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Party Favors:
This made me smile
10 social media tips for bloggers, brands, and businesses
5 things i've learned since college
How to break a habit
Loving this polka-dot house
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Free ALT Summit Classes Courtesy of Bing
It's been a dream of mine to attend an Alt Design Summit so when I saw this promotion to attend 4 of their online classes for free courtesy of Bing I was super excited. Check out the awesome classes being offered such as Growing Readership and Getting Started with Advertising for Bloggers.
If you're interested in recieving 4 free classes see details here.
Thanks again Bing!
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Fab 5: Summer Beauty Essentials
Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15
Gillette Venus & Olay Razor
Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray
Aveeno Hydrosport Sunblock Spray
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Weekly Pick: Poshmark Posh Party
Head on over to J Bar tonight for the Posh Party with Poshmark and shop the closets of some of your favorite Chicago bloggers including Helen of Hel Del Chic, Taylor of Curly in the City, Hallie of Corals + Cognacs, and Jessica of Bows & Sequins. Download the Poshmark app to your phone and you'll be able to shop away while drinking a cocktail or two and meeting some fabulous bloggers. See you there!
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Tasty Tuesday: WET Deck at W Chicago - Lakeshore
If you're looking for amazing views of the lakefront and Navy Pier look no further than WET Deck at the W Chicago - Lakeshore. Located on the 7th floor the rooftop offers an intimate setting with a full bar and seasonal food menu. Add this place to your list and enjoy the warm summer weather and the best view of the fireworks at Navy Pier on the hottest rooftop in the city.
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Monday, June 25, 2012
What I'm Reading Now: The Great Gatsby
With the much anticipated The Great Gatsby movie hitting theatres soon I thought it was only appropriate to re-read the book. The Great Gatsby makes my top 10 list of favorite books, but it's been awhile (and by awhile I mean since high school) since I've actually read the book. I'm loving a revisit to this classic story and I can't wait to see the movie!
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Cheers to the Weekend
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Party Favors:
A fun engagement announcement
24 lessons learned from Sex and the City
Finally a pizza vending machine
Getting some ideas for my 30th Birthday in Paris
12 things successful people do differently
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Fab 5: My Chicago Summer To-Do List
Cocktails at Drumbar
Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA
Movies in the park
Grant Park Music Festival
Jazzin' at the Shedd
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Weekly Pick: Happy First Day of Summer
Enjoying Lake Michigan Sipping summer cocktails
Dressing in summer brights Dining alfresco
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Tasty Tuesday: Cherry Republic
Cherry Republic is a staple of Northern Michigan. It's a destination for tourists and locals for all things cherry including wine, ice cream, BBQ sauce, jam, candy and their famous Boomchunka cookies (my absolute favorite). My family and I have have savored countless lunches on the patio, and we can't leave without picking up a few of our must-have cherry products. It's all about "Life, Liberty, Beaches & Pie" at Cherry Republic which pretty much sums it all up.
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Monday, June 18, 2012
What I'm Reading Now: What the Dog Saw
I'm a huge fan of Malcolm Gladwell's books so I'm really excited to read What the Dog Saw that includes his favorite essays he's written for The New Yorker. The essays span a broad range of subjects such as the hair dye market in post-war America, the power and fame of Ron Popeil and the Chop-O-Matic, and the role of first impressions on a job interview. Each essay is engaging and well written, and Gladwell has such a creative way of making you think about a things in a new light. Be sure to check out his other fabulous books Blink, The Tipping Point and Outliers.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Fab 5: Hostess Gifts
1. Diptyque candle
2. Toast & Laurel return address stamp
3 Popsy Pix personalized playing cards
4. Design Darling carnaby talitha vase
5. Rifle Paper Co. botanical coaster set
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Weekly Pick: Glen Arbor BBQ and Brew Festival
In the mood for a little getaway this weekend? Head to Glen Arbor Michigan (voted the most beautiful place in America) for the 4th Annual BBQ and Brew Festival. You can look forward to sampling beer from local and regional microbrews such as Bell's Brewery, Founders Brewing Co.and Right Brain Brewery. After tasting some brews try some BBQ from local favorites such as Arts Tavern, Cherry Republic and Bear Paw Pizza & Market. This is the perfect way to celebrate Father's Day!
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Monday, June 11, 2012
What I'm Reading Now: J.Crew Style Guide - June 2012
Since I no longer work right across the street from J.Crew I was long overdue to pay my favorite store a visit. I'm completely smitten with their summer collection that's full of bright colors, nautical stripes, and the perfect beach accessories. You should all be pretty impressed that I didn't walk out with anything for myself (a rare occurrence) except for the latest issue of the J.Crew Style Guide for some wardrobe inspiration.
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Friday, June 8, 2012
Welcome to the Weekend
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Party Favors:
How to find sunglasses that actually fit
A look back at women in the Olympics
25 things I've learned in my 20s
Amazing sand castles
A traumatizing experience at the American Girl place
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
Fab 5: Pool Essentials
Miu Miu bow-embellished halterneck bikini
Kate Spade beach towel
Target sandals
Ray-Ban wayfarer sunglasses
Supergoop! sunscreen wipes
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Weekly Pick: Old Town Art Fair
It's supposed to be another gorgeous weekend in Chicago which is perfect for strolling through the Old Town Art Fair. This art fair is one of my favorites, and was even selected as one of the top 10 art fairs in the country by AmericanStyle Magazine last year. You won't want to miss out on some amazing art, delicious food, and great music.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Tasty Tuesday: Herbivoracious
Yesterday I attended a launch party at Heaven on Seven for the cookbook Herbivoracious by vegetarian food blogger Michael Natkin. It was great meeting some food bloggers here in the city and page through this amazing cookbook with delicious vegetarian recipes. If you're a vegetarian be sure to check out Michael's blog and pick up this cookbook for some inspiring dishes.
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Monday, June 4, 2012
What I'm Reading Now: The Happiness Project
After hearing so many great things about The Happiness Project I had to move this book to the top of my list. The book follows author Gretchen Rubin on her persuit to appreciating the amazing things already in her life after realizing she was taking them for granted. Her approach to carrying out her happiness project was setting tweleve goals (one for each month) in order to spend a year finding happiness in her everyday life. I'm already finding myself adapting some of her goals to my own life such as the one minute rule, appreciating your life in this moment, and clearing out the clutter in your home. This is the perfect summer read that may even inspire you to create your own happiness project.
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The winner of the Project Soiree painting giveaway is Molly. Congrats!
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