let's catch up

a long absence... here's where i've been

{at the farmers market with my diy neon straw bag (similar here), forever 21 polka dot body suit and urban sunnies}

 {spending time outside, even under a bit of drizzle}

{baking up sweets like this delicious rhubarb crumble recipe - highly recommended}

 {watching blackhawks game with my twin/bf}

 {celebrating with friends and a beautiful bride}

 {at my favorite cafe for a quick coffee date}

 {decorating the home with peonies that smell as great as they look}

 {golfing with my pops under a lovely summer sky}

hello spring

{boyfriend jeans, my favorite trench and a field of flowers}

 {spicy meatballs - the perfect weeknight dinner on a chilly spring night}

 {easy spring dressing. very similar skirt here}

{tired baby walter after a day at the beach}

{beautiful bride in vera wang. i'm wearing this parker sparkler.}

{morning coffee and a polka dot dress}

spring is here and that means bare legs, renewed love for my neighborhood that's now in full bloom, cooking with the windows open and a breeze blowing in, long walks with the pup and pulling out all those summer clothes i've missed so much. 

boston to scottsdale

{hiding from the arizona sun in an obnoxiously large hat. swimsuit top is from victoria's secret}

{view from our balcony in scottsdale. we stayed at the valley ho which had a cool retro modern vibe}

{all the girls out to dinner at searsucker which was fantastic!}

{sun and beers in boston with one of my best ladies}

{and there she is on a lovely little cobblestone street}

 {favorite dinner in boston was at pomodoro, a teeny tiny italian restaurant in the italian village where we enjoyed lots of prosecco and pasta}

have been bouncing around lately with a weekend in boston to visit one of my best friends and another in scottsdale for a bachelorette weekend. was nice to be home this weekend and enjoy a couple chilly spring days in chicago. 

xx

biker babes

i can't remember the last time i rode a bike but i've got an unusual urge to cruise around on one this summer. hoping that getting back on the saddle is really as easy as the saying goes. 

1. target micarg rover, $231

2. anthropologie pashley brittania bike, $1395

3. anthropolgie copper cruiser, $6000

4. huffy panama jack cruiser, $169

5. schwinn cruiser, $129

6. bianchi milano dama, $499

tgif

{art finally hung above the couch - paris street, &love and an original sketch of the pup from a talented friend}

 {baking up some blueberry lemon yogurt bread}

 {the pup begging for a bigger bed}

 {beautiful place settings at last saturday's supper club}

have a lovely weekend!

spring shopping

{madewell whit aster skirt, chinese laundry easy ds, jcrew denim short, all saints peony riviera dress, zara bowling bag, stella mccartney ultrathin sunnies, madewell boardwalk sandal, milly grace drape dress, rebecca minkoff ragini sandals, mara hoffman frida maxi dress, madewell crystal collage necklace}

the weather is (slowly) warming up and i can't help myself from filling my closet with open toed shoes, statement accessories and anything that shows a little skin. 

an added bonus, shopbop has 20% off through thursday with the code wearefamily13.

{sxsw}

{forever 21 skirt (similar here), h&m cropped sweatshirt, anthropologie clutch (on sale!), urban outfitters bra, nine west sandals, michael kors watch, essie 'funky limelight' on nails}

at the san jose hotel in austin for sxsw and ran into miss emma from tresawesome who was sweet enough to snap a quick picture for me. 

have been missing that city and its heat since i left.  

happy weekend friends - xx

oh, hello again

{big smile, cold day}

{walter staring down snowflakes}

{one of the best weddings yet and a beautiful blushing bride}

 {homemade carmel corn for academy awards party}

{impossible not to smile at this little face}

 {mexican hot chocolate and marshmallows on chilly snowy day}

 {back in austin and it felt so good (and hot!)}

 {the sweetest rose in texas pinned to this lil jean jacket (ps 25% at madewell through next week with code 4SPRING}

 {2 long braids}

 {jean shorts, boots, an old fashion texas dance hall and shiner}

{live music at lustre pearl and a margarita}

the year is off to a busy bee start but have crammed in lots of laughs and drinks and even a quick trip to austin. outfit post to come. yay!

xx

hello 2013

 {taking in the beautiful cali coastline}

 {one of my favorite summer views}

 {day on the lake}

 {beauty after a storm}

 {feeling like a kid again}

{not so happy after it goes down}

{a picture perfect fire}

 {testing out some santa barbara wineries - pardon the wine stained smile}

 {oysters at santa monica fish company}

 {champagne and a pretty candle filled fireplace}

while posting on this blog slowed down in 2012, life certainly did not. i do miss sharing my inspiration and little moments here, but have found that living in the moment can be an even more fulfilling creative outlet.

i hope to drop by a bit more this year, but really my plan for 2013 is to continue living the 2012 resolutions that made this last year so memorable and inspiring.