Category Archives: just plain love

Estella on SALE!

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Happy New Year lovelies!! I owe you a post in a big way and I’ve got lots to tell you about;). Before I do that, however, I’ve got a special New Year’s deal for you. You may remember a post about a fabulous little NYC-based children’s shop called Estella? I wish that I’d found this shop before leaving the city. It’s the perfect spot to browse for unique and thoroughly adorable things for your little cutie. They carry my beloved Jellycats, the most amazing stuffed animals EVER and boast a perfectly curated selection of kid’s clothing including house-label designs along with a fab selection of unique toys and gifts.

I was recently in touch with the ladies at Estella in regards to my holiday Jellycat order (a few tots in my life were the proud recipients!) and learned, much to my delight, that they are fans of this little blog of mine. We’re working on a feature for this month, but in the meantime, they were kind enough to offer a generous deal for all of my lovely readers. I’m hoping you’ll think this is as cool as I do…

From RIGHT NOW through January 15, you will receive 50% off on all of Estella’s Cotton Essentials. Yep… HALF OFF!! Just use the code: PlainLovely50.

The Cotton Essentials are soft, versatile, machine-washable and there are so many pretty colors to choose from. I hope you’ll find something perfect. Happy New Year and enjoy the sale! A few adorable little suggestions, just for you:)

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striped cotton one piece suit, $36 ($18 for you!) – buy here

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solid long-sleeve henley, $40 ($20 for you!) – buy here

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baby romper, $42 ($21 for you!) – buy here

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striped short sleeve tee, $36 ($18 for you!) – buy here

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baby dress, $40 ($20 for you!) – buy here

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short sleeve tee, $28 ($14 for you!) – buy here

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leggings, $24 ($12 for you!) – buy here

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Now go buy some things for your babes:) – Maybe snag a Jellycat while you’re at it!


JPL on Thistle & Clover

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I’m honored and frankly a bit giddy to have been asked by the gals over at Thistle & Clover to contribute to their holiday guest post series. [You remember a little feature on T&C right here on JPL back in May] I like to live vicariously through their posts and pretend that I still have a shop back in good ol’ NYC;). Please take a moment to head on over and check it out! While you’re there, take a peek at some of the fantastic items in their shop. Loooooooooooove!

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Just Plain Lovely on Thistle and Clover

(a peek at what you’ll see over at T&C)

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Happy Birthday Miss Lady

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This is a short, sweet, darling little HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout out to my beloved friend Sanno Elena. I have known this fabulous gal since the day I was born. We’ve been through it all, this gal and I. From emptying full containers of baby powder onto my closet floor, to happily posing for our first day of school at NCS, to traveling to St. John, Malaysia and Thailand, to surviving the jungle that is NYC… we’ve been through thick and thin and I couldn’t ask for a better friend. So, Miss Lady… Happy Birthday to you! May your 34th year be even better than the rest, may it present a whole new range of possibility, and may the flights between SFO and PWM get cheaper;). I miss you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

emersonmade on brooklyn bride!

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I’m a big fan of Emersonmade, as clearly evidenced by my recent post… It should come as no surprise, then, that a recent studio tour post on fab wedding website, Brooklyn Bride, got me a little giddy. I do love getting a little inside peek at how the magic is made;). Click here to check out the story!

[image from Emersonmade via Brooklyn Bride]

please don’t stop the music

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I’ll have to keep this intro brief, for if I start talking with you all about Jamie Cullum, I may never stop. I may get caught up in nostalgia, longing for days past, and could get lost in my memories. I was assigned to be marketing lead on Jamie Cullum’s first US release back in the summer of 2003. He was rapidly becoming a star in the UK and the US market seemed poised and ready. The album was slated for release in 2004 and we were charged with preparing the market for Jamie. I was 25, driven, and hungry for success. I suppose it didn’t hurt that I was as romanced by the music and Jamie’s stellar on-stage performances as everyone else. I worked with Jamie’s fantastic team from that very first day, right up through my departure around the end of 2006. I miss them!

Today’s video highlights the über-talented Mr. Jamie Cullum… In honor of both his latest release and also what promises to be an outstanding weekend at the Newport Jazz Festival. If you’ve got tickets, you’re among the lucky. Enjoy!

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the maker makes

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Back in the good ol’ days, I was a music lady extraordinaire. I spent time in both A&R [Artists & Repertoire] and Marketing and developed strong relationships with fellow business folk and musicians alike. I was fortunate enough to work with an incredible group of people, both teaching me a remarkable amount and maybe even growing with me.

