The classic black and white color palette is beautifully timeless and if you’re looking for holiday décor that reminds you of winter and all things cozy you’re going to want to add some of these amazing pieces in your home this season! Whether it is Scandinavian, classic, or modern farmhouse I think we can all …
Dorm Room Essentials
It’s that time of year again! Our little ones who seemed to have turned into adults over night are running off to begin lives of their own. Many will begin their journey in a dorm room. As good parents, we want them to have everything they need and be in an environment that they …
Small Patio DIY
We live in a small space and so we wanted to carve out a little outdoor space to enjoy this year. With Summer rapidly coming upon us filled with birthday parties and get togethers, we couldn’t wait to start working on our small patio! Now it feels like an extension of our home and one …
Style Mixing and Making a Space Your Own
Defining your style can be difficult and sometimes we feel like we don't fit in a particular box. Sometimes those defining styles get a little blurry and that's okay! Today we're discussing three distinct styles and how they can blend together and still look different and individual. Contemporary, simply put, is the style of today. …
Before and Afters
I love a good Before and After! While I don’t always remember to take the photos, I get so excited to see how the space transforms! I’ve rounded up some of my oldie but goodies and a peek at a few new ones. This home had oh so much beautiful Chicago charm with …
To Sender With Love
My friends know that I lean more on the cynical and less on the romantic. The closest my husband and I have had to celebrating Valentine’s Day is sitting down to a movie at the same time in the living room that may or may not involve a glass of wine. However, when it comes …
Curated Art Displays
I promised more artwork and this time want to show a beautiful way to display them. While a gallery wall can still be a great way to display art, for some of us it can be overwhelming to undertake. One of my favorite alternatives for displaying art, is layering selected prints on a shelf. …
Mad Love for the Midwest
I am a Midwest girl, through and through. I grew up in Michigan and spent summers enjoying the outdoors camping, hiking, swimming (in our many many lakes!) Winters were not ignored either with snowmobiling and ice skating. Even though I lived several years in the southern states and spent some time overseas, I don’t think …
Frank Lloyd Wright House & Studio
Taking advantage once again of the amazing architectural story surrounding this city of ours, we took a little cruise over to Oak Park to experience some truly iconic architecture. On the way, when explaining who Frank Lloyd Wright is to my 4 year old she immediately referenced our favorite book “Iggy Peck, Architect” by …