My mother taught me to always write thank you notes and agree that they’re an “essential part of a social wardrobe.” Note to self: must order new stationary in my new monogram.

In important weekend news: there is a such thing as Flask Bracelets.

What happens when you let your husband be in charge of wedding invitations. This cracked me up.

This Pineapple Mint Julep looks like the perfect accompaniment to watching my randomly selected horse lose The Derby.

“I love hanging out at Navy Pier” and 50 other things you will never hear a Chicagoan say.