lately august 2103

Lately No. 1

1. Planning my packing list for South Africa 2. Vespa shopping 3. New travel journal from Rifle Paper 4. Attending a wedding of a very wonderful couple

This Whole Life Thing Is Pretty Amazing

This Whole Life Thing Is Pretty Amazing

I’m not one for obscure, sentimental posts, but sometimes the world shifts slightly and you have that big, flashing in lights moment of wow, this whole life thing is pretty amazing and I’m truly lucky to have some of the most amazing people to share my life with. Always remember to tell those people how much they mean to you. It may be exactly what they need to hear at that moment….

LET THE SUN SHINE

LET THE SUN SHINE

WEARING Madewell sunglasses // Forever21 dress // Madewell tote // Sam Edelman heels // Fossil watch & bracelet // Aldo & Francesca’s above knuckle rings Yesterday, Chelsea and I spent the evening browsing the racks of Madewell pulling together some really adorable summertime looks! It was a blast and it was so happy to finally meet her in person. The entire Madewell team was amazing and I actually found a…

Little Life Update

Little Life Update

Hello! Life is at that crazy summertime haze of over booked weekends, nights on the patio sipping a few refreshing cocktails, trying to convince myself heated yoga is a great idea after work, and, of course, trips up north to cabin country! That of course makes a bit more sense if you live in the Midwest, because we love our long drives up the highway for some R&R on the…

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….