Emma on last year’s trip to Martha’s Vineyard with Vineyard Vines. I can’t believe how little she was!
Oh my gosh. We’re having a busy but GREAT week.
My brother has his 10-year reunion at Notre Dame in South Bend this weekend, so he and my sister-in-law flew in yesterday from New Orleans (where they live) and spent the day with us before heading to Indiana. Kim slept over, too, and just left for the university, so super fun to have a night with her! We also had some of the ND buddies over the house, and it was really wonderful to catch up with those guys. Patrick has the most wonderful college friends, and I love that a good number of them live in Chicago because we get to see them somewhat often!
Mitch’s parents also swung by the house yesterday to drop off Emma–she’d stayed at the lake house a few extra days to spend time with Carson, her cousin, who’s moving to Virginia in a couple of weeks–and we all had Athenian Room (favorite Greek food in Chicago) and hung out on the back deck before they departed to drop Carson off in Wisconsin. (Yes. Best in-laws ever. Always helping and trying to make their kids’ lives easier. We don’t deserve them!)
And then tonight, we have my aunt and uncle coming over for dinner! (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AUNTIE-M!) This is my aunt who lives on Nantucket for half the year, but she’s here for the weekend for a wedding. (She lived in Chicago and started her family here when she was my age! Love that we’re living parallel lives, only a few decades apart!) Beyond excited to hug my aunt and uncle, who are like second parents to me, and to introduce them to Lucy.
So yeah…
A busy few days, but a wonderful few days, and very grateful that we now have the space to accomodate friends and family. Something like this would have put me into an early grave back at the old house, but here, it’s no problem! :)
Of course, it would be nicer if we had more furniture. 😂 But I’m slowly starting to at least think about that. If we have tables, chairs and couches by the end of August, I’ll consider this summer a success on the house front! I did, however, just hire Kira to help/do it 😉, and because of that, I think we might be up and running a little sooner. (We’re starting on things next week. I’m pumped, and not overwhelmed at all because she handles everything with the design process.) Thank you, Kira! Love you so much.
Okay! Let’s move on to Recent Finds, which is much more home-focused this week because of the above! Here we go:
I’ve been lusting after this pink J.Crew blazer for the longest time, and Nordstrom majorly marked it down! Pounce on it before the price gets hiked back up.
Pottery Barn is having a big sale! I LOVE this desk. My friend Carly has it, and every time she features it on her blog, I swoon. Maybe this would look nice in Mitch’s office?! (This is the desk I went with for mine since my bookshelves are a dark wood.)
These scalloped sandals look so comfy and I love the blush shade!
Another PB sale item! Considering this as a coffee table for our living room, to add some texture. (Planning on putting the old marble one in the basement since it’s a bit stained.)
LOVE. THIS. DRESS. Just ordered it. Expect to see it on the blog soon. :)
Didn’t end up going with this couch because it was very pricey when it wasn’t on sale, but I love it! (Here’s the one we bought in “Steamboat Chestnut,” in case you’re wondering. The leather is indestructible.) Mitch and I have wanted a Chesterfield for the longest time and we’re so excited about this!
So cute.
This looks very much like our living room rug, and it’s marked down during the PB flash sale!
Ann Taylor, you’re killing it on the shoe game.
LOVE this navy bedding! Have something very similar. Great price!
Ah, Patricia Green. You kill me. Here’s my full blog post on why I adore her shoes so much.
My gingham sweater blazer is on sale!
Okay. This is the dining room table I’m completely in love with, but it’s too small.
These are the chairs I’m considering if they ever get marked down. Would need cushions but I think they’re SO fun! Obsessed with cane. Cane everything, right now, haha.
I LOVE Tommy Bahama Home. This would look cute in the bay windows between two upholstered chairs?
Just got this for Lucy! These changing pads are a game-changer. See what I did there? Ha. ;)
I need to put these gingham curtains somewhere in my house.
Every girl needs a linen blazer for the summer.
Obsessed with this navy monogrammed crossbody. Have owned mine for years and still get so much use out of it!
GREAT jeans on major sale.
This is my favorite coverup, and it’s now available in a different pattern!
Mitch has the matching shirt. I think I need this. Haha!
SO CUTE, Tuckernuck.
My beach tote is back! The sand falls right out. It’s fantastic.
Love this, even though it’s not blue. LOOK AT ME! Progressing…
Such a cute top.
