My Latest Obsessions...

Wyoming High School Reunion

Donuts w/ Dad at school

Love this little dude

Happy Friday! I'm excited for this weekend = chill! We don't have tons of plans and we intend on keeping it that way. I was out of town the last two weekends and I'll be traveling again in a few weekends so we put a big HOLD on this weekend. Tonight I'm taking all 3 kiddos to the middle school for our Fall Fun Fest. And then Saturday PM = nada! Sunday we have our nephew's birthday party (bowling = fun!).

Last weekend PFC/I were in Cincinnati for my HS reunion. It was a blast. Awesome Saturday evening venue = The Transept. It was an old church that was renovated. Very cool too to see Over the Rhine area and how much it has changed (for the better).

XO - d2

My latest favorites...

• Hilarious = Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog = new pot luck dinner series. Who what have thought?! 
• The art of making and not making plans = good read. PFC/I frequently look at the calendar and find a weeknight that we put a "HOLD" on = no plans can be made. Sometimes that evening turns into a one on one date night and sometimes we just chill. Love these nights. 
• Yummy = 28 pumpkin specials at local Chicago restaurants. 
• Great everyday leather bag. And my fave that I wear everyday = steel hatch leather bucket bag.  I picked it up at this cute local store = Two Story Farmhouse in Oak Park. 
• Love these Everlane wool coats! 
• Making this next week = Crispy Togarashi Chicken w/ Sesame Cucumber Relish. 
• Excited to cuddle up w/ a blanket and this new book by Maria Semple = Today will be Different. 
• Who is loving the new show, This is Us?! I love it. Here's a recap of Episode 4. 
• LOVING all of the Holiday Sets from Beautycounter. Check them out here. Faves = the Jet Set and Naughty to Nice Gift Set. Please reach out if you need help figuring out holiday gifts! Awesome overview on all of the gift sets. 
• How cool is this Labradorite Feldspar ring I got the other day at a local boutique?! Love it. Big fan of all of the items from Hawkhouse. 
• I'm a HUGE cost per wear girl (thanks, JuJu) and I can already tell that I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of this faux-leather pleated midi skirt. 
• I need to brag about my little sister, Carrie = New Talent 2016: Seven Innovative Design Studios to Watch. I'm heading to NYC in a few weeks = can't wait to hang w/ her!  
• LOVE the collab w/ Gap and Pendleton = awesomeness. I snagged a button down and it's super soft. Love it. 

My Latest Obsessions

Hanging out in Iowa City

Group Pic from Iowa City

Happy Friday! Wow, we're in October (time is flying). LOVE fall in Chicago. Last weekend we were at Kinnikinnick Farm and we had a blast. It was our 5th time there. Love that place. Here are some pics from our time there 2 years ago. And then over Labor Day weekend we went to University of Iowa w/ a bunch of friends. Best time. I experienced my first big 10 football game = crazy! Love Iowa City. What a great little town.

Cheers to the weekend ahead. PFC and G$ are heading out to an Indian Guides campout weekend. The gals are heading downtown to hang w/ one of their favorite aunts. And I'm heading to Denver for a little Beautycounter action! Fun! Funny how sitting at an airport alone w/ a coffee and a book = heavenly!

XO - d2


Some of my latest faves:

• LOVE these Lou Loafer shoes in Animal-Print Calf Hair. 
• What a beautiful little bud vase set. Pretty colors. 
• I may have to try this DIY Anthro Clutch! Anyone game?! 
• Cute ballet flats and great price point. 
• YUM = new from Skinnytaste = Turkey Chili Taco Soup. 
• Great skirt! 
• What successful people eat for breakfast. 
• I just started Amy Schumer's book, The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo. Super funny so far. 10 books everyone will be reading this fall. What about you?! I still can't get When Breathe Becomes Air by Dr. Paul Kalinithi out of my head. I went and heard his wife speak a few weeks ago. Wow. She is a woman filled w/ grace and love. 
• LOVING the new show, This is Us. Although, I miss my Braverman family. What do you guys think of it?! 
• Must try this new Jeni's flavor of ice cream = Xocoveza. OMG, it sounds amazing. 
• I'm heading to NYC the first wknd in November. Super pumped to see my little sister's new pad and hang a bit. On my list = heading to the Sabah dealer. Can't wait to get some turkish slippers! I'm leaning towards silver. Owner/founder seems like a cool dude. 
• Cute = Oh Joy's fall Target collection (love me some rose gold!) 
• This looks great and is on my list = Skinnytaste's Turkey Chili Taco Soup. 
• Pretty lace dress. Love this fringed plaid button-down dress. 
• Totally dig these tassel earrings. 30% off right now. 
• Adore this necklace. 
• And lastly, who is SUPER pumped for the return of The Affair = Nov. 20th. Here's the trailer.