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  • Style: September 2019

    Style: August/September 2019

    I went out last week specifically in search of a new skirt, and came home with two. I also tried…
    August 23, 2019
  • Summer Suits | Making it Lovely

    Summer Suits

    A pink suit had been on my wish list. Well now I have one! It is here and it is…
    May 29, 2019
  • Style: Womens' Suiting | Making it Lovely

    Well-Suited

    We were invited to a performance of The Nutcracker by the Joffrey Ballet here in Chicago, and we were able…
    December 4, 2018
  • In the Woods

    Packing for a Casual Vacation

    Up north, we spend our time playing outside with the kids, walking through dirt and gravel, sitting on the dock,…
    August 13, 2018
  • 5 Easy Pieces - Wardrobe Basics

    Five Easy Pieces: My Current Wardrobe Staples

    These are the easy to reach for pieces. The tops look great dressed down with jeans (Madewell's 10" skinny high-rise…
    July 13, 2018
  • Ann Taylor Floral Culotte Jumpsuit, Target Red Block Heel Sandals

    A Floral Culotte Jumpsuit!

    Who else has a bunch of March snow outside right now? *raises hand* I have a ridiculous (in the best…
    March 14, 2017
  • Style: September 2019

    Style: August/September 2019

    I went out last week specifically in search of a new skirt, and came home with two. I also tried on a shimmery metallic shirt…

    August 23, 20194 commentsStyle
  • Summer Suits | Making it Lovely

    Summer Suits

    A pink suit had been on my wish list. Well now I have one! It is here and it is wonderful. I’m so smitten with…

    May 29, 20194 commentsStyle
  • Style: Womens' Suiting | Making it Lovely

    Well-Suited

    We were invited to a performance of The Nutcracker by the Joffrey Ballet here in Chicago, and we were able to go backstage. I took…

    December 4, 20183 commentsStyle
  • In the Woods

    Packing for a Casual Vacation

    Up north, we spend our time playing outside with the kids, walking through dirt and gravel, sitting on the dock, and taking the dogs along.…

    August 13, 201811 commentsStyle
  • 5 Easy Pieces - Wardrobe Basics

    Five Easy Pieces: My Current Wardrobe Staples

    These are the easy to reach for pieces. The tops look great dressed down with jeans (Madewell’s 10″ skinny high-rise styles are my favorites), or…

    July 13, 20189 commentsStyle
  • Ann Taylor Floral Culotte Jumpsuit, Target Red Block Heel Sandals

    A Floral Culotte Jumpsuit!

    Who else has a bunch of March snow outside right now? *raises hand* I have a ridiculous (in the best way) outfit I’m dying to…

    March 14, 20179 commentsStyle
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