Hi, friends! It’s been a minute since we talked about my favorite brunch spots in Chicago, but I wanted to hop over with a big life update: I’m moving to Nashville! If you know how much I love Nashville (and my Nashville boyfriend, Alex), this may not come as much of a surprise. After almost two years of long distance and more plane rides back and forth than I can count, Lyla and I are headed down south full-time. …
I’m Moving to Nashville!
Best Brunch in Chicago: 7 Brunch Spots You Need to Try
Looking for the best brunch in Chicago? Look no further. Don't miss these spots to get an amazing breakfast in the city. Today, we're talking about one of my most favorite things: brunch. Everybody loves a good weekend brunch—the week is over, the day is young, and the only the on the agenda is good food and a cocktail at an unacceptable time of day. What's not to love? I have so many favorite brunch spots in Chicago, that I thought I'd share them with you! (I've also been around the brunch …
Anise Seed Christmas Cookie Recipes
Need new Christmas cookie recipes or dessert recipes? These are such easy Christmas cookies and they are AMAZING! This year, think outside of the sugar-cookie cutter and throw an unexpected ingredient into the mix: anise seeds. My family and I have made these anise seed Christmas cookies every year for as long as I can remember (there are the cutest pictures of me decorating them when I was little), and they're still my favorite cookies of all time. I swear, nothing is better! …
2017 Holiday Gift Guide
This year's annual holiday gift guide is HERE! Check out these 10 gift ideas for anyone on your list. It's officially the most wonderful time of the year! This year, I got into the holiday spirit a little early. Usually I'm a strict nothing-Christmas-until-after-Thanksgiving person, but this year I couldn't help myself. My roommate and I were both out of town for Thanksgiving, and it just sounded so nice to come home after a long week off to a decorated apartment. So our tree was up before …
How to Plan the Perfect Holiday Party: 5 Party-Planning Tips
Throw the perfect holiday party this year! One of the best parts about the holidays is all of the holiday parties. Three years ago, my roommates Marie and Bridgit and I hosted our first annual Secret Santa "Friendsmas" party. Rather than shopping for everyone, we figured a secret Santa would be fun and easy and the perfect excuse to get all of our girlfriends together for the holidays. When Marie and I moved into a new apartment last year, we decided to keep the tradition going and are …
