As you may have picked up on by now 😉, Backcountry is the Larkin Family’s #1 destination for all things active and outdoorsy. And now that spring has finally sprung in Chicago, we’re out and about—and using our favorite gear—more than ever! So today I’m going to be highlighting a few of our favorite Backcountry activewear products, and sharing a coupon code. :)
Written By Kelly in the City
10 Things, 5/24
Bathroom vanity paint color inspiration
Hey, Friends. :) I fell behind on life last week, so I took a few days to get things back in order. Feels great to start the week with a tidy home and a clear head! Here are the first 10 things that come to mind:
$20 Amazon Essentials Sandals
~$20 Amazon Essentials Sandals (Wedge version here.) / Old J.Crew Dress (But I would recommend this black Tuckernuck shirt dress. It’s my go-to summer dress! I also love this very similar dress from Madewell, made out of the same material as the one I’m wearing.) / Goyard Bag (That’s my review!) / Clara Williams Magnetic Pearl Bracelet / Ray-Ban Sunglasses / Pearl Bow Earrings
It’s about time I did a post on Amazon Essentials Sandals, because they’re wildlycomfortable and ridiculously affordable.
I credit my sister-in-law, Kim, for this find. When we were down in New Orleans visiting my brother’s family over spring break, she swore up and down about these sandals… and I figured why not give ’em a try?
Recent Finds, 5/21
Madewell Asymmetrical Button-Front Linen Dress
On the Recent Finds front 😉, the exciting news is that Madewell brought back its famous Asymmetrical Button-Front Linen Dress. I’m normally not a huge fan of linen, but this dress is worth it, as it’s breezy, comfy and easily dressed down or up. TTS, though you may want to size up for bust size. Grab it before it sells out!
From Straw to Silk: How to Transform Your Hair in Seconds
This is the story of a girl who went from having dry, brittle and thin hair to having healthy, strong and much thicker hair—all thanks to $5.
This post is sponsored by Pantene. I’m a diehard fan, and all passionate expressions of love are real. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up and running!
15 Things, 5/17
Chappy Wrap teamed up with Sara Fitz to make a striped shirt blanket. It’s perfect! You can see the whole collection here. The Nantucket basket blanket is also 😍.
Grab your coffee! Here are the first 15 things that come to mind this morning:
Recent Finds, 5/15
Plaid Hill House dress restocked!
Had to push back Recent Finds a day, but happy Saturday!
What are you guys up to today? Our kitchen is being finished (hallelujah!) so we took the girls out to breakfast. It was raining and we couldn’t get in anywhere, so we ended up at a pizza place. 😆 But pizza for breakfast isn’t as bad as you’d think! Tonight, we’re celebrating our neighbors’ birthdays after the kids go down. Fingers crossed for good weather! Other than that, pretty average rainy weekend over here… which is actually nice, because it gives us an excuse to hang around together. :)
20+ Can’t-Live-Without Walmart+ Products
Backyard Discovery Playhouse, available via Walmart+.
Walmart+ is a new kind of membership that the Larkin Family has thoroughly enjoyed this year! Why? It saves us so much time and money!
Kitchen Progress: Benjamin Moore Dove Wing
Please excuse the mess, but I finally have a kitchen update for you! Today I’m sharing some photos of the in-progress space. (Unedited because I typically think unedited photos show true color best!)
10 Things, 5/10
One of our favorite engagement photos by my friend Rachel! Mitch proposed on May 4th, and while we don’t really celebrate the day, there’s always something special about it. Love you, Mitch.
Grab you coffee! Here are the first 10 things that come to mind.


















