If it was just two short years ago, my bridesmaids would be outfitted with one of these frocks.  

And Chicago ladies, did you know that an Anthro store opened on State Street by Marshall Fields?  Seriously great for an awesome lunch break.

It has such sweet details and I love this for the inspiration of a bedroom.  White, gold, brown/tan, and yellows with simple patterns would create such a relaxing environment.

{from the etsy shop of who made it}

I love the handpicked homepage for etsy, it is often a very pretty little collection.  The yellows and blues today were especially lovely.

This volume includes Valentines day.  We went to visit my family as it was a three day weekend and our Valentine's day consisted of orange bowknots (sooooo good), a goat cheese frittata, brownie hearts packed in bags as valentines to give to my grandma's, my dad making homemade french fries, and a family movie night.  So not romantic per say.  But filled with so many sweet memories.

The next two days after our road trip were pretty quiet as the whole family was in need of extra nap times.  The next big event was the delivery of our new rug... and I am in love with it.  I know it is lame to love a rug but seriously it was worth the wait. 

On a little neighborhood walk this Saturday I noticed a magnolia tree with buds... umm hello little sign of spring!  But I hope that they don't get frozen and then not bloom, they have a while to go before it is time to blossom in this part of the country.  But I will take any sign of spring that comes my way.

Have a great week!

I am trying to decide if I want to spend my first non-planned weekend getting the rest of our stuff out of storage and into our new apartment (it has been done soon rather than later) or going on a little day date to see the Inspiring Dreams! Promoting the Burnham Plan exhibit at the library... hmm.  And I am trying to decide if I want to do a spending hiatus this year...

Have a great weekend!

These silver bowls would be absolutely lovely on a side table and filled with floating spring flower buds (or maybe a bit oversized peony for the small one). Or as a dish to collect guest wishes at a celebration.  Or as a vessel for holiday ornaments.  Just saying.

{via Sadie Olive}

Wallpaper has come such a long way.  It can be so chic and pretty, but will our kids be groaning about the wallpaper choices of the early 2000's?  Either way the Martha's Vineyard Monique is absolutely pretty.  I could see this being an excellent choice for any room. And (depending on dimensions) it could be a chic and subtle table runner for a wedding reception, a pretty combination of paper and linens. Oh the possibilities with such a perfectly understated wallpaper!

It is not Sunday but as I had today off for President's Day it is essentially Sunday for me... so it is time for Sunday Edition!

This past week I pulled out our polaroid which had not been used since the wedding a year and half ago.  It is fun to use and definitely quite different.  This past week was pretty lovely (meaning the moments and people I got to spend time with, not the photos :) ).  That might have more to do with having a long weekend visit to the countryside.  Countryside sounds so romantic doesn't it?

Happy Friday & happy Valentines to you!  I will be enjoying a nice long weekend catching up with family as Monday my office is closed for Presidents day.  But I wanted to pop in here and wish you all a  lovely weekend, one that is filled with sweetness.   xoxo

{image via ames2880}

While more often than not my lips might have a bit of lipgloss (if anything), every year at about this time I find myself wanting a fresh bit of color by way of lipstick.  Maybe it is all the love in the air brought around by way of Valentines day?  Or maybe it is simply that it is the middle of winter with paleness reigning supreme leaving me craving color...

When I am going to wear lipstick, I prefer Benefit, Nars, and Mac.  I tend to love their colors the best.

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