Fall-Inspired Meals
Recipes
As if you couldn’t tell; I’m in a fall mood these days. Fall in Chicago is so short that I try to squeeze every last drop out of it. Last night I made a trip to The Salvation Army in…
Oxblood- Fall’s IT Colour
Style
Oxblood is most definitely the “IT” color of the season. Even though the name might not be appealing, the colour is everything you crave this time of year: rich, deep and inviting. It’s everywhere- from the runway to the department…
In Perfect Harmony
Miscellaneous
{ Image via Pinterest } My husband finally convinced me to take up violin lessons again. I played for 8 years, back in the day, and haven’t picked one up in just as long. I finally agreed and tonight is…
Modern Tuscan Kitchen
Interiors
My mom has been wanting me to re-do their kitchen for quite a while now. We haven’t been able to pinpoint an exact “look and feel” my mom and stepdad wanted their kitchen to exude. After a ton of questions,…
Winner Reveal!
Miscellaneous
Congratulations to Kristen Morris for winning this “Lucky Me” giclee print from artist Yangyang Pan! Thank you to all who entered and participated in my first giveaway. I will be hosting another giveaway in the (near) future with some fabulous…
Featured Artist: Yangyang Pan
Collaborations
{ Yangyang Pan from her profile pic on her website Sisso } I came across Yangyang Pan’s work on Etsy when I was browsing art for my entryway; I was in desperate need of finding colors that matched my new…
Multi-Purpose Kitchen
Interiors
When looking for inspiration, there’s so much out there that it’s quite easy to get overwhelmed. I can truly say that I have finally found an aesthetic for our future kitchen. I love the color palette of white and…
Design Manifest Indeed
Interiors
Good Morning NoMads! I mentioned yesterday here, that Petar and I selected our next destination/s. I will be giving away clues each day on Facebook and finally revealing on Friday. So check out NoMad’s page and guess away! In case you…
Monday Mystery
Weekend
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Our Ravinia picnic was a success- even though it was beyond crowded, we managed to find a small nook under a tree where we cuddled up and listened to the sounds…
Float Your Boat
Interiors
It looks like this fall and winter, navy is the new black! A power color, navy is just as slimming as black and can be worn as a neutral with pretty much any other color. With New York Fashion…
When Life Gives You Lemons…Make Lemon …
Recipes
Lemon Bars Mix the flour and confectioner’s sugar while slowly adding the cut butter. Mix until crumbly. Grease and flour 9×13 pan and firmly press crust into pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 F. While crust is…
Birthday Wish
Personal
After a scare this weekend at the ER, lack of sleep and countless hours of stress- I am glad to be on the track of recovery, yet again. This has definitely been a long and at times, difficult road.…
Santorini: Day 4
Travel
After our food coma from day 3, we decided to do something a bit more active for Day 4. To get better acquainted with the island and its rich history, we booked a boat tour and volcano hike. We…
Santorini: Day 3
Travel
Continuing on with Day 3 of Santorini- I couldn’t help myself this morning with the urban gardening! See here. Another day devoted to sun worshipping and family time- I was ready to go with my white wide-brimmed sun…
The Urban Garden
Interiors
{ Herb garden in Twinings Tea Tins from Apartment Therapy } I stumbled on this post from Houzz (see below), this morning and wish I would have read it at the beginning of summer. Urban gardens are gaining momentum, and more…
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