March 28, 2012

A Few Things...


Lovely flowers. 

Determination...


Dying to make this cinnamon swirl bread


Adore this cute office space. 


It's picnic season! The bf picked me up from work last week for our first one this year. Heaven. 


LOVE {and need} these shoes, and rolled up army green cargo pants. 


Beautiful digital art print. 

Just a few inspirational images for hump day:) Tomorrow stick with me for what I'm packing for this weekend in Miami! xo {images via tumblr, pinterest}

March 27, 2012

Recipe Box...


I realized something recently, I've been holding out on all of you! Once in awhile I post a recipe, but that's not as often as we hit the internet to search for our weekly meals. Every Sunday I'll visit pinterest or foodgawker and try to make a list for the week so we don't have go back and forth to the store, we typically pick 2 recipes that we have never cooked before and then one or two nights of something 'easy'. We adore cooking together and are a great team in the kitchen, but when we work everyday, we do want to keep it fairly simple, so choosing 3 hour meals is not an option. It's funny too, because I remember living alone thinking a bowl of cereal or crackers and hummus was a viable dinner;) So...here is a little recipe box of things we have cooked and are going to try this week. I'll try to share 2 or 3 each week. Enjoy! 

Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad
Beet Salad Pizza
Thai Red Curry (go heavy on the ginger - it makes such a difference in the taste)
Chicken Piccata
Asparagus Risotto (I like to add sauteed mushrooms for flavor)
Skillet Roast Pork Loin
Baked Sole (I bake it for 15 min then pan fry for 5 minutes in butter, add more lemon and capers!)
Chicken Meatball Soup (you can do this without noodles too, just add extra spinach)
Linguine & Shrimp Scampi (had to add this one last minute since we're cooking it up tonight)

March 26, 2012

Spring in your Step...

I love stepping out in open toe, my favorite spring shoes are lower heels that are neutral shades - they go with everything!!

Michael Kors Buckle Sandal // MK Heel // Sam Edelman Sandal // Cole Haan Sandal // Stuart Weitzman Pump 

Spring Margaritas...


Pink Grapefruit Margaritas anyone? It's the perfect cocktail for spring!! 

March 20, 2012

Spring Looks...


Wear white, pair it with leather for early spring, especially colored jackets. 


Patterned bright skirt, chambray shirt and leopard clutch - all of these together or separate for spring.


Mint! I love this pastel Tibi skirt - it's a big color this season. 


Emerson Fry has too many cute spring items - one MUST is this cream jacket. Jeans, tees, white jackets will be a favorite look for me this spring. 


Casual shorts, paired with button down, blazer, gladiator heels. Perfect. 


Long colored scarf needed this season...


Pencil skirt and blouse...simple and lovely. 



Let's get back to mint - I love this color, and this combo of the lighter and darker version is perfection.



Head to toe, something I would step out tomorrow in...love the preppy feel of putting the same tones together with shirt, sweater, skirt and heels.


Jean shorts are ideal for skipping around town, mix with graphic bold prints in t's and tops! 


A long dress, army jacket - never goes out of style.


Floral pants, this is something I might have to try!

Mixing bright colors, long flowing skirts, layered jewelry!


Gingham, anywhere, anytime- I love it paired with rusty colored shorts and these tan wedges. 

Today marks the official start to spring with the solstice. I gathered a few looks, some trends I've spotted for this lovely season. {images pinterest, 9to5chic, atlantic-pacific, glitter guide}

March 19, 2012

Lemonade Stand...


Such a fun idea...I love these lemonade recipes, and the idea of adding mint, limes, blackberry etc. Perfect for spring and summer refreshments. 

Backyard Fantasies...




I hope you all had a nice weekend:) It was so fun to celebrate St. Patty's in Chicago on such a sunny weekend. My bf made the best breakfast sandwiches for friends at our place this weekend. Then we headed to the burbs yesterday to hang with his family. It was lovely to sit outside in the backyard...since then, I am dreaming about beautiful backyard landscapes with a pool of course. 


*images via pink wallpaper, satisfying spaces

March 16, 2012

Happy Friday...I'm Irish!



