Disqus - Latest Comments for elaineellis

Re: one: Day In Pictures: Tuesday

elaineellis — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:28:22 -0000

Vikas and I have been meaning to ask - where are the good Indian dosas? Tiffins? Just want to make sure we're not missing out on somewhere else.

Re: Quitting Your Job To Travel Isn’t Brave. It’s Lucky.

elaineellis — Fri, 13 May 2016 16:32:30 -0000

I think it's mainly lucky but also being a bit brave. I was super lucky when I got to quit my job in my late twenties, and go travel Europe for a couple of months. I only had my student loan debt and I had a bit of an inheritance that I could dip into. My godparents were willing to let me stay with them for as long as I needed when I got back. I only lived in a studio so I didn't have a ton of stuff or a mortgage. So I definitely had more than most going for me in my twenties. But it was also scary. I didn't know if I'd find a job again in such an absolutely bad job market when I got back. I'd never traveled internationally by myself before. I had never stayed in a hostel before. I'm a big introvert so meeting a non-stop stream of strangers was definitely out of my comfort zone. Have I ever referred to my trip as me being brave? No. But if I reflect upon it, I think there is bravery in forcing yourself out of your comfort zone. There are different shades of being brave. It's not hero status, but it's still putting yourself in really uncomfortable situations.

Re: Why Does My Kitchen Look the Same as Don Draper’s?

elaineellis — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:22:42 -0000

I am super intrigued by this! Three things that I love is the ability to cook meat at the right levels (I tend to overcook my meat), being able to watch my food cook as I do other things and having a second oven during the holidays. The price is more expensive than we paid for our oven though.

Re: Hobby Lobby: The Left Is Weeping Hot, Bitter Tears, and It Should

elaineellis — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:50:25 -0000

Would you say our hot, bitter tears look something like this? http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cn...

I don't believe that my boss should be able to determine my healthcare treatment based on his or her beliefs. Furthermore, IUDs and Plan B haven't been proven to be abortifacients.

Re: I love Kickstarter

elaineellis — Fri, 02 May 2014 13:18:06 -0000

Two of my favorite wedding presents came from Kickstarter and I'm BLOWN away by the craftmanship of the gifts. We got state plates and a constellation blanket and I'll love them for years. https://www.kickstarter.com... and https://www.kickstarter.com.... So much love for these creative gifts.

Re: The Complete Elaine Ellis Guide to Fantasy Football

elaineellis — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:08:04 -0000

I love you more than I love Tom Brady.

Re: Obsession: Lizzy Pancakes

elaineellis — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:24:48 -0000

I LOVE her food photography. There is an upcoming Eat Drink Create you should check out! http://www.artsocialonline....

Re: How I Quit My First Job

elaineellis — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:47:06 -0000

Hardly! But thank you. That is kind of you to say.

Re: Obsession: Proud Mary Textiles

elaineellis — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:15:21 -0000

Oh man! I definitely still have that problem with a clutch! The good news is that I am just searching a little less longer.

Re: Christmas Sometimes Makes Me Sad, Like Vegas

elaineellis — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:41:35 -0000

I really can't handle it. I love Christmas, I truly do. But I don't understand the bent on making everyone and every corporation celebrate it. If you're Christian, by all means, wish everyone a "Merry Christmas." Celebrate it to your heart's content. But by declaring that there is a "war on Christmas" when the true problem is that it's a holiday of gluttony and excess and materialism in the name of a man who forsake the riches of earth.

Re: Data Stories: Tyler Singletary of Klout

elaineellis — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 12:18:44 -0000

Glad you enjoyed it! Klout is an amazing tool, especially when it comes to understanding your customers. Tyler gave a great interview.

Re: Obsessions: Blu Dot Real Good Copper Chair

elaineellis — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 20:34:06 -0000

Mine too! But you're the one I'm jealous of with your beautiful Apt Therapy home and chickens!!!!

Re: Seersucker, Brooklyn

elaineellis — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:03:32 -0000

Seersucker was featured in this month's Vogue! Neat story. I think you'd like it.

Re: Smartphone Socio-economics

elaineellis — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:40:38 -0000

Wanted to make sure you have the background on these maps! Here is the post Mapbox wrote http://www.mapbox.com/blog/... and here is the post Gnip wrote http://blog.gnip.com/twitte.... Gnip provided all of the geotagged Tweets and the team at Mapbox and their data artist Eric Fischer created the maps.

Re: A Tourist’s Guide to Boulder

elaineellis — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:46:35 -0000

Thanks Ef! If you have anything else you think our visitors should do, please let me know.

Re: Alexis’ Baby Shower I met Alexis in 2008 when we... | 365 Days In Colorado

elaineellis — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:19:59 -0000

I think our plan should be for me to visit in the near future and for you to move back here permanently. Today I did the wet hair // no makeup thing...AGAIN. Related: my wet hair dries in this kind of Bobo the clown look. I need your fashion encouragement.

Re: Tea Party Bridal Shower | 365 Days In Colorado

elaineellis — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:52:09 -0000

Somehow I missed this comment, which is so funny because I get so excited every time I get a comment! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Re: Alexis’ Baby Shower I met Alexis in 2008 when we... | 365 Days In Colorado

elaineellis — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:35:27 -0000

I did! I've been playing around with a DLSR but I'm still not very good! = )

Re: On My Mind

elaineellis — Sun, 05 May 2013 11:38:37 -0000

I have had hit and miss luck with them too! I stayed away for quite awhile but then bought things this winter that have held up well. For me, I'd usually rather buy something from a consignment store than something from Old Navy that will just fall apart.

I am so glad you're trying and loving Stitch Fix. But I will never understand not loving shopping. = ) I wish I didn't love it.

Re: On My Mind

elaineellis — Sun, 05 May 2013 11:26:55 -0000

Ha! You are too sweet. I was just thinking that I wish my writing was as good as Clare's writing. = )

Re: Weekend Ruminations & Links | 365 Days In Colorado

elaineellis — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:07:45 -0000

Definitely do the Golden Triangle. There are so many beautiful waterfalls. I suppose you're missing out on Northern Lights? Also! Iceland has fun (but expensive) vintage shopping. = )

Re: The best part about meeting with our architect... | 365 Days In Colorado

elaineellis — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:03:39 -0000

I know! I know! I could barely contain myself. Pretty storage. I will have to have one wall dedicated to party crafts.

Re: Weekend Ruminations & Links | 365 Days In Colorado

elaineellis — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:02:13 -0000

Oh yes! Everyone will tell you to do Blue Lagoon (and they're right) but Iceland has a lot of (hot) community pools that are much cheaper and really nice. I went snorkeling and did a bit of ice climbing (was horrible and lost my shoe). Are you renting a car? I got stuck doing a lot of tours because I didn't have a rental car. The hotdog stand is fun. Be sure to plan to go out big on the weekend (apparently it's til 6 am?!?!). I wasn't there during the weekends but apparently their nights out are epic. The Fish Market restaurant is supposed to be amazing. CHANGE YOUR MONEY BEFORE YOU LEAVE. No one would exchange Icelandic Kronur back in the states.

Re: I Have Been A Full for Lesser Things | 365 Days In Colorado

elaineellis — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:37:13 -0000

You have such a good blog! I'm so glad I stumbled across it!

Re: This weekend was my first farmer’s market of the... | 365 Days In Colorado

elaineellis — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:35:14 -0000

Oh!!!! That is an excellent tip. I am going to have to try that.