I love pizza, which is perfect since I am surrounded by pizzerias now that we live in Wicker Park. You can find Chicago-style, Detroit-style, New York-Style, New Haven-Style, Neapolitan, and pizza by the slice. Let me break down where to get pizza in Wicker Park. Where to Get Pizza in Wicker Park: Piece Style: New […]
Gwen’s Mini Playroom
Gwen has a mini playroom, a little nook across from the kitchen, where we store many of her toys. I am excited to share the space with you! The Mini Playroom: When we looked at the blueprints for our townhouse, this little 12′ x 9′ space was labled as being a Den. We immediately knew […]
Easy Spritz Recipes
Spritzes are the perfect summertime cocktail. They are cold, refreshing, and so quick and easy to make. Plus, they require few ingredients and you can make them individually or by the pitcher. Here are three easy spritz recipes to help you make the most out of the rest of summer. 3 Easy Spritz Recipes: Soak […]
What to Know about Installing Peel and Stick Wallpaper
After wallpapering four spaces in my new home, I am sharing what you need to know about installing peel and stick wallpaper before you commit to a project. Overall, I would say that peel and stick wallpaper can be a challenge. While it is mess-free, lining up the patterns can be difficult. You should consider […]
Our Primary Closet
While we moved into a larger home, it has a much smaller primary closet. Further complicating matters, the primary bedroom is small. We really wanted to avoid buying a dresser since we don’t have the space. Luckily, Inspired Closets Chicago came to the rescue and designed a primary closet that meets all our needs. When […]
Modern Primary Bathroom Design
Our Primary Bathroom was one of the first rooms that we completed in our new home. I love how it this modern primary bathroom design turned out. When Gwen was 3 weeks old, we went to pick out the finishes for our new townhouse. Luckily, Gwen slept the entire time and didn’t make a peep. […]
Easy Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe | Five Veggie Lasagna
I make this Easy Vegetarian Lasagna often. It is one of Charles’s favorite meals. Whenever I make this lasagna, I make an extra – or two – to store in the freezer for later or to give to a friend. This is a wonderful veggie filled meal that I think your family will love. I […]
Our Bedroom | Primary Bedroom Design
Today, I am sharing our primary bedroom design with you! To me, it’s a space that is calming. I feel relaxed when I am there. The design is a perfect example of how Charles and I have worked together to make decor decisions that we both love. I have loved decorating our home. My overall […]
My Invisalign Experience | 14 Week Invisalign Results 28 Week Invisalign Results
I just finished up 28 weeks of Invisalign. I’ve gotten so many questions about the process so I thought I would answer the FAQs here. Plus, I am sharing 14 weeks Invisalign results photos and 28 week Invisalign results photos! After years of putting it off, I am finally getting my teeth fixed. Again. I […]
Where I Shop for Gwen | Best Baby Clothing Brands
Gwen has a better wardrobe than me. Shopping for baby girl clothing is just too much fun. I get questions about Gwen’s outfits all the time, so I thought that I would share the best baby clothing brands that I have discovered. Some of these brands are a little pricy. I justify it by buying […]
Places We Love in Wicker Park
I have written about Wicker Park before, but now that we live in the neighborhood, I love it even more. Plus, I have discovered some local gems. Here are a few places we love in Wicker Park. Wicker Park Favorites: The Perch This family friendly, dog friendly, brewery/restaurant with plenty of outdoor space has friendly […]
How Online Bullies Took the Fun Out of Blogging
I’ve been quiet around here this year, and there is a reason why. During quarantine and all the many crises that that occurred during that time, people got meaner. People looked for an outlet for their anger. Some of those people found me. Before I go further, I know that I am so incredibly lucky […]
Easy Ice Cream Parfaits
It’s Gwen’s first birthday and we are celebrating by making easy Ice Cream Parfaits with some of our favorite Hudsonville Ice Cream flavors! I love the idea of making ice cream parfaits since they can be customized to include your favorite foods, and they can be made in advance and kept in the freezer until […]