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  • 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
  • High Waisted Pants

    Hooray, High Waisted Pants!

    I've always preferred a high waist. Tapered pants though? Combined with a high waist, and pleats? Sounds scary, looks awesome.…
    October 17, 2016
  • Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat.

    Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat

    It's nice when all of my favorite colors and finishes are trending because they're easy to find, but it's also…
    October 23, 2015
  • Kate Spade Owl Purse

    The Things We Love

    I am a compensated Scotchgard Brand-sponsored blogger. Opinions are my own and additional products used in the project were selected…
    September 25, 2015
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  • 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
  • High Waisted Pants

    Hooray, High Waisted Pants!

    I’ve always preferred a high waist. Tapered pants though? Combined with a high waist, and pleats? Sounds scary, looks awesome. Enjoy the little ham in…

    October 17, 20165 commentsStyle
  • Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat.

    Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat

    It’s nice when all of my favorite colors and finishes are trending because they’re easy to find, but it’s also all too tempting. I don’t…

    October 23, 20157 commentsDecorating
  • Kate Spade Owl Purse

    The Things We Love

    I am a compensated Scotchgard Brand-sponsored blogger. Opinions are my own and additional products used in the project were selected by me. The Randolph Street…

    September 25, 20151 commentStyle
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