blank">Quinn's Pub</a><br /><a href="http://www.zaw.com/" target="_blank">zaw</a><br /><a href="http://www.cupcakeroyale.com/" target="_blank">Cupcake Royale</a><br /><a href="http://www.tomdouglas.com/restaurants/dahlia-bakery" target="_blank">Dahlia Bakery</a><br /><br />Be there! Friday, September 18th, 8pm-2am at <a href="http://www.solerepairshop.com/" target="_blank">Sole Repair</a>, 1001 East Pike at 10th Avenue on Capitol Hill.Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-61118794606767522792009-09-02T06:59:00.000-07:002009-09-02T07:50:08.816-07:00Day 17<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGm9CPTVFnu-bwn0DH9W3TLdBA3SOxVJsxIxjAt-SYXbzBZAzdQVtCyUGU1453LbNa93bBSX2siw3EzSmF_2Ez9X9xSS_s_FKNvaPJaICwcSQ-DfcCtK0oLnQOl-X9XfVsKsySra4TC3Q/s1600-h/IMG_0072.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGm9CPTVFnu-bwn0DH9W3TLdBA3SOxVJsxIxjAt-SYXbzBZAzdQVtCyUGU1453LbNa93bBSX2siw3EzSmF_2Ez9X9xSS_s_FKNvaPJaICwcSQ-DfcCtK0oLnQOl-X9XfVsKsySra4TC3Q/s320/IMG_0072.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376869430419864450" border="0" /></a>Oh boy! Just 16 more days 'til our big party on Capitol Hill on September 18, "Tuesday on Friday"!!!<br /><br />The fashion feature is going to be amazing, including designs from some of the best stores in Seattle!<br /><br /><a href="http://totokaelo.com/" target="_blank">totokaelo</a>, <a href="http://www.veridisclothier.com/" target="_blank">Veridis</a>, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/hitchcock-seattle" target="_blank">Hitchcock</a>, <a href="http://www.driftwoodconsignment.com/" target="_blank">Driftwood</a><br /><br />Who said we only wear TNF fleeces here!?!? We are dripping with emeralds in this city.<br /><br />(Bow is on the bun, BTW.)Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-74434772058866689752009-09-01T07:06:00.000-07:002009-09-01T07:12:05.726-07:00Day 16<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCvf45x9nQXb9FdnnGdXyJ-65jE_QtPftlJGu8787CepaLP51r0yx30yPL19_HphGLo22uXnN8nvm468tcSfZjZcoaMa4WR_GBOrBftUXxSRM_ufHmVA-T5_2LuDLHbnKF_0kwj82TLQ/s1600-h/IMG_0068.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCvf45x9nQXb9FdnnGdXyJ-65jE_QtPftlJGu8787CepaLP51r0yx30yPL19_HphGLo22uXnN8nvm468tcSfZjZcoaMa4WR_GBOrBftUXxSRM_ufHmVA-T5_2LuDLHbnKF_0kwj82TLQ/s320/IMG_0068.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376500367598583250" border="0" /></a><br />Tuesday inspiration from Kanye:<br /><br />Work it harder, make it better<br />Do it faster, makes us stronger<br />More than ever, never over<br />Our work here is never over<br /><br />N-n-now th-that don't kill me<br />Can only make me stronger<br />I need you to hurry up now<br />'Cause I can't wait much longer<br />I know I got to be right now<br />'Cause I can't get much wrongerTuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-80632591836181119962009-08-31T16:17:00.001-07:002009-08-31T16:24:00.199-07:00Day 14<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsffCN2BY4ga2aZojtUzBbPC8Z8JJGvWyJpZefsjMpgYN5zRCpzqkkB0xjFdAOYU_x8k04ZyGQEbFTbZCfNfuubXz8f-G4A-HQjzdN7gdH5WKbUb_TiRHC3XvtbSbUvV-FdPFeme2RSl8/s1600-h/IMG_0067.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsffCN2BY4ga2aZojtUzBbPC8Z8JJGvWyJpZefsjMpgYN5zRCpzqkkB0xjFdAOYU_x8k04ZyGQEbFTbZCfNfuubXz8f-G4A-HQjzdN7gdH5WKbUb_TiRHC3XvtbSbUvV-FdPFeme2RSl8/s320/IMG_0067.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376271156666100162" border="0" /></a>Oh!<br /><br />I forgot to post on Sunday!<br /><br />So I had to travel back in time to get a photo for Day 14.<br /><br />I turned the clocks back to August 30, but found that - due to a shift in the space-time continuum - I was not a clumsy American named Lisa, but a graceful French ballerina called Lise.<br /><br />I would have stayed and done Sunday bow-decked pirouettes forever, but had to come back so I could do Day 16.Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681811854965520931.post-3501983860910043712009-08-31T07:17:00.001-07:002009-08-31T08:05:39.802-07:00Day 15<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGpiQ4RRXRMFKMdz7bzTPqjneYaX7klOc7HzvcaZ1fkXufg9EGrnVuvjHZXaX3vWwVKfwst2LyhnCV8vFKLpXDa1RRxbn6rfMES5sVZ4jyCiGs8ERJ8qK5m_Y8qVamKBTjDNt5R6BSmM/s1600-h/IMG_0066.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGpiQ4RRXRMFKMdz7bzTPqjneYaX7klOc7HzvcaZ1fkXufg9EGrnVuvjHZXaX3vWwVKfwst2LyhnCV8vFKLpXDa1RRxbn6rfMES5sVZ4jyCiGs8ERJ8qK5m_Y8qVamKBTjDNt5R6BSmM/s320/IMG_0066.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376132015177582258" border="0" /></a><br />O.M.G.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/2537/slide_2537_35899_large.jpg" target="_blank">Check out this dress Michelle Obama's wearing!</a> It is all about the BOW!!!<br /><br />Do you think I can send her a bow belt!? Could you imagine if she wore it!?<br /><br />Day 15 ... half-way there!!!Tuesday Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06769635254795391474noreply@blogger.com1