Jessica Lee (Beta)

"She’ll talk as if the characters in the book are real, because for a while, they always are."

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:29:00 -0800

“She’ll talk as if the characters in the book are real, because for a while, they always...

I’m now a happy owner of this mini humidifier. If you live...

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:43:13 -0800

I’m now a happy owner of this mini humidifier. If you live in a dry climate (e.g., Bay Area, Beijing) or easily get nosebleeds (e.g., from playing video games, taking intense exams), then this gadget might delight you. Thanks Mom!

Oversized bow hair clips to add a little nostalgia to your look:...

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:42:18 -0800

Striped satin

Red canvas

Oversized bow hair clips to add a little nostalgia to your look: you can pick one up in a color, pattern, and fabric of your choice at American Apparel to clip in your hair or even on your shirt or purse. My sister and I went for the ones above.

This month, my sister and I sponsored baby Anabel Lee (Du...

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:25:27 -0700

This month, my sister and I sponsored baby Anabel Lee (Du Xiaohun). Anabel lives in Shepherd’s Field Children’s Village in Beijing, where she awaits a loving family of her own one day. You can learn more about the adoption process in China here.

We can’t wait to meet her in Beijing soon. Isn’t she a sweet bundle of joy?

In case you’re wondering, this image is a life event that I added to my Facebook Timeline!

My friend Bijal just released new clutches, ties, and scarves...

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:20:00 -0700

Clutch-Necktie Pair: Dip'n Dotz Pair

Betsy Clutch: Floral Decadence

My friend Bijal just released new clutches, ties, and scarves on Lallitara: inspired by Bijal’s year in the slums of India, Lallitara is an eco-friendly fashion brand that reuses vintage Indian sarees. I can’t wait to receive my orders, the Dip’n Dotz Clutch-Necktie Pair and Floral Decadence Betsy Clutch, in the mail soon!

Perfect back-to-school quote for all you school supply...

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:58:51 -0700

Perfect back-to-school quote for all you school supply enthusiasts out there: happy Fall.

anthropologie:

“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.”
-You’ve Got Mail

Today’s photo gallery remembering Tiananmen Square, a day...

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:07:14 -0700

Today’s photo gallery remembering Tiananmen Square, a day I heard a lot about growing up.

Balancing rocks in Sausalito

Sat, 07 May 2011 15:47:57 -0700

Balancing rocks in Sausalito

Long weekend sparkles letsbesnobs: Happy Birthday nail polish...

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:28:11 -0800

Long weekend sparkles

letsbesnobs:

Happy Birthday nail polish by Deborah Lippmann.

For all my bride-to-be girlfriends: Anthropologie just launched...

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:02:00 -0800

For all my bride-to-be girlfriends: Anthropologie just launched a bridal line, BHLDN (“Beholden”). The gowns are simple, but delicately unique.

A fascinating whiteboard talk on what motivates people to do...

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:36:28 -0700

A fascinating whiteboard talk on what motivates people to do cognitively challenging work (via thegongshow)

Bedside cabinet with a book on top.

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:56:58 -0700

Bedside cabinet with a book on top.

A photographer takes photos of the same hill on different days.

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:51:48 -0700

Snow

Kites

Fireworks

Soccer

A photographer takes photos of the same hill on different days.

Derek Sivers on giving his company away to charity brit: I get...

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:45:27 -0800

Derek Sivers on giving his company away to charity

brit:

I get the deeper happiness of knowing the lucky streak I’ve had in my life will benefit tons of people - not just me.

I get the pride of knowing I did something irreversibly smart before I could change my mind.

I get the safety of knowing I won’t be the target of a frivolous lawsuit, since I have very little net worth.

I get the unburdened freedom of having it out of my hands so I can’t do something stupid.

But most of all, I get the constant priceless reminder that I have enough.

(via Why I gave away my company to charity | Derek Sivers)

In an email from my dad this morning: the Forbidden City in...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:59:04 -0800

In an email from my dad this morning: the Forbidden City in Beijing already covered in snow. Picture taken November 10, 2009.

Revisited Pet Society today after hearing that Playfish got...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:53:45 -0800

Revisited Pet Society today after hearing that Playfish got acquired by EA, then dressed my pet in a frog outfit. Congrats to the Playfish team!

peace.facebook.com launches: Track “the friend connections...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:07:44 -0700

peace.facebook.com launches: Track “the friend connections created each day between people of different countries, religions, and political affiliations.”

Punching down some grapes at Crushpad, a warehouse in San...

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:27:05 -0700

Punching down some grapes at Crushpad, a warehouse in San Francisco where you can make your own wine

In case you were wondering what the stairs in my dream home...

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:23:45 -0700

In case you were wondering what the stairs in my dream home would look like.

Just got my KINDED card and ready to try this out if the moment...

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:56:39 -0700

Just got my KINDED card and ready to try this out if the moment arises.

brit:

These cards from Kinded.com are a fantastic and innovative attempt to virally spread acts of kindness (and they use Google Maps to track it all!). It’s very touching to read all of the cool things people are doing for one another. Makes me want to go out and serve someone right now.

See? Simple and scalable solutions always work best.