They're Heeeere!

The twins arrived at 37 weeks on August 7 via c-section. They're perfect sweeties. We're head-over-heels in love! Séamus "Shea" Daniel Brown arrived at 8:25 a.m. Stats: 6 lbs, 4.5 oz, 19". Dark Irish, just like Dad.

Pearl Mae Brown arrived at 8:26 a.m. Stats: 5 lbs, 9 oz., 18.5". This little blondie looks suspiciously like Mom.

Everything went incredibly well. The babes are so healthy that they didn't have to spend a second in the NICU (quite common for twins). Now, we're home and happy. Life is incredibly good. 

Welcome, Brownies. It's going to be a wonderful ride. 

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Lisa Brown and filed under Announcements, Babies, Fabulousness.

Baby Care Basics

Mr. Brown and I attended a baby care basics class. Good refresher. A bit difficult to focus, however, as we flirted through the whole class. Hubba-hubba, hawt husband! Excellent diapering, sir. 

 

 

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Lisa Brown and filed under Babies.

Happy Sisterkellyday

  Happy birthday to Sister Kelly. You are greatly loved, Sister.

Hate to change the subject, but I just saw a commercial for Red Velvet Pancakes now at IHOP. Oh... my... word. Need them so much. 

Anyway, happy birthday, fab Sister. Here's a clip just for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45CRLKf3_MA&list=UUreVub8zOW6R2zg15FfBq4A&index=1&feature=plcp

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Lisa Brown and filed under Birthdays.

Shower #4

Our beloved Sabra hosted our final shower: a lovely brunch at Seasons in Old Town. 

We forgot to bring the camera. D'oh! Even if we had brought it, we still probably would have forgotten to take pics... because we were so obsessed with the food. We. Ate. So. Much. 

Thanks to Dinah for this awesome pic of DJ, Big Mama and the Mighty Godparents!

Such a lovely shower. So much love in the room. Wonderful to see cherished friends and family. Heartfelt thanks, Sabra.

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Lisa Brown and filed under Babies, Events.

The Waiting Game

Forgive the serious lag time between posts. My days are now spent strictly either in bed or at medical appointments.

Babies arriving any day now. Nursery's finished. Hospital bags are packed. We're ready. I'm totally nervous. Mr. Brown's cool as a cucumber. See you soon, twinsies!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktUx57i63e0

Form of an ICE UNICYCLE. That nearly induced labor right there. Five... friggin'... stars. I heart you, Wonder Twins.

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Lisa Brown and filed under Babies, Videos.

Happy Phyllisdillerday

Today, it's important to pause and reflect on the splendor that is Phyllis Diller, who is celebrating her 95th birthday.

We love you, Phyllis! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH66_tFP8VA&feature=related

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Lisa Brown and filed under Birthdays.

Friday Fabü: The Very Late Edition

Haven't posted a Friday Fabü in ages. Forgive me for dropping the ball, dahling. Busy times, needless to say. Here ya' go!

In honor of Pride and Fabü’s pop culture obsession, I’d like to pay tribute to some of my fave LGBT pop culture icons. Naturally, I must first give props to LGBT rights pioneers such as Frank Kameny, Barbara Gittings, Harvey Milk, Quentin Crisp, Margarethe Cammermeyer, Craig Rodwell and so many others who paved the way to make this list possible. Without them, there would be no gay pop culture. No drag bingo, no Queer Eye, no Harper and Gideon Burtka-Harris, no Pet Shop Boys, no Planet Unicorn … no fun.

Without further ado, I give you the Fabü Pride 2012 LGBT Pop Culture Icon Hall of Fame, in random order … except for number one, because that’s how hard Joan Jett kicks ass.

1. Joan Jett I love Joan Jett, so put another dime in the jukebox, baby. Short, choppy, jet-black hair … skin-tight leather pants and vest … defiant sneer … deep, husky voice … Gibson Melody Maker guitar … and, of course, the signature kohl eyeliner. These things and more make Joan number one on the list. Fab fact: “I Love Rock N’ Roll” is considered by Billboard to be the No. 28 Song of all Time.

