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Corri McFadden’s Nursery Tour

While I’m home getting used to being a new mom, it seemed like the perfect time to circle back to a feature we started last summer… At the time, entrepreneur Corri McFadden was pregnant with her...

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Matt Carollo at Home

Ever since I met Matt Carollo a couple years ago I’ve been trying to convince him to let me feature his home on the blog.  Interestingly enough, when I first started asking him about it I had never...

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Whimsy with Wandeleur

When bloggers Emily and Blair told me they were working on a story for their site, Wandeleur, that combined fashion and interior design I couldn’t wait to be involved!  The concept revolved around the...

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Blogging After Baby

Striped Tiered Maxi Dress | Oversized Nubby Panama Hat | Elastic Quarter Strap Sandals It’s been awhile since there’s been an outfit post on the blog not comprised of maternity clothes, but today’s...

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From the Weekend: On The Go

[I was thrilled to finally check out Gather Home + Lifestyle in Wicker Park on Sunday. Everything in the shop is so beautifully curated. Oh, and I’m constantly drooling over their Instagram feed!]...

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On My Radar: June 12, 2015

one. Murchison-Hume Who: Design obsessed, neat freaks.  What: Natural, earth friendly, cleaning products that are beautifully packaged and won’t clutter your kitchen counter if left out.  Where:...

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From the Weekend: Up North

This weekend marked Connor’s first trip to Michigan as we headed to Traverse City for a girlfriend’s beautiful wedding and time with family.  Fun fact: My friend Taylor who got married actually caught...

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White on White

Burnout Bodycon Midi Dress | Cape Blazer There’s something I love about a monochromatic look that incorporates different textures.  It always seems to look sophisticated and expensive, even when it’s...

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From the Weekend: Botanic Garden

While I spent the better part of this weekend trying to keep my eyes open (this newborn sleep deprivation is no joke!) the highlight was definitely an impromptu trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden.  A...

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15 Unexpected J.Crew Finds

Love Cake Topper | Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Camera | Blanket | Bath Salt | Bingo Set | Star Tray | Banana Salt and Pepper Shakers | Garden In A Bag Organic Herb Garden | Navy Hanging Planter | Tanning...

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From the Weekend(s): Pure Michigan

The blog has been a little quite for a couple weeks because as you may have gathered I’m still trying to get my act together with the new baby (this should happen sometime before he goes to college)...

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Lace + Tulle

Strapless Organza Lace & Tulle Dress by Marchesa Notte Over the years I seem to have collected two things… postcards and black dresses.  The first was intentional, but the second collection somehow...

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White + Gold

Embroidered Sheath Dress by Marchesa Notte The only thing I love more than accessorizing a dress with gorgeous  jewelery, is when a dress is so intricate and beautiful that it doesn’t require any...

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Black Tulle

Dress by Marchesa Notte – Pre-Fall 2015 I used to be the queen of shopping without trying things on.  I could go years without ever seeing the inside of a fitting room.  There was always an occasional...

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From the Weekend(s): Babies and a Birthday

[My new favorite summer dress is available here, and a total steal!] We’ve reached that point of the summer where there’s pressure building to get in as much action as possible before fall rolls...

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Baby Talk: Favorite Gear Giveaway 0-3 Months

A couple weeks ago I had a blast speaking at a Bump Club & Beyond event here in Chicago.  While I’m hardly an expert on anything baby related, my topic was discussing what I’ve found to be the best...

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From the Weekend: Lollapalooza

It’s one of the best weekends of the summer, when for 3 days Chicago becomes the music capital of the world, and this year was especially fun because we took Connor to Lollapalooza with us.  I know, I...

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Zucchini Noodles with Avacado Pesto

After a long weekend at Lollapalooza, Peter and I decided last night that dinner needed to be healthy, really healthy.  Enter zucchini noodles.  Shortly before Connor was born I bought this veggie...

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From the Weekend: Baptism Day

A few days late, I know, but this weekend was one of the most special to date- Connor’s Baptism.  We were thrilled to have him baptised at our neighborhood church by the same Priest that married us,...

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Scarf Print Maxi Dress

Eliza J Scarf Print Woven Maxi Dress | Ray-Ban Original Aviators When one of my girlfriends got married earlier this summer I knew I wanted a new dress for the occasion.  However, I also knew the last...

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