geronimo!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by tandem in love

some things that make me happy.

sunny weather. cozy pj’s. hubby charming. chicago. flowers. christmas. family. fuzzy socks. my nephews. white cake. color. our wedding video. kittens and puppies. tagalongs. our wedding photos. comfy pillows. warm blankets. macarons. sassy shoes. gelato. candles. long hair. mail. haribo gummy bears + peaches. sleep. sleeping in. our wedding day. new york. pictures. grace. my ‘pink’ pillow. lipstick. art. friends. starbucks. holidays. glitter. delicious food. reef flip flops. crafting. paper. paris. love. pool time. birthdays. new years. clean bathrooms. st. clement. decorating. warmth. summer afternoon walks. shopping. a good read. toes in sand. breakfast. balloons.

speaking of balloons. i love balloons {who doesn’t?!}. a fete isn’t complete unless you have balloons. yes, i know they are not environmentally safe {boo}. yes, there’s the concern about the helium ‘shortage’ {what?!}. but yeessss, they are fun and festive! my favorite, favorite style of balloons are geronimo! these balloons just scream parrrtaayyyyy. i love gold balloons, colored balloons, clear balloons {add confetti!}, number balloons, balloons inside balloons, tasseled balloons, big balloons, bunches of balloons…ya get it?!

[neutrals // bhldn]

[fun brights // weddings.miham]

[geronimo + macaron fete]

[bunches o smiles // geronimo]

[the photo that inspired my diy first anniversary photo shoot balloon! // bklynbrideonline]

[festive fall decor // apartmenttherapy]

doesn’t it just put you in a good mood?!

i love tassel-y, ribbon-y, shin-y, sparkle-y, colorfull-y styled balloons! they make kids smile. they add pizzaz to any party. they make me do a little dance {whoop, whoop!}.

who knows, you might just catch me, one day, walking down the street with balloons in my hand! i’ll just smile and wave to passerby’s on the streets to share my love and happiness with strangers. it’ll be like giving free hugs without touching anyone {lol}.

it’s quite a farfetched tangent {silly, i know}. one can only dream of sharing the love, right?

until next time lovies.

xoxo

easter crafts

Posted on March 24, 2013 by tandem in love

hello lovies. easter is just around the corner! wow…i felt like lent flew by! well, with one week left, there’s still plenty of time to get crafty! get crafty with the kids, get crafty for yourself, get crafty for someone else {homemade items are always the best gifts!}.

so, here are some easter craft ideas you can get started with…

[flower paper wreath // hello lucky]

[egg terrarium // the house that lars built]

[paper masks // oh happy day]

[fabric easter eggs // purl bee]

[little peep pal // michaelann made]

[plastic egg cups // creativity in progress]

[photo print easter eggs // a subtle revelry]

[easter bunny garland // minie co]

[bunny finger puppets // purl bee]

[decoupaged flower pots // christine chitnis]

[egg flower pots // better homes and garden]

i can’t wait for easter! i’ve got cute little baskets hiding up my sleeves for my nephews and gracie. i’m looking forward to some colorful egg dying {how pretty!} with the hubby. i’m excited to have brunch with les familles {squared}. i can’t wait to see my cute little nephew’s faces. i’m contemplating my bright easter ensemble. i can’t wait to spend time with my hubby {hurry home!}. i’m thinking about how i will carry on my lent commitment. i’m wondering how many peeps, cadbury eggs, sour candies, gummy bears, and peanut butter eggs i will consume. i’m looking forward to celebrating holy week at st. clement.

phew! so much to look forward to! i hope you have many blessings to count and that your upcoming easter is full of love and happiness. the easter bunny may just drop off baskets of goodies for you, too!

i will take some time this week to reflect on this past lent season. everyday has been filled with prayerful thoughts and internal guidance. happy palm sunday!

with that, get out your crafting scissors and get crafty cray y’all!

xoxo

a few of my favorite things

Posted on March 7, 2013 by tandem in love

here are a few of my favorite things {for the moment}…

1. parker dress // shopbop

2. creme de corps // kiehl’s

3. name ring // etsy

4. milly dress // shopbop

5. love stamp // doodlebug

6. fogal

7. flower vases // anthropologie

8. geo cut // anthropologie

9. alexander mcqueen

10. minnie pant // j.crew

1. i just love sparkle dresses {eye-catching}! perfect for any occasion!
2. best, i mean best lotion ever.
3. say my name…let it be known to everyone!
4. snappy, classy dress {fab, right?!}
5. write a love note.
6. best hosiery ever. no, really. i mean it.
7. these vases just make me smile. pretty. pretty.
8. happy feet.
9. love this scarf. makes any outfit chic.
10. fantastic color. a must have for any closet.

until next time my lovies!!!! xoxo

sip + spend

Posted on March 1, 2013 by tandem in love

the new anthropologie in lincoln park just opened up!

i was very excited to attend the grand opening ce soir [i mean, who doesn’t just love that store?!]. drinks, appetizers, music, and shopping…a perfect combination! we sipped cocktails {signature drink – moscow mule: vodka, ginger beer, + lime juice!}, ooh’d and ahh’d over the merchandise, did a lot of people watching, and some folks in our group spent some moolah {not me! *wink* to hubby charming}.

my favorites? rifle paper goods, the best candle ever: volcano, every necklace, every set of earrings, ag denim, and pretty much every dress they sell 🙂