My Latest Obsessions

GMC

MMC + CMC

Happy Friday! Wow, how are we in October already?! Nuts. I'm looking forward to a chill evening tonight. The kids are excited to watch episode 2 of Master Chef Junior. My cousin's daughter Molly is on it! It has been so much fun watching her on TV! Here is a little clip. Tomorrow we'll be up bright and early for our first swim meet of the season. I'll be hanging w/ the girls while PFC is chilling w/ GMC. And then Saturday evening we have a friend's wedding celebration! Fun!

Totally looking forward to Sunday's Homeland. And it has been fun catching up w/ the Braverman family again. Love Parenthood. I've gotta say I'm not super excited for Amber and Ryan's engagement. 

Hope everyone has a FABULOUS weekend.
XO - D2

Some of my latest faves...

• Halloween is fast approaching and PFC and I have two Halloween parties to attend. Now the question is what should we be?! Here are some costumes for couples! 
• Cool video that Ralph Lauren did w/ Avicii. 
• 5 Chicago restaurants that don't go out of style. One of my faves is listed on the list = The Bristol. We had our rehearsal dinner there. Such a fun night! 
• I've often wondered the difference between baking soda and baking powder when used in recipes. Here goes! 
• I LOVE this Stripe Travel Mug. The colors remind me of the Hudson's Bay blanket. Here is the Pendleton version. Perfect for getting cozy on the couch w/ a book or movie. 
• Top 10 recipe websites. I frequent the following from the list of 10: Skinnytaste, the Pioneer Woman, and Simply Recipes.  
• Very cool = Robert Allen and DwellStudio release Decorative Modern. Check out some of the pretty fabrics here. I love the Ming Dragon print and the Folkland. 
• Love this Halloween card. 
• GORGEOUS wedding invitations. I LOVE the gold calligraphy and the vibrant colors used. I know this bride from years ago. She made a beautiful bride. Wishing her all the happiness in the world. Much deserved. 
• Some fall decorating tips from Great Country Homes. 
• I LOVE these preston punched loafers. Such a pretty gold! Comfy too. 
• Every birthday girl deserves a gold crown! 
• I LOVE this Burke Collection for a boys room. Fun and Foxy! 
• I try hard not to use the word 'perfect' with the girls. Ladies, stop trying to be perfect = well said. 
• How cute is this little backpack? I love the red/white polka dot pouch. 
• My brother in law collaborated w/ a few folks and is opening this cool recording studio and music school. Wishing them the best of luck! 
• 15 ways to rock 'made in USA' clothing. I've bought a few things from Everlane. I have a Ryan Tee and a sweatshirt (softest thing EVER). And Steven Alan just opened a store in Chicago = exciting! 
• A couple recipes I want to try = Spaghetti Squash w/ Meat Sauce, Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna rolls, and this Sour Cream Noodle Bake. 
• I'm contemplating getting the Nutribullet to make juices and smoothies. Anyone have one? Would love to hear some thoughts on it. 
• Okay, I discovered a great new nail polish color = Essie's Mind Your Mitten. Love it. A greyish blue. I love grey nails however, it wasn't the polish that caught my eye in this post but the delicate gold bands. I found out that the gold beaded band is from Basha. 
• Everyone is pretty excited for the opening of The Dailey Method in Oak Park. I cannot wait to try it. My city friends rave about it! 
• I LOVE this coat. 
• We MUST hit up our local apple farms ASAP. Last year we enjoyed making this ah-mazing apple pie (w/ caramel). It was a HIT! 
• How adorable are these silhouette rings? Love them. The heart is so cute.