Zooey Deschanel:
9.
Christina Hendricks:
8.
Julie Bowen:
7.
Jena Malone:
6.
Claire Danes:
5.
Kat Dennings:
4.
Sarah Paulson:
3.
Tina Fey:
2.
Kelly Osbourne:
1.
Jessica Pare:
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Showing posts with label TopTenTuesday. Show all posts
Monday, September 24, 2012
TopTenTuesday: Emmy fashion
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Zooey Deschanel:
9.
Christina Hendricks:
8.
Julie Bowen:
7.
Jena Malone:
6.
Claire Danes:
5.
Kat Dennings:
4.
Sarah Paulson:
3.
Tina Fey:
2.
Kelly Osbourne:
1.
Jessica Pare:
Zooey Deschanel:
9.
Christina Hendricks:
8.
Julie Bowen:
7.
Jena Malone:
6.
Claire Danes:
5.
Kat Dennings:
4.
Sarah Paulson:
3.
Tina Fey:
2.
Kelly Osbourne:
1.
Jessica Pare:
Monday, September 17, 2012
TopTenTuesday: Burgundy
According to my very fashion-forward friend, Ajit, fall is all about burgundy this year. Here's my top 10 picks.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
TopTenTuesday: Patterns and shapes
I love me a good shape or pattern. My recent favorites:
10. Arrows (DIY mobile):
9. Triangles (DIY camera strap):
8. Circles (DIY magnets):
7. Feathers (DIY sweatshirt):
6. Bubbles:
5. Florals:
4. Diamonds:
3. Dots:
2. Stripes:
1. Pixels:
10. Arrows (DIY mobile):
9. Triangles (DIY camera strap):
8. Circles (DIY magnets):
7. Feathers (DIY sweatshirt):
6. Bubbles:
5. Florals:
4. Diamonds:
3. Dots:
2. Stripes:
1. Pixels:
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
TopTenTuesday: Pinterest nail ideas
Pinterest is fully of ideas. Nails being one of them.
So recently, I tried to do something fancy with mine: a two-toned gray stripy thing. Well they turned out like this:
They're not horrible, but they're not exactly pin-worthy.
Here's some inspiration to improve upon my polishing skills.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
TopTenTuesday: My ten most-popular blog posts
We're already more than a week into the new year, but heck, I like reflecting. There are a number of new blog followers here at OliveObserver, so a big shout out and welcome to them.
I really love statistics. I don't know why, but part of the fun of blogging for me has been to watch which posts are popular and try to figure out how random people are landing on my little ol' blog. It's fun and fascinating.
So without further hesitation, here are the top 10 viewed posts of 2011:
10. MondayMust: My must-visit daily blog reads
Dec. 19, 2011
9. StoryTimeSaturday: Bean Boozled
Dec. 31, 2011
8. WardrobeWednesday: DIY shoe projects
Nov. 30, 2011
7. StoryTimeSaturday: Wedding invites and crosswords
Nov. 19, 2011
6. TopTenTuesday: Best books I've read in 2011
Dec. 6, 2011
5. FridayConfession: Not ready for Christmas
Dec. 16, 2011
4. Hand-made owl costume
Oct. 31, 2011
3. FiveThingsFriday: Toilet paper roll
Dec. 2, 2011
2. New hairs
Dec. 8, 2011
1. StoryTimeSaturday: Wedding cake and decor
Dec. 3, 2011
I also did a couple of guest posts on other blogs, if you want to check them out:
50 Days of DIY on the Paper Mama: Christmas tree skirt
TeenyTutorial: DIY cake plate over at Pamplemousse1983
I really love statistics. I don't know why, but part of the fun of blogging for me has been to watch which posts are popular and try to figure out how random people are landing on my little ol' blog. It's fun and fascinating.
So without further hesitation, here are the top 10 viewed posts of 2011:
10. MondayMust: My must-visit daily blog reads
Dec. 19, 2011
9. StoryTimeSaturday: Bean Boozled
Dec. 31, 2011
8. WardrobeWednesday: DIY shoe projects
Nov. 30, 2011
7. StoryTimeSaturday: Wedding invites and crosswords
Nov. 19, 2011
6. TopTenTuesday: Best books I've read in 2011
Dec. 6, 2011
5. FridayConfession: Not ready for Christmas
Dec. 16, 2011
4. Hand-made owl costume
Oct. 31, 2011
3. FiveThingsFriday: Toilet paper roll
Dec. 2, 2011
2. New hairs
Dec. 8, 2011
1. StoryTimeSaturday: Wedding cake and decor
Dec. 3, 2011
I also did a couple of guest posts on other blogs, if you want to check them out:
50 Days of DIY on the Paper Mama: Christmas tree skirt
TeenyTutorial: DIY cake plate over at Pamplemousse1983
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
TopTenTuesday: Best books I've read in 2011
These are my picks (in no particular order) for the best books I read in 2011:
"The Hunger Games" trilogy by Suzanne Collins. This could have easily been three picks, but I read a lot of great books this year. I really didn't think I was going to like these, but like the rest of the world, discovered they're hard to put down. A great gift recommendation for the reader in your life from ages 10 to 100. Not kidding.
