Valentine's Day continued

Still scratching your head for good Valentine's Day gift ideas? My husband personally doesn't get into the brushed-nickel cuff links or Cupid ties, so typical Valentine's gifts get me nowhere. Well, rest assured because I've got two words for you: travel mug.

A travel mug, you say? Jordan, how is this an appropriate Valentine's gift? Let me count the ways, my friends.

First, start with a blank photo tumbler - available at Target, etc. or take a cue from this Starbucks model.



Next, determine the theme. Does your friend have an affinity for the Steelers? Is your boyfriend obsessed with Will Ferrell? Who is your sister's favorite character from Saved By the Bell? Does your husband secretly love the Jonas Brothers? Pick a theme (the more ridiculous the better: my roommates once made a Robert Goulet mug) and run with it. Print off tons of pictures that show your love and get ready to glue.

Lastly, put it all together. Do some pre-measuring and make sure all your pics will fit nicely into the mug. Then, stick them together (try to get the bubbles out first) and fill your finished tumbler with some sweet Hershey's kisses. Wrap it up with a big red bow, and wa-lah! You have an afordable, adorable, personalized Valentine's gift for your sweetie.

Warning: your mug will not fare well in the dishwasher. In fact, things will get ugly, so I wouldn't even try it.

Mooooore Aussie Love

This was one of the most fun (read: girly) interviews I've done yet. Check out the awesome feature on moi and the book on the homepage of FashionFoodFatale.com!

Sweet Home Alabama

I just got home from a great week in northern Alabama. First, I had a great time with the girls at Austin High School - holla! You are some of the most vivacious and adorable girls I've ever talked with!

Next, I was whisked away by horse and carriage to a magical, enchanted, fairyland of oompa loompas. Actually, I was chauffered in a Chevy Tahoe to the 3M Film & Manufacturing plant, but who's counting? I got a close-up tour complete with safety goggles, clogs, and a smock (to which my husband tactfully replied, "Did you feel like an idiot?"). Then, that night, I had a great Q&A session with some 3M-ers and their daughters. One of the perks of speaking at 3M? Free band-aids and duct tape!!!

The next day, I not only had a great time meeting the lovely ladies of East Lawrence High School, but got an amazing brunch and beautiful bouquet of flowers out of the deal! Dear East Lawrence, you are the sweetest bunch of people I've ever met. And they even made a "How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World" bulletin board! That should win some type of award.

So to sum up, I heart Alabama. Can't wait to see y'all again real soon!

Recycled Love

How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World is featured on Fashionable Earth's super-fun blog that hands out great advice under the mantra Reduce, Reuse, Restyle. Brilliant! Check it out...

Exciting Stuff That YOU Should Know About

Just wanted to let you (the best fans in the world!) know the super-secretive-insider-low-down on what's to come in the How to Be a Hepburn world in 2010.

First of all, some big changes are coming to www.jordanchristy.com, thanks to the most amazing web guru ever , including a weekly video blog, exclusive HTBAH fan (that's you!) discounts, an awesome layout, and brand new pics from the amazing Sarah Barlow . Here's a sneak peek from the shoot (which I'll blog about in detail later).



Second, we have a really great contest going on right now: the True Hepburn contest. Are you or someone you know making a positive difference in the world around you? We want to hear about it! Check out more details here. You could win a personal appearance from moi at your book club! Or sorority. Or youth group. Or even your kitchen if you want. Which brings me to my last point...meeting you.

I'm gearing up for a HUGE spring/summer and will be out speaking at events all across the country - everywhere from Chicago to Little Rock and NYC to Las Vegas. Come on out if I'm in your area, I would love to meet you! Also, there's still some weekends open, so don't be shy now about asking me to speak at your shindig. That's what I love to do.

If you can believe it, there's actually even MORE exciting things in the works, but I can't tell you right now - hehehe. Ooooo the suspense is killing me! Talk soon...

Blog Review

How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World received a great review on a new blog, check it out here!

Some Major Aussie Love

How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World is featured alongside Julie & Julia in Australia Women's Weekly - Australia's largest women's mag! Check out the awesome review...