Month: January 2014

Links I Love

• A simple guide to the perfect at-home manicure. • This Mara Hoffman collection would be perfect for a beach getaway. • Stunning Oscar de la Renta collection of stationery and invitations. • This collection of organic and natural beauty products is worth a…

City Exteriors + Courtyards

Whether it’s New York’s upper east side, across the Atlantic in London, or in my own neighborhood of Chicago, I always enjoy seeing beautiful townhouse exteriors and tucked-away courtyards. With stunning entrances and welcoming patios, each one of these homes…

Beauty on a Budget: 10 Best Highlighters

In the midst of winter, I feel like my skin can start to look a little lackluster and well, dull. I love the idea of using an illuminating highlighter to create a natural, pretty glow. That’s why I wanted to…

Wanderlust: Amalfi Coast

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Italy twice, once briefly in 2004 and then again in 2008, but am desperate to return and experience the famed Amalfi Coast. I imagine sun-filled days by the sea and warm evenings dining al…

Tuesday Talk

A few weeks ago, I was nominated for a little award by Mary-Katherine. Named the “Liebster” Award (German for: beloved, endearing, welcome), it’s given by fellow bloggers to blogs with growing potential. Mary-Katherine put together this set of questions for me…

Birthday Week

I welcomed my birthday week with a few of my favorites: friends, family, and sweet treats (hello, red velvet!). This past Saturday, we hosted a big housewarming and birthday bash, which lasted into the wee hours of the night. What…

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