7am Stroller Footmuff / Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Stroller / Bear Hat / Snood / Patagonia Jacket / Dachshund Face Mask / Barefoot Dreams Hat / Patagonia Hoodie / Solid J.Crew Chateau Puffer Jacket and in Navy/White Combo (Full review here. Wool version here and girls’ version here.) / Sorel Puffy Boots
Still at it with my “Happy Walks,” as I’ve been calling them. ☀️
This one was a cold one, though! Temps were in the 20s this day, and we just barely lasted an hour. But we did it!
^ Mitch accidentally put Emma’s boots on Lucy and it’s cracking me up.
J.Crew Chateau Puffer / Little Flower Mask / Barefoot Dreams Hat / KJP Moose Sweater Dress / LLBean Shearling-Lined Boots (The taller version is awesome, too!) / Sweater Tights / Frizzy Hair / Girls’ Heart Dresses (LOVE this set, too!) / Girls’ Faux Fur Vests / Girls’ Chateau Puffers / Girls’ Waterproof Uggs
HELLO. Here are the first zillion things that come to mind today because I’m feeling chatty:
KJP Moose Sweater Dress (See all KJP sweaters here. Matching Moose Bandana, Fleece, Flannel and Blanket.) / LLBean Shearling-Lined Boots (The taller version is awesome, too!) / Sweater Tights / Frizzy Hair / Girls’ Heart Dresses (LOVE this set, too!) / Girls’ Faux Fur Vests
We’ve had two snow days in a row here in Chicago, and it’s been just what we needed to lift our spirits! ❄️ We spent Saturday morning trying to build a snowman at the park—we failed 😜 but still had a ton of fun—and then Mitch somehow scored an individual igloo/greenhouse structure at Willow Room. We were all ecstatic! (And a bit disheveled, haha!)
J.Crew Houndstooth Wool Trench Coat (Found on eBay!) / Hudson Barbara Jeans / J.Crew Supersoft Top / Ray-Ban Highstreet Sunglasses / Chanel Ballerina Flats
Mitch gave me a pair of Chanel Ballerinas for my birthday a few years ago. (Eeeee!) They were certainly an investment, but I think he was able to justify it because we’d sold a bunch of my designer products earlier in the year. (Found that I just wasn’t using them anymore!) Regardless, I’m in LOVE! It was such an incredible gift, and a practical one, too, as I rarely wear heels these days. I mean, I’m not wearing them to the playground or anything, but I love that they make my otherwise comfy/casual “mom outfits” look more polished. Thaaaaank you, Mitch!
This was so much fun to put together. Here are a few lovey things that are sure to brighten your spirits—or the spirits of some lucky women in your life—this month! ♥️
Dachshund Mug / Desk / Chair / Diamond Jute Rug / Gray Malin Print / Lemon Wallpaper / Curtains / Lamp / Editorial Calendar on Floor / Chandelier / iMac
I just want to say thank you to everyone who reached out about how important it is to buy a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree. It really didn’t occur to me that it could make that much of a difference, but apparently it DOES, haha. Thank you! And while I’m a little sad about going faux indoors, I feel like we’ve been making real progress every year with simplifying and thus enjoying the holidays more… and this decision will certainly help.
(Note: We still plan on supporting tree farmers and local stands. I think we’ll simply get a real tree for the outside of the house. We had a faux one outside this year, so I suppose that we’re just switching things around!)
Blast! (I love that word. I say this a lot, but I’ve always felt like a British girl trapped in an American’s body. I JUST WANT TO BE BRITISH. 😂)
I’ve been keeping up with making Spotify playlists, but the holidays did me in… and I totally forgot to publish them in November and December. Oh well; picking up where we left off. Here’s the one I made in November!
If you’re new to this series—here are my playlists for June, July, August and September—I highlight a few songs from each playlist and explain why I love them or what meaning they hold for me. :)
Chicago is a bustling city filled with towering skyscrapers, museums, and so much more during the day. But at night, the windy city transforms into an entirely different world!!!
Mitch and I really enjoy making the most of all that the city has to offer, especially when it’s something that we can involve our girls in.
There are plenty of nighttime attractions in every Chicago neighborhood, so if you’re wondering how you can spend your time in Chicago once the sun goes down, I’ve got you covered.
Here is a round-up of the best things to do in Chicago at night, whether you are going out alone, with your partner, or with your kids.
Baby Jogger Stroller (Favorite stroller of all time! It basically pushes itself.) / Crewcuts Puffer / Velvet Leopard Dress / Girls’ Uggs (These waterproof Uggs are our favorite.) / My Uggs / Lucy’s Hat (Love this one, too!), Mittens and Snood (This is our favorite, though!) / Water Bottle / Camera + Lens
THE SUN CAME OUT!
Joy. Truly, haha.
Faux Fur Throw / Leather Chesterfield Couch (We LOVE it!) / Gingham Pillow
