Friday Favs

Happy Friday lovelies!  Hope you lovelies have a wonderful weekend!

{1} If you're looking for something to do this weekend.  Check out the Simply Stylist Conference this Saturday.  Hosted by E!'s Catt Sadler.

{2} I finally watched the 50 Shades of Grey trailer this morning, and wow.  I don't want to spoil it for you lovelies, but you should check it out.

{3} Loving this summery white lace outfit!
{4} I know we just came back from Puerto Rico, but I'm already planning my next getaway and it's here.
{5} How lovely is this Tiffany blue front door, so chic!

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Happy Friday lovelies!  We finally made it back from Puerto Rico Wednesday morning after our flight was cancelled on Tuesday after being delayed for 4 hours, thanks to the storms on the East coast.  Thankfully the trip itself was great, and we got plenty of beach time with the little Man.  Can't wait to recap that trip for you, in the meantime have a great weekend!

{1} It's that time of year again:  the Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale.  Love these Kate Spade 'One in a Million' Initial Pendant Necklaces.

{2} Check out this amazing NYC skyline and taxi cab photo booth, and the party is pretty sweet too.

{3} My newest foodie obsession in River North: Ramen-San.  One word, delicious!

{4} The Mister is jumping on this bandwagon: Bulletproof Coffee.  If you'd like to try it before you invest in it, you can get a cup over at Beatrix.

{5} Get excited, Soho House Chicago opens in the West Loop in August.  Yes this is the same Soho House where Samantha (SATC) finds a members card in the washroom and uses it to party at the pool before getting caught.  You can apply for membership online which gets you exclusive access to private screening rooms, a restaurant, and a rooftop pool.  If you don't want to splurge on a membership the hotel, Cowshed spa, and 2 restaurants will be open to the public.

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Happy Friday lovelies!  We will be in sunny San Juan tomorrow for my mother-in-law's 60th birthday.  I'm excited for the little Man to play in the ocean, and to get some beach time with the Mister.  Have a wonderful weekend!

{1} I'm loving this Mami Tee from Ily Couture

{2} I can't wait to do some shopping in Old San Juan this weekend.

{3} Have you seen the Goop Pop Up Shop?  I'm obsessed with all the goodies, they need to have one in Chicago!

{4} A delicious summer cocktail: Pear, Rosemary, & Lemongrass

{5} Hugo Boss dressed the German soccer team, and the result is fabulous!

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Happy Friday Lovelies!  I can't believe it's almost July, this summer is seriously flying by.  Hope you lovelies have wonderful things planned for this weekend.  Especially since this fog might actually lift and we're expected to get summer temperatures this weekend!

{1} Fun floral summer font
{2} My favorite part about watching the world cup, Kyle Beckerman

{3} Love this white on white outfit

{4} Lounging pool side is what summer looks like to me

{5} Obsessed with this gorgeous Love You More blanket

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Happy Friday lovelies!  This weekend is full of graduation parties for the Mister, and celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary.  Hopefully the weather cooperates!  Have a wonderful weekend!

{1} I died laughing at this hilarious period commercial from the makers of Hello Flo.
{2} If you aren't already following this Instagram feed you need to: You Did Not Eat That
{3} Baublebar is having a sale!  It's probably my favorite online jewelry boutique.
{4} Love this outfit, with it's perfect balance between stripped crop top and floral skirt.
{5} How thirst quenching does this sweet tea mojito look?

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Happy Friday lovelies!  I'm so looking forward to this weekend and the big hair cut!  I'm donating my hair to Beautiful Lengths, here's the cut & color I'm going for.  Hope you have a great weekend!

{1} Love the look of this ceiling covered in balloons, you wouldn't guess that it's from a pirates & mermaids themed birthday party

{2} I made a delicious pineapple salsa for our Memorial Day BBQ, I modified this recipe and added tomatoes

{3} Swooning over this small and dashing patio with a gorgeous monochromatic black and white theme

{4} How festive is this cheese board chalkboard sign, love the creativeness!

{5} I love making summer desserts, and this blueberry & lemon granita looks so refreshing!

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Happy Friday!  Hope you lovelies have wonderful things planned for this long holiday weekend.  We are celebrating Memorial Day with the usual BBQ, friends, and taking full advantage of the warm weather.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and we will see you on Tuesday.

