See you soon!

Sorry it's been crickets around here guys. I got slammed with a bunch of work that I wanted to wrap up for before our trip but I didn't know it would be so involved! My apologies. I'm sure that I'll come back to the blogging realm next year -- I mean, um, next week -- with a ton of photos and posts to share. ;) And, PS -- what happened to Summer and how is it September 1st already??

Finding Happiness in the Journey

"Someone has well said, 'Success is a journey, not a destination.' Happiness is to be found along the way, not at the end of the road, for then the journey is over and it is too late. Today, this hour, this minute is the day, the hour, the minute for each of us to sense the fact that life is good, with all of its trials and troubles, and perhaps more interesting because of them." ~ Robert R. Updegraff

{© 2011 Blog Boutique | Meagan of Defining Motherhood | Photo © Heather Donahue}

Looks to Love: Coastal Casual

Summer keeps the coast close in the back of our minds. The warm ocean air, the peaceful and awe-inspiring landscape and, of course, the perfect outfit to wear while enjoying the sweet surroundings!
Shop this look:
1. Scout & Catalogue tie-dye scarf, $1182. Madewell oversized tee, $1053. Squint Topshop aviator shades, $454. Madewell fedora hat, $585. Madewell Chambray shirt $686. Gigi Chic hippie bracelet, $1357. Sperry shoes, $758. Madewell leather bag, $2459. J Crew denim shorts, $80
10. Madewell brass chain necklace, $35

{© 2011 Blog Boutique | Jessica of Jessica Tierney Designs | Photos © Jessica Tierney and listed sources created via Polyvore}

Feel Good Art

Sometimes we all just need a good pick-me-up, don't we? Turning to inspirational artwork like these beautiful finds usually does the trick.

Finding new artists and inspiring work always seems to be a good refresher for any creative soul. Today, let these artists uplift you and inspire you.

Clockwise :: Be Kind, All is Well, Make Something Good Today, You Fill Me With Sunshine, Be Present Every Day, Find a Beautiful Place and Get Lost, You Make it Happen, Make Time for your Yoga

{© 2011 Blog Boutique | Bonnie of Going Home to Roost | Images © listed sources}

I hate Trojans.

"Your Virus Database" print via Parachute425 on Etsy

I'm not talking about condoms or USC. I'm talking about Trojan viruses that have unfortunately attacked my laptop and made it inoperable. (And, by the way, my "virus database" had been updated but it was no match for this weasel of a virus.) Hence, my lack of blogging for about a week.

Right now, my dear little laptop is with a knowledgeable computer guy for the next few days who is doing his very best to remove said virus. Pretty please with sugar on top, keep your fingers crossed that my laptop (and all of its pictures, documents and other "life stuff") comes back in one piece.  Because, you see, I was a very bad laptop mom for the past two months and haven't backed up my "stuff" to the external hard drive since, like, June (maybe even May).  SO, the thought of losing all those pictures and everything, makes me sick to my stomach. Therefore, we need this to happen in a major way.

I'll keep you guys posted on the progress. In the meantime, blogging will be on the slim side for the next week or so, until things get back to normal around here.  Also in the meantime?  I'll probably be dreaming of Apple computers until I can afford one because I heard they don't get these sort of things.

Looks to Love: Backyard Bliss

Summer is here and that means sun, fun and backyard barbecue time. To celebrate the season in style, there is no better color palette to incorporate into your next backyard bash than this festive feast for the eyes. Bright pops of red, cooling, crisp shades of blue and turquoise topped of with a bold splash of sunshine yellow to liven things up! It works from the casual backyard get-together to a fun and funky beachside wedding and everything in-between!

Shop this look:

1. shirt- Old Navy

2. shorts- AE

3. sunglasses- Burberry

4. earrings- Alexis Bittar

5. bag- Kate Spade

6. nail polish- Essie

7. shoes- Zara

8. chair- Ikea

9. bowls- Anthropologie

10. grill- Kugelgrill

{© 2011 Blog Boutique | Jessica of Jessica Tierney Designs | Photos from listed sources}

Food Envy

Have you seen Celine's work before? It's hard to look away! Not only does her food look delicious but her photos are equally as delectable! The angles, the styling, the colors, the food! She seriously can do no wrong. Talk about serious food envy....

{© 2011 Blog Boutique | Jessica of Jessica Tierney Designs | Photos © Celine}

Re-Inspired.

Photos captured with: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens

I am officially in love with this macro lens. It has helped to push me creatively and re-inspired me in so many ways. You can see more here on the Facebook page and I will be taking many more photos this week and posting here on the blog as well. Feel free to follow along.

Hot Hue: Aqua

Cooling and crisp shades of aqua are the perfect versatile hue to incorporate into your summer styles. Softer greenish shades can evoke a soothing spa-like feeling where as bolder brighter blue shades add a vibrant eye catching pop! Other hot hues that make a perfect match with aqua are a warming cherry red, sleek silver, elegant peacock green or a rich and rustic terra cotta. I just can't get enough!

1. dress- Tibi via Net-a-Porter
2. earrings- 1928
3. chair- Eames by Herman Miller via Room and Board
4. ring- Cara via Nordstrom
5. nail polish- Essie
6. bowl- Anthropologie
7. rug- Angela Adams
8. lamp- Regina Andrew via Layla Grace

{© 2011 Blog Boutique | Jessica of Jessica Tierney Designs | Photos © listed sources}

Thoughts From the Garden

“If I had a flower for every time I thought of you…I could walk through my garden forever.” 

― Alfred Lord Tennyson