Bringing Joy
This post is sponsored by Glade® The Bright Friday holiday lights are up at Lillstreet Art Center! It was fun to work with Glade® to choose a Chicago location for the “Bright Friday” light...
View ArticleOur Home, Featured in HGTV Magazine’s Christmas Issue
Someone from HGTV Magazine reached out to me back in December of last year. Would we be interested in having our home featured? Yes! Scouting shots were sent, the initial contact person passed them on...
View ArticleA Pink and Green Easter Table
Thank you, Pier 1, for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Pier 1, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Easter is tied with Christmas as Eleanor’s favorite...
View ArticleDecorating for a Cute and Casual Backyard Party
This post is brought to you by TargetStyle. Shop the new Home collection in stores and online. I was in charge of decorating for a party this past weekend. (Friends! Family! Put me in charge of these...
View ArticleDecorating for Both Christmas and New Year’s Eve
This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. While this was a paid opportunity from Lowe’s, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. The Christmas to New Year’s transition: it can be done! I cleared...
View ArticleUpgrading Faux-Fresh Christmas Garland
This post is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts. Every espresso at Dunkin’ Donuts is freshly ground and brewed for each drink and combined with steamed milk and foam in each of Dunkin’s espresso beverages. As...
View ArticleThe Double Parlor, Decorated for Christmas
These two rooms, the living room and the library, are at their best at Christmas. Our Christmas tree is 9′ tall and it takes up a fair amount of space, so we scoot the black and white sofa over in...
View ArticleA Fun Take on a Traditional Christmas Table
This post is sponsored by CarefulPeach and Juliska. CarefulPeach is one of my favorite shops here in Oak Park, and they have a beautiful display wall of plates and serving pieces from Juliska right...
View ArticleA Real-Life Epic Minecraft Fort
August turned seven this year, and he wanted a Minecraft-themed birthday party. We invited his friends for an afternoon at our house with pizza and cake, and an epic real-life Minecraft fort! Full...
View ArticleMy Sister’s Baby Shower
I got to host my sister’s bridal shower a few years back, and now her baby shower too. Ashley and her husband Matt are going to be parents! A huge thank you to both my mom and Matt’s, my co-hosts. We...
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