Maternity Photography ~ Cozy Recently I collaborated with the very talented Elise of Wild Mulberry Photography. We wanted a clean and cozy feel for the first part of our Milwaukee maternity photography session. So I sported some of my maternity sweaters mixed with marled thigh-high socks, a faux fur blanket and a touch of plaid. We
Baby
Be Mine ~ Valentine’s Pregnancy Announcement
~Be My Valentine Baby~ A few months back we did a photo session with Dawn Silva Photography to celebrate a successful pregnancy. They came out so wonderful and captured our joy for Baby Henesy! And a few weeks ago I did a maternity shoot as I’ve grown quite a bit since then. I am 12
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Baby
23 Weeks in a Tent Dress
~23 Weeks in a Tent Dress~ Just past 5 months of pregnancy… 23 weeks and counting to be exact! Somehow I’m still managing to find some non-maternity pieces that I can fit into and make me feel cute. Luckily, the current clothing cuts and styles are pretty wide and flowy. Such as this tent dress
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Baby
Maternity Maxi Skirt
~Maternity Maxi Skirt~ Just passed the 21 week mark… And so tough to find bottoms that fit my baby bump right now! I knew that I needed something with a stretching waist to grow with me. I had this lightweight black poly in my fabric stash and decided to try my hand at sewing with
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Bump Style
First Fall Flannel
~First Fall Flannel~ A few weeks ago, I woke up on our last day in Door County, WI and there it was, the first Fall chill in the air. What better time to bust out my first Fall flannel shirt for the season? I had already started shopping for some bump style and picked up
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Bump Style
Northern Woods in a New Dress
~Northern Woods in a New Dress~ My first flash of 2016 Fall Fashion, was in the Northern Woods of Wisconsin wearing this new dress. Whether vacationing in my home state or abroad, I always like to shop for a some new clothes before my trip. I think it makes those days on the vacation just
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Wedding
Classic and Romantic Wedding Story
One hot August night, in the midst of the humid Chicago summer, I met Gregory. On the evening of his birthday, not too far from Wrigley Field, our paths crossed and our love was sparked! I asked to see his ID as proof that it was indeed his birthday, but really as an excuse to
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Lauren Exploring
Double S Lodge in Door County
~Double S Lodge in Door County~ This past week, Greg and I drove up to Door County for our summer vacation getaway. After scouring the lodging options around the northern Wisconsin peninsula, I came upon the most adorable bed and breakfast, the Double S Lodge in Sister Bay. Not only was the food fantastic, the
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Lauren Exploring
Punta Cana
~Lauren Exploring~ A couple of winters ago, when Chicago stayed single-digits for weeks on end, we decided we needed to fly south and escape the frigid Midwest. Wanting to check out the Caribbean while not spending too much time in the air, we decided on Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. (Sidenote: SO happy
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Bump Style
Striped Skirt Style
~Striped Skirt Style~ Being petite and growing a baby has thrown a curve ball into my daily dressing decisions! I have accepted most of my pants don’t fit anymore and resourcefully pulling from my current skirt and dress collections. Sharing today my striped skirt style that is one of my current faves and go
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Inspiration
10 Things To Tell My 20-something Self
~10 Things To Tell My 20-something Self~ In light of my recent 35th birthday, I looked back on where I am now to where I was, or felt I was in my early 20’s. Today I am sharing 10 things I feel I’ve learned about life so far and advice that I would give to
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Lauren Exploring
Dressed for The Drake
~Dressed for The Drake~ This past weekend we had a wedding to attend back in sweet home Chicago. As if spending a couple days in the city wasn’t exciting enough, my husband surprised me by booking us at The Drake Hotel with his credit card points! Of course I had to take this opportunity