tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:46:46 +0000Highlighting the latest trends in Boise living! Your guide to lifestyle ideas, and the latest local news on entertaining, home, garden, shopping, food & style. Basically, my thoughts, ideas, and experiences with my family and friends in and around this beautiful city!http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)Blogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-5495038138560643264Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:27:00 +00002009-10-25T10:27:46.720-06:00What is Going On?Oh my blogging friends, how I apologize for being so bad about posting! I have to be honest, since hockey season has started, in combination with my new job; blogging time has been reduced to nothing! So about this new job. A while back I made mention of the historical home that was filled to the brim with antiques and collectibles, enough to make the Antiques Roadshow look like a garage sale. http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/10/catching-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-6886829867231227700Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:17:00 +00002009-10-02T01:17:34.631-06:00Jessie's Parties Wow!  This fall is proving to be a very busy one!  Last Sunday, we celebrated little Sam's 1st birthday with a carnival themed event.  As I was trying to think about what would be fun, I really wanted to give back to all the friends who have invited us to great parties in the past and make it a real bash for mass quantity of kiddos that would be in attendance.  "A carnival!" I thought.  When http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/10/sams-birthday-carnival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-6903953162565049466Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:14:00 +00002009-09-24T13:23:11.086-06:00I Heart BoiseI have been so busy it has been hard to make time to blog!  Here is my excuse... So my friend Lenne needed help with the coolest project ever and I basically invited myself along for the ride.  Her boss recently invested in an old local farmhouse that was filled, I mean FILLED, with antiques and collectibles.  Most of this stuff should be in a museum, or had been in one at one time.  17th http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/09/antique-treasures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-2868142210229846169Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:20:00 +00002009-09-20T18:20:11.888-06:00Fun with FriendsToday I had a glorious time taking in the sights and sounds of the Hyde Park Street Fair with my oldest BFF Jessi.  Quite honestly we could have been walking together anywhere without children and had as much fun. As moms of young children, it can sometimes be hard to have time to yourself, but every once in awhile we have a few moments by ourselves, together, and we relish the rare treat that ithttp://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/09/cute-shop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-1476362475751824360Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:42:00 +00002009-09-17T20:45:38.247-06:00Boise Happenings One of the final community events before cooler weather sets in, the Hyde Park Street Fair is a fantastic gathering of eclectic vendors, musicians, food offerings, and entertainment.  I personally like to people watch at this event over all the others due to the location and general vibe the fair generates.  Although, after Curb Cup, this fair may have some competition in that department!  Onhttp://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/09/hyde-park-street-fair-this-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-8373771755678369112Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:16:00 +00002009-09-14T12:28:19.917-06:00Garden Fun If there is one flower that I would encourage ANYONE to plant in their garden it is the beloved Zinnia. My passion for this garden princess stems from happy childhood memories of my mom and her own garden. “Plant them from seed, that’s how they grow best” she would say. Talk about bang for your buck, one package of seeds will produce hundreds of blooms if you have the room. Or, if you already http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/09/zinnia-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-7572077920015237373Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:52:00 +00002009-09-11T13:52:27.052-06:00My beautiful and fabulously physically fit friend Jen just had her second baby recently and when I offered to bring over dinner, she requested the Asian noodle salad.  Knowing Jen like I do, she is a Asian Chicken Salad connoisseur, I opted to bring a salad version of this Thai delight.  This salad is so easy, fresh, flavorful, and travels well, that it should be included in everyone's recipe http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/09/asian-chicken-salad-take-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-6856383915276395008Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:04:00 +00002009-09-08T17:08:20.916-06:00Boise HappeningsBoise Women's HockeyWomen's hockey is alive and well in the Boise area thanks to some very hard-working and devoted players.  Unbelievably, I have had the privilege of playing with these gals for 5 seasons now!  I would challenge anyone to find a better way to spend the winter months in Boise.  I mean, aside from the fantastic workout, physical/mental challenge of the sport, and the beautiful women involved, it is http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/09/give-hockey-try.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-1446876896755208624Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:26:00 +00002009-09-06T19:26:54.660-06:00Boise HappeningsOne of my favorite Boise events, Boise Art Museum's annual fundraiser, "Art in the Park" is next weekend, Sept 11-13!  Never one to miss out on a shopping opportunity, every year I am amazed at the treasures I find.  I love how this fundraiser combines art, crafts, music, beer, fair food, and fun for the whole family!  This year the event is officially "green" which makes my smile even wider. http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/09/mark-your-calendar-for-art-in-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-5283506175297620843Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:42:00 +00002009-09-02T19:48:55.222-06:00Fall Fashion Trends 2009Savvy September, you are here at last! School has officially started and even though the days are still sweltering, we can officially say it is fall in Boise. Even though Fall Fashion Week took place last February, you may have just started wondering what fantastic trends will be en vogue this season. Here is Part 1 of the latest in hot looks you will be seeing all over town.Get ready to http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/09/2009-fall-fashion-trend-spotlight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-248271570878369125Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:14:00 +00002009-09-01T16:14:44.152-06:00Summer RecipesThere comes a time in every gardner's growing season, when you are desperate to find a new way to use some of the abundant vegetation spilling out of your garden in mass quantities.  