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How Are You?

How Are You? | Kelly in the City Bedroom Wallpaper

Sweater / Loafers / Similar Jeans / Cane Bed / Floral “Fairfax” Wallpaper / Cane Bed / Similar Lamps Here and Here / Nightstands (Also available here and here.) / Chandelier / Jute Rug / Long Blue Pillow /  Embroidered “Westport” Seersucker Quilt / Embroidered “Westport” Seersucker Euro Shams / Scalloped Plaid Sheet Set  / Floral “Fairfax” Quilt / Floral “Fairfax” Shams

How are you?

A version of this appeared on my Instagram account last week, but I thought I’d share on the blog as well. I think I’ve probably hit the pandemic wall over here. I’m not depressed; While I’m unfortunately no stranger to depression, I’ve thankfully been able to ward off any serious bouts over the last year. ☀️ There’s a lot of joy and laughter in my everyday life! I’m lucky and grateful. But I also feel so…

Madewell Herringbone Sweater Coat on Sale

Madewell Herringbone Sweater Coat on Sale

Herringbone Sweater Coat (Newer Version) / Loafers / Roadtripper Jeans (Best jeans EVER!) / Leather Tote (Also adore this crossbody.) / Newer White Top

Just a little heads up that one of. my all-time favorite articles of clothing—the Madewell Herringbone Coat—is back in sweater coat form, and on major sale.

Happiness Walk, Vol. 5

Happiness Walk Vol 5 | Lincoln Park Chicago in March

Hunter Insulated Boots available via Zappos, Hunterboots.com and Free People in black, too! / J.Crew Chateau Puffer Coat / Lululemon Align Leggings / Amazon Sweater (So soft!) / Amazon Snood Scarves / Barefoot Dreams Hat / Little Flower Mask / Lucy’s Patagonia Hi-Loft Jacket / Lucy’s Hat + Mittens + Similar Puffy Boots / Baby Jogger Stroller (BEST ONE EVER!) and Stroller Speaker / Mitch’s Uggs / Noodle’s Bean Boot Collar and Leash / Camera + Lens (Though I primarily shoot with this teeny, very affordable lens and love it!)

Oh, HI!

Now that Emma is out of remote learning and back in school—which is going so well, I should note 🥰—Mitch and I are able to get outside together during the day. IT’S AMAZING, especially now that we’re no longer dealing with negative temperatures. The sun came out yesterday so we took advantage and brought Noodle and Lucy over to the lake. :)

Side note: See how Noodle is trying to get away? It’s because she fell in love with a wired-haired dachshund who was also out for a little trot. (Dachshunds really need to run to keep up with their owners because their legs are so short. 😉) Here’s hoping that Noodle and Buster cross paths again!

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Life After KonMari: How to Keep Up

Life After KonMari: How to Keep Up

Winn Hand-Knotted Rug / Leather Chesterfield Sofa / Coffee Table / Bench / Mirror / Chandelier / Gray Pillow / Toile Pillow

If you’re new here, I’m a BIG fan of Marie Kondo. (Like every other mid-30s mom is, right?!) We went through the whole process at our old home before moving, and WOW. After using the KonMari Method, life was easier and more enjoyable. And it still is, over two years later!

I’ll likely never need to do a whole-home clean-out again, as I’ve adopted a lot of the skills I learned, and they’re now part of my everyday routines. That said, our home is not a museum. Real people—and a dog—live here. Messes are made, fun is had, clutter builds, and things get dirty. But if I’ve learned anything from KonMari, it’s that the key to maintaining the lifestyle isn’t becoming crazy about the whole thing. It’s simply committing to some quick upkeep!

It’s March, and we’re one step closer to spring and therefore spring cleaning. I’m also personally in a place where organizing and cleaning are really helping with my mental health. ☀️ So here’s what I aim to do to keep up with the KonMari lifestyle. (Keep in mind, however, that these are simply goals. I very often let things go because I’m human! 😉)