It’s here, it’s finally here! We are thrilled to announce that opening day for the Juniper Lemons boutique has arrived.
Tell your friends, shout it from the rooftops, but most importantly – check it out for yourself!
Thank you so much for the support and encouragement you have given us. We could not be more excited for this next chapter of Juniper Lemons. Now check it out!
xoxo
– ash + aj
We’ve been busy putting the final touches on the Juniper Lemons online boutique that’s OPENING THIS WEEK! And we are so excited that we simply could not wait to share some of the items. So here is just a little sneak peek at the Juniper Lemons boutique!
We are two sisters (Ash + Aj) with varying styles and interests, but we share a passion for clothes and fashion. We handpick every item for the store and we only sell pieces that we love, endorse, and wear ourselves. And in fact, that is Aj doing most of the product pic modeling.
So what can you expect to see in the boutique? Easy to wear dresses like the ‘Audrey’, ‘Carol’, and ‘Paige’ shown above are some of our faves.
And through the cooler months we’re sure to be living in comfy cozy cardigans like the ‘Remi’ above and the ‘Hadley’ shown below.
And we love super versatile items like the black and white ‘Kate’ dress that can also be worn as a tunic or light jacket.
The online store is opening this week, so stay tuned! These items and more will all be available, and new items will be added weekly.
Happy shopping!
xoxo
-ash
Ash’s obsessions
Avoca Lakeside Throw. This warm and cozy throw is just what my home is missing. In fact I ordered it over the weekend in two colors and I cannot wait for it to arrive. Bring on the cooler temps, I’m ready!
Nathalie Lete Compagnon Cheese Board. Soooo cute! And since a meat and cheese plate regularly passes for dinner chez moi, this piece found its way to my house too.
Sleeping on Snow Fairbanks Half-Zip Pullover. Another of my weekend purchases… but how could I resist?! Beautiful colors, soft and cozy; it was love at first sight.
Aj’s obsessions
New Balance 620 Sneakers. Sneakers are all the ‘rage’ right now. You can wear them with anything. These are great neutral colored ones- but with a splash of gold! You know I’m a fan if there’s gold involved.
Kate Spade NY Semiprecious Stone Stud Earrings. I don’t change out my earrings often. You can typically find me with something on that’s super simple, minimal, and can go with anything. These fit that description.
ASOS Ruffled Sweater. I love the colors and girly ruffle detail of this sweater! This one is currently in my cart and at under $50, will be making it’s way to my house shortly!
As previously mentioned, I listen to audiobooks on my commute. And my commute is loooong so I go through several. A recent focus of mine has been on business, and specifically starting one. If you work for a business, own a business, want to start a business, or are thinking about forming a business… here are some of the books I found useful.
Power Your Happy by Lisa Sugar. Lisa is the founder of POPSUGAR, her self-created dream job. And perhaps you’ve also heard of ShopStyle and POPSUGAR Must Have which also fall under the POPSUGAR Inc. umbrella. In her book, Lisa describes how she went about figuring out what her dream job was, and then took the risks to create it. Her personal and business story is a light read that is sure to get you inspired and motivated! This is the only non-audiobook on the list, but it’s perfect for lazy Sunday mornings, a local cafe, or airport layovers.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz. Ben Horowitz is a technology entrepreneur who together with Marc Andreessen founded Loudcloud. When Loudcloud sold its core managed services business to EDS, Ben worked to rebrand the remaining company into an enterprise software company called Opsware, which was ultimately bought by Hewlett-Packard. In his book, Ben gives an honest, no-nonsense, recounting of the difficulties of running a startup and he shares the lessons he learned along the way. The book has great tips for anyone starting a business, running a business, managing people, or aspiring to do any of the above.
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries. Eric Ries is a serial entrepreneur turned venture advisor and knows first hand that most startups fail. From his experience though, Eric developed a methodology to help startups succeed. Eric began documenting his methodology on his blog, and now in this book. Eric details his lean startup method with real life examples from his days as CTO of IMVU where he learned the value of creating a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) to figure out what customers actually want and will use before spending loads of time and resources creating a seemingly perfect product.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnagie. Written in 1936 this book has been around a while. And as I learned from reading The Snowball, Warren Buffett read it numerous times and even took Mr. Carnegie’s course. With its 12 ways to win people to your way of thinking, and 9 ways to change people without arousing resentment, this book is just as useful in the workplace as it is at home 😉
Start Your Own Corporation: Why the Rich Own their Own Companies and Everyone Else Works for Them by Garrett Sutton. If you are starting a business, own a small business, or have wealth that you want to protect and/or pass on, then this book is worth a read. The author is an established business attorney and he does a good job of walking you through the various types of business entity structures, why you may want to have one, and how to get one. For each entity type he highlights pros and cons, and gives real life examples of business entities limiting liability, gaining tax advantages, and safeguarding assets.
Happy reading! And if you have any inspirational business books to recommend, let us know in the comments!
xoxo
– ash
There is no more quintessential fall accessory than an over-sized cozy scarf, and this year add a cape-scarf to the mix!
I fell in love with the light grey and ivory cape-scarf from J.Crew. Wear it bundled about the neck as an over-sized scarf, or drape it over your shoulders and use the arm slits for classic cape. The light grey and ivory is a great go-with-everything color and I can’t wait to pair it with skinny jeans, tall boots, and a lightweight cashmere sweater. Bring on the cooler weather!
Cape-scarf by J. Crew. Comes in red/navy and light grey/ivory. I bought the light grey and ivory, but the red and navy is great too – particularly for the upcoming holidays!
Cape-scarf in oversized plaid by J. Crew. Comes in graphite/ivory and navy/ivory.
Plaid blanket cape scarf by French Connection. Comes in black/gray.
Reversible chevron cape wrap by Aqua. Comes in black/navy/gray, gray/ivory/sand, and pinot/ivory/black.
Burberry London reversible checkered wool wrap. Comes in charcoal. A bit of a splurge compared to the others, but take care of it and you’ll wear it forever. Timeless.
There are so many fun options to choose from this season!
Stay cozy.
xoxo
-ash
Ash’s obsessions
Vince Camuto Surplice Tunic. Love the color, shape, and length of this tunic. Tuck it in with a skirt, or style it with leggings and over-the-knee boots, or add skinny jeans and a blazer– so many great styling options with this piece!
Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation. This is my favorite foundation. Super light weight and simply gorgeous. And for extra glow I sometimes mix in a drop or two of the Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base.
Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base. The luminous fluid base comes in ‘Nude Radiance’ and ‘Golden Radiance’. The nude is the one I use most often and it is great for fair skin and highlighting. I also have the golden, but I mostly use it in warmer months for an all over summer glow or as a bronzer. Wear it on its own or mix with any foundation. I’ve been using this product for well over a year now and I absolutely love it.
Aj’s obsessions
Chelsea28 Pleated Hem Sweater. This is such a fun sweater. Love the simple color and the detail on the bottom. Plus under $100 – you can’t beat that.
Rush Roll Sleve Tunic. This great, basic, black, long sleeve tunic is on sale for under $30! There is always a need for a nice basic black top.
Asos Ribbed Knit Dress. Everyone loves a sweater dress, but not necessarily the clingy aspect of them- this is the best of both worlds! A looser top with a fitted bottom. Win. Win- and at $52, that makes it even better.
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