Bean and the Stalk

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SAIL AWAY WITH ME AND SEE SPARKS FLY

Let's kick off summer the right way. There is nothing better than summertime Chicago and being on the water. Looking at the skyline from the lake is truly a breathtaking scene and makes you remember just why we live here (especially after dealing with the winter). That's why I'm so excited to share this event! On May 27th I'll be hosting See Sparks Fly - Odyssey's Inaugural Fireworks Cruise with some other awesome hosts! The dinner cruise, which goes from 7:30-11:30PM, will float down ... View Post

VEGAN LEATHER MOTO

My new favorite leather jacket.I actually love shopping for leather jackets around this time of year. Not only are there shockingly a ton of options, but there are also a ton of options on sale. I was actually binge watching Netflix's show "Girl Boss" and wondered if Nasty Gal was still online. To my surprise not only was the website still up, but they're still selling some super cute product. I snagged this vegan leather moto jacket that I absolutely love. The best part? It's under $100!I also ... View Post

MEHNDI CEREMONY

This post is a special one. A few weeks ago I flew to South Florida to help throw a mehndi ceremony/bridal shower for one of my closest, longest friends. The bride and I have known each other since we were in Kindergarten, so together with one of our other closest, oldest friends and our moms, we threw her a celebration for her upcoming wedding. Mehndi is a ceremonial art that is typically on the bride a few days before her wedding, so she can wear it on her big day. Since the wedding is ... View Post

BUSINESS ON THE RIGHT, PARTY ON THE LEFT

I got that right... right?I stepped away from the blog for a bit because I've been traveling. I thought 2015 and 2016 were the year of weddings, but to my delight, the weddings haven't slowed down for my friends. After I got back from Florida, I was home in Chicago for two days and then headed to New York for one a long-time family friend's wedding. It was held in the Picnic house at Prospect Park and it was so beautiful! Spring weddings can be hit or miss when it comes to the weather, but they ... View Post

A Day at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Step into a magical castle by the ocean...That's the best way to describe the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. This past weekend I was in South Florida where my childhood best friend and I threw a bridal shower for our other childhood best friend (more on that in next week's post!). During the day, we headed to Vizcaya in Miami. If you're in Miami, I highly suggest you stop by. The grounds feature gorgeous flowers and landscape that makes you feel like you're in Europe, while the inside design is ... View Post

PAJAMAS AND JEANS

Not to be confused with pajama jeans...Because we all remember that was a thing. Seriously, remember this commercial? My husband actually used to have a pair. They were half a joke but I know deep down inside he loved them. They somehow ended up in the trash. Wonder who did that...But really, I love the combo of a pajama top (that's only meant to look like a pajama top because really, what psycho doesn't sleep in old tees?) and jeans. Lately it's been a go-to of mine.Although lately I've ... View Post