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All This Grace and Charm
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Scenes From a (Long) Weekend

Small plates from our impromptu date night at Fork.  My grape tomato plant is already yielding. Hows that for a bizarre spring? Sangria marinating.   Quinoa Caprese Salad. Memoria...

3 days ago

NOLA Photo Dump

When you can drink beer on the street, you have to take full advantage.   Nothing to see here, just Zach Galifianakis doing the Second Line.  Havent you always wanted to booze on a car...

21 may 12

Five Indulgent Things

1. I die for gold flatware. This design by Almoco is my current hearts desire. 2. I might be a little late to the party in mentioning Chanel Riva--particularly considering that the only place you can...

16 may 12

Weekend Link Roundup

My favorite NOLA cocktail: A Bullet Sour from the Carousel Bar. I could use a weekend getaway. Unfortunately, I live in the only Illinoian destination one would want to get away to. (No offense, down...

11 may 12 1 person likes this

1st Anniversary Shoot, NOLA

Photos by Kaylynn Marie By now, you probably figured that I was swallowed by a sea of Louboutins at the Nordstrom semi-annual sale. Alas, my reality is much bleaker; Ive been sickish for the last sev...

05 may 12

Are you there summer? Its me, the disillusioned Midwesterner.

The View from our NOLA hotel. I swear that I will get around to posting more shots from this trip. Chicago had the gall to get cold again.  (Contain your shock.) Actually, temps are hovering aro...

23 apr 12

Blogger Memoir: Rurally Screwed

 It occurs to me that I dont speak about books much around here. (Lest I be cursing my favorite canine for selectively eating several of my first editions, of course. Which I did read, once, at ...

18 apr 12

5 Things I know at 25

My 25th birthday, and a freak Chicago summer. Shortly after midnight, this St. Patricks day, marked 25 years during which Yours Truly has managed to keep herself alive. It has proved a harrowing busi...

16 apr 12 2 people like this

Easter Tablescape

My Easter table is complete. I cant say as much for the food, however, half of which I planned to make in advance of tomorrows festivities. Emphasis on the word, planned.  I will blame the dog. ...

07 apr 12

Oh, Hi There

By the very talented, Kaylynn Marie, from our first anniversary shoot in NOLA. The Mister and Yours Truly have returned from our glorious venture south. Perhaps a little worse for the wear-weve both ...

02 apr 12

Travel Size

Via The Mister and Yours Truly leave this evening to celebrate our first anniversary in NOLA. (Currently, the weather looks horrendous there. Im trying not to shake my fist at the gods just yet. But,...

21 mar 12 1 person likes this

Weekend Link Roundup

Via Weekend links. Whew. You havent seen these bad boys in a while. Folks. The temperature in Chicago has bounced between 75 and 80 degrees all week. Yeah. In Chicago. Where most St. Pats days are ha...

19 mar 12

On Control, or My Lack-Thereof

 First off, a sincere thank-you to everyone who expressed concern about the Mister and me. Yours Truly once again encountered the lesson that the universe has been diligently attempting to drill...

16 mar 12

Kate Spades Home

All photos Via The Selby   You guys. I just die.  You all know about my ill-advised allegiance to vintage, city apartments, the interiors of which could implode around you at any given mome...

09 mar 12

Sneakpeeq Giveaway Winner

Rachel Coppenhaver, you are the winner of the Sneakpeeq giveaway. Now, go on, treat yourself to something real nice.

03 mar 12

Wherein I Request Your Patience

The Mister and Yours Truly have been dealt a pretty tough hand this week. Please be patient with my absence / slower posting schedule for a spell.  (I will still post the winner of the Snea...

28 feb 12

Shrimp Pasta and Finger Surprise

Tuesday night I was intent on making a meal for myself. For those who arent aware, the Mister travels four to five days a week. So, naturally, most of my dinners consist of dried cereal and the occas...

23 feb 12

Sneakpeeq Giveaway

I am just short of obsessed with the high-end discount sites cropping up around the web. (How did they know I needed eighteenth century Japanese dessert forks!?)  Seriously.  I had to brief...

18 feb 12

Shabby Apple Review

I received the sassy little grey number pictured from Shabby Apple, an online boutique of womens dresses, a few weeks ago. I think its fair to say that I am in love.  The brilliant thing about t...

15 feb 12

My Dog Ate My Gym Membership

Via Lets talk about fitness. ::Removes cookie from mouth:: Okay. Now. Do you gym? P90X? Stationary bike in front of Real Housewives? Or, do you scoff at weight-obsessed Americans because th...

13 feb 12

Weekend Link Roundup

A gorgeous photo by Kaylynn Marie, the photographer booked for our one year anniversary shoot in New Orleans. My dog ate upwards of a dozen of my very favorite books. You know, the ones that I would ...

05 feb 12

Thoughts on Responses to "Why Put a Bumper Sticker on a Ferrari?"

Looks like a Ferrari to me. Via. If you havent already seen them, I encourage you to read the following: -Lisa Khourys response to the negative feedback she has received with regards to her article, ...

04 feb 12

Wherein I Express My Confusion at Everything

Its a circus out there, folks. Via. Wow. Is it just me, or is the world on crack this week? Lets see, there was that whole business of Susan G. Komen pulling its Planned Parenthood funding...  W...

02 feb 12

Quit Washing Your Hair

Even in this god-awful cell phone picture, my hair still looks good. I havent washed it in five days... When was the last time you washed your hair? Yesterday? Two days ago? Three days ago?  ::G...

27 jan 12 1 person likes this

Meal Planning For The Hopelessly Disorganized

Via Chicago is doing Chicago today, at a balmy nine degrees, snow shooting down in sheets. Days like this, the streets are just magical. What with the hundreds of cursing commuters, waddling to their...

24 jan 12

Weekend Link Roundup

Dressing up on a Sunday; my attempt to combat winter blues.   Sweater, Banana Republic. Skirt, J. Crew. Blouse, Target. Tights, Calvin Klein.  I am going to get a sun lamp. I have decided. ...

23 jan 12

Goat Cheese and Cranberry Egg Bake with Thyme

Breakfast rarely graces my table in the form of anything but garlic bagels. And, maybe a wayward croissant or two, purchased at the cafe across the street by the Mister after much bemoaning of hunger...

15 jan 12 1 person likes this

NOLA - Anniversary Edition

Just a little stroll down memory lane with these photos - the last time the Mister and I were in New Orleans. We were dating and yours truly was a dewy 22. That was a good age, no? Old enough for boo...

11 jan 12

2012 Links

At least I was wearing a great dress... I threw my back out during New Years Limbo (which is a thing). Embarrassment. Shame. Just for the record, however, I got low. I dont know if it is the puke-y l...

06 jan 12 1 person likes this

What to Eat (And Drink) on NYE

Against all of my better judgement, I volunteered to host New Years Eve. Many of you are familiar with this holiday as the one which features glitter nail polish and dashed expectations.  On eve...

31 dec 11

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