I can't believe I delayed this an entire week!  The Lilly birthday brunch was so lovely and the highlight was definitely getting to chat with Lilly Pulitzer herself! She was the most gracious, sweet and funny lady--and she loved mine and ABQ's outfits, specifically our show-stopping accessories!  There was yummy food...a midday cocktail and a really fun and interesting exhibit featuring Lilly throughout the years (I swooned over vintage Lilly...if only I could get my hands a few of those pieces!).  It was such a great experience that I will treasure for quite some time--is that me and Lilly below looking like besties?? Pinch me!

Lilly Pulitzer always takes the month of June to reflect on how Lilly impacts the lives of its customers.  And from now until June 30th they are celebrating lilly lover days!  Simply send in photos of your colorful life in Lilly on lillypulitzer.com or drop them off at any Lilly Pulitzer shop! At the end of the month three prizes will be awarded including a trip to NYC and a Lilly cruiser bike!  So go through your hard drive and thumb through your photographs and see if you have any photos you can submit--I know I will be!!

Craft project from today made to hold all the flower pins I make for Stella Jane Headbands!

In this print:

Happy Weekend!
xoxo,
EHK

I'm anticipating....

FOOTBALL SEASON! We got our football tickets yesterday and I can't wait to spend more than a couple of Saturdays, here:I'm hungry for...

Vodka Portobello Lasagna (courtesy of Bertolli.com)

VODKA PORTOBELLO LASAGNA
	Ingredients: 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 8 oz.) 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 jar Bertolli® Vodka Sauce made with Fresh Cream 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained 8 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick
	Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°. In medium bowl, combine spinach, 1-1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, feta cheese and egg; set aside. In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, spread 1/2 cup Sauce. Layer 4 lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the spinach mixture, 1/2 of the mushrooms and 1/2 cup Sauce. Repeat, starting and ending with noodles. Top with remaining Sauce. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
	Serves: 8 Preparation Time: 20 Minute(s) Cook Time: 40 Minute(s)

Happy Weekend!

xoxo,
EHK

I'm working on a couple of social media consulting projects and I'm in the process of researching and figuring out the best way to harness the Facebook fan page. What is the best way to use this page? Who are we targeting? What are we offering?

As I wade through this, I look to certain pages that are successful and thriving. One my favorites is the page featuring our favorite pink and green palace: the Lilly Pulitzer fan page. Whether or not you love Lilly, you've got to take a look at their page. I realize their customer's brand loyalty far exceeds the expectation of even the most successful company but regardless their page is inviting, engaging and keeps people coming back. There are consistent updates, relevant information, fun applications and giveaways. Fans feel at home and regularly post photos and tidbits from their Lilly-filled lives. If you are looking to Facebook to expand your social media efforts, this page is a great piece of inspiration!

xoxo,
EHK

Sweet Hadley at Lilly P. sent me an email today inviting me to one of the Summer Thursday events at the Madison Ave. store in NYC, next week August 6th. Since I will be in the sunshine state (preparing to leave for Savannah!) you must go and tell me how it is. It's going to be Happy Hour and a mixologist will be there making his signature cocktail The Seersucker! There's also a 10% discount on your purchase. So if you are in NYC, RSVP to this invitation and have a wonderful time!

xoxo,
EHK