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Living/Dining Room Reveal

Today, I’m kicking off a series of home renovation final reveal posts, and I’m so excited about it. This post features our living and dining rooms, but over the next few weeks, I’ll also be sharing our master bedroom (sneak peeks here and here), master bathroom and nursery projects. And in September, I’m going to be showcasing our guest room, which is being finished up as we speak.

It’s funny: when I first started doing home posts, I totally thought I’d be able to turn around whole-room projects within a few weeks. NOPE. I’m sure some bloggers can do this, but I’m much slower. I’ve learned quickly that construction is almost always delayed, and that decorating is far more challenging than it looks. (Or, it is for me, at least!) So my apologies for my seemingly empty promises of the past. But here’s proof that I actually can finish a project! ;)

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Real Clothes

Original Post // Lilly Pulitzer Dress (Similar here and here) / Jack Rogers Sandals / Longchamp Tote

Guys, I’m ready to wear real clothes again. Listen: I’d love to be all mushy right now and say I’m going to miss the baby bump. And hey. Maybe I will. (Those little kicks and wiggles sure are cute.) But right now, I’m ready to have the baby in my arms, and ditch the three or four tops that still fit at this point. Gah! Why is the last month so LONG?! ;)

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Rent the Runway Sequin Bridesmaid Gown

Badgley Mischka Gown c/o Rent the Runway

Photos by the amazing Rachel of Rachel Beck Photography. (Rachel also shot my brother’s wedding last year!)

Over Memorial Day Weekend, I attended the wedding of my childhood best friend, Katie. It was the best weekend, filled with an incredible amount of love and fun and joy. And I can’t even tell you how much of an honor it was to be a bridesmaid. :)

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Major Hunter Boots Sale

Exciting news, Friends! Hunter Boots is having a big sale right now. Not all colors are included, but there are a ton of really great selections. Shipping and returns are free, too!

I know, I know. It’s July. But before we know it, it’ll be fall, and that’s when those rain boots really come in handy. (Though I have worn mine a handful of times this summer to walk through the water on chillier days!)

If you need help with sizing and fit, read my Guide to Buying Hunter Boots, or reach out to me at kelly@kellyinthecity.com. Happy Hunting for those Perfect Boots! ;)

Note: If you’re looking for the boots I’m wearing in the above and below photos, they’re Hunter’s Original Tall Gloss Rain Boots in “Military Red.” They’re also available at Nordstrom!

Read my Guide to Buying Hunter Boots here!

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The Hospital Bag: What to Pack

Thank you, Zappos, for sponsoring this post!

Tunic, Necklace, Weekender (See the whole gingham line here!), Wedges, Pearl Earrings c/o Zappos / Similar Sunglasses / Paige Jeans

As I have less than three weeks left until my due date, I’m starting to get my hospital bag together. Crazy! I’ve been working with my friend Darby (who’s due around the same time as I am) and my sister-in-law, Sarah, to come up with a list of everything that should be included. But I’d love your opinion, too, if you have any experience with packing hospital bags! ;)

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Laura Dro Ginger Jar Print Giveaway

Within the next couple of months, I’m going to try to film another home tour video–partly because I can’t wait to show you all the renovations and how far we’ve come since the original video, but also because it’s pretty funny just how many ginger jars we have all over the place. My obsession started a few years ago, and Mitch completely jumped on board once we bought the house. He’s even eBayed a few of ’em for me! (Too sweet, right?)

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DIY Outdoor Bar Stand Reveal

Summer is definitely in full-gear here in Chicago, and backyard parties are all the rage. ;) Our backyard needs a bit of help, though, so we’re slowly starting to revamp it. Think: twinkle lights, lots of hydrangeas, comfy outdoor furniture, and the cutest vintage bar stand, perfect for entertaining.

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Life, Lately

I always have a hard time coming back from a long weekend, even if I didn’t go anywhere. ;) But I’m excited about having a “normal” week–I have tons on my list to accomplish–and I’m hunkering down at a coffee shop to get as as much done as I can. Hope you guys had a really wonderful holiday weekend, and spent it with family and friends!

On to another “Life, Lately” post, as I’m trying to make them a regular thing. And yes, I’m wearing the same two shirts in nearly all these photos because… nothing fits, haha!

Such a gorgeous day out on the harbor.

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The Best Fourth of July Sales

Nordstrom: Up to 50 percent off sale. My favorite Jack Rogers wedges are on sale! As are my favorite white skinny jeans.

