Kelly in the City, Author at Kelly in the City

November 27, 2022 •

The First Holiday Post

$35 Fair Isle Sweater (It also comes in a $40 dress version!) / $19.99 Suede/Sherpa C.Wonder Sneakers / $13 Quilted C.Wonder Bag / $45 Quilted Trench Coat / Mitch’s Birdseye Sweater / Mitch’s $19 Pants

It’s Christmas in Chicago! The trees and lights are up and the streets are bustling—and just like that, the city is in full-blown holiday mode.

The girls went down to my in-laws for a few days last week over their Thanksgiving break, so Mitch and I had a little time to ourselves. Yes, we crammed as much work in as possible 😆, but we were also able to get out and take in the sights. Michigan Avenue was my favorite excursion! (It was also in the 50s, which made things extra fun.)

Downtown Chicago

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November 26, 2022 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

The First Snow

Puffer Jackets / Rainbow Sweaters / Coated Leggings / Sneakers

MonnaLisa’s Black Friday (Week) Sale is going on right now, and you can take 20 percent off and get free shipping with code “KELLY22”!

Let me introduce you to the girls’ favorite outfits of all time.

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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November 25, 2022

Best Black Friday Sales

Ivory Wool Topcoat / Black Watch Puff Sleeve Dress / Cable-Knit Mockneck Stripe Sweater / Leather Ballet Flats / Camel Emmerson Dress / Naghedi Woven Tote Bag / Fern Cabinet / Always Pan / Candle / Sorel Boots / Rattan Trunk / Cable Knit Turtleneck Sweater / Demi-Boot Jeans

It’s that time of the year again! Black Friday is a great time to get ahead on your Christmas shopping and pick up gifts for everyone on your list. If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at these gift guides. I’ve compiled a list of the best Black Friday sales from some of my favorite retailers and gathered my favorite products to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

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November 23, 2022

Tuckernuck Black Friday Sale

Navy and White Striped Sweater / Black Watch Ruffle Neck Top / Navy Dudley Stephens Fleece Pullover / Beige Knit Sweater / Navy Puffer Vest / Sherpa Puffer Vest / Woven Tote Bag / Sorel Boots / Block Heels / Tartan Shirt Dress / Ivy Green Dress / Camel Dress / Green Turtleneck Dress / Black Watch Ruffle Neck Dress

Here are some of my favorite pieces included in the Tuckernuck Black Friday Sale, from sweaters to dresses to bags and more. Use the code “CYBER” to take up to 30% off your order!

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November 22, 2022

J.Crew Black Friday Sale

Cream Rollneck Sweater / Beige Ribbed Mockneck Sweater / Suede Cashmere Lined Touch-Screen Gloves / Tan Wool Topcoat / Black Watch Puff Sleeve Dress / Striped Turtleneck Long-Sleeve Tee / Tan Sweater Blazer / Teddy Sherpa Jacket / Quilted Cocoon Puffer Coat / Ivory Wool Topcoat / Grey Wool Coat / Nordic Winter Boots / Cable-Knit Mockneck Stripe Sweater / Demi-Boot Jeans in Dark Wash

Cyber Week sales have begun! From now through 11/24, use the code “SHOPEARLY” at J.Crew to take 50% off these pieces and more. I’ll post a couple more recaps of the best Black Friday sales throughout the week and share some of my favorite items so you don’t have to sort through every page to find the best pieces on sale.

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November 21, 2022

Staircase Wainscoting Inspiration

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I had a lot of fun putting together this recent blog post on mudrooms. Taking 15-20 minutes to scroll through Pinterest gives me all the inspiration, motivation and relaxation vibes, haha. So I’m back with another roundup!

Now that we had our runner replaced with Rouzati Rugs, I’ve really enjoyed thinking about staircase finishing touches. I’ll say that this is several years out; the mudroom is 100-percent next on our list because of functionality reasons. But that gives me lots of time to decide on what’ll look best in our home!

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November 21, 2022 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Girls’ Weekend

Velour Corduroy Leggings / Sweatshirts / Puffer Vests / Lucy’s Sneakers

Mitch flew to New York City to visit his best friend/business partner recently, so we had a little girls’ weekend here in Chicago.

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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November 19, 2022

2022 Gift Guide for the Home

AeroGarden / Espresso Machine / Air Fryer Oven / Vitamix Blender / Blue Electric Pour-Over Kettle / Always Pan / Waffle Iron / Gingham Blanket / Ruffle Ceramic Bowl / Le Creuset Dutch Oven / Candle / Dyson Vacuum / Ginger Jar / KitchenAid Stand Mixer

From espresso machines to vacuum cleaners to air fryers and more, here is my 2022 Gift Guide for the Home.

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November 17, 2022

Gift Guide for Stocking Stuffers

Personalized AirPods Case / Travel Jewelry Case / Reversible Beanie / Lip Balm Set / Peppermint Bark Bites / Navy Leather Tassel Keychain / Big Hair Claw Clips / Candy Cane Truffle Gift Box / Layered Notepad / Fresh Cleanser and Moisturizer Duo / Candle / Salted Caramels / Brow Gel Duo / Mama Necklace / Ultra Repair Cream / Navy Suede Catchall / Mini Photo Printer for Smartphones / Silk Scrunchie Set Ornament

Here are a few ideas of what to fill your stockings with, from my favorite lip balm to peppermint chocolates; these stocking stuffers are all small yet practical gifts.

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November 15, 2022 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago