January 05, 2017

2016: A Year in Review

 January
{New Years in Seattle, Pittsburgh vacation, Jess's fab Birthday celebration}

February
{New house sneak peak, New fav brunch spot, Lo visits, stayed warm with fur robes and coffee}

  March

{Tropical themed Bridal shower, Bride-made cake, Mango Margs & beach-y restaurant vibes}

   April 

{Madison food tour, cocktails, food and more cocktails}

   May 

{Vegas for work and play, Bouchon, Lakeside at the Wynn}
June
{Minneapolis for Queen B, Kristin's Bachelorette party in Chicago, the start of Summer sunsets up north}

   July
{Allie's amazing wedding weekend, Bridesmaid bouquet, Fourth of July at Devil's Lake}

    August
{Adam's gorg wedding & gorg bride, Cotton candy skies, more weddings, outdoor patios while they last}

   September
{Badgers v LSU at Lambeau, Kristin's glam wedding, Friends reunited & it felt so good, Santa Monica sunset}

  October
{Fall walks, office decor, best days spent in my Nikes, Halloween decorations that scared the kiddos}

  November
{Homecoming weekend in Madison, brunch, Capital tour, Chasers nostalgia, State Street}

  December
{Christmas decorations, late night selfies, Tequila sunrise, sleeping beauty}

A fantastic year in the books. Here's hoping 2017 can manage to top 2016! 

Full disclosure, I did take a hard tumble off the blogger train while I was adjusting to the new house, a new job and a new routine. I am hoping to keep a much better schedule this year just as long as life doesn't get in the way. 


January 26, 2016

Parisian Coffee Table Books

 
 
 
 
 

I'm pretty much obsessed with everything Parisian. The style, design, food, gardens and of course the city are hard to top. Ever since visiting many years ago I've been dying to go back and just wander the white-washed streets aimlessly soaking up every inch of beauty the city has to offer. Because I can't visit on a whim (how amazing that would be?) I've decided to dedicate a week to the City of Love. I'm kicking the week off with my favorite Parisian books. If I can't visit, I might as well surround myself with books that can transport me to this amazing city while simply sitting at home.  





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January 15, 2016

Winter Weather Essentials

The brutally cold weather we've had this week in the Midwest has made me question El Nino and at times, even curse El Nino, that's hold cold it's been. With the mild winter weather gone and Spring feeling years away, I thought it was the perfect time to share my favorite cold weather essentials for making it through the harsh winter months. As hard as it may seem, a down coat and waterproof winter boots are just not enough. Winter hats, mittens, warm-weather socks and comfy nighttime attire is key. My new favorite item I treated myself to this year is the Cozy Fur Robe from Pottery Barn. It is like heaven in robe form and it keeps me toasty morning and night! Keep warm out there my friends and if you live happen to live in a place where the sun is shining and coats aren't necessary, I envy you. A lot!




January 10, 2016

2015: A Year in Review

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

With work being so crazy the first week of the year, I had zero time to get this 2015 recap up until now. I knew I had a fantastic year but I didn't realize just how much happened until I put this together. Spending quality time with friends and family, traveling to new places, celebrating several weddings, getting a promotion, buying a new car and starting this blog were just some of the highlights of last year. I'm looking forward to what 2016 has in store.