Bean and the Stalk

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FUN NIGHT WITH ATHLETA

Lately I've picked up an activity that I absolutely used to dread... running. Shockingly, I'm starting to get to the point where I actually enjoy my runs (who am I?!?!). So I've been on the hunt for more workout gear to keep my stride going, and my bestie Heidy of BECLOTHESMINDED just knew how much I needed new workout gear and decided to host an event! Okay, just kidding... but it is perfect timing. Not only is Heidy an amazing stylist(not exaggerating when I send her photos of 99% of my ... View Post

LOUNGE-WORTHY SWEATERS

According to my own personal scientific study, if you don't come home and immediately change into comfy clothes, there's a 65% chance you're a psychopath. Kidding. But not. You'll never catch me watching The Bachelor on my couch in anything other than my super comfy, sometimes embarrassing, lounge clothes. So one of my favorite things about winter (outside of the best excuse to not leave my house) is purchasing big comfy sweaters. And one of my rules for investing in a sweater - no matter how ... View Post

FIVE EASY WAYS THAT MEAN MORE THAN THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Image via Lakeshore Lady One of my favorite things about being a blogger is having a small, little area of the internet that's mine. Whether that's used to dress up in some of my favorite clothes, share my travels, or talk about Chicago's unpredictable weather, it's a small reflection of who I am and my creative outlet outside of work and everyday life. I had a blog post ready for this week about my favorite turtle neck and chino pants, but can't bring myself to push the publish button on what ... View Post

Falling in Love with Rome

This was the part of the trip when I made it to the motherland! After flying to London first on our Europe trip, my husband and I met my parents in Rome. It was my first time in Italy and since I'm 100% Italian, I've been itching to go my whole life. And it lived up to everything I hoped it would be and more! We stayed at this beautiful Airbnb that I can't recommend enough. It's in the perfect location (we got in very late that night and walked 2 minutes to Campo de Fiori for pizza and there ... View Post

Off The Shoulder Sweaters and Mom Jeans

So many smiles for this weather! Although while I'm writing this, I can hear faintly in the background the TV talking about how the temps are about to drop... again. So I'll hold on to this happiness a little longer and stare at photos from a warm weekend. I've been in a bit of a shopping rut and maybe that's clouding my judgment, but for a long time I was on the hunt for a good pair of mom jeans. I know, I know... I'll probably look back in 10 years and be ashamed (and then in another 10 ... View Post

Love, Marriage, and the (Late) Pursuit of Babies

My husband and I first started dating in 2006, when I was barely eighteen and freshly in college. We dated nearly 10 years before getting married in October 2015 (a few more months and we would have made it to the big 10 mark), and while we broke up throughout the beginning of our relationship, we continuously found our way back to each other (I promise, this is the most mushy I'll be getting in this post). You can just imagine the comments we - specifically I - got during those 9 years we ... View Post