Last weekend's highlight was a hot air balloon ride over farm-and-field-dotted country. From our fiery hot lift off to the scalp-tingling quiet at three thousand feet, it was an unforgettable experience for the entire family.
Month: August 2013
Weekend in the Country: Trail Riding
Our weekend at a friend's country house began with a long trail ride - Hannah on the naughty Irish Connemara who stopped to nibble brush, and I on the obedient Quarter Horse who followed the gentlest of commands. Heaven.
Morning at the Beach
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Fall Cravings: The Oversized Knit
The cool evening temps here in Chicago have me longing for cozy knits in soft neutrals. Paired with everything from tone-on-tone skirts and trousers to leather leggings or lazy Sunday denim, your chunky, borrowed-from-the-boys sweater will become a fall wardrobe workhorse. Below is my round-up of options for every budget. I'm already dreaming of football … Continue reading Fall Cravings: The Oversized Knit
Nature’s Polka Dots
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Maple Glazed Cream Puffs and Mini-Eclairs
Let me set the record straight: I am NOT, by nature, a baker of fancy desserts. Or overly involved desserts. If you'd like any sort of crisp or pie, I can do that for you. Cookies? Coconut cakes? Lemon bars? I've got you covered. But 30 layer crepe cakes? Dyed, rolled and personalized heart cookies? … Continue reading Maple Glazed Cream Puffs and Mini-Eclairs
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