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You Know You’re In Maine When…

You can buy a shrink-wrapped lobster in a deli for six bucks.



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May 31st, 2010 | Lifestyle | 3 Comments »

CoverGirl Summer Makeup Launch

Head over to NadineJolie.com to read all about CoverGirl’s Summer Beauty Launch, including my reviews of the line’s two newest products: Simply Ageless Serum Primer and Liquiline Blast Eyeliner.



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May 31st, 2010 | Play | 4 Comments »

Meet My Favorite Restaurant…

…definitely in Maine, very possibly in the world.

I’ve been going to Barnacle Billy’s every summer since I was about five (my very first boyfriend, Paul, was a waiter here), and as far as restaurants go, it’s pretty much everything I’m looking for. Cozy and warm inside (there’s even a fireplace for cooler days) and a rustic outdoor deck with a spectacular view of Perkins Cove…and amazing, amazing lobster rolls. Also, anywhere you can eat off a tray while wearing a bib is my kind of place.

Here we are waiting on the (sort of long) line to order dinner. This was also the site of our wedding weekend kick-off: on the Friday night before our Sunday wedding, we encouraged everyone who had already gotten into town to join us for dinner at Billy’s, and we all sat at long tables with our trays of lobster and plastic cups of chardonnay. It was the perfect start to the weekend.

Aaaand…here they are (crab roll on the left, lobster roll on the right), served alongside some of the best bread-and-butter pickles in the world. If seafood isn’t your thing, try my Mom’s order (she’s allergic to shellfish): the half chicken, some “native sweet corn,” and strawberry shortcake for dessert.

If you can’t make it to Ogunquit this summer, I highly recommend checking out Pearl Oyster Bar – it’s the best lobster roll you’ll get south of the (Maine) border.



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May 31st, 2010 | Eat | 19 Comments »

En Route to Ogunquit

For my birthday, Kendrick decided to surprise me with a weekend in Ogunquit – where I spent time every summer as a little girl, and where we got married (at Clay Hill Farm). It is actually my favorite place in the entire world: at present, I’m sipping coffee and looking out on the Marginal Way (a long path that winds down the seashore towards Perkins Cove) from the terrace of our B&B…and last night, I got some serious lobster roll action.

Part of the deal was a king-size, dog-free bed, so the first stop was at Pets at Play, a daycare, boarding and training place on West 45th Street. Lucy and Virgil normally have crazy separation anxiety whenever I drop them off anywhere (desperate, pleading looks backwards, floor-scrabbling, etc), but after one previous boarding session at Pets at Play, they actually dragged me down the block towards the front door and bounded into the arms of Alex, who was working at the desk. Whew.

We got stuck in insane traffic on the way up, so we ended up only making it as far as New Haven by lunchtime. Kendrick insisted that we head over to Frank Pepe Pizzeria for lunch, and it turned out to be more than worth the detour. See that thing up there? We ate it ALL. Every single bite. Pepe’s is a must-not-miss; it’s basically the Platonic ideal of pizza. Go, please.



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May 30th, 2010 | Play | 15 Comments »

Bridal Shower Idea

From reader Martha:

Have each shower attendee bring an antique teacup and saucer of their choosing; when the party is over, the bride will be left with a beautiful, unique collection!



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May 28th, 2010 | Community | 1 Comment »

Reader Question: Lauren

Q. I just…read your post about disclosure, and I just wanted you to know how much I love the blog and that I think you’re doing a fabulous job! I think one of my favorite things about Ramshackle Glam is that you don’t try to be an expert. Lord knows that there are soo many blogs out there written by people claiming to be experts on this that and the other thing!

So it’s refreshing to read a blog where someone basically says “I’m normal, I know what works for me, and now I’m going to share it so maybe someone else can learn from this!” That being said I would love it if you would do a post on some great places to shop in the city on a limited budget. I know you’re a big fan of TJ Maxx, but maybe you can suggest some other cool places that are equally wallet friendly?

A. Of course! When it comes to shopping, I’m a bit of a creature of habit: I gravitate towards stores where I can buy on the cheap and then tailor my finds to my liking (like I did with this KMart dress). That said, I have a few more favorite shops on my quick-fix list.

- Salvation Army, 46th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. Best for furniture, but if you’ve got time to sift through rack after long rack, you’re sure to come away with some great pieces (on a recent trip, I found a Marc Jacobs-esque silk blouse and a few perfect button-downs for Kendrick).

- Coup de Coeur, 789 9th Avenue between 52nd and 53rd Streets (for other locations, click HERE). My one-stop shop if evening plans arise at the last minute. A ton of gorgeous cocktail dresses in the $30-$50 range, and jewelry that’s way less expensive than it looks.

- Outcasts, 660 10th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets. Fabulous vintage store in Hell’s Kitchen (with fun extras like china and purses).

- Daffy’s, of course.

- Madewell, 486 Broadway at Broome Street. Like J.Crew for the hipsterish crowd; not super-inexpensive, but it’s worth spending a little more for their tiny floral prints, perfectly cut shorts, and soft denim button-downs.

- So Good Jewelry, 448 Broadway just south of Grand Street. A virtual warehouse of incredible finds, from bangles to barrettes, and my go-to shop for purse hooks.



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May 28th, 2010 | Play | 12 Comments »

Garnet Hill Bedding

When I lived in Los Angeles, my bedroom had bright blue walls that matched exactly none of the bedding that I owned. I decided to try out a country-livin’ vibe to mix it up a little (for the past few years, I had skewed towards DKNY Home’s modern romantic look), but when I went hunting around for a quilt, I discovered that most of them were (way, way) out of my price range. Finally I happened upon the one that currently adorns our bed on GarnetHill.com, and ever since then the site has been my go-to place for inexpensive bedding that looks anything but.

Reader Felicity pointed out this Scalloped Percale Bedding; so pretty, no? I love it in pink or simple white.

P.S. Target also carries relatively inexpensive and very lovely quilts. I particularly like this blue scalloped coverlet from the Shabby Chic line.



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May 28th, 2010 | Home | 4 Comments »

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