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The One Sale You Do Not Want To Miss

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of the best sales out there. Thousands of items are offered at sale prices, lots of which are brand new arrivals. Early access (for Nordstrom cardholders) begins July 14th & public access begins on July 22nd. Running until August 7th (or until items lasts..aka hurry & start shopping!), this is one sale you do not want to […]

Honey Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Honey lavender is one of our favorite combinations. The sweetness of the honey paired with the subtle floral flavor of lavender makes for a very unique & delicious pairing. Mix that in with a buttery cookie & well, prepare to be blown away. These Honey Lavender Shortbread Cookies are unlike anything we’ve ever had before. […]

Where To Eat: Pomp & Circumstance

A strong black building standing on the corner of a charming block of Chicago’s Old Town is sure to stand out. Contrary to it’s bold outside the interior resembles something straight out of the ’60s. Step onto the patio & you’re immediately transformed into a backyard garden. Just as the atmosphere takes you on a wild ride, so […]

Shop Your Favorite Pinterest Looks

Pinterest serves as one of the greatest sources of inspiration. We often times find ourselves getting lost on the pages for hours on end. From fashion to travel, recipes to beauty, & so much more in between it can easily serve as your guide for all things visual. However it can be difficult at times to […]

Cereal Bowl Cake

When we think back to our childhood the two treats that come to mind are cake & cereal. As adults we still love to indulge in both which is when we got the idea to hybrid both into one incredible recipe. So we picked up a box of our favorite cereal, Fruity Pebbles, & some cake […]

Summer Florals

It’s a no-brainer that florals are essential for spring and summertime, and that’s why this post is dedicated to some of the most feminine yet fun floral spring maxis that you can wear just about anywhere. Between music festival season & summer weddings, something about flower patterns on lovely flowing maxis dresses is just irresistible. You […]

Pink, White, & Blue

Imagine our delight when we stumbled across this adorable pink beach on our recent trip to Toronto. Sugar Beach, named for the sugar factory it sits next to, was right up our alley & we couldn’t help but spend the day there! We initially picked up this swimsuit for 4th of July (does anything scream […]

California Roll Sushi Poke Recipe

While California Rolls may be one of the most simple sushi rolls out there, this California Roll Poke Recipe is far from basic. After creating our Sushi Burger recipe & realizing just how easy it was to do so, we were determined to create similar style recipes. This California Poke recipe is different than a typical Poke Bowl […]

Where To Eat: The Cookie Joint

While all of our reviews highlight the best items you should be eating at each restaurant this review is a bit different as you can eat this food in the comfort of your own home. The Cookie Joint, a Chicago based company, serves up delicious cookies, specifically, cookie fries. Inspired by the American classic crinkle-cut French […]

Lavender Lemonade Recipe

Thank you Born Sweet Zing™ Stevia Sweetener and Collective Bias, Inc. for sponsoring this post. Try Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener for a taste of sweet excitement! All opinions are my own. #SweetExcitement #CollectiveBias Lemonade is our go-to summer drink of choice but this summer we’re mixing it up with a lavender infused flavor! This recipe could not be […]