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• Housekeeping!

  

  Hello and Happy Monday! I apologize for the radio silence this past week. Things have been absolutely car-eh-zay over here. Lots of changes. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Faux Hair Hide Swag

  

  I’ve been thinking about adding a fur hide to our new living space for awhile now, and with this weekend’s fall weather blowing in with determination, I... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• [Make Your Own] Patterned Leggings

  

  I love me a good pair of leggings. A mostly cotton blend with spandex for elasticity and retention, and of course ones that fit me just right.  When I’m not at... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Instagram Lately: September

  

  Finally! The day we’ve been awaiting for 6+ weeks has arrived. Today we pick up the keys to our new apartment in the North Loop! Yahooooo! Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Fresh & Crunchy Saltwater Pickles

  

  Pickllllles! Oh do I love pickles. Especially the ones you find at Yum! Kitchen any time you order one of their gourmet sandwiches. Have you tried their pickles? Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• How to Make: Grapefruit Lavender Bitters

  

  Part two of our homemade bitters extravaganza takes shape in the form of grapefruit lavender bitters. Seriously, what could be better than the combination of... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIY’s to Try

  

  5 awesome handmade projects to sink your teeth into this month… Vintage Revival’s creativity and can-do astounds me. How cool is her DIY geometric parquet floor? Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Weekend DIY: Lattice Tote

  

  I’m so excited to share a faux leather tote I’ve been working on! When I came across this crazy cool DIY leather plant hanger on Design Sponge, it got my... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• A Bourbon Manhattan with Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters

  

  Cheers to Friday! I’m excited to share our take on a killer cocktail we had at Heyday in Minneapolis recently. It turns out, this bad boy is more of a bourbon... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• How to Make: Wild Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters

  

  We recently discovered a cocktail at Heyday in Minneapolis that knocked our socks off and was the catalyst for our interest in experimenting with home brew... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Mind Your Beeswax: How to Make Beeswax Tea Lights

  

  Happy Monday! Over the weekend I pulled out the bag of raw beeswax we collected from the honey harvest, cleaned it, melted it down and made some beeswax tea... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Handmade Blanket Ladder

  

  We’ve collected several blankets over the past few years from our travels and as gifts, and with winter approaching, I wanted to create a clean and modern way t... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• {Handmade} Mermaid Tear Pendants

  

  We brought home a handful of pretty mermaid tears (sea glass pieces) that we collected this spring on the beach in Positano, and since we’ve gotten home, I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Apartment Scheming

  

  Happy Monday! Ken and I are counting down the days until we move into our new place in the North Loop, and of course my mind is running wild placing furniture,... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Handmade Heathered Kimono

  

  I’ve really been inspired by the modern kimono look lately and have been wanting to add one to my wardrobe for fall. Hackwith Design has several gorgeous... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Photo Diary: The Honey Harvest

  

  We suited up in full beekeeper uniform, vaguely resembling those of astronauts. And as we approached the hives, the low grade hum of thousands of bees hard at... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Happy (Labor Day) Weekend!

  

  Lately, I’ve been working on some bigger DIY projects , new marketing strategies for Francois et Moi and also trying to relish every last moment left in summer. Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIY’s to Try: Back to School Edition

  

  Happy ‘Back to School’ to you! Can you believe the Fall 2014 school year is upon us already? Whether you’re indeed heading back to school or simply feeling... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Instagram Lately

  

  Happy Monday! Here’s what I’ve been up to this summer on Instagram. Gotta love that visual patchwork! Stocking up on Growlers at Fitger’s | Yum! Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Culinary Lavender Sea Salt

  

  Lavender is my fave. I love the aroma and flavor, and try to sneak it into just about everything, both in the kitchen and DIY projects whenever possible. So... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL