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Love in Details
August 17, 2009 by Michelle HisaeCome on over!
August 12, 2009 by Michelle HisaeRemember when I said I had something brewing for my “Beautify the Blog” goal? Well, I’m here to announce my brand new blog, Love in Details! I was always trying to find a clear direction for Live Well by Michelle – let’s call it a tester. I’m so excited about LID, and I would love all of you to join me as I venture off in this new direction. I’m hoping to focus more on my creative passions, including graphic design, photography, fashion, event planning, and art. I’m ready to put 110% effort into this new blog – I’m so passionate about it! Come along and…
Take a look!
My ‘confession album’ a la Proust
August 11, 2009 by Michelle HisaeAfter reading this mini-version of a Proust Questionnaire on being red, I couldn’t help but play along! She DID invite everyone, so you should, too!
Your idea of perfect bliss? A hot shower, clean pajamas, and a mug of vanilla black tea // Greatest fear? Letting life whiz by because I sweat the small stuff too much // Your most prized possession? The silver, knot ring that my mom and I share // Song describing your current mood: “Happiness” by The Fray // Words or phrases you most overuse? “Seriously?” or “That’s not a bad idea!” // Which talent would you most like to have? A knack for learning languages // Where would you most like to live? Probably CA, but really anywhere with open spaces and a view of rolling hills // My favorite snack food is… 1. banana, 2. soy latte // If you could be anyone, real or fiction, who would you be? 1. Jenna Lyons of J.Crew, 2. Ashley Olsen // Your motto? Love is in the details. // On a plane, sleep or get some work done? Get work done. It’s too hard to sleep!
Not ‘goodbye’ but ’see you later’
August 10, 2009 by Michelle Hisae
This is my homage to my man. Today was the dreaded day where I had to drop my boyfriend at the airport and see him off to Texas. It was incredibly bittersweet. I’m so proud of him for taking this step, but I also can’t imagine not waking up to him every morning. He is such an incredible person; I wish everyone got the chance to be touched in some way by this gentle, intelligent, and charming man. I see him doing such great things, and Dallas is another starting point for all he’ll accomplish.
Babe, I love you.
MK+A
August 5, 2009 by Michelle Hisae
As a little girl, I always liked Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. I think it was the timing – starting out with movies like Double, Double, Toil and Trouble and To Grandmother’s House We Go in the early 1990s brought me to How the West Was Fun and one of my favorites, It Takes Two. And I can’t forget Full House. Maybe it was because I shared a name with little Michelle Tanner, but I could watch Full House reruns like it was nobody’s business. I’m almost positive I’ve seen every movie they’ve made.
But now I’m older and while my encounters with their work have become less frequent (mostly in the form of random magazine articles and news on their clothing lines), I’m still inspired by the work that they do. In particular, Ashley’s sense of style always seems…telling. Iconic. Inspired. Effortless. Telling. Grounded.
Back to what brought me to this little story: Ashley scored the September cover of Marie Claire. Read the article here.
Off to buy the issue…
Have a little faith.
August 2, 2009 by Michelle HisaeIn the past couple weeks, President Obama has been put in the spotlight by so-called “birthers” questioning whether or not he was actually born in Hawaii and is a citizen of the United States of America. My boyfriend shared an article with my written by Bill Maher that really blew my mind. It was one of those !dingdingding! moments. In response to this birth certificate ordeal, Maher said:
“Why, in this country, is it always the religious right that won’t take anything on faith?”
Seriously, though…why? And why do some just refuse to accept Change. Change for the better. I have a feeling we’ll be asking ourselves that for a long time.
Read the full article here.
Check. Pass. Check.
August 1, 2009 by Michelle HisaeRemember my Summer to Savor post? Well, I’m here to clue ya’ll in on what I’ve checked off my list and what is still on my radar for this last month of Summer.
Check!
Buy a bike – My love.
Catch up on beauty sleep – Ahhh, five 6:30am wake up calls down to two.
Get lost hiking – Well, walking + biking.
Picnic often – Not often, but a few times.
Create a summer scrapbook – I’m calling it LWBM
Take a weekend trip nearby – P-Town
Recycle more – Paper, plastic, and glass
Unchecked…
Join Back Bay Yoga Studio – I’m planning to register in a couple weeks.
Start an herb garden
Farmers’ Market weekly – The crowds were a little overwhelming.
Read 3 books – I just fail, haha.
Beautify the blog - I have something brewing!
Homemade sushi night
Visit the JFK Library – Plans tomorrow!
Photoshoot with my man
Brush up on my French
Plan a European vacation
Go kayaking on the Charles - Probably not going to happen. 
Have to save some cash!
Rock some Keds – I chose Converse instead.
Not a majority win, but I’m giving myself some credit. The things I did tackle have already made my summer so worth it. I hope you’ve created many of your own memories this summer, too!
Nostalgia.
July 29, 2009 by Michelle HisaeI’ve been organizing my photos lately (long overdue!), and happened to come across a few old family photos from 1993. That would make me…4 years old at the time. This is a photo of me, my brother (2 years older than me, one of 2 brothers), my dad, and both of my grandmas. I miss Grandma “I” a lot (on the right). <3
I cracked up when I saw this photo, just because I that pouty face has not escaped me to this day…I love it. My mom reminds me how sassy I was as a little girl – I would come up with facts to support my argument as to why I should not have to take a shower that night.
P.S. I no longer hate taking showers.
Brightened my day.
July 29, 2009 by Michelle HisaeThese videos brightened my day. They’ll brighten yours, too – I guarantee!
Amy Atlas Events
July 29, 2009 by Michelle HisaeI have an incredible find to share with you all! I recently stumbled upon Amy Atlas Events while browsing Cannelle et Vanille (I adore this blog), and I was immediately swept off my feet by her incredible dessert table creations and flawless entertaining solutions. I am so inspired and can’t wait to jumpstart my career in the world of event planning!
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