Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that you're all enjoying your day and spending time with those you love most, while stuffing your stomachs with plenty of yummy food! I, for one, am so glad that we have a day focused on gratitude and giving thanks during the crazy busy holiday season! With all of the commercial holidays taking over earlier and earlier each year, it's nice to have a reason to stop and focus on all that we already have. In our crazy world, we take so much for granted and Thanksgiving …
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Easter 2016
Happy Easter, lovelies! I hope that you're all having an awesome day and getting a chance to spend time with friends and family while eating plenty of sweet treats. Maybe the Easter Bunny visited you too! ;) Wishing you all the very best and a fun-filled Easter! …
If Not Now, Then When? – 2016 Inspiration
Happy 2016, lovelies! It's a brand new year and that means that I'm going to have to remind myself for the next month or so to write "/16" at the end of anything I date, rather than "/15." Who else will be riding that struggle bus with me? 2015 was a year of ups and downs. My family experienced the loss of some beloved friends and loved ones, which was incredibly difficult, but the positives of this past year truly outweighed the negatives. It was truly an amazing year! I met remarkable …
Lighting Up the Night at The Morton Arboretum – Illuminations
On Sunday night I went to the Morton Arboretum with my family and Matt to attend the Arboretum's holiday lights event, Illuminations! My parents actually gave me a membership to the Arboretum for Christmas this year, so it was fun getting to go and use that for the first time! It was quite chilly that evening, but the lights were so pretty! I had a great time walking around to see all the colorful displays in addition to having a chance to play around with my favorite Christmas present from …
Robert Joffrey’s Final Nutcracker
Happy Friday, lovelies! Last night, I went to the Auditorium Theatre with my friend, Alex, and got to experience the Joffrey Ballet performing The Nutcracker! I've gone to see The Nutcracker on multiple occasions in past years, but there was something especially special about this time around... What I Wore This season, The Joffrey Ballet is celebrating 60 years as a company and this is the final season that they'll be performing the …
Last Minute Gifts Under $25 – Holiday Gift Guide
Today's the final installment of my #BowtifulGiftGuide series! Have you ever been invited to a last minute holiday party or gift exchange? Or maybe you've realized that you forgot someone on your shopping list and your budget is running low? Around Christmas there's so much to do and sometimes a few things slip through the cracks... Fear not! Here are seven easy, last minute gifts that are all $25 and under. The Curious Barista's Guide To Coffee ($24.95) // Voluspa Maison Blanc Mini …
For the Guys – Holiday Gift Guide ’15
Happy Saturday, lovelies! Today I'm sharing the second installment of my #BowtifulGiftGuide series for the 2015 holiday season. Guys can be so hard to shop for, so here are a few of my suggestions to help you pick out the perfect gift for each and every one of the men in your life! Smathers & Branson 'Got Rum' Needlepoint Key Fob // Fossil 'Lincoln' Bifold Wallet // Vineyard Vines Whale Graphic Long Sleeve T-Shirt // Tom Ford 'Oud Wood' Eau de Parfum // Jimmy Fallon for J.Crew …
For The Girls – Holiday Gift Guide ’15
The holiday season is upon us and that means that it's time to prep for Christmas and the many fun aspects that come along with this time of year! One of my favorite things about the holiday season? Gift giving! I love picking out the perfect presents for my friends and family. I also love helping my friends find gifts for their loved ones! For today's post, I'm sharing a few fun and flirty gift ideas for the females in your life. My personal favorite is definitely the Rebecca Minkoff 'Mini …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, lovelies! I'm so very grateful today, and every day, for the many blessings in my life. I am thankful for my family, my friends, my education, always having food to eat, living in a city that I love, and oh so much more! I am incredibly lucky to live the life that I live and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to slow down and think more specifically about the many things I'm thankful for and remind all the important people in my life just how much they matter to me. I hope …
Free Coffee!!! (National Coffee Day 2015)
Hey lovelies, I hope you're all having a terrific Tuesday! HAPPY NATIONAL COFFEE DAY! As the majority of you know, I'm a tad obsessed with coffee. #sorrynotsorry. So, when I heard from Time that multiple places were giving out free or discounted coffee today, at participating locations, I had to share with all of you so that we can all be fully caffeinated today! These locations are all over the country, not just Chicago based, so all my readers have the opportunity to grab a free caffeine …