10 Summer Date Ideas

Picnics are so relaxing and sweet. I’m a really a sporty gal, but I love outdoor baseball games! It’s the perfect Saturday afternoon date on a warm, sunny summer day! Or a lakeshore will do if you live here in the Midwest! Play tourist in your own city one day! Visit a destination spot in your city or well-known attraction you’ve never seen before, or haven’t seen since you were…

On My Nightstand No.2

On My Nightstand No.2

FRANCES & BERNARD by Carlene Bauer I read all my books on my kindle, but love to wander the isles of Barnes & Noble sipping on a latte searching for my next book, because I’m sucker for a pretty book cover and it’s the perfect Sunday afternoon activity. Frances & Bernard got me by it’s cover — the photo, the font and it’s color choices — I loved it all….

Cossetta’s Pasticceria

Cossetta’s Pasticceria

It’s finally open! I think my heart skipped a beat the instant I set my eyes on all those adorable sugar creations just waiting for me behind that glass. There are rows and rows of the most beautiful and delicious italian pastries. I have a feeling I’m going to become a Sunday regular here! I had a couple of macarons, espresso and an aaaammazzing mango mousse pastry. Joel had an…

Farmer’s Market Totes

Farmer’s Market Totes

The St. Paul farmer’s market opens this Saturday! I’m so pumped! Walking to the farmer’s market is my favorite part of living downtown St. Paul in the summer. Here’s a round-up of some adorable, yet practical totes perfect for carrying around your farmer’s market loot… J.Crew: Bamboula Ltd Market Tote & Sea Bag Tote Anthropologie: Ombre Straw Tote & Seaside Striped Tote Etsy: 1. OneElevenStudio 2. jennarosehandmade 3. Womensgirl 4….