{1} So inspired by Taryn and the Body Image Movement, she is so brave and so right on the money.

{2} How fun does Camille's Kate Spade inspired pool party look?  And hammocks in a pool, genius!

{3} My new jam: XXX88 (Joe Hertz Remix)

{4} Ever wanted to live like a Kennedy?  Now you can, their winter house is now on sale.

{5} Loving everything about this outfit.  I need that skirt, now.

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Happy Friday lovelies!  I can't wait to getaway from all this rain this weekend.  We will be in sunny Cali for a week, woohoo.  Not to worry, there will be plenty of travel related content while we are away.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

{1}  Love this fab twist on a french mani

{2} I want to pull of this gorgeous monochromatic look for our balcony this summer

{3} I cracked up at this hilarious shirt, so very true. 

{4} Wish I was a creative as this dad

{5} I grilled peaches for Easter brunch this year, and I can't wait to try grilling mangoes, yum!

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Happy Friday lovelies! We'll be running errands for our upcoming Cali road trip, and celebrating Mother's Day early with the fambam.  Hope you have a lovely weekend!

{1} Loving this take on a classic mint julep: mint julep granitas

{2} Is this real life? Homemade Vegan Doritos, yum!  I could total go for some Cool Ranch right about now.

{3} What's the worst that could happen with friends like these, sometimes a girl just needs a break

{4} Handy packing tips, am I the only one that didn't know this hat trick?

{5} A stroll down memory lane: Paris sugar rush, I have no idea what that is, but it looks delicious!

Catch up with a few Chicago bloggers this weekend: Amelia of the The CHICago Life Blog will be at Del Frisco's this Saturday for a Derby Date & Nicole of Cedar & Rush will be at Untitled hosting a Derby Jubilee.  Also Debi Lilly of A Perfect Event will be at the Apple store on Michigan this coming Tuesday to share her thoughts on building your business through social media and digital channels.

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Happy Friday!  We are off to the zoo this weekend for the little Man's first year pictures, hopefully the weather cooperates. Hope you lovelies have a great weekend!

{1} So excited to see JT in December with my lady loves! 

{2} My newest obsession: True Detective  Between the storyline and the incredible acting, it will suck you in.

{3} My new mantra

{4} We finally booked our Cali trip for May.  I love having a companion pass on SouthWest!

{5} I am so in love with this gorgeous backdrop for a lovely baby shower

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day & Happy Friday!  Hope you get your fill of flowers, chocolates, and so much more.  Thanks to the Mister for my breakfast in bed surprise.  I can't wait to celebrate the little Man's first Valentine's Day, but first he has a question for you.  Enjoy the weekend!

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Happy Friday!  Friday sure took it's time this week, and I've only been back for 4 days.  Coming home from 90 degree weather to Chiberia pretty much sucks.  And we're supposed to get another round of snow tonight/tomorrow and again on Tuesday.  Come on mother nature, cut us some slack.  The only way to redeem yourself is to make sure that the entire summer is in the 80s.  Hope you lovelies stay warm this weekend!

{1} So apparently the Super Bowl is happening this weekend, can you tell I'm excited, haha.  If you're looking for party or foodie inspiration check us out here.

{2} My new lady crushes:  Anna Kendrick via her twitter account; Duchess Kate in all her awkward glory; a new shoe line by the woman who introduced me to Manolo's:  Miss Sarah Jessica Parker.

{3} This week I am loving: this maternity outfit; this hair; this coffee shop; this shirt for the little Man.

{4} Valentine's Day cards that are short, sweet, & to the point; romantic fonts to use for your next love letter.  My Valentine's Day wish list: this wifey tee
{5} Lastly, don't forget to enter to win your very own Boon Naked Tub over at The Wise Baby.

Monthly Updates :: 10 Months

Happy Friday!  We are off on our island hopping adventure today.  Here's hoping the little Man does well on a 20 hour journey!  In case you miss us, you can keep up with our island adventures on Instagram with #APNinstatravel2014.  Hope you lovelies have a great weekend and we'll see you back here in 2 weeks!

The little Man will be on his first plane ride and he's only 10 months old.  Here's a look at this month's stats.

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Happy Friday lovelies!  It's the last weekend before Christmas, I know we have some last minute shopping to do.  I'm not looking forward to navigating the last minute holiday shopping crowd.  And we have our annual ugly sweater/beer & cookie exchange/white elephant holiday party this Sunday, which I am so looking forward to.  Here's hoping your weekend is full of holiday cheer!



