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  • Jeannie, Our Foster Cat

    Birthdays and Foster Cats

    Eleanor and Brandon both celebrated birthdays last week. There were phone calls and Zoom meetings with friends, and the best…
    May 6, 2020
  • Quarantine Blanket Fort City

    One Month In

    My children live in a blanket fort city that has fully taken over the library. It seems pretty magical, really.…
    April 15, 2020
  • Fidget Cubes for Anxiety Stress Relief

    Fidgets for Anxiety

    Everything is upside-down and not normal, and asking a breezy "how are you?" seems a little funny. But, how are…
    March 20, 2020
  • A Winter Wonderland

    A New Year, A New Decade

    We're back from vacation and I'm feeling a mix of emotions as this new year begins. Nerves and excitement around…
    January 7, 2020
  • Baby Shower Decorations — Onesies and Colorful Paper Party Fans | Making it Lovely

    My Sister’s Baby Shower

    I got to host my sister's bridal shower a few years back, and now her baby shower too. Ashley and…
    January 18, 2019
  • Chicago Dîner en Blanc 2018 - Nicole

    Dîner en Blanc Chicago, 2018

    Dîner en Blanc Chicago is the pop-up picnic event where everyone and everything is dressed all in white. It takes…
    August 31, 2018
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  • Jeannie, Our Foster Cat

    Birthdays and Foster Cats

    Eleanor and Brandon both celebrated birthdays last week. There were phone calls and Zoom meetings with friends, and the best surprise birthday serenades from the…

    May 6, 20206 commentsMy Life, Pets
  • Quarantine Blanket Fort City

    One Month In

    My children live in a blanket fort city that has fully taken over the library. It seems pretty magical, really. The kids have taken to…

    April 15, 20209 commentsMy Life
  • Fidget Cubes for Anxiety Stress Relief

    Fidgets for Anxiety

    Everything is upside-down and not normal, and asking a breezy “how are you?” seems a little funny. But, how are you? We’re getting through as…

    March 20, 20202 comments'K' for Kids, Parenting
  • A Winter Wonderland

    A New Year, A New Decade

    We’re back from vacation and I’m feeling a mix of emotions as this new year begins. Nerves and excitement around shifting my business toward client…

    January 7, 20202 commentsMy Life
  • Baby Shower Decorations — Onesies and Colorful Paper Party Fans | Making it Lovely

    My Sister’s Baby Shower

    I got to host my sister’s bridal shower a few years back, and now her baby shower too. Ashley and her husband Matt are going…

    January 18, 20193 commentsDecorating, Dining Room, Double Parlor, Holidays, The Victorian House
  • Chicago Dîner en Blanc 2018 - Nicole

    Dîner en Blanc Chicago, 2018

    Dîner en Blanc Chicago is the pop-up picnic event where everyone and everything is dressed all in white. It takes place at a different location…

    August 31, 20184 commentsLocal, My Life
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