October 29th, 2008

Hello E!

We’ve never been shy about our love for the strapping Vinny Chase, but how cute is sidekick E at the Lakers’ game?  We are huge fans of 1) glasses and 2) sweaters, and even sitting next to Leo, E is looking handsome in his preppy duds.

October 29th, 2008

Pretty Little Shoe

Apparently pumps are out for dressy (ugh), so go find some strappy sandals.  We struggle to figure out which ones look like the ones we wore to prom and which ones looks like the ones you wear to the Oscars.  And yet, this might be a pretty little shoe you’ll like!

October 29th, 2008

elizabethlaney dot wordsmith

“I will pretty much always be there for you.” - Justin Bobby, trying to woo Audrina

October 28th, 2008

Man's Best (Completely Manageable and Clean) Friend

Your life is full.  You work hard, exercise, cook, clean, manage your personal and professional life, and try to look good doing it.  Sometimes you want a little silent partner that barks, but you know that you can’t take care of one right now (aka your roommates said no).  Cue Clare Flournoy.  Forget man’s best friend, commission her to paint woman’s best friend (a cuddly creature with little to no maintenance).  You’ve got your own nails to worry about it.  For more info, click here.  

Clare’s site is a sample of paintings she’s been commissioned she’s done – she’ll paint whatever you like…whatever you like….

October 24th, 2008

Adult Pigtails = Not Okay

At elaney, there are not that many things that we vehemently oppose.  We’re down for taking chances – we support black nail polish and funny little knit hats.  There are many things we encourage of course (waistlines girls), but we save our absolute nos for when we mean them.  We meant it with monogrammed bumper stickers, and we mean it with adult pigtails.  Ladies, they look ridiculous.  We don’t know how to tell you, but just because you think you look cute (and we encourage you to feel great about yourself), it does not always mean that you do.  We had to learn this the hard way with hippie skirts in college, and we want to save you from cringing at the pictures on facebook.  If you have more than one tail in your hair – it’s probably time to roast that pig.  This is one BBQ that’s definitely overcooked.

October 23rd, 2008

elizabethlaney dot wordsmith

“Wear something elegant.  The holidays are not a time to dress in a revealing manner.” – Ivana Trump

October 22nd, 2008

Gruyere Baked Grits

They taste gourmet, and they aren’t hard to make.  They might give you a heart attack, but you’ll definitely die happy.

Ingredients:

  • 1 qt. milk
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup uncooked real grits
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 6 oz. Gruyere cheese, grated
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 

Directions:

Bring milk to boil over medium heat, stirring often.  Add ½ cup butter and grits.  Cook, stirring until mixture is consistency of oatmeal.  Remove grits from heat.  Add salt, pepper, and egg, beating until well combined.  Add 1/3 cup butter and Gruyere cheese.  Pour into greased 2-quart casserole dish.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Bake at 350 for an hour.