"Half-broke Horse" by Jeanette Walls. I love Jeanette Walls. "The Glass Castle" is one of my favorite books of all time, and this one measured up quite nicely. Again, it's one of those books that you read the back and wonder how this could be something you'd be interested in, but surprise yourself. It's fantastic.
"The Immortal Life on Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. For those nonfiction readers out there, this is an absolute must. I love the writing as well as the story. The reporter in me can really appreciate the great lengths Skloot went to get the entire story told.
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Embarrassingly, I'd never read this book before. But you know what? There's a reason it's a classic. It's a really incredible love story with a lot of social meanings for women at the time woven throughout.
"The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain. I read this shortly before we went to Paris, and it made exploring the Latin Quarter all that more exciting. A seriously fantastic fiction read that follows the real letters and correspondence of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife. I've recommended this so many times in the past few months.
"Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. This, hands down, wins as my favorite book of the year. The first chapter grabbed me, but for some people it took a few more pages. Everyone I've recommended this to has come back thanking me. So for that history buff or nonfiction lover, GET THEM THIS BOOK.
"What is the What" by Dave Eggers. Before starting this I had read "The Heartbreaking Work of a Staggering Genius" by Eggers and hadn't really liked it. But "What is the What" was one of those books that changed my way of thinking forever. It's really heartbreaking but heartwarming book.
"Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers. I read this after "What is the What" because I hadn't had enough Dave Eggers. Another fantastic read.
"Still Alice" by Lisa Genova. This is a quick fiction read, but something anyone who has been touched by Alzheimer's or dementia should pick up.
"Room" by Emma Donoghue. This is more proof not to judge a book by its cover. I kinda thought this would be "too mommy" of a book for me, but it's fantastic. Moms, daughters, monkeys and elephants will all love this book equally.
My goal for 2012 is to get started on this list of the 1,001 books you should read before you die. I can't wait.
What are you reading? This is what I'm reading.
"The Hunger Games" trilogy by Suzanne Collins. This could have easily been three picks, but I read a lot of great books this year. I really didn't think I was going to like these, but like the rest of the world, discovered they're hard to put down. A great gift recommendation for the reader in your life from ages 10 to 100. Not kidding.
"Half-broke Horse" by Jeanette Walls. I love Jeanette Walls. "The Glass Castle" is one of my favorite books of all time, and this one measured up quite nicely. Again, it's one of those books that you read the back and wonder how this could be something you'd be interested in, but surprise yourself. It's fantastic.
"The Immortal Life on Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. For those nonfiction readers out there, this is an absolute must. I love the writing as well as the story. The reporter in me can really appreciate the great lengths Skloot went to get the entire story told.
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Embarrassingly, I'd never read this book before. But you know what? There's a reason it's a classic. It's a really incredible love story with a lot of social meanings for women at the time woven throughout.
"The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain. I read this shortly before we went to Paris, and it made exploring the Latin Quarter all that more exciting. A seriously fantastic fiction read that follows the real letters and correspondence of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife. I've recommended this so many times in the past few months.
"Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. This, hands down, wins as my favorite book of the year. The first chapter grabbed me, but for some people it took a few more pages. Everyone I've recommended this to has come back thanking me. So for that history buff or nonfiction lover, GET THEM THIS BOOK.
"What is the What" by Dave Eggers. Before starting this I had read "The Heartbreaking Work of a Staggering Genius" by Eggers and hadn't really liked it. But "What is the What" was one of those books that changed my way of thinking forever. It's really heartbreaking but heartwarming book.
"Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers. I read this after "What is the What" because I hadn't had enough Dave Eggers. Another fantastic read.
"Still Alice" by Lisa Genova. This is a quick fiction read, but something anyone who has been touched by Alzheimer's or dementia should pick up.
"Room" by Emma Donoghue. This is more proof not to judge a book by its cover. I kinda thought this would be "too mommy" of a book for me, but it's fantastic. Moms, daughters, monkeys and elephants will all love this book equally.
My goal for 2012 is to get started on this list of the 1,001 books you should read before you die. I can't wait.
