Making Scents | Fragrances of 2012

Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf | Nordstrom

Flowerbomb by Viktor and Rolf | Nordstrom

Oh how a scent can take you back to a memory, period of time or a place… 2012 was full of amazing memories and milestones in my life. The scents I acquired in 2012 will forever mark the year.

Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge EDP | Bergdorf Goodman

Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge EDP | Bergdorf Goodman

Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge Eau de Parfum

Burberry Brit EDT for Women | Perfumemania.com

Burberry Brit EDT for Women | Perfumemania.com

Burberry Brit Eau de Toilette 

Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia | Bergdorf Goodman

Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia | Bergdorf Goodman

Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia

Hoping for a beautiful 2013 and wishing you all the best. 

xo Emily Arnim

Presents with Personality | a la natural

Kraft + Twine Gift Wrapping | Christmas Presents | Photo: Pinterest

Kraft + Twine Christmas Gift Wrapping | Photo: Pinterest

Oh how I am loving the à la natural inspiration for packaging the Christmas presents pretty. Get your feathers, branches, leavespinecones {more pinecone inspiration}, ribbons, burlap, twine, newspaper and kraft paper ready to create presents with personality. Find inspiration with these natural gift wrapping ideas and set off on another scavenger hunt. If the natural elements are out of reach, look in your craft closet to find scraps worthy of embellishing those pretty packages.

Kraft + Natural Gift Wrapping | Christmas | Photo: HGTV

Kraft + Natural + Burlap Christmas Presents | Photo: HGTV

{Kraft, Burlap, Ribbon, Feathers, Pinecones, Evergreens for Natural Wrapping}

Cozy Cottage Cute Kraft Wrapping | Christmas | Photo: Cozy Cottage Cute

Kraft + Ribbon + Twine + Spruce Gift Wrapping | Photo: Cozy Cottage Cute

{Kraft, Ribbon, Gift Tags, Twine, Evergreen for Natural Gift Wrapping}

Newspaper + Yarn Christmas Gift Wrapping | Photo: Pinterest

Newspaper + Yarn Christmas Gift Wrapping | Photo: Pinterest

{Newspaper, Yarn, Gift Tags, Scrapbook Letters for Recycled Gift Wrapping}

Newspaper + Glitter + Twine Christmas Gift Wrapping | Photo: Gave That

Newspaper + Glitter + Twine Christmas Gift Wrapping | Photo: Gave That

{Newspaper, Twine, Cardboard, Glitter for Recycled Gift Wrapping with Sparkle}

Christmas Gifts with Photo Gift Tags | Photo: Pinterest

Christmas Gifts with Photo Gift Tags | Photo: Pinterest

{Kraft, Twine, Photographs for Personalized Presents}

Give your presents personality simply and naturally. 

Tis the Season. xo Emily Arnim

Southern Hippie Plants Her Free Spirit and Baby Hippie Sprouts

Elizabeth Lockhart, Queen Hippie at Southern Hippie

I am beyond over the moon for Elizabeth Lockhart of Southern Hippie! She has planted her free spirit in a quaint shop on the outskirts of Austin, Texas in Georgetown. Her charming cottage radiates with her hippie chic style and sets the mood for a care-free shopping experience. I wanted to sit down her lovely couch, talk for hours, have a glass of wine, listen to music, shop and try on… Unfortunately I was on my way out of Austin, so I will have to save that for my next visit! I was able to do PLENTY of shopping during my short visit though, any longer would have been grounds for a lengthy explanation!

Rory Beca Shorts and Naven Skirt sold by Southern Hippie

Beso Beso Jewels sold by Southern Hippie

Hippie Chic Silks and Prints sold by Southern Hippie

A Soulful Display at Southern Hippie

Not only has Elizabeth planted roots for  Southern Hippie, but now boasts a new obsession for us, Baby Hippie! I picked up a Pink Chicken Dress for a dear little girl I love, and it is absolutely precious! I am OBSESSED with Southern Hippie’s designers- MuMu, Rory Beca, Wildfox, Beso Beso, Lovers+Friends, Georgie and so many of her other lines to channel my inner Hippie Chic! I am lucky I haven’t landed my Amex on the injured list yet!!