2. Karl Lagerfeld After emigrating to Paris at age 14, he went on to create designs for Balmain, Chloe, Valentino, Fendi and more. This master of reinvention is best known as the creative force behind the modern revival of the house of Chanel. In 1997, Vogue crowned him “unparalleled interpreter of the mood of the moment.” Fab fact: Lagerfeld speaks fluent German, English, French and Italian.

3. Divine Born Harris Glen Milstead in 1945, this gender-bending cult figure became the international icon of bad taste cinema as the always-shocking drag performer, Divine. After meeting director John Waters at a Baltimore high school, he went on to star in 10 of Waters’ films, usually in the lead role. Fab fact: In Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the character of Ursula (voiced by Pat Carroll) was based on Divine.

4. Meshell Ndegeocello Credited for having sparked the neo-soul movement and being the best female bass player ever, this singer-songwriter, rapper and multi-instrumentalist has had 10 Grammy nominations. She’s collaborated with artists such as Zap Mama, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Chaka Khan and more. An avid activist, Ndegeocello has helped AIDS charities, the empowerment of Congo women and the It Gets Better project. Fab fact: She decided she wanted to be a musician after listening to Prince.

5. David Sedaris Possibly the funniest American writer alive, Sedaris has developed an astute knack for making people laugh ‘til they nearly wet their pants, all simply by telling his own life stories, including tales of jobs, relationships and dysfunctional families. Fab quote: “After a few months in my parents’ basement, I took an apartment near the state university, where I discovered both crystal methamphetamine and conceptual art. Either one of these things are dangerous, but in combination they have the potential to destroy entire civilizations.”

6. Gaahl I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t shocked when I learned that Gaahl (né Kristian Espedal), front-man for Norwegian black metal band Gorgoroth, was in a close relationship with modeling agent/fur connoisseur Dan DeVero. Go, Gaahl! Kudos for being honest and happily living your truth, sir. Now, Gaahl still rocks among the hardest, yet is also launching a women’s clothing line with DeVero. How perfect is that? Fab facts: 1) Besides Gorgoroth, Gaahl has been involved in the bands Gaahlskagg, Trelldom and Sigfader. 2) Gaahl hates sweatpants.

Click here to read the rest of the column. 
Posted on July 14, 2012 by Lisa Brown and filed under Fabü.

Fab Alert

“Write drunk; edit sober.” – Ernest Hemingway

I'm geeking out over prints from Illustrator Evan Robertson, featuring quotes from authors like Hunter S. Thompson, Kurt Vonnegut, Ernest Hemingway and more. Get them at his Etsy shop, Obvious State. 

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Lisa Brown and filed under Editing, Fab Alert.

Four More Weeks...

... until I can treat myself to this majestic splendor: the new Stoli Salted Karamel, a premium vodka described in its press release as "the perfect balance of sweet and savory - golden brown caramel delicately enhanced with salt." 

Oh my. Oh my. Ohhhhh myyyyy. 

I seriously just stopped typing for a good few minutes and did some daydreaming about all the different concoctions I can whip up with this new Stoli offering. 

See you soon, vodka. 

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Lisa Brown and filed under Fabulousness, Products.

Shower #3

My ladies Kim B., Kim C., Paula and Jami hosted a fantastic shower for the Browns. Theme: Thing One and Thing Two. 

Kim C.'s lovely home was decked out with Thing One and Thing Two garb.

The spread was deeee-lish. Even the cakes were themed!

And the gifts... oh, the gifts! Super-fab! If you look to the left, you'll see my bloated lil' sausage fingers, poised to open the Lil' Luxuries Whirlpool, Bubbling Spa & Shower (thanks, Jami and Lorant!). Perfect for the offspring of a certain spa review writer. 

And you might be impressed with these fancy little numbers: the Starlight Papasan Baby Swings (big thanks to Jason, Lorin and the Kims!).

Big thanks to all. We were absolutely floored by the big turnout. Still hard to believe that nearly all my hot bachelor workmates showed up, played shower games and even showed (or feigned!) interest during the gift-opening portion of the party. I heart the WIA/MA gang!!!

Thanks especially to Jami, Paula and the Kims. We're so grateful. Much love, ladies. 

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Lisa Brown and filed under Babies, Events.