This week has been slammed with meetings and bosses in town for our quarterly reviews. I slept, I worked;) And now - it's Friday! And I couldn't be more excited for my second St. Patty's day in Chicago. We plan on cooking breakfast with friends, taking a boat ride along the green river and drinking a few pints of Guinness. It's 70 degrees (and I have said that almost everyday on the blog) so the city is surely going to be mayhem. I'm almost 100% Irish, yep, it's true - and this year I feel extremely lucky in love, friendship and family. How about you?


Hope you all have a Happy St. Patrick's Day. xo

March 15, 2012

The Everygirl...My Home Tour is Live




It was a fun photo shoot back in the fall last year when the Everygirl founders asked me if they could shoot my Chicago apartment. Now it's live and I can hardly believe it, go check out more photos! Thank you ladies for such an amazing keepsake of my Chicago abode. xo

March 14, 2012

Fives Things {Citrus}...


Citrus tones are calling me...orange is my bf's favorite color and I love all shades. While we were out enjoying a lovely walk this weekend we couldn't help but stop into a shop and pick up this pretty orange Jonathan Adler candle - which also smells lovely;) I am also loving this peachy mango print scarf, and I know this tangerine zebra pillow is going to make it's way into our bedroom, in fact, it may already be in the online shopping cart. I'd love to be strutting in this 70 degree spring weather in a topshop shift dress and  can't wait to try this blood orange cupcake recipe

March 13, 2012

Outdoor Oasis...




It's a little surreal to have mid-March in Chicago be sunny and 70;) I'll take it. It inspires me to spring clean, wear pastels, and deck out outdoor spaces for lazing and reading. 


*images via pinterest

March 12, 2012

Lovely Ladies in NYC...



Lonny featured my friend Anna and Caroline's apartment in their March/April issue. It's coated from floor to ceiling in white paint, colorful fabrics and cool vintage finds. Anna, when are you visiting Chitown again? I need your stylish eye in our apartment;) xx

On the Grill...


We are so excited that it is getting warmer in Chicago - we kicked off our week last night with cooking yummy chicken on the grill. This recipe was a hit!

March 9, 2012

Happy Friday...


I'm declaring a casual weekend, stretchy jeans, fashionable flats, cozy soft long t-shirts, and a few layers to take on the 30 degree delta that is our daily weather swing. We're on the brink of spring...I can feel it - and it's beautiful cloudless blue skies today...oh and it's Friday;) Hope you all have a lovely weekend. x


*image via pinterest

March 8, 2012

Question of the Day...


I want to try something new...after last week when I asked people about how they managed stress in life etc., I got great feedback on doing Yoga. I'm definitely going to attend my first yoga class in years this weekend (if my back permits). I hope this becomes a new practice! I loved hearing people's thoughts so I am going to incorporate this in my blog weekly. 


Today, my question is - how do you feel about change? I'm part planner/part free-spirit and I've been fortunate enough to have many great opportunities to move cities and explore new jobs. Are you someone who thrives in change or is more comfortable with sticking to one path? What pushes you in one direction or the other?

March 7, 2012

A Few Things...


Beautiful seaside photo.


Casual in light jeans, black top and chunky silver. 


Opportunities are such a gift...


Love this lace top. So pretty. 


Yummy berries! Makes me excited for the spring farmer's market to begin.


High-gloss Navy...I need to do this somewhere, anywhere! 

{images via sacramento street, pinterest, tumblr}

March 6, 2012

Wrist Wishes...



Spiked, bangled, wrapped, beaded, bright and cuffed...there are many bracelets on the wish list. Especially when you have wrist candy street style inspiration to drool over...


Here are a few to grant your wish


Mark Jacobs Coral Bracelet // ASOS spike bracelet // ASOS Spike #2 // Chan Luu Cuff Bracelet // House of Harlow Bangles // Stella & Dot Bracelet // Bauble Bar White Rope Cuff // Loose Fringe Wrap // Fleur de Lis Bracelet // J.Crew Bangle // Bauble Bar Purple Bangle // Chan Luu Turqouise Wrap // Tory Burch Link Bracelet

Chicken Pot Pie Empanadas...



I'm always looking for things to cook during the week. This recipe looks simple and delicious.

March 5, 2012

Modern + White...









I'm ready to shed the dark days of winter! These crisp spaces make me want to drench our apartment with white paint. {image via pinterest}