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Ryan’s office has a pretty killer view.

I’ve been looking at these clutches for a few years and it’s time to pull the trigger. Leopard print or royal blue?

A dinner party with a cause- A Blend of People is onto something here.

I think fetch is going to happen and this alphabet made me laugh.

Has a panda ever made you cry? Watch this video and your answer will change.

I heard this dude speak last week and not only is he hilarious (seriously) but I think I meditated successfully for the first time ever.

Way Too Fast Weekends

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And just like that, another weekend is over. I don’t know about you but it seems that these summer weekends are flying- by the time I wrap up work on Friday, it’s like the fast forward button goes right to Sunday night. We attended a rooftop birthday party last night in Lincoln Park and it was one of those perfect summer nights where the sweatshirts and guitars come out when the sun goes down and you stick around for one more beer just because you know these easy-going al fresco nights are numbered. As always, I am so excited for fall because its my favorite season and this year, i’m even more excited because we’re moving into our new place in September. But for right now, give me more of these fleeting warm weekends and I’ll squeeze out every last drop.

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I pledge my undying devotion to Chicago but man, Vancouver- you are really something special. Sunny, 75 degrees, mountains, salt water…amazing.

On The Road Again

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Work Travelpalooza is in week 5 which means I am Vancouver-bound. While I am so excited to be in one of my favorite cities with some of my favorite people, Luna Bell staged a protest promptly after I finished packing last night. So much coming and going these days…and we haven’t even told her we’re moving yet. Yikes.

Off to the land of yoga, sushi, mountains, city and sea! If only all work trips could be like this…

Saturday Gratitude

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This morning, I woke up with my heart so full I could hardly stand it. And then I did 4 miles on the lake front. After which I came home to my favorite person and coolest cat in the world. Then I met up with 3 very special people for brunch. We talked about the past, talked about the future and most of all, really enjoyed the right now (which included mimosas- amen).

Life is hard and life is amazing and it’s also everything in between. Days like today make me so fiercely grateful, grateful for all of it and for the people in my life I get to share it with.

Dusk

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Dusk felt really good tonight. An official closing on one hell of a fast and furious week. I’m looking forward to a weekend with zero plans outside of brunch with some girlfriends. Slowing down so I can speed back up next week.

Have a great weekend, all! Xoxo

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Grahamwich was so great when it opened…and then it sucked. Such a bummer but not surprised it closed yesterday.

I’m not a fan of prison but there’s always been something I’ve admired about Martha Stewart. This article identified that something- Martha gives zeros fucks.

I met this chick recently and I’ve got to say, she’s pretty rad. So rad (and stylish and funny) that I totally ordered the monogram necklace from her BaubleBar collection.

Do you subscribe to Urban Daddy? I love it. It loops me in to new restaurants and bars and with subject lines like “This Used To Be a Brothel“, it’s not like I’m not going to check it out.

Now that I’m done playing on the RedFin app every night, I’m all about Houzz.com. I am all ears if you guys have any design sites you love- I feel like this is going to be my new jam.

Hope everyone’s week is off to a good start!

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We got it. (!!!!!!!!!)

Now, fingers are crossed for a speedy and successful closing. Thanks for all of the virtual good house buying energy- I think it helped. 🙂