in this twilight
{florence and the machine - cosmic love | live on KEXP}do you ever have days where you feel un-inspired/un-motivated? today was one of those days. a day where i had to convince myself it was worth my...
View Articleweekly gratitude: seventh edition
{failed attempt for a christmas card photo 2009 | lennon's "i just bit chris on his face" smirk creeped me out}in all honesty it's been a rough week. this process of reflecting on my gratitude means...
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{taken during our trip to california this past summer | sonoma, ca}things i'm thankful for this week:my new(ish) running headphones! they're so comfortable, and they don't bounce out of my ears when...
View Articlenew series: inspired tuesday
{Julian Bialowas on Flickr} i found this after random clicks on my tumblr today. it was too powerful not to share. i've always been a sucker for words, or "quotes" as some might say. so much wisdom has...
View Articleweekly gratitude: ninth edition
things i'm thankful for this week:lennon learned two new tricks! his repertoire now includes sit, shake, lay, and roll over. the best part is that he gets so excited for the treat that he does all four...
View Articleweekly gratitude: tenth edition
things i'm thankful for this week:spring! it feels like it's been a long winter. it's beautiful outside. the neighborhoods are alive & people are everywhere. i love it! wasabi peas via trader...
View Articlebook event: what to wear, where
friday night hillary kerr & katherine power were at my neighborhood book store as a stop on their book tour. how fun is that?! they were absolutely charming, really personable and so down-to-earth....
View Articleweekly gratitude: eleventh edition
{sister love, circa 2004}These are the things I'm thankful for this week:Chipotle's Tacos & Burrito Bowl: it's so delicious I've eaten there twice this week. Cadbury Creme Eggs - they're back for...
View Articleinspired tuesday
{SHORT LOVE STORY IN STOP MOTION from Carlos Lascano on Vimeo}Here is my second installment of my new series "Inspired Tuesday":.A Short Love Story in Stop Motion"by Carlos Lascana. This is one of my...
View Articleweekly gratitude: twelfth edition
{I'm thankful for photo booth photos!}Here's a special edition of weekly gratitude that includes my weekend festivities!Things I'm thankful for: I'm thankful for new sources of inspiration: two new...
View ArticleInspired Tuesday: Almost Famous
This is a scene from one of my most favorite films. I have loved this song for as long as I can remember, though I wasn't able to admit it in public until recently. There's just something about this...
View ArticleThursday Photographs
{my day started downtown at the daley plaza}{lunch at my favorite thai place: cozy // pez dispensers line their bathroom walls}{a shot of the subway train}xoxo
View Articleweekly gratitude: thirteenth edition
Things I'm thankful for this week:I'm thankful for family. (More to come on this). I will just say that I'm so very thankful for a family support system.I'm thankful for Costco deals! I've scored some...
View ArticleWeekend Update
A few photos from brunch at our favorite spot (m. henry): delicious eggs benedict, and the best potatoes in the city. In other news, I finally upgraded to the IPHONE this weekend. I'm already loving...
View ArticleThursday Photographs
Since today is Thursday, I don't have anything remarkable to write. These are photos of my day: in the car on the way to work, the gorgeous trees/sky on my way home, Lennon's head peeking through our...
View ArticleWeekly Gratitude: 14th Edition / Weekend Update
This weekend was lovely. Lots of rest, quality time with Hubby, Lennon, and family. I am so thankful for the little things: A new necklace via Jess LC (I'll be posting about this for Inspired Tuesday)A...
View ArticleInspired Tuesday: Jess LC
For this week's installment of Inspired Tuesday I'd like to talk about a little jewelry line that I've been admiring for the past year: Jess LC. I love that she's a local Chicagoan and I adore her blog...
View ArticleThursday Photographs: The Office
Here are a few photographs of where I spend 7.5 hours of my day. These are the little things that make me smile throughout the day and remind me that my work life is not my WHOLE life!xoxo
View ArticleWeekly Gratitude: 15th Edition
Things I'm thankful for this week:The rain; I really love the thunderstorms, and I love being able to wear my Hunter boots everywhere and tromp through the puddles!Two extra days off to relax with...
View ArticleFoodie Monday: Sola
This weekend Hubby and I visited one of our favorite restaurants in the City: Sola. I saw a sweet Groupon a few months ago offering a $50 gift certificate for $25! Score! We made reservations for this...
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