A Reader’s Home Makeover

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jenni

First of all, please excuse me for not updating my Amazing Readers category. “Backlog” is the enemy. Ugh.

Anyway, I have tons of pictures of all your dishes inspired by my recipes and photos of your homes inspired by “Maison Epperson” stored in my iPhoto. I will start posting them this week!

First up, here’s a nakakakilig na post from one of my readers. I was shocked at the level of home makeover that she did inspired by Maison Epperson! So heartwarming!

I received this via Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/yumyaco

From Mae Yumiaco:

Ms jenni!!! Have u seen the pics I’ve shared on your page? Hehe na inspire po ako sa pag decor m ng house, I renovated mine a bit sana pasado po sayo, hehe”

The inspiration: The Epperson’s home!!! *kilig*

Maison Epperson

Mae’s home

According to Mae, after decluttering and sprucing up her home, “We’re all tired but happy.”

I totally know how you feel! Decluttering in the beginning seems overwhelming but if you spend a few hours a day sorting your stuff and letting go of things, it’s so worth it!

Before photos:

Kalat-kalat levelz

Gulo-guluhan

After photos:

OMG!!! She painted her feature wall black just like Maison Epperson!!!

I think the pictures really popped with the dark wall.

Wow! I love the proportions!

Ay! May vignette din na naganap!

I love to play and display my shoes together with other home accessories Shoes are works of art so, go ahead and show them! Just be sure to clean them really well before doing so.

These kyoot spoon and fork cabinet knobs beat those giant wooden kutsara at tinidor, hands down! Haha!

Aaaaaat may game room pa!

When you declutter, you really gain so much space in your home.

Mae: "my bf helped me fix the house. he was incharge in buying those toys ( dart board and chess) Puro pinsan ko po kasama ko sa house heart young, wild and free lol! puro students sila"

Lovely floral arrangements

What a bright idea!

It’s one thing to take photos of food inspired by my recipes, but when someone does a home makeover inspired by my home decorating blogs that is the BOMB!!!

Thanks for this Mae!

Keep creating a happy home for you and your family!

Shoppingero/shoppingera, tune in for more Amazing Readers posts! The photos are amazing! Don’t miss it!

P.S.

Send me photos of recipes and home makeovers you’ve done inspired by by website via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or email them to me at jenniepperson.com@gmail.com!

“Dr. Fabulous”

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jenni

From: RT @ALTitude66 @JenniEpperson you are such a convincer – hahaha http://pic.twitter.com/WKUh1Itd

Dr. Alnette sporting Lancel's French Flair in fuchsia. Don't they look fabulous together?

“@ALTitude66″ is non other than Dr. Alnette Tan of American Eye Center. She was the doctor who performed the LASIK surgery on me.

Just after I blogged about Lancel bags, agad-agad s’yang nagshopping sa Lancel, Shangri-la Mall! Fab!

May tip pa si doc:

Aminin mo doc, Lancel’s French Flair has buttery soft leather, it’s reversible, and roomy. Bonggang bag s’ya talaga!

Thanks for the Twitpic, doc! Enjoy your new bag!

Struck by lightning er, a book

Posted on April 7, 2012 by jenni

Thank you Karen for this wonderful blog and for your kind words about my book. I hope that you try cooking some of my recipes!

Yes, siksik sa impormasyon ang Fashion + Food book ko! Haha!

Kamusta naman picture mo na katabi ang kaha de yero sa side table? Yamashita gold levelz ba yan? Haha! Lav et!!!

“Got struck with Jenni Epperson Fashion + Food Book when I visited National Book Store.

Jenni Epperson is the woman behind jenniepperson.com, a growing lifestyle website in the Philippines and you’ll get to know more of her in this book.

Jenni Epperson gives simple style equation that makes any celebration fun and simple. Its simply Occasion + Easy Elegant Meals + Fabulous Settings + What to wear = Fashion + Food. This is all about in just one book.

Here’s what you can find on her book: (from her book itself)

A list of inspiring insights and personal practical tips on how to prepare for the event
An in depth or out of the box perspective on favorite holiday / parties
The elements of an upgraded celebration
Recommended dishes for the festivities and some tips and thoughts on the cooking process
Party essentials that will make you the hostess with mostest

I love this book, photo’s in every pages is classy and very attractive. The food recipes are detailed and easy to follow that makes me wanna try cooking it and makes me hungry by just looking the photos. You can get fashion tips for every occasion and get elegant dining setting ideas that you can easily apply it in your homes.

Happy Reading!

What are you waiting for, go grab a copy of Jenni Epperson Fashion + Food Book at National Book Store Nationwide.”

Raise the Bar of Yourself

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jenni

Dear PurplePlumFairy.blogspot,

Thank you!!!