Pink Chicken Caftans and Tunics for Girls- Oh My! sold by Southern Hippie

Lil Nest "Tweet" Onesies with Pom Pom Sleeves sold by Southern Hippie

Southern Hippie and Baby Hippie have officially given us no excuse not to shop with her for fabulous finds. Shop in her Chic Cottage, schedule a Private Southern Hippie Party, connect socially through Facebook or Twitter, telephone her, and coming soon… A Vintage Airstream customized to setup pop-up shopping wherever she travels- Sneak peak below!

Southern Hippie's Vintage Airstream Boutique with Elizabeth Lockhart

Love me some Southern Hippie! A Texas Girl to the bottom of her soul, with a Chic California Hippie Twist- LOVE HER! Shop Southern Hippie and support a local Texas Girl!

Her Chic Cottage is located at: 4230 Williams Drive #2 . Georgetwon, Texas . 214.673.4449

XO,

Emily Arnim

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Accessorize Your Smart Phone: Be Chic and Distinct

I am LOVEing my new Clairebella iPhone Case from The Polka Dot Monkeys! This little beauty was gifted to me by my Mother-in-Law (and my sweet Ashlyn received one too). I love the case she custom designed for me. I may even buy another one – I am thinking a Gold Design would match with so many things I wear too. I can change out strategically when I want to match my outfit. Accessorizing my iPhone- bad I know!  Check out the designs available and pick out your own pattern, font and color available for your Blackberry, iPhone, or iPod.

Clairebella iPhone Case from The Polka Dot Monkeys

Customize your Color and Pattern to create a Distinct Design with your Monogram…

Clairebella Cell Phone Cases from The Polka Dot Monkeys

The Clairebella Smart Phone Cases are $59 – Current Wait Time is 4 Weeks 

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Have fun accessorizing your smart phone, Be Chic and Distinct!

Best Wishes- Emily

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Accessorizing the New Phone

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I finally did it! I got rid of my blackberry after months of issues with it either freezing or just shutting down after taking one picture. I am now a proud owner of an Iphone and I’m loving it!

One of the many reasons why I was so excited to make the switch was for all the cute cases and accessories you can get for the Iphone.

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Yours truly, Emily

20 Questions: Emi-Jay Dynasty

Julianne and Emily, The Emi-Jay Dynasty
Julianne and Emily of Emi-Jay
 

I had the pleasure of an opportunity to have a 20 Questions interview with Julianne and Emily, the young fashion entrepeneurs living out a fairytale of sorts in Los Angeles… Meeting Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Kardashian, having stars like Lauren Conrad and Jennifer Aniston sport their chic little (Made in the USA) hair ties and vacationing in Paris. At the young age of 16 these girls have already begun their tour of the world! Peek into the minds of these amazing young entrepeneurs- LOVE Julianne and Emily of Emi-Jay!

1. How old were you two when you started Emi-Jay?

E&J: 14 years old

2. How did you first come up with the idea?

E&J: “We came up with the idea when we saw a growing trend of hair accessories and started coming up with headbands and barrettes.”

3. What do you want to be when you “grow-up”?

E: Magazine Editor

J: Stylist

4. What celebrity’s style do you love the most?

E: Olsen Twins

J: Blake Lively

5. What is your favorite school subject?

E: French

J: English

6. Do you work everyday?

E&J: “Yes, how much we work all depends on how much homework we have!”

7. If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go?

E: Dubai

J: Italy

8. Who is the “coolest” person you’ve met so far?

E: Sarah Jessica Parker

J: Kim Kardashian

9. What is your favorite junk food?

E: French Fries

J: Sour Patch Watermelon

10. Where do you see yourself living in 10 years?

E: Paris

J: New York

11. Which celebrity were you most excited for being “spotted” in Emi-Jay?

E&J: Lauren Conrad

Jennifer Aniston in Emi-Jay Hair Ties

12. Where is your favorite place to shop?

E&J: Ron Herman

Long Sleeve Button Down Silk Blouse, Ron Herman- Los Angeles

13. Do you have a favorite movie, book or magazine?

E: Vogue Magazine

J: The Devil Wears Prada Movie

14. Do you have any bad habits you wish you could break or any pet peeves?

E: “My pet peeve is dirtiness or being unorganized.”