Lilly Pulitzer: Free presents with any purchase. “You Gotta Regatta” clothing is included! Also love this print.

Club Monaco: Up to 60 percent off sale and clearance; take an extra 30 percent off with code “KEEPCOOL.” My favorite pumps are on sale!

Tuckernuck: Huge sale selection! My favorite quilted Barbour is on sale, as is a great navy vest, this navy quilted Barbour, MY FAVORITE YELLOW RAINCOAT!, same raincoat in navy, the cutest striped dress ever, and this gorgeous ruffled tank.

Jack Rogers: Major sale. Great savings!

Elizabeth McKay: Up to 70 percent off, which is AMAZING. I love this scalloped dress, and there are a bunch of Elizabeth Shirts on sale!

Anthropologie: Extra 30 percent off sale with code “EVENBETTER.” This tunic? Dying.

Kate Spade: 30 percent off sale with code “SUNSHINE.” (Shipping is free!) Love this tote, this straw satchel, this bow coat, this bag, this tote, and this bow dress.

J.Crew: 40 percent off sale with code “COOLSTYLES.” This tunic is the cutest.

J.Crew Factory: Extra 15 percent off, 50 percent off clearance, and free shipping with code “HAPPYSALE.” These adorable bow pumps are SO CHEAP when you use the code! Love this navy lace dress, this cami, and this pom pom tunic.

Gap and Gap Kids: 40 percent off purchase with code “JULY4.” Boy or girl, we need this, right?

Tory Burch: Extra 30 percent off sale styles with code “EXTRA30.”

Ann Taylor: 40 percent off full-priced products with code “JULY40.” These navy pumps! You probably need them in hot pink, too. ;)

LOFT: 60 percent off lots of styles. Love the brand’s scalloped shorts!

Sail to Sable: GREAT sale selection!

Ralph Lauren: Use code “JULY4” to take an additional 30 percent off sale. This oxford!

Brooks Brothers: Summer clearance is on! I adore the Red Fleece collection. This plaid dress, this gingham dress, and this duck sweater.

Madewell: Extra 20 percent off sale styles with code “META20.”

Henri Bendel: Semi-annual sale is on!

Sole Society: 50 percent off sale styles. The JENN is on sale! As are my favorite bow-back pumps. Love these striped sandals, these bow pumps, these wedges, and these pumps.

Banana Republic: 50 percent off sale. Why can’t I fit into this adorable dress?! And this one?! These are pretty cute, too.

Serena & Lily: Up to 25 percent off with code “SUMMERBREAK.” I can’t even tell you how much I love these gingham sheets, but Mitch says no. ;) Also a big fan of the Aubrey collection as well as this penguin bookend.

Joss & Main: Extra 15 percent off Fourth of July sale with code “4THOFJULY.” Adore this navy-and-white striped bedding. And what a deal!

Pottery Barn, PB Teen and Pottery Barn Kids: Up to 25 percent off and free shipping with code “SAVEMORE.” Really considering buying this rug in gray for the nursery. Also, these campaign nightstands for the guest room?!

Wayfair: The Fourth of July Extravaganza!

LuLu & Georgia: Up to 75 percent off.

One Kings Lane: The sale is on!

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Fourth of July Weekend

Henri Bendel Bucket Bag c/o (On sale! Love this one, too!) / Lilly Pulitzer Elsa Top (Free gifts with any purchase today and tomorrow at Lilly! Also, I find that the solids run a little larger than the prints in Elsas. I’m wearing a size small here, which–I admit–is a little too tight right now. ;) But I normally wear a size XS in Elsas, so I’d recommend sizing down in solids!) / Paige Jeans (On sale! Maternity version here) / Similar Sunglasses / C.Wonder Bracelet (Old, similar here) / Similar Crystal Bracelet / Moon and Lola Pearl Earrings c/o / Jack Rogers Wedges c/o (On major sale!)

I’m back! As you might have noticed, I’ve recently been taking the weekends off from blogging, or posting really late. Part of me knows it’s a good thing: I need the rest, the mental break, and the time to get other (more important) things accomplished. But another part of me is always a little sad about it. Is it weird how much I adore blogging? Probably. I liken it to writing in a journal, though. It’s a nice little release; a reprieve from the rest of life. It’s also something I have complete and total control over, and something that always appears orderly and thought-out. Blog posts all in a row on the homepage, photos carefully selected, sidebar clean and tidy.

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