July DIY

Easy peazy DIY is the name of the game for summer crafting as I've found some quick, simple projects to satiate my craft hunger. Although blazing hot days and weeknights leave extra time for my beloved DIY hobbying, cooler nights, friends in town and weekends have been dedicated to checking off my Summer To-Do List!

[Everything is better enjoyed with a partner in crime]
[Mixed metals]

[Little details]

[high wedges to test length, denim specific thread, seam ripper]
[Every (petite) lady must own]

weekend

Perused the streets of Chicago this weekend and found more gems. A few (crappy) Iphone shots!

Obsessed with the Grand St design shop SG Grand

[Die]

[crazy terarium]

.....And the home section of Barney's

[right at home]

holiday part two: state route 1

Photo journal up the coast!

[Kardashians, anyone? Calabasas, CA]

[Roadside fruit stand]

[Santa Barbara]

[Cambria]

[Big Sur]

[Post Ranch Inn]

[The Best of California Forever]

[Lamplighter Inn, Carmel]

[Monterey]

holiday part one: san diego

Our vacation was a whirlwind. Period. My ten day holiday away from the Second City started out in my hometown of San Diego and was probably the most relaxing part of our trip. Pool side slothing, hiking, home-made meals by the mother, birthday and engagement (not mine) celebrations and overall, just a three-day blink of time back in America's Finest City. I am so lucky to have such great family/friends to go home to a few times a year!

[an obvious must for any trip to CA]

[birthday treats from one of my favorite lovers]
[celebrating the birthday and an engagement of the pretty lady on the far left]
[summer noodles made by mom]

[private room dinner at The Cowboy Star]

[being silly with the girls at the Se hotel]

[in good company]

[sunrise that started our road trip up the coast]

summer vacation

ORD->SAN->SFO->LGA. Off to summer vacation I go. Happy 4th of July weekend!

[carry on]
[accessorize]

[YES for bikini weather! All I can say about that]

[brights: Custo Barcelona, Zara, F21, Trouve]

[stripes: Urban Outfitters, H&M]

[and Whites: Hudson, F21, James Pearse]

[good-bye thunderstormy Chicago!]