J: Germaphobe

15. What color is your bedroom?

E&J: Both Girls rock White and Grey Rooms.

16. Snow bunny or Beach Bunny?

E: Beach Bunny

J: Snow Bunny

17. What are you afraid of? 

E: Bugs

J: Earthquakes

18. What is the best thing about your success?

E&J: “Seeing the growth and popularity of what we created!”

19. Where was the last vacation you took?

E&J: Paris

20. Do you see Emi-Jay designing anything else in the future? If so, what would it be?

E&J: Emi-Jay hopes to venture into the Luxury Accessories Market.

21. Do you have a boyfriend?

E: No

J: Yes

Emi-Jay Military Collection Hair Ties

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PS… The girls were landing in Paris two days before Christmas when I sent them the final draft of 20 Questions!

Wow! I am so impressed and inspired by these girls. Growing up I was always trying to come up with something… I admire these girls for pursuing their dreams to the fullest! Do you have a Dream and a Plan to Get There? Can you enjoy life’s everyday moments at the same time? “Enjoy the journey, it is Life!”

PS… Emi-Jay graciously sent me several packages of their hair ties and I cannot wait to give them away to you all!! Thanks Emi-Jay! I first featured Emi-Jay on The Suburban Diary in this post… Emi-Jay: Best Hair Ties Ever!

Truly Yours, Emily- The Suburban Diary

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Vintage Chanel Earrings: You Will Love

Vintage Chanel Earrings 1980's

LOVE these Vintage Chanel Earrings from the 1980′s and I know I have some Chanel Obsessed Readers who will LOVE them too… I love Taigan.com and all of the great designers and boutiques they feature! These Chanel Vintage Earrings are priced at $648, and they are absolutely timeless and precious!

Do you LOVE?

Truly Yours, Emily- The Suburban Diary

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Kourtney Kardashian: Wooden Toys Healthier for Kids

Kourtney Kardashian with Son Mason

So my best friend, Ashley, told me she heard on Kourtney & Kim Take New York that wooden toys are cleaner than plastic toys. So, I had to do a little research myself and I found out this is absolutely true- Wood possesses natural antibacterial properties! (Read the specifics here for yourself).  Does not surprise me that Kourtney would know this. I have actually been going through all of the Kids’ toys to make room for new ones… I am trying to keep “Smart Toys” and “Heirloom Toys”. Toys that teach and can be passed down are the best ones! Of course you have to throw some fun ones in there too, but quality over quantity!! Learning Express, Katy Educational Toys, Barnes and Nobles, Land of Nod, Met Kids all have a great selection of Smart and Heirloom Toys- think about wooden toys when shopping!

Bajo Wooden Scale Toy from Land of Nod

Truly Yours, Emily Arnim


Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter Controlled by Ipad and Iphone: LOVE!

What a great idea for your husband, boyfriend or son- read about it in USA Today Gift Guide! I realized what a great gift this would be when Greg had fun with Blane’s Remote Control Helicopter the other day. The Parrot A.R. Drone Quadricopter is the perfect big boy toy and there is still time to order from Amazon! Control it from your Ipad, Iphone, Android and more!

Parrot AR Drone Quadricopter

Big Boys love their Toys!

Truly Yours, Emily- The Suburban Diary

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Give the Gift of Luggage: Invest and Collect

Give the Gift of Luggage, you can add pieces as the years go by…Different styles for every expedition! Duffel, Rolling Medium, Hanging Bag, Rolling Large… Tailor the Luggage Collection to a specific traveling style.Tumi and Louis Vuitton are definitely on the luxury side, however there are many great luggage brands- google the reviews and prices… Do you have any luggage brands to recommend from any price range? Please comment. 

“His” Tumi Vapor Luggage

Lightweight and Rolls Like a Dream… I tested it yesterday

Tumi Vapor Luggage

“Hers” The largest Louis Vuitton, Pegase 65

Complete with a Packing Lesson by the Luggage Specialist at Louis Vuitton.

