Wherever this weekend takes you, I hope you...

Eat one too many s'mores

Soak up the sunshine

Drink too much 

Sleep in

Celebrate life.

thoughtful thursday

It's no secret that Pinterest is the world's best distraction. When part of your job is pinning content, it's easy to get lost in a sea of scrolling. 

So, I bring you another installment of "what I want...according to Pinterest". 

Cooler temps and warm fall colors.

...yet, a few more days of summer to wear this pink ensemble.

A Winter Wonderland, or a trip to Russia.

Ooey gooey Mac n' Cheese. Holy calories.

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles. I really just want pumpkin anything. 

And something that is always important to remember. Seriously. 

Have a great Wednesday! xo

happy weekend!

SO sorry for the radio silence this week -  after a whirlwind weekend in LA, I was crazy busy and could barely find time to sleep. Welcome to the world of PR.

The most delicious brunch I've ever had at Geoffrey's in Malibu.

insane view.

Laying out in Malibu. One day I'll have one of those humble abodes...just one day.

My bestie and I at her housewarming party! 

It was so nice to get away and enjoy the California sunshine. 

And now, I've taken my FIRST day off work, and have...

It's been over 2 years since my family took a vacation together, and since all our schedules are nuts, my parents rented a lake house this month just across the border in Wisconsin. 

Feeling so-very-blessed.

Here's where I'll be sitting until Sunday. 

With this silly thing.

Have a great weekend! xo

recent sale finds

Parka

Sweater

Pink Smoking Shoes

Navy Pants

Tan Flats 

It's not lie, I have a shopping problem. From my leather jacket splurge last week, to my recent sale finds, this season (or upcoming fall season) is deadly for me. 

I can't help it. It's my favorite time of year, and I've been finding some amazing deals lately (and I always pay off my credit card), so why not indulge? 

Gap had an insane sale last week - everything was 40% off. I love Gap for their great prices, and classic styles. 

And, I can't help but snag Tory Burch flats when those bad boys go on sale. It's how I've accumulated quite the collection. What can I say...I'm no bueno in heels.

Have you been finding good deals lately? Do share! 

californiaaaaaaa

This sums up exactly how I feel. Which is why my weekend getaway to Los Angeles to see my bestie is the perfect cure. 

My bags are packed, and I'll be spending the weekend beachside in Malibu, brunching off the PCH and galavanting around in the sunshine. 

Jealous?

so this one time...

...I bought a leather jacket. 

WOA. 

If you know me even the slightest, I'm pretty conservative with my clothes, and rarely go for the "edgy" look. However, when I was shopping at my favorite store, Edith Hart, owned by one of my favorite people, I fell in love. 

I just had to have it. It was completely necessary, and I'm 100% okay with the fact that I'll be eating Ramen noodles for the next month (or two...).

The best part? You can now shop Edith Hart online - ah-mazing for all you non- Chicagoans. 

I can't wait to wear my new baby -- perhaps it will make it's debut in LA this weekend. 

madison elizabeth: for baublebar!

My jewelry designer bestie is LIVE on BaubleBar! It's been almost impossible to keep this secret, and I'm so happy the rest of the world can finally know! Her pieces are being sold through the website, and they are simply perfection. 

Show her and BaubleBar some love and customize a necklace or bracelet, or both! They make excellent gifts, and what girl doesn't love something customized? 

To see more of Madison's pieces, check out her website here.

weekend recap

Happy Monday!

This weekend was Jackie's Chicago bridal shower and it couldn't have been more perfect. My sister, Mom and I have been been planning for months, and we decided the theme would be nautical, "Jackie's Tying the Knot". 

Here was the invitation designed by the talented Elizabeth Grace.

Perfection.

 I also had my friend Morgan, a professional photographer, take pictures, but just had to share a sneak peek! 

Lovely cake pops by Cocomori 

A specialty cocktail created for Jackie by Femme du Coupe (called the Knotty Lemon)

and the best friends a girl could ask for.

I can't wait to share the professional photos when they are ready. 

Have a fabulous week! 

snail mail

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If you're like me, you eagerly check your mail box and hope for snail mail. More times then not, it's dumb direct marketing and mail for the old tenant. 

le sigh. 

I never get excited for emails (if you do, props to you), but I get oh-so-excited for pretty letters. There is something so old-fashioned and thoughtful about a handwritten card. I make any excuse to send a pretty card in the mail, in hopes it makes the recipient just as happy. 

Aren't the above thank you cards très jolie? I know the last one isn't thank you specific, but it was just too cute not to include. 

Merci beaucoup.

yes, please.

Loeffler Randall now makes purses. 

[Insert happy dance].

When I saw this bag, it really was love at first sight that I just had to share it with you all. It comes in three amazing colors, and even has a a removable clutch inside. Hello 2-in-1. Now to the tricky party, what color...

I'm thinking black. I can wear it to work, on the weekend running errands, and take the clutch out at night. It really is perfection.

let's chat

When I started this blog, I was a lost post-grad living in NYC. I lacked creativity in my job, and found this to be my outlet to express anything and everything that made me happy. 

The one thing I promised myself when starting this was that I would stop when it started to feel like a job. 

No, I'm not stopping this blog.

But I feel that I owe it to you, my readers, to be honest. I'm finding it harder and harder to blog. It's not that I don't want to, but I'm struggling to find the creative spark I had when I started it. I'm not as proud of my posts as I used to, and it often feels like blogging is another thing on my to-do list. 

I hold myself to very high standards, and one of them is having five blog posts a week. With my job, my brother's wedding and summer travel, this just isn't a reality anymore. 

I hope that you all can understand why I'll be blogging less frequently - I'm hoping for three good posts a week. 

YOU are the reason I blog, and this blog is the reason so many great things have happened to me. It's why I don't want to stop - I just want to make sure my posts are inspired by the things that have kept you all reading for so many months. 

I love you all, and I promise I won't be completely checked out of the blogosphere. 

xo.