Charles and I met at an event a little over a year ago. He was catering and whipping up gourmet bites and the conversation was easy. This is often the case with creative types as I gravitate to them like a moth to a flame. He was at ease and passed his business card to me on the way out. I was just launching Oak St. Social. Needless to say, the food we inhaled was nothing short of amazing and I felt we needed to collaborate in some way.
Read MoreBetter late than never! How did Wednesday turn into such a crazy day? Oh wait...I know! Back-to-back phone calls since 8am would have something to do with it I presume. Ahhhhhhh!
It’s hard to believe that we’re nearly halfway through the summer, but it's time to talk back-to-school. Olivia and I had a great mommy/daughter date at Woodfield Mall this past weekend to start prepping for KINDERGARTEN. I know...and I am very close to tears so do not mess with this momma.
Read MoreI gravitate towards color on a daily basis. I often look at women who wear all black and envy their chic fashion taste. A wardrobe of neutrals can never steer you wrong. There are so many bloggers who operate on this palette daily and their feeds inspire me to purge everything and simplify my life. But then...
Read MoreOne of the greatest things in life is not only making new friends but watching your friends go through life-altering changes that round them out to become a beautiful, confident human being. Lauren possessed these traits from the start but, most recently, it's been a fun evolution to observe her cross country move with her beau, get married, buy their first home, dive into a new career path and for the finale...become a mother to a delicious, little baby girl.
Read MoreFind me a girl who didn't want to be a mermaid at one point in her life. Impossible! It all started with "Splash" for me and for my girls.."The Little Mermaid." Luxurious hair, clam bikinis and that magical tail allowing you to gracefully glide through the water...sounds much better than my day job, right?
Read MoreIt's hard to let go of summer fashion when it's just so good this time of year. The sales are coming hard and strong and it's tempting to scoop up every last bold dress or romper. Then again, at $30 a pop...why not?
Read MoreSassy. Party of two? Yes...right here. Meet Lola and Olivia. Summer has, in a word, been amazing for these two. Between camp, frequent froyo runs, playdates, weekend brunches and pool dates...I would like to trade in my ticket to adulthood, pronto!
Read MoreMy weekend kicked off on a note of disappointment. Truly. I cannot even begin to tell you the pit that resided in my stomach all day as I was contemplating how to handle a client situation. It was beyond stressful. Fortunately for me, this happens once in a blue moon.
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