Just in time for the still too hot for comfort weather that has been hanging around Chicago these days, Elsie‘s shop, Red Velvet Art, started carrying a brand new clothing line, Lonie Mae. It looks so perfect for this left over summer heat! Each piece is one of a kind and handmade by one crafty [...]
Since classes are starting at the university I work at it truly feels like Fall is just around the corner! It’s chilly enough in my office for lattes and hot chocolates year round, but I can’t wait for the weather to catch up and make my daily sweaters and long sleeves seem a little more [...]
We’ve been watching the cheesy, early 2000s TV show Roswell. It’s about high schoolers and aliens… oh, I know! It’s totally far-fetched and 100% silly. Anyway, so much of the music and fashion and hairstyles in the series remind me of high school days so today’s Music Monday is a little mini celebration of the [...]
Sunday morning I was sipping my coffee and a thunderstorm was splashing raindrops on the windows, when a little email from TOAST popped into my inbox. It was a little note about the new video for there Autumn/Winter 10 collection that was just released. It’s the prettiest! A lot of times collection videos seem like [...]
I just love Anabela’s beautiful new collaborative shop, Summer Water! (Anabela and Caitlin, you two make the presttiest things!) It’s full of gentle photos and pretty totes. And each piece and photo seems perfect for this time of year when all the summer colors are a little bit paler, but the weather is still warm [...]
Corrie is one busy lady and she still finds time to make the sweetest things! Her whole shop is darling, but I especially love the textile necklaces! Each piece is one of a kind (or just a few of a kind) and handmade using a wonderful mix of vintage, reclaimed and newer materials. I’m so [...]
I’m not sure how many of you are following the World Cup but we’re pretty mad for it at my house! Since it’s being held in South Africa this time around, the time difference means we’re able to catch the first half of the first match over breakfast. At work I keep an eye on [...]
I am really enjoying this month’s issue of Nylon! It came just in time for me to toss in the car and has been perfect for keeping the boredom that comes from driving a thousand plus miles in a single day in check. I came across a little blurb about Calla‘s beautiful Spring/Summer line. This dress [...]
Four years of undergrad and an almost year long stint as a barista didn’t really leave me with a professional looking wardrobe, so I’ve been doing some shopping and outfit planning once I knew I would be starting a new job. I thought I’d share three of them with you! Kick any Monday blues with [...]
I love huge bags with lots of space for all the things I must lug around with me, like notebooks, cameras, knitting needles and yarn, but I secretly love smaller clutches. They’re so lovely and perfect with pretty dresses don’t you think? And I may have found the sweetest clutches on Etsy by Eclu! Q. Could you [...]
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