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~ These festive holiday juice cocktails are making me thirsty.

~ Looking for last minute holiday gifts.  Here's our round up from the kids, to him, stocking stuffers and so much more.

~ My secret weapon to making the best frosted sugar cookies

~ And finally a big congrats to Lindsey of The Wise Baby on the arrival of her bundle of joy just in time for the holidays!

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Happy Friday!  We are 12 days away from Christmas, and we have plenty of decorating to catch up with.  Starting with picking out our tree, hanging the stockings, wrapping presents, and building a gingerbread house.  So much to do, so little time, let the holiday cheer and a good cup of coffee carry us along.  Hope you lovelies have festive things planned for the weekend!



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~ Festive tartan gift tag printables

~ I'm obsessed with this DIY Happy New Year cake topper

~ Even though the little Man isn't quite there yet, this spoke volumes to me

~ Do you read The Wise Baby and you heart it, vote for it at The Cribsies

~ This is adorable and might get added to our list of holiday photos to take of the little Man
~ If the little Man could write a letter to Santa, this would be it.  So hilariously accurate!
~ Hosting family and friends this holiday season?  This ultimate guide has you covered

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Happy Friday lovelies!  I can't believe how quickly the week has flown by.  This weekend we're celebrating Baby Gill with a lovely 'you are my sunshine' themed shower, which I can't wait to share with you.  Hope you have some wonderful things planned for this chilly winter weekend!



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~ Not sure which option I like best for our annual ugly sweater holiday party: Option A or Option B

~ Free holiday printables: festive wine bottle labels, deer head printable, gift tags, and free Christmas fonts, & dingbat font

~ Loving the look of hair bows for lovely holiday party hair

~ My newest obsession rings by Aled Mika seriously beautiful finger candy for any budget

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Happy Friday lovelies!  Hope you have something fall and festive planned for the weekend.  We can't wait to celebrate the 1st birthday of a special little miss and spend some time lounging about.  Have a great weekend!




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~ Love this combination of holiday fonts, they're perfect for designing your own holiday cards.

~ Thanksgiving printables that we'll be using this year: gift tags, thankful cards, chalkboard printable, & leftover tags

~ I found my 2014 planner, I know I can always count on Kate

~ I need these for our holiday bar cart

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Yay it's Friday lovelies!  I'm excited for some warm-ish weather this weekend.  And to celebrate a wedding and spend time with some much missed out of towners.  Happy Weekend! 



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~ If you haven't already, jump over to The Wise Baby to enter for your chance to win a Chewbeads necklace

~ I need this Illinois & The Other States t-shirt!

~ Obsessed with this garland tutorial, it would be so perfect for Thanksgiving.

~Nordstrom's half yearly sale is going on, and it's dangerous for my wallet.

~  I'd like to live here please!

~ I adore Kate Beckinsale and she looks simply stunning in C Magazine.

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Happy Friday!  We're headed out for drinks at The Aviary tonight for drinks with our friends sans the babies.  And we'll be celebrating a 1st birthday on Sunday.  Hope you lovelies enjoy the first weekend of November, and that extra hour of sleep!



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~ The perfect fall DIY project

~ Loving the outfit inspiration over at The Classy Cubicle, I'm always in need of fun workplace outfit inspiration.

~ The Hot Chocolate Run is this weekend in Grant Park, and there are still spots available.  Who doesn't want to run towards chocolate!

~ This Buzzfeed article about partying in your 30s sadly rings true.

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Happy Friday!  We are off to a chocolate tasting/surprise baby shower for one of our co-workers today, followed by a wedding tomorrow, and a chili cook-off/Halloween party on Sunday.  I love a good old fashioned chili cook off, there's no better way to get into the season than a warm bowl of chili and a little friendly competition.  Hope you lovelies have an amazing autumn weekend!




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~ Love this multi colored fall outfit

~ For those last minute Halloween projects, free Halloween dingbat fonts

~ I'm currently rocking this graphic pug sweater, loving this roundup of graphic sweaters for fall.

~ I loved Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Bend It Like Beckham & The Tudors, so I'm so excited to see him in Dracula tonight.  Apparently I'm not the only one, feel free to stare at his beautiful face here