It's the most wonderful time of the year! I convinced Chas to let me put up our skinny flocked Christmas tree on Halloween this year (gasp!) and it's made the start to the holiday season so sweet...

Apple picking has been on my Chicago bucket list ever since we moved here and experienced our first Windy City fall. One of my sweet readers mentioned she visited Edward's Apple Orchard here in Illinois so after a little research we decided to take a spontaneous road trip...

Ever since we moved to Chicago (2 years ago in September!) I've had a bucket list of things I wanted us to get to do while living in this beautiful city. Because of the state of the world since March...

A few weeks ago we packed up for a picnic date and headed for an afternoon at one of our favorite spots. I have been dreaming of summer picnics in the park ever since I added this darling basket to our wedding registry a little over three years ago...

One of our favorite places to walk lately is around the University of Chicago's main campus. I feel like I've been instantly transported to some castle or secret garden in England as soon as we enter the main quad. We usually like to stroll along...

It's been a beautiful last few days here in Chicago. We've been enjoying evening strolls around the neighborhood soaking up that golden hour glow and the sweet aromas of blooming bushes. This weekend always brings back all the nostalgic feelings of May 26, 2017 when Chas and I were married. Although we won't be...

Springtime is sweet. The bud of new blooms that brings new life and all the pastel hues sing to my soul. We've had a much more mild winter this year in Chicago that causes me to hope we just might get somewhat of a spring!...

Brave. My word for 2020. I talked about this in my Instagram stories recently, but I want a more permanent place to look back and remember as January comes to a close. When we first moved to Chicago one of the biggest adjustments for me was figuring out public transportation... by myself. Now, I'm on this platform everyday waiting for the metra with a little more courage...