Mad About Hue | Soft Citrus

Nothing says Summer like watercolor citrus colors and a bag of vodka lemonade! I'm loving the softer shades of lemon and lime paired with calming neutrals, a refreshing palette for sun soaked summer days! 

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Smitten | Lisa Hedge

I'm loving this fresh, fun and completely unique floral Save the Date designed by Lisa Hedge.  The minimal typography and perfectly placed clipped floral images remind me of the modern floral installations from the Jil Sander Fall 2012 show. I'm adding both of these images to my dream wedding file...

Why Don't You...

...frame a beautiful piece of paper.  I posted about my own paper-framing adventures a while back so I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the May issue of Lonny and spotted a similar look hanging in the lovely Jamie Meares' designed living room pictured above.  I was instantly obsessed.  I did a little investigating only to find out that the coveted piece was purchased from Natural Curiosities and was out of my budget.  so I forgot about it until a month later during my trip to NYC when I just so happened to find the exact paper used in NC's Abstract Paper Collection hanging in Kate's Paperie. Say what?  NC is selling a $27 piece of paper which is available in a card shop for $700+.  Granted the paper is framed in killer acrylic box frames, but come on.  So I guess this is a double Why Don't You...frame a beautiful piece of paper and save a little money, honey!

My Weekend in Pictures

This was quite possibly the best Fourth of July weekend I have ever had!  Anna, a fellow blogger and one of my best friend's from college, kicked off the weekend by hosting a party on the third (thanks!). Paul flew in Wednesday morning then we spent the day cruising around Lake Michigan on a friend's boat.  It's been decided that I will have a boat when I grow up.  On Friday we packed our bags (see some of the items from yesterday's post), stopped by my parent's house to see their new sofa (me likey), then drove up to Madison to hang out with Paul's siblings and nephew.  I'm without a doubt a city girl but sometimes it's nice to escape to the suburbs....Paul's sister lives in a darling house just a block away from a lake.  We went on a nice walk with the kids (P's nephew and my dog), got bagels at the farmers market, went to the pool, and had drinks on the roof of the modern art museum. I love summer, I love weekends...now back to reality. How was your holiday? 

Recent Acquisitions

I'm back!  Before I post My Weekend in Pictures (and boy what a weekend it was) I thought I'd  share with you some of the summer wardrobe staples I've added to my closet over the past few weeks. Chicago summers always seem to fly by so I try to avoid spending a lot of money on clothes.  When planning my purchases for the season I decided to stick with basics that can be re-worn without being instantly recognizable.  I don't think any one of these items scream 2012 so hopefully I'll have them for many summers to come!

So I must ask, is there something you think I should add to my list? 

ONE I've only owned this dress for a week and I've already worn it three times / TWO I've been going topless and barefoot all summer / THREE a pair of perfectly imperfect jean shorts from Zara / FOUR a classic, dark charcoal bikini from J. Crew / FIVE  these Gucci shades may be my favorite purchase this summer  / SIX who doesn't love a little lace? / SEVEN turquoise jewelry is a summer must / EIGHT this light weight, basic black dress from madewell is perfect for summer days or nights