Tomatoes, squash, cucumbers....and the king of  produce proliferation, the zucchini. Growing up, my siblings and I looked forward to the later days of summer, when the garden was bountiful and mom would inevitably http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/09/just-when-you-thought-there-wasnt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-3394761436410847675Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:48:00 +00002009-08-31T07:51:44.458-06:00Boise HappeningsDid you know Boise will now have it's own annual street circus?  Welcome Curb Cup to Boise's festival line-up.  I have to admit, my interest was peaked a few weeks ago reading through the Boise Weekly and discovering the idea for the event.  Basically its an all-out free creativity festival on steroids.  Imagine 2 hours to walk and witness over 130 street performers/groups within a few blocks of http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/08/boises-newest-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-3472501986819039452Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:21:00 +00002009-08-28T08:56:14.867-06:00AccessoriesRandom Fashion ThoughtsWhen I look at the various subjects and categories that I have listed as my interests, I must admit they make me sound a tad bit materialistic and shallow.  I must caveat that as much as I love getting myself dolled up for the day, I usually leave the house dressed pretty casually- jeans (because hockey gives me the ugliest bruises on my legs), tank, jewelry, heels.  I'm real. I do read a few http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/08/casual-glam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-5993775645712103658Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:07:00 +00002009-08-27T22:02:08.620-06:00Summer RecipesTonight I have two fun engagements to attend. The second is a much anticipated Boise Women's Hockey Association board meeting that will be kicking off the new playing season. Yeah!  And the first is a bittersweet get-together with some of my absolute closest friends in the world.  I don't get to see these ladies often, but when I do it is ALWAYS a fun time!  Sadly, the purpose of the diversion ishttp://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/08/asian-chicken-salad-send-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-1528210054124176395Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:46:00 +00002009-08-22T21:22:06.054-06:00Fall Fashion Trends 2009I have always been fascinated by color, and following upcoming color trends is a bizarre interest of mine.  As a younger person, my hair color changed with the seasons.  I have been just about every common shade you'd expect, as well as many shades in between.  Once settled after college in the real world, I transferred my love of color to the walls of my home.  It was not uncommon for my husbandhttp://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/08/fallwinter-color-forecasts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-7080050457556518570Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:08:00 +00002009-08-22T12:51:08.313-06:00Girls Night Out Yesterday, by order of the calendar, my beautiful mother turned another year older. Somehow, it seems like I am the one aging while she remains the same year after year. I hope at some point, this phenomena of genetics will actualize in my own body and my daughters will be making that same observation. Also pictured is my younger sister Lisa. She is lovely and amazing as well, for reasons I willhttp://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/08/happy-birthday-mom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-1699945745611651790Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:18:00 +00002009-08-18T23:16:00.966-06:00Jessie's Parties I love the opportunity to host a get-together, all my friends can vouch for that fact. BUT, sometimes, I get the chance to plan something other than adult parties (that sounds racier than I meant, but it's late so I will leave the statement where it is). Case in point, tonight I got to host a little gathering for my daughters' competitive dance team, a "get to know you" kind of party to kick offhttp://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/08/omg-like-what-great-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-2904131402915256132Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:04:00 +00002009-08-16T22:43:29.555-06:00Summer RecipesBack in the day I was the proud member of a cooking co-op. Loved it! There was one other member out of four who also enjoyed cooking as much as I did. Therefore, for two nights a week, my husband would cringe at what was set before him. I don't blame him. It is my own fault for spoiling the man. Can I help it that I have slowly in our ten years of marriage, refined his pallet? This recipe was http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/08/one-of-my-go-to-summer-pasta-dishes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-1601780168198022862Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:41:00 +00002009-08-16T13:47:39.065-06:00Fall Fashion Trends 2009Do you feel it? Just that slight change humming in the air reminds us that fall is closing in on our summer. We all know what that means…..time to rearrange our wardrobes!Even though fall fashion week took place last February, you may be starting to look past the tanks and shorts in the stores to peruse what the fashion world was looking at months ago. If you are curious about what trends you http://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/08/do-you-feel-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673024672728245151.post-2913253371326204458Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:45:00 +00002009-08-15T23:09:13.175-06:00I Heart BoiseI admit it. I wake up thinking about meal plans, how I can turn my old stuff into something worthy of being on today’s fashion radar, the next party I am going to throw, where I can take my kiddos to expand their brains and wear out their batteries and when I can get my mom and sister out for sushi. Usually these thoughts are racing through my mind concurrently. I have my mundane daily tasks likehttp://www.boiselivingandstyle.com/2009/08/i-heart-boise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jessie S.)0