Park City Trip...

Valentine's day is over, what's next? SKIING. We depart Saturday for Park City. One of my brothers rented a house and sister and I invited ourselves. Hooray. I have been faithfully seeing the Chiropractor and icing so I can hit the slopes. Here's my wish list while we are there...


Day 1: We land at 11am - and are going directly to ski'n see to pick up rentals for the weekend. Then Deer Valley to get in a half day on the mountain (absolutely love skiing this mountain, it's perfect for a first day out in the season - no snowboarders). Then apres ski by the firepit at the St. Regis. Day 2: Sleep in - it's Sunday, and the forecast is snow. I think this might be the perfect day to ski Park City Mt. - That is one spot I haven't tried yet. Maybe cook a big family dinner in and sit by the fire in the eve. Day 3: Alta - my FAVE ski day in 2011 was at this spot. It's a little bit of a drive, but worth it;) Monday night might be the perfect night for dinner out on the town at Reef's, since many weekenders will be leaving. Not us! Day 4: Tuesday, breakfast on Main Street and a little shopping before our afternoon flight back to CHI. What a treat. 


Any fun plans for President's day?

Summer Picnic...

Had a wonderfully spontaneous adventure to Millennium Park for their Monday night free concert series. Danielle from Breakfast at Toast posted pics from our evening and put together perfect items for your own summer picnic. 

Almond Surfboards + A Bike...

I love this California based co. that produces hand-shaped classic surfboards. Almond's latest collaboration with Linus Bikes makes it easy for you to tote your board to the beach! 

A Nice Day for a Picnic...

Hope you all enjoyed the weekend! A beautiful day to packing up a blanket for a picnic in the park, I would love to make these pickled grapes crostinis...one small thing, it's Monday - time for a busy work week ahead. But I can still daydream;) {quiet time, sunday suppers}

Surf Love...

I am dreaming of beachy sand, salty air and lazing on a surf board this summer. Where to? Maybe Montauk and Newport! {images via pinterest}

10 Things I Loved this Week...

Brooklyn brownstone on Blue Pool Road
White lace style on Sweet Thing
Summer dresses on Mimi + Meg
A visit to the West Village on sfgirlbythebay
Interior inspirations on Bright Bazaar
Guest post on summer fun at Cornflake Dreams
Summer ready outdoor decorating on Design Sponge
Triangles and Zig Zags at The Fresh Exchange
Chicago loft on Automatism
Pop of pink on Breakfast at Toast

A Few Things...

A long hallway to a beautiful breakfast table! 

A beautiful colorful necklace. 

Warm days ahead, I can feel the summer sun and taste the salty air, there is a trip to east coast beaches in my future. 

The most perfect and chic open bungalow living space...now I just have to find out where it is so I can lounge here!

Pretty summer heels.

Draw your own map, write your own story! And listen to a little Fleetwood Mac on the way. 

Tiramisu pancakes...omg.

Just some Monday musings after the weekend.  Enjoy! {images via pinterest, tumblr, i'm just sayin}

Cruising...

I'm thinking of getting a cruiser for the summertime, I'd love to ride along the beach on Lakeshore Drive. How about this bike? {image via strong sense of style}

Surfboard Love...

Rake surfboards makes handmade foam boards for riding giants. I love the long boards...if I lived on the coast I might have to get one. Alas, I do not! I did find some cheap tix to Puerto Rico though, who's with me?

Winter is Here...

Happy Winter Solstice. It's been snowing here in Chicago and looks like it will be a white Christmas;) I love these beautiful snowy scenes. {images via we heart it} 

Skating Party...

Love this idea! I want to have a winter ice skating party complete with cocoa, bonfire and treats. {via the sweetest occasion}

Duck Boots...

Olivia's style inspires the high-heel duck boot for those who want to tread city streets fashionably. Or you can go the outdoorsy country route and stick to the old school flats. {image via dustjacket attic}

High-heel by Tommy Hilfiger, Flats by LL Bean

Outdoor Scene...

This outdoor settings look cozy enough for a winter huddle with warm blankets. {images via Rue}

Fall Foliage...

Colorful fall leaves by swedish photographer, Hilda Grahnat. I lover her blog! These pictures are beautiful.

Happy Friday...

It was a busy week, sorry I didn't get to post my 10 Favorite things and more goodies for you all, more this week to come before I head to Detroit for work and then SF for a whole week of work and play;) Hope you have a lovely fall weekend! {image via From Portland to Peonies}

Perfect Picnic...

This Provencal picnic looks so lovely. Makes me want to lie in the grass all day and eat cheese and grapes;) {images via bash please}

Happy Fall...

It's official. My favorite season is here...I can hardly wait for tailgates, football games, and the leaves to change. {image via junk garden}

Roque Island 2010...

Labor Day was one of the highlights this summer. I thought I'd share pics from our weekend adventure on Roque Island. 

 
Hurricane Earl tried to keep us away...

And made for a rainy boat trip when we landed in Maine.

We were prepared with our list and played supermarket sweeps when picking up all the groceries for the weekend's gourmet meals!

We made it to beautiful Roque Island and felt like we were immediately transported to heaven.

We hiked all afternoon, and when we reached top and looped around to another part of the island, we could see our house from across the water.

The paths were beautiful and covered in green moss.

We rode horses through the forest.

And then enjoyed a sunset cruise around the island.

It was perfectly calm waters in the harbor.

Waking up to the sunrise was amazing.

And the sheep came down every morning to say hello...or very loudly baaaaaaaaa;)

We packed up the red truck and headed to Great Beach for a Lobster Bake.

Loving every minute of sunshine and sand.

The boys were proud of their fire.

And the girls were proud of their chilled wine and champagne;)

And the lobsters cooked while we lazed and played games that had us laughing through the night.

And then S'mores of course!

Giving the hostess a thank you hug!

And saying goodbye to the island till next year!