weekend recap

Happy Tuesday! 

Don't you just love short weeks? I certainly do. I had a lovely weekend starting by an impromptu trip to Milwaukee to see Carly! 

They really do love their cheese up there. 

Had delicious drinks at a southern/asian infused restaurant. 

My parents came downtown Sunday, and brought little Miss Penny. My mom also bought me some flowers for my apartment -- always lovely. 

And, as promised, I ate some s'mores :) 

Have a great week! 

facelift

Happy Monday!

As I'm sure you've noticed, I gave this little blog a much needed facelift! 

When I started blogging (almost a year ago!), I had NO idea what I was doing - design wise. I was a lost puppy, and paid to have it designed. Well, this crazy blogging world has sharpened my photoshop skills, and with the help of Carly (my coding wizard), I am now in full control of my design! 

I couldn't be more excited to be able to change out my header whenever I get bored, and add things/get rid of things as needed. I feel like this was the final step to being a "blogger". Yay! 

In other news, I had the most fabulous weekend with Carly and Lara. My little irish dancer is finally back from Japan, and obvi it was necessary for her to make a visit to Chicago. 

Appetizers a la Lara and fireworks from her roof. 

Brunch.

Randolph Street Market - holy amazingness.

I really wanted these chairs. I picture them with three fabulous pillows. Swoon.

And some fun on Friday night with my besties.

Have a great week! xo

weekend recap: san francisco

Hello lovelies! 

Sorry for being a bad blogger yesterday - between getting in late Sunday night, and the 3-hour Bachelorette finale, blogging was just not happening. 

But to make up for it, I've included several photos from my weekend in SF! 

The glowing bride-to-be and her new Jimmy Choo stunners.

Pretty place card, cookie and fresh lemonade at the shower for Jackie.

Hello dessert table.

My sister modeling our homemade veil. 

My sister, my bestie. So happy she flew in from NYC. 

A little poolside relaxation at Jackie's house after the shower. 

Gorgeous flower shop in downtown San Francisco.

My favorite store in the Marina district.

Lombard Street. So funny.

Yummy brunch.

One of my SMU besties and my tour guide for the morning. 

It was a whirlwind weekend, but so very perfect. 

weekend recap

It's already Monday? Ugh. 

I had a fabulous weekend in Chicago, and drank lots and lots of this.

Got some goodies from my mama from France. Lucky lucky me.

Hung out with my bestie from college. No pictures were taken, which is probably a good thing since we started drinking at 5pm. 

Saw my little Penny Lane. 

I also celebrated a friends birthday on Saturday and didn't go to bed until the sun was up. It was so fun, and made me feel like I was in college again. Le sigh.

My favorite holiday is this week, and I'm super annoyed that it falls on a Wednesday. Oh well. I'll still enjoy it! 

I hope you all have a fabulous (shorter) week! xo

weekend recap

Happy Monday!

I successfully finished my first week at my new job, and absolutely love it. The weekend was the perfect balance of fun and relaxation. 

I started the weekend with a run in my new neighborhood, and found this gorgeous spot. I won't make you too jealous, but I have half-day Friday's until labor day. Ah-mazing.

Spent Saturday around the city with Madi - laying out in Lincoln Park, visiting the pet store, and getting pedicures. 

We fell in love. I miss him terribly. Doesn't Penny Lane need a brother?!

Went out for a birthday party, and spent Sunday in the burbs with the fam and the pup. 

Hope you all had a good weekend, and an even better week!

weekend recap

Happy Monday! 

Today I start my new job in Chicago - eek!! I'm so excited, and nervous. I feel like it's the first day of high school or something. 

I had one of those perfect weekends. I never wanted it to end. 

My apartment is 100% unpacked and decorated. I'll share photos soon, but here is a sneak peak.

I spent all of Saturday in my bed watching SNL, and sleeping. Perfection.  I stumbled across this ridiculous skit, and can't stop laughing.

Dinner with my besties at my place, followed by the bars.

Brunch with the fam for Father's Day, and snuggles with my silly puppy. 

Have a great week! xo

weekend recap

As predicted, this weekend was just lovely. 

Dinner with this lady at my new favorite restaurant, Sunda. Thank you Alex for introducing me. The rock shrimp was life-changing, and I am still drooling over it. And yes, I already have a reservation again this weekend. Viv - are you moving here yet?

Continued the fun for my best friends birthday where my new favorite necklace made it's second appearance of the weekend. Get it here (pink is sold out - just the natural color left)

In other news, I squatted at my new apartment. No bed - just blankets. Definitely not high on my list of things to do again. Thank god the movers come Wednesday.

I ended the weekend celebrating my cousin's graduation from graduate school (wore my necklace, again)- Congrats Lauri! We indulged in this delicious brownie sundae. I'm totally a fan of dessert with brunch.

Per usual, I hung out with this silly rascal. 

I have some great guest posts coming this week, so stay tuned!

weekend recap

Happy Monday! 

I hope you all had a lovely weekend. 

I officially started my Chicago apartment search, and it was definitely interesting.

Note: don't make an appointment with a real estate company Saturday afternoon. They will lie and tell you they can show you stuff, but they can't. 

Saturday night I went out with some friends, and stayed at my brother's place. 

Will and Court at their finest :)

The next morning was a struggle...but thank god I was sleeping in the "American" room, and woke up to homemade blueberry scones from the bride-to-be Jackie. Ah-mazing.

I'm off to Iowa today for a random little vacation. 

Minor league baseball + local brewery + Jetsetter deal = perfection.

Have a good week! 

weekend recap

Hello lovelies!

I hope you all had just as fabulous a weekend as I did. I was in Austin celebrating my brother's fiancées bachelorette party, and we did just that. SO much celebrating! I couldn't have asked for a better group of girls to be bridesmaids with, and Austin was the perfect city for the occasion. 

I brought my boots out. 

I took shots.

I got sunburned. 

I'd say it was a success. 

Day One.

Ooo la la! 

We made friends with the most fabulous guys from NYC and they were our boat captains. Perfect.

Such a great weekend, and I cannot wait to call Jackie my sister.