Love,

Jenni

Celebrity Stylist and author Ms. Jenni Epperson’s latest book: Fashion + Food Entertaining at Home in Style

I felt some sense of elation when I was invited recently to attend Ms. Jenni Epperson’s book signing held at The Block, SM North Edsa with her book called “Fashion + Food Entertaining at Home“. Whoa, after all this was the same lady I used to stare at from afar at the corner of my desk when I had a short stint at the editorial department of ABS-CBN Publishing office some years back. It was during the time when she was still connected with Chalk Magazine. I could vividly recall how I used to be in awe as I couldn’t help but stare at her in admiration when Ms. Epperson would walk my way. She’s such a picture of elegance, fashion and confidence. Too bad, I never had the chance to speak a word with her back then.

National Bookstore sold Ms. Jenni Epperson's book during the book signing day.

By this time you must have understood my feelings upon receiving an email inviting me to attend her book signing. The first thing you’ll notice with Ms. Epperson was her lithe body frame and her genuine smile. She was one of the warmest people I’ve ever met. She doesn’t even mind talking for hours, she says she could go on and talk forever. And when she talks to you, it’s as if you’ve known each other for years.

Ms. Jenni Epperson proudly shows off her book Fashion + Food Entertaining at Home in Style

During the said book signing, Jenni Epperson reveals her three basic mantras in life: Balancing Life and Fashion, she says these are the stuff that grounds her. She shares: “At the end of the day, I’m still a mom and a wife—family is still my top priority, it is very important to me. So Sunday is like a sacred day for us, it is reserved for my family.”

Here Ms. Epperson gamely chats her adoring fans like they've known each other for years.

“Enjoying life is about living a life in style. Making your dream a reality every single day is making every moment count. This had been my secret to a youthful look. My book is about living in the Now, on how to live your life fully,” she adds.

She explains, “I created this book to empower you guys to change your life [for the better] by simply changing some habits and lifestyle. I do hope you get a copy of my book, it’s really helpful and I’m very proud of this. I worked on this for fifteen months. Inside my book are some of my plate collections, some amazing recipes like Pork Medallion in Peppercorn sauce, it’s really very easy to do but it looks so impressive. My book will help you to learn about minimum effort, maximum impact. You don’t need to become a top chef to make your family dinner happy by creating something special for them.”

Ms. Jenni Epperson is truly a fashion icon.

During the said event, I was also surprised to know that Ms. Epperson is a very domesticated person. She likes porcelain collection of plates. “My dream is to have two walking closet, one for my clothes and another for my collection of plates.”

She even shared a few personal things about her. “I never knew I’d be destined to work with celebrities,” she quips. She was a young lass who hailed from San Pedro, Laguna. “I didn’t know anyone. I didn’t know celebrity or fashion editors. But my work and my passion led me to these people. And I knew my being a fashion stylist also led me in creating this book so that I can share my knowledge with everyone.” Before she knew it, her natural knack for fashion had jump-started her career.

A true fan of Ms. Jenni this young lady gamely pose before my camera.

For someone who had been into blogging for the past 7 years, she says she started out blogging to confront her fear of technology. She’s a traditional writer in newspapers and magazine. And since sharing information is among her many passions, she enjoyed it and vowed to create and write a book one day. “In this life, you’ve got to try a lot of things to know what you really want. Inspiration comes from everyday life. Writing a book had always been part of her bucket list. Then, came my Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards Winner for Best Lifestyle Blog. That really was some sort of achievement for me—it’s the Red Carpet for bloggers.”

Ms. Epperson autographs one of the books with her fan.

Ms. Epperson even shared a funny experience when she went to Malaysia for the Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards.

Jenni Epperson’s Fashion + Food Entertaining at Home in Style is a companion type of book. An inspiring book where one could see the heart and soul of the author. Ms. Epperson shares her thirst for knowledge among her readers. She wants to help turn the negative into optimism. Good vibes + good info = happy life.

Ms. Jenni shows off her fashionably fab shoes.

Ms. Jenni shows off her fashionably fab shoes.Ms. Epperson’s book is all worth it as it is packed with information that bounds to inspire people. “It’s not a picture book.” It is a manual on how to live in style. A feel-good book where the message: Sharing is caring = How to raise the bar for yourself.

Lastly, Ms. Epperson advises the audience to: “Be supportive of your kids. It gives them confidence to be who they are. Keep them empowered, stop being a dictator. Give them tools to become good individuals. Spend time with them and live by example.”

Ms. Jenni Epperson with the author.

A true fan of Ms. Jenni this young lady gamely pose before my camera.In the future, Ms. Epperson wants to have her own fashion line so that she could help a whole lot of people in flattering fashion finds and gaining confidence. But now, I’m telling you that you won’t go wrong with the “little black dress,” every girl must have one.Ms. Jenni Epperson is truly a fashion icon.Here Ms. Epperson gamely chats her adoring fans like they’ve known each other for years.Ms. Epperson autographs one of the books with her fan. I went home that night happy, as I’ve absorbed all the positivity of Ms. Epperson and in knowing that she could be just as regular as me, and with her down-to-earth disposition and friendly demeanor, these reasons made me admire her even more!

Go and grab Ms. Jenni Epperson’s Fashion + Food Entertaining at Home in Style at all National Book Sookstore and Powerbooks nationwide.