Shortly before leaving, back in 2006, I was given the honor of marketing lead on the Brokeback Mountain Soundtrack. It was an amazing movie to be affiliated with and the soundtrack upheld the film’s integrity. With featured artists like Rufus Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris, the album was destined to make it’s mark. One of my favorite songs on the album is by Rufus Wainwright, The Maker Makes. I wouldn’t say that I had any direct influence on how the video turned out, but I was there nearly every step of the way and spent a fair amount of time helping out with the process. [Memories of the editing room with artist, manager, my boss and the editor are now filling my head. So many movie clips to fit in!! Hunt down that version if you can. It's actually pretty powerful.]

It was an awesome experience, to say the least, and something that added a whole new collection of ‘make-me-smile’ moments to my music career. Maybe listening to Rufus will make your day a little better too… try it;).

missed connections

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You: were eating a gigantic chocolate chip cookie while wearing skinny jeans on the L train.

Me: sitting across from you twirling my hair in a mini skirt.

A piece of the cookie crumbled to the ground and I giggled. You caught my eye, winked and offered me a bite. Let’s get together and eat some cake.

If you’ve ever happened upon the missed connections section on Craigslist, this little scenario won’t sound all that strange. The site allows people to write notes to someone with whom they felt a connection was made, but didn’t have the guts in the moment to ask for a number, or maybe did, but got turned down. I’m sure the situations are varied, but they are generally all pretty entertaining to read. I especially love the NY version which always seems to have a good stories about hipsters, girls with tattoos in Williamsburg, or people in pink tutus outside clubs on the Lower East Side.  Maine’s is a little less quirky, but still worth a read every now and then.

I don’t frequent missed connections, rather I’ll wait for someone to send me the good ones, or I’ll roll on over to Sophie Blackall’s genius blog, Missed Connections. She’s this amazing illustrator who has given a new image to these lost stories online. Her renderings are captivating, beautiful and will often give me a little chuckle. After first finding  her site, I started poking around a little more. I learned that she’s got a fabulous website for her non-missed connections illustrations, she creates children’s books, populates a second blog with her work, and seems like the kind of gal who I’d like to invite to tea topped off with a snifter of brandy or something;). I love her style and hope that someday I’ll have a reason to hire her for something lovely!

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Sophie Blackall

the missed connections :: the blog :: the etsy shop :: the website

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Red Book, Blue Book, $40 – by Sophie Blackall, buy here

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Color Changing Dress at BBQ, $40 – by Sophie Blackall, buy here

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You Left Your Coat Here Last Winter, $40 – by Sophie Blackall, buy here

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Ice Skating in Central Park, We Collided, $40 – by Sophie Blackall, buy here

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Unbelievable Moustache on the C, $40 – by Sophie Blackall, buy here

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We Shared a Bear Suit, $40 – by Sophie Blackall, buy here

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[all images by Sophie Blackall]

Passion Pit

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It’s Friday!! Video Friday! And because I still can’t get enough of Passion Pit AND because they are playing at the Nateva Music Festival today in Oxford, ME (still kicking myself for missing this), you get not one, but TWO not to be missed videos. Check them out on itunes and add them to your summer playlist. These are songs to be played while cruising along with the windows (or if you’re lucky, the top) down!

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Etsy :: Two Little Owls Vintage

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Continuing on with my kitchen themed Etsy discoveries… meet Two Little Owls Vintage. Sure, she has more than just kitchen stuff, but her collection of tea cups, pitchers, and glasses makes me a little giddy. I may need to get one of those fabulous old curios with the glass doors to store all of this marvelous stuff that I want to buy;). A little irrational, maybe, and I’m not sure J would approve, but I’ll work on it!

The owner of this little shop is based in Westbrook, ME. A quick peek at her bio tells me that she is a mom, loves Maine summers, gardening, photography, reading, baking, home renovation and most importantly vintage. [hello Ms. Two Little Owls Vintage - we would most certainly get along!!]

I hope you’ll take a peek at my picks below and also head on over to her shop to see what other treats she has to offer. Lovely indeed;)

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Two Little Owls Vintage

the etsy shop

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Royal Albert Dog Rose Teacup and Saucer Set, $16 – buy here

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Vintage Blue Willow Coffee Cups (set of 6), $14 – buy here

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Turquoise Blue Speckleware Wheat Cream and Sugar Set, $8 – buy here

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Vintage Austrian Pottery Pitcher, $6 – buy here

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Vintage Termocrisa Pink & Black Floral Cup & Saucers, $12 – buy here

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Vintage Hoenig of California Pottery Apple Pot and Bowls Set, $26 – buy here

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Vintage Pyrex New Dots Blue Bowl, $24 – buy here

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Vintage Juice Glassware – set of 4, $8 – buy here

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Vintage Avon Floral Decanter Candy Dish, $6 – buy here

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