I go on streaks when it comes to retail therapy, but last weekend I went to the mall. How vