The Dirty 30: v.2

All I really wanted for my 30th was to rejuvenate.  Appropriate, right? Jim planned a perfect weekend at Bedford Springs Spa Resort in Bedford Pennsylvania. We spent the weekend relaxing, getting massages, facials, ordering room service, antiqueing, getting mani's and pedi's and soaking in eternal springs.  It was rough. Its not often you get to totally remove yourself from the daily grind and do just, be. It was the perfect birthday with my best friend.

What I loved the most: other than the extreme indulgence of doing nothing but pamper myself for 3 days... the beautiful vintage/modern interior of the resort.  to. die. for.

xoxo, ejg

The Dirty 30: v.1

It happened.  I turned 30 last week!  My friend Scott at work made a point to let me know that I was actually already in my 31st year. The girl that did my toes told me I still looked really good for being 30- thanks, girl. My sister assured me that 30 was the new 21, which actually sounds exhausting and not fun at all... I must really be 30.  People have a lot to say about turning 30.

I started my new decade with some sushi and dancing with my besties back in Michigan.

What birthday would be complete without a pink Rockstar & Snickers toast in the back of a car?

What I loved the most: Every single one of these girls.

xoxo, ejg

Luck of the Chinese

Forget the Irish- Luck of the Chinese is what I'm talking about. Jim and I were lucky enough to attend the Organization of Chinese Americans New Years party here in Pittsburgh last weekend.  It was something new and pretty different, which is always welcome. I had no idea how much of the Chinese culture centered around luck. All I really correlate CNY to is a mad rush to get work done before it happens because once it starts everything shuts down in China...not so good for American retailers.

There were dragons (they were fake), ass kicking black belts, fan dancers, an awkward table of pageant queens (weird), a really bad anchor woman playing host and a lucky money ball...which Jim won for me in the auction.

What I loved the most: my lucky money ball and my necklace.

Here's to a prosperous and lucky 2012!  Happy Chinese New Year and every other kind of New Year too.

xoxo, ejg

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year & Merry Christmas!  Here are a few of my favorite pictures from this season.  Jim and I took the whole week off and it was blissful.  I have a feeling the "End of Year, Staycation" will become a tradition.  

What I loved the most: the boy that kissed me at midnight

xoxo, ejg

PS- I know you're wondering where I got those killer shoes and handbag.  Leopard Shooties: Ann Taylor, Glitter Bag: Kate Spade    you're welcome.

Some Pretty Pittsburgh Things

I get lost at least three times a day. The cool part about that is I find really pretty stuff! The city is full of gorgeous old architecture...it's almost always falling apart which makes it even prettier.

I don't where I was. If you know- email me! I'd like to go back and take more pictures.





I'd be down with a felony or two if I got to do my time in a prison like this. It's actually the courthouse now. Apparently alot of the new Batman flick takes place here. This is the second city I've lived in that's played host to Christian Bale and somehow we've yet to go on a date. wtf.

Everyone knows turquoise is the best color. This is St. Patricks Parish in The Strip District.

This is the time travel tunnel. Otherwise known as The Fort Pitt Tunnel. I DOUBLE LOVE IT. It's my favorite when it's empty. They love when you take pictures while driving in it.

-xoxo ejg

The Little Girl with the Big Kisses.

She's coming next week end I can't wait.  I'm going to squeeze her tight when she gets here.