Pitaya Smoothie Recipe with FAB-U-WISH
Breast Cancer Awareness month might not be until October but as this cause is very near & dear to our hearts we wanted to share something with you a little ahead of time. After all, this delicious smoothie (which is super healthy!) is the perfect treat to cool off with in these ridiculous temperatures we’ve been […]
DIY Floating Pool Flower Letters
You may remember awhile back we created DIY Flower Letters that can be hung on walls or displayed standing on their own. This time around, we created DIY Flower Letters that float! Yup, these letters are intended to float in a pool & are the perfect decoration for a pool party, outdoor wedding, or any other gathering near a […]
Where To Eat: The Sweet Petite
We’re not ashamed to admit that 80% of what we purchase is based on packaging. Sometimes the products live up to the hype & other times the company is lucky the packing is so darn cute. With The Sweet Petite, an online cookie company, the hype is most certainly real. Started by Jenna, an avid home […]
Donut Pancake Recipe
This recipe came about completely by accident. When making traditional pancakes we typically avoid using any baking spray, oil, or butter in the skillet. The reason being, exactly why we used it here today. Essentially, if enough oil is used, it will fry the pancake which leaves it tasting similar to a donut but with pancake batter. As a result […]
Friday Favorites
Favorite Swimsuit Line: We recently discovered KORE swimsuits & could not be more obsessed! Not only are the styles adorable (hello cut outs & marble print!) but they’re honestly the most comfortable swimsuits we’ve ever tried on. They don’t ride up, are super figure flattering, & the quality is unlike any swimsuit we’ve tried on before. It’s safe […]
Public Lives: Jon Cotay | Secret Recipes: Filipino BBQ Chicken
Nearly 14 years ago Jon Cotay & two close friends from college opened the doors to Akira Boutique in Chicago. Flash forward to present day & Akira operates over 20 stores & an online boutique. While the store has been wildly successful, retail wasn’t always the path Jon had hoped to take. Before Akira, Jon was studying […]
Lollapalooza 2016: Food, Music, & Fashion
For most Lollapalooza is all about the music. For us, however, our two favorite things about the festival are the food & fashion. With food vendors from all over the country flying in to showcase their delicious treats, you know you’re in for a real treat. The food however isn’t the only thing coming in from all over […]
Where To Eat: Mason’s Creamery
What do ice cream & ramen have in common? Well, truthfully, not much but for Mason’s Creamery it’s their signature items. Located in Ohio City near downtown Cleveland, Ohio, Mason’s Creamery operates as an ice cream parlor year-round but for those slower winter hours they also serve some of the most delicious ramen in the city. Making […]
3 Mall Brands That Are Making A Comeback
With the internet presence bigger than ever we’ve entered a world of doing everything from the click of a button. No longer do we leave the house for shopping of any sort: groceries, toiletries, clothing, etc. With online boutiques popping up left & right it seemed we left some of our favorite mall brands behind […]
Where To Eat: Tallboy Taco
We’re huge fans of anything Lettuce Entertain You does. The reputable Chicago based restaurant group is responsible for 50+ incredible restaurants including our latest favorite, Tallboy Taco. A casual & fun restaurant located within Nacional 27, Tallboy Taco serves up some of the best Mexican food in the city. Not to mention impeccable decor including […]