Tuesday, August 12, 2014

One Man. Many Characters.

It's a strange feeling when someone like him passes away. You know they can't be around forever, but they've been around your whole life.  

In Robin William's four decades in Hollywood he left an unforgettable mark on pop culture. Here are some of the big moments from his life and work: 


1951 - Williams was born in Chicago, Illinois to mother Laura McClaurin and father Robert Fitzgerald Williams

1978 - appeared on Happy Days as the giddy alien Mork, which is then spun off to his own show Mork & Mindy with Pam Dawber
1978 - married his first wife Valerie Velardi
1981 - first appeared on The Tonight Show starring Johny Carson
1987 - won an Emmy for his performance in a variety show co-starring Whoopi Goldberg, Carol Burnett and Carl Reiner
1988 - nominated for his first Oscar for Good Morning Vietnam, playing an unorthodox and irreverent DJ
1989 - married his second wife, Marsha Graces
1990 - nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for his role as an inspirational teacher in Dead Poet's Society
1992 - received his third Oscar nomination for playing a homeless professor in The Fisher King
1992 - voiced the magical pop culture-referencing genie in Disney's Aladdin
1993 - starred in the comedy Mrs. Doubtfire as a divorced man who dresses like a nanny so he can see his children
1995 - played a man trapped in a jungle board game in the children's film Jumanji
1996 - portrayed a gay nightclub owner who pretended to be straight alongside Nathan Lane in The Birdcage
1997 - won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Good Will Hunting, playing a psychiatrist who helps a genius realize his potential
2002 - starred asa mentally unstable man in the dark drama One Hour Photo, a career turning moment
2006 - checked into rehab for alcoholism
2006 - starred as President Teddy Roosevelt in Night at the Museum
2011 - married his third wife, Susan Schneider
2013 - returned to television as the star of The Crazy Ones opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar
2014 - returned to rehab to "focus on continued commitment to sobriety," his rep said

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Friday, August 8, 2014

Baby On My Mind

Due to hostessing a baby shower for a childhood friend this past weekend and welcoming a new bundle of joy into my boyfriend's sweet family - they're practically like my own so we'll just go with it - just three days ago, it inspired me to gather up my favorite baby nurseries to share. I personally adore nurseries - everything from the paint color down to the tiny toys you perfectly place just to add that finishing touch. I hope these beautiful pictures inspire you just as much they do me. Enjoy!

soft neutrals
This gorgeous nursery in neutral tones has the perfect mix of vintage, rustic, and classic pieces. This soft nursery has won my heart.



fun & colorful
A bold palette of teal, pink, and gold with graphic punches of black and white make this room unforgettableDefinitely a fun and vibrant space for a sweet girl to call home.



sophisticated & modern
For this little girl's space they skipped soft pastels and the typical baby concept and instead designed a sophisticated, modern space with a touch of whimsy.




clean & girly
This sweet ruffled-filled nursery is everything a little girl's nursery should be. Filled with clean lines and girly details - the whole space is light and airy in the softest gray, pink, and white palette.


                           
bold & mod
It's fun to see nurseries that are unique and interesting that don't scream "baby room", and this space is a great example.

light & dreamy
Planning a gender neutral nursery is not a easy task - I would imagine. This super soft, light palette is so sweet and soothing, perfect for a boy or a girl. 




bright & calm
A palette of white, blue, and cream make the room feel so clean, fresh, and soothing, while unique handmade pieces add a personal touch. 




safari dream
The story behind this particular nursery will make you love it even more...The parents had decided to keep the gender of their baby a surprise, but they wanted to make sure the nursery was ready when the baby arrived. Rather than opt for a gender neutral nursery, their dear friend & designer offered to design the room in secret, and only she knew what the gender would be. When they saw the room for the first time it was the day they took their baby girl home from the hospital! 
Is this not the cutest thing? love.



pink & feminine
Three words to sum up this sweet nursery would be perfectly pink, feminine, and sophisticated. I love the old soul feel throughout this space. 




classic & clean
If you're not one for cartoon characters or matchy-matchy rooms then this room is for you. This beautiful space is perfect for a little boy - filled with classic style and vintage details.


       

Monday, August 4, 2014

Bravo Heads to the South


For those of you that know me, I am a reality television junkie. I absolutely love it - not so much because I think it's the best thing out there for you to watch but because it's entertaining and it makes me laugh and laughing is good for the soul. Tonight is the premiere of Bravo's new reality show Jersey Belle and I am stoked. This will be the first comedy ever for Bravo and not to mention filmed right here in the good 'ole South! You may be thinking "What exactly is Jersey Belle?" Jersey Belle is a docu-series that follows the outspoken New Jersey native and entertainment publicist Jaime Primak Sullivan as she navigates life in the upscale Southern suburb of Mountain Brook, Alabama. Jaime’s life was turned upside down after she married her husband and Mountain Brook’s "most eligible bachelor." Surrounded by a fabulous group of girlfriends who want nothing more than to sculpt her into a Southern darling, Jaime tries to fit in to a world that is not quite ready for an unapologetic woman who likes to speak her mind - leaving you with hilarious results. To sum all of that up for you in three words: watch the show. Tonight 10/9c. In the meantime, here are a couple of shots from the Jersey Belle Premiere Party from over the weekend...Enjoy!