Louis Vuitton Pegase 65 Luggage on BenjaminR

Luggage is a fabulous gift for Husband, Wife, Mother, Father, Son, Daughter, Newlyweds, Graduates, and so on…

Truly Yours, Emily- The Suburban Diary

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Christian Louboutin Lou Wallet: A Chic Statement

How could you not love this metallic, scalloped edge, high heel zipper and powerful red leather interior of the Christian Louboutin Lou Wallet? Click on the purse to check out the details of this striking wallet! $395, but currently out of stock- Try a wait list for this Louboutin Beauty!

Christian Louboutin Lou Wallet- Click for more Pics

Well although I would love one, no plans to get one as of yet! I appreciate a beautiful piece when I see one and this was a must share!

Truly Yours, Emily- The Suburban Diary

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Corkcicle: An Icicle to Chill My Wine

I hope this Corkcicle works as well as I want it too! I found this while walking through the tunnel at the Mayo Clinic today- what a world it is under there! Corkcicle is a cork with a frozen icicle below it to keep your wine the perfect temperature on the table or counter! Perfect gift for your friends (and yourself)! Will comment on this post after I try it…

Corkcicle Wine Chiller, The Suburban Diary

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Love it Friends…

Truly Yours, Emily- The Suburban Diary

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Land of Nod Sold Out: Try Metropolitan Museum of Art Store (for kids)

Fabulous Pop Up Aesop’s Fable Met Kids Museum Store

It has been a hectic shopping season for me this year and I am just now getting to the fun part!! Land of Nod is sold out on some of the gifts on my list. Metropolitan Museum of Art Store’s Met Kids, on the other hand, is stocked with my hard-to-finds! Great selection of intelligent toys for your family, with a thought and purpose behind every toy! A Unique Collection of , Musical Instruments, Puzzles, Solid Toys!

Chimes from the Met Kids Store

For instance… I wanted chimes from Land of Nod- Sold Out. Went to The Met Store and Voila- Magic!! Land of Nod and Met Kids are both fabulous places to find meaningful toys that are Forever! I highly recommend you checking both of them out if you haven’t already!

(PS… Sorry for the centering of the Magic Set, I cannot get it to format correctly!)

Are you finished shopping yet? I am really just getting started! Terrible.. I know.

Truly Yours, 

Emily ArnimThe Suburban Diary

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Tory Burch Wine Cozy: Love Love!

A gift for the gal that has everything, or just loves to carry her wine in style!!!! Tory Burch scores big with this precious Idina Wine Cozy… Comes with pink or orange accents!!

I had the pleasure of meeting Tory Burch… Read about it here…

Truly Yours, Emily- The Suburban Diary

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Cindi Rose: Heirloom Silhouette Appearances

Every Southern Family needs hand-cut silhouettes of your Children, and Yourselves, from the World Renowned Silhouette Artist, Cindi Rose. The beautiful, talented and insightful  Cindi Rose is touring on behalf her foundation, The Rose Ribbon. Silhouettes are heirloom accessories – They are forever!! Cindi is an absolute ball to talk to. Ask her for an at home organic beauty tip, a recipe, or anything for that matter- she loves to share!! (SMILE)

Cindi Rose showing us true Southern Hospitality with the Marshmallow Drizzled Vanilla Wafers she swirled up… Sinful!

I have the Oval Framed Silhouettes in my living room… Working on Oversized Silhouettes wrap-mounted on French White Archive Paper to put in our playroom… Similar to Restoration Hardware Child & Baby, Cindi’s are priceless original heirlooms. They will be a meaningful addition to your home!

Cindi Rose will be touring to Katy, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Southlake and other cities to be announced. I will inquire about her schedule and let you know how to Make Reservations.

Greg and I both had silhouettes made when we were younger and I keep them side by side in our bedroom! Love them- I think it’s adorable that we both had one made!

These are Cindi Rose Silhouettes of Blane, Myself and Ashlyn… Love!

So many ways to use your Silhouette in Life! More to come of some of Styling your Home and Body with Silhouettes! Here is a picture my cousin, Susan McWilliams, took of me, not in love with it, But… I do Love my Cindi Rose Necklace and this Fiercely Fashionable BulletGirl Necklace- Deadly!!

Excuse my reversible Burberry shirt (doesn’t photograph well) with Cindi Rose Custom Necklace and BulletGirl Necklace

I will post Cindi’s schedule as soon as I am able!

