Fall blooms from dear friends really brightened up a hard week. Hope your Fall is filled with cooler days and colorful leaves!
September Around The Web
September was all about weddings! Before all the festivities began we started the month with a Labor Day weekend boating at Turkey Hill and had dinner to celebrate Barbara’s birthday at Lake Winnebago. The next week Grace and I got our nails done before Laura and Ashton’s wedding weekend, Holiday Mart held our Pre-Con meeting, and then Dale and I packed and headed to LA to celebrate Matt and Caitlin. As soon as we were home Holiday Mart move-in and show week began! This month was a whirlwind and had some definite lows as well. Fall has arrived and I’m having a hard time wrapping my brain around the fact that there are just a few months left in 2021. Never have I had to try harder to embrace the season we are in!
Kate’s kitchen stopped me in my tracks. It’s so unique and refreshing and has me wanting to include a lot more color and quirk in my home.
Julia’s fall table also caught my eye! I love the beautiful florals and how the dishes stick within the same pink palette.
Krystal’s styling and photography are always so inspiring. These photos truly feel like Fall.
I’m not a huge baker, or chef for that matter, but I would love to try these pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies!
Living in a smaller home, I always enjoy others’ tips and tricks for how they best utilize their space, especially in the kitchen.
And on the opposite end of the spectrum, penthouse inspiration.
It’s soup season!
This burgundy color is going to be popular this year I think!
Let’s embrace The Season
August Around The Web
August was a bit more relaxed as Summer starts to wind down. At the beginning of the month I settled back into my work from home routine after coming home from Utah, we spent time with our nephews and celebrated Mike’s birthday, Dale and I worked on planning our Europe trip with Sophie and Alex, we spent as much time as possible at the pool, I went to an outdoor Fusion pop-up class, the Smith family visited the Auschwitz exhibit at Union Station, Holiday Mart planning got busier as the show approached, Dale and I attended a couple’s shower for Laura and Ashton, and we spent a weekend hanging out with our high school friends Syd and Sal!
Around the web this month this propagation wall tutorial caught my eye because our fiddle is nearing the ceiling! Not sure if I will be brave enough to propagate, but saving just in case!
Another fun DIY I discovered was this checkered bowl!
Always on the lookout for pasta recipes!
I keep coming back to this belt bag…
Someday I would love to stay at the Ludlow in NYC!
Matte balloons seem to be trending at the moment.
The most exciting news of the month is that I signed up for Nuuly! I can’t wait for my first box to arrive in early September!
Soak up the end of summer!
July Around The Web
July has gone by so FAST. This month my Junior League Dinner Club resumed after a long hiatus, we celebrated the Fourth of July with Dale’s family in town from Chicago, I got to see some work friends at happy hour, Dale and I headed to LA and Vegas for bachelor/bachelorette parties, I got to see Grace preform in Mamma Mia, we went to the zoo with my nephews, made it to the pool a few times, Alyson and I hosted a bridal shower for Laura and we ended the month in Park City for her bachelorette. WOW. I’m also still working from home (for the foreseeable future) and found Brittany’s office makeover especially inspiring!
Love this wavy mirror DIY – I’m seeing this look everywhere!
And another beautiful mirror DIY!
Fun hearing more about Becky’s home
We’ve landed on Croatia for a large portion of our Europe 2022 trip!
Waiting for this new Ilia mascara to arrive in the mail!
I found a dress for an upcoming wedding at a local KC boutique, Scoobie!
OBSESSED with these paper plants from Hallmark!
Might need to fit in a s’mores night next month!
Hello, august!
Bridal Shower Blooms
Last weekend my friend Alyson and I hosted a bridal shower for my best friend, Laura! Once again, Trader Joe’s did not disappoint in providing beautiful blooms for our festivities.
The Gasparilla Inn and Club
Dale and I had the BEST whirlwind trip to Boca Grande, Florida last weekend to celebrate our friends Adam and Alex! They were married in a private ceremony on the island in 2020 and we were so grateful to be there on their one year anniversary to fully celebrate at the beautiful Gasparilla Inn & Club.
As soon as we arrived we headed to the Beach Club to enjoy the pool and ocean before the evening festivities. For breakfast we walked to a bakery down the street before spending a few more hours in the sunshine before our flight home. I loved learning about the club’s history, we hope to be back soon!
