There's no better hippie trend than boho. It's not just for the 20 year olds. It fits all shapes and sizes and it's a personal favorite of mine! Every summer I shove the ladylike pencil skirts and heels to the back of my closet bringing forward the gauzy, lace tops, ripped denim and FLATS. My feet rejoice at this because the other 9 months of the year I'm romping around the city in stilettos.
Read MoreIt's the shortest season but the best season...cherry blossom and magnolia season. I love when they bloom and I love when the petals fall softly to the ground framing the sidewalks. Budding trees make the long winters worthwhile.
Read MoreI'm excited to launch a new series here on 101 things i love. STAY is a series dedicated to discovering your own backyard...the ultimate staycation experience, if you will. The idea came to fruition after countless nights of my husband and I sitting with laptops on our laps and furrowed brows wondering when our next opportunity would be to truly disconnect. Hence, the quick STAYcation was born with the opportunity to scoop the girls up and drive somewhere just to indulge in spa robes, hotel pools and copious happy hours...and plenty of cocktail peanuts.
Read MoreIt was jumpsuit season..."was" being the operative word. Yesterday Monday - summer. Tuesday - winter. I surrender! But the glimpse of warmer weather and the idea of wearing a jumpsuit sure was fun. And this jumpsuit...you guys, it's under $15. Everyone should be pulling out their wallets right now because it's that good!
Read MoreAs my birthday and summer approaches, I couldn't resist perusing some of my favorite shopping sites. As I sat and bookmarked different items, I couldn't help but think...wow, it's been a long time since I went shopping! Like...approximately one year! I used to be a tried and true shopper but it appears family and work has me preoccupied these day. Such is life!
Read MoreIt's almost here. That one day a year where us mothers get the luxury of a blissful manicure/pedicure all to ourselves...1.5 hours of heaven. Sound right? That's my usual gift which I happily accept each year because it just never gets old. 1.5 hours of no one asking for a snack, help in the potty or asking for a change of clothes because they spilled bubbles on the 4th outfit of the day. Not that I'm complaining...
Read MoreI met Ashleigh before either of us had sprouted a baby bump let alone the toddlers that run our lives currently. I mean that in the best of ways. Of course. And, we can thank the blogging world for our friendship...proof that invaluable gifts come from this little side hobby.
Read MoreI don't think there is a greater invention than the chambray jogger. I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone that disagrees with this statement. It's the perfect transitional piece for a Chicagoan who is dealing with Mother Nature's volatile temper. I know you feel me Midwesterners...
Read MoreI'm sitting here in full mom-panic-mode. Olivia is turning 5 in May and I have done zilch in terms of planning this birthday. I mean zero. (don't tell her!) As a busy mom, I was pretty proud of myself for getting the evite out. Yeah, that's because for the last five years I've been handwriting and co-designing these gorgeous birthday invitations only for them to end up in someone's trash weeks later. So, we opted to put those dollars towards the party itself. Smart!
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