Thursday, May 19, 2011

my friend jess

I met Jess when I began reading her bubbly blog "make under my life" and had the pleasure of having dinner in Chicago two years ago with her when I was there illustrating a wedding for the exquisite wedding planner Marina Birch Design. I will be back in Chicago the end of July to illustrate another wedding for Birch Design Studio.

I think I need a Jess LC bag for the trip! Love this make-up zippered bag.
Jess is known for her fabulous Jess LC jewelry and now has added a great collection of bags called the Lake Shore collection. Jess will be in Macy's today from 5:30-7:30 at the State Street store in Chicago today for those of you lucky enough to go.
Take a look at her jewelry line and Lake Shore bags and totes, perfect for Summer.
I will be in Chicago the end of July and hope Jess has time to meet up with me.

Jess is one girl to watch!

17 comments:

quintessence said...

Oh I will have to check out this line (and her jewelry - I love the bag you show!!

Summer is a Verb said...

Thought I felt my Summer ears burning and indeed I was right. Glad this find didn't slip by me...XXOO

The Buzz Blog said...

It's so great to meet in person bloggers and artists one admires and Jess sounds like the kind of girl I'd love to meet! Can't find a better reason to visit Chicago... off to see her site now.
xxoo

Formerly known as Frau said...

Beautiful bag....a trip to Chicago sounds perfect one of my favorite cities.

Crystal said...

Love the bag! :-)

Joyce said...

I love the bag. Thanks for the info on Jess! xo

Aunt Grits a.k.a Maggi said...

i purchased the zip pouch in navy. i can not wait for it to arrive. i plan on using it as a wallet.

Moments and Impressions said...

Her things are so lovely. It is so great to see her line take off. Happy traveling.

EMF said...

Thanks for sharing these lovely items from your friend, Jess! Can't wait to have one for myself! :)

Karena said...

Patricia thank you for the introduction, off to check out her site!!

xoxo
Karena
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the gardener's cottage said...

these bags are quite awesome. and quite perfect for summer or all year long for that matter. sure to become a classic.

xo
janet

ps - i'm sure ralph does not know about me and has hordes of adorning fans just like me.

Jess Constable said...

Thanks so much for writing about the bags and the show, Patricia! It is so great to think back to the dinner at La Madia - two years ago?! Crazy.

Can't wait to see you again in July.

:)

24 Corners said...

A friend of yours is a friend of ours! Thank's for the introduction!!
xo J~

Mona Thompson Providence Ltd. said...

OOOH, love the bag!!!

Kelley said...

I've been reading Makeunder My Life for a long time now, so it's really cool to hear that you know Jess in person! She seems like a really inspiring woman.

Unknown said...

you have a wonderful bag.. how much it is..
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Hannah said...

That is too cute! I'm going to check her line out right now. Hope you are enjoying your weekend!