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Truly Yours,

Emily, The Suburban Diary

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C is for Collect: Christmas Gift Guide

C is for Collect: Christmas Gift Guide“To Collect, To Keep, To Cherish”

Everyone collects something, you just might not realize it! A great tradition is giving a gift for someone every year that will add to their collection. If you don’t know what they collect, then start a collection for them through gifting! Art, coins, books, jewelry, trinkets, guns, antiques, old pictures, charms are just a few of the things that come to mind. Give a gift they can cherish forever!

 On My Wish List… This Jimmy Choo Coffee Table Book will be perfect to add to my coffee table book collection! I am building a collection of Designer Coffee Table Books! Keep these in mint condition because when they are no longer in print they will be a valuable treasure!
For Them… Art is one of the most amazing and unique collections you can own. For art is universal, it engages different people in different ways and you can make a statement! Commission an artist to give a priceless gift to your parents, your children or your dear friends! Susan McWilliams is an incredibly gifted emerging artist and we have so much to look forward to as time goes on!

For Her… Martha Stewart A Year of Celebrations I know all of the ladies out there could use a little Martha Stewart Inspiration from the entertaining queen! Flip through the pages for endless ideas we can mold into our own entertaining style!

For Him… Texas Cowboy Cooking is a perfect cookbook to channel the Man’s inner cook and cowboy! These hearty recipes will warm the hearts of all who enjoy!

For the Young… 2000 $1 Silver American Eagle Uncirculated Dollar I love the idea of giving coins as gifts! My mom has always given my children, my husband and I coins as gifts. We keep them tucked away safely and treasure them dearly! Although children may not appreciate these now, one day they will! Choose a coin from their birth year, graduation year, wedding date, etc!

Enjoy this season, give gifts from the heart and cherish every moment!

Collect Suburban Diary Friends!

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B is for Bright: Christmas Gift Guide

B is for Bright: Christmas Gift Guide – “May your days be Merry and Bright”

For Them… Who wouldn’t love these Mason Jar Solar Lamps?!? They would be perfect for anyone to add to their patio or outdoor oasis to bring a little light into the evening!

For Her… These Brightly Twisted Scarves from Southern Hippie are a year round accessory for every girl!!! Love Southern Hippie! Hand dyed by the designers themselves- a real treasure!

For Him… This industrial Galvanized Steel Pipe Steampunk Desk Lamp is a perfect desk accessory or conversation piece for the industrious man! Art and Function meet perfectly in this piece!

For the Young… This adorable Personalized Little Jar with Lights will put a twinkle in your young one’s eyes! What a great night-light!!!

On My Wish List… I really want a chandelier to put above my bath tub…  I do love this James R Moder Florale Collection Chandelier- gorgeous!! Don’t think there could be anything more beautiful than the bright sparkles over my tub!

So happy to share these bright finds with all of you! Send any ideas my way- we can all use some inspiration for unique gift giving this holiday season!

Did you miss A is for Alphabet: Christmas Gift Guide

Tis the Season Suburban Diary Friends!

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A is for Alphabet : Christmas Gift Guide

A is for Alphabet: Christmas Gift Guide - ”Every Southern Girl Loves a Monogram”

For Him… Custom Monogrammed Men’s Cuff Links. What a great gift for the hard working man in your life… If he appreciates style- this gift is for him… (PS…Featured in New York Magazine, but I found on Etsy!)

For Her… And what girl wouldn’t want this fun Monogram Wallpaper for her ipad and iphone?!? LOVE!

On My Wish List… These Clairebella Melamine Plates and Bowls are officially on my Christmas Wish list in the Gray Ikat Pattern with Black Accents! In LOVE! I already have a cutting board in the green Ikat Pattern and Love it too! Check it out here…

For Them… Monogrammed Stemless Wine Glasses are a Must!! Who doesn’t need these? I cannot keep a full set of glasses around and these are perfect for entertaining! Love this idea for parents, friends, newlyweds and family!

 

For the Young… I just think these Personalized Tooth Fairy Pillows are adorable! I love the delicate stitching and the simplicity!!

Let’s enjoy this holiday and have some feeling behind our gifts!! One thing my Dad was a master of no doubt… I will continue his tradition!

Let the Season Begin Suburban Diary Friends!

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