What are you reading? This is what I'm reading.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
TopTenTuesday: My Christmas wishlist
1. "The Marriage Plot" by Jeffrey Eugenides
2. Teak Carved Wine Rack from Gaiam
3. Minnesota love ring by Dreaming Tree Creations
4. Wood Camera iPhone 4/ iPhone 4S case from Photojojo
5. Color Bug by Kevin Murphy
6. Camera bag by Jo Totes
7. Twig bobby pins by Woodland Belle
8. Katja cap by Anthropologie (This was the winner from WhichOneWednesday a few weeks back)
9. Custom return address stamp from Primele
10. North Dakota is almost a perfect parallelogram T-shirt by Raygun
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Top Ten Tuesday: Holiday movies
There's something about this time of year. I love nothing better than turning up the heat, grabbing my cozy candy cane socks and drinking some coffee while I knit and watch a movie I've seen way too many times.
I feel like I've maybe done this post before, but hell, it's worth posting twice. There's nothing too earth shattering here, but I'm curious if anyone has some flicks I should add to my winter repertoire.
(source)
10. Joyeux Noel
9. Bridget Jones Diary
8. Miracle on 34th Street
7. A Christmas Story
6. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
5. A Muppet Christmas Carol
4. Home Alone
3. It's a Beautiful Life
2. Love Actually
1. Elf
C'mon. I had to have missed on.
I feel like I've maybe done this post before, but hell, it's worth posting twice. There's nothing too earth shattering here, but I'm curious if anyone has some flicks I should add to my winter repertoire.
(source)
10. Joyeux Noel
9. Bridget Jones Diary
8. Miracle on 34th Street
7. A Christmas Story
6. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
5. A Muppet Christmas Carol
4. Home Alone
3. It's a Beautiful Life
2. Love Actually
1. Elf
C'mon. I had to have missed on.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
TopTenTuesday: Best new (to me) blogs
I read a lot of blogs, and it's the greatest feeling when you find one that you love and wish you had found sooner. It's great creative inspiration. Many of these already have heavy readership, but they're new to me.
365 Lucky Days
A different embroidered piece of art each day. It's a really quick one to read, but never fails to make me smile. She has talent and a sense of humor.
Harper's Happenings
Many of the other blogs I follow have taken part in the "Steppin out Saturday" series on this blog. Mandy and her daughter are so adorable. One of my favorite posts is this video of Harper. It seriously made my Monday last week.
More Design Please
More Design Please has great DIY, food and decor inspiration. I think I end up pinning almost every blog post.
My Owl Barn
Spread the owl love. It has great products and projects on everything owls.
Pamplemousse 1983
Maryam does a beautiful job of honestly documenting her life as a creative momma. She has fantastic style and reminds me of me. And we were both born in 1983. What's not to love?
See Kate Sew
Kate has fabulous and mostly easy-to-execute sewing projects. She has a great personal style that she brings to each project.
The 29th Floor
This blog started in early 2011, but is already garnering a strong following. It has lots of daily musing and outfit posts.
A is for Ampersand
I love, love, LOVE everything on this blog. The design is impeccable, and every post is well worth reading. Amy does lots of giveaways, and I can't help but love a blog that does DIY cat costumes. Amy is a girl after my own heart.
The Dainty Squid
Photography, style, kitty cats and an adorable author. There is not one thing I would change about The Dainty Squid. Kaylah is one of those bloggers that I feel like I know in real life (as creepy as that sounds, it's a good thing).
Say Yes to Hoboken
I've followed Say Yes to Hoboken for a few months now, and it's another blog that I wish I had discovered WAY sooner. Liz has fabulous taste, and every post is a winner.
365 Lucky Days
A different embroidered piece of art each day. It's a really quick one to read, but never fails to make me smile. She has talent and a sense of humor.
Harper's Happenings
Many of the other blogs I follow have taken part in the "Steppin out Saturday" series on this blog. Mandy and her daughter are so adorable. One of my favorite posts is this video of Harper. It seriously made my Monday last week.
More Design Please
More Design Please has great DIY, food and decor inspiration. I think I end up pinning almost every blog post.
My Owl Barn
Spread the owl love. It has great products and projects on everything owls.
Pamplemousse 1983
Maryam does a beautiful job of honestly documenting her life as a creative momma. She has fantastic style and reminds me of me. And we were both born in 1983. What's not to love?
See Kate Sew
Kate has fabulous and mostly easy-to-execute sewing projects. She has a great personal style that she brings to each project.
The 29th Floor
This blog started in early 2011, but is already garnering a strong following. It has lots of daily musing and outfit posts.
A is for Ampersand
I love, love, LOVE everything on this blog. The design is impeccable, and every post is well worth reading. Amy does lots of giveaways, and I can't help but love a blog that does DIY cat costumes. Amy is a girl after my own heart.
The Dainty Squid
Photography, style, kitty cats and an adorable author. There is not one thing I would change about The Dainty Squid. Kaylah is one of those bloggers that I feel like I know in real life (as creepy as that sounds, it's a good thing).
Say Yes to Hoboken
I've followed Say Yes to Hoboken for a few months now, and it's another blog that I wish I had discovered WAY sooner. Liz has fabulous taste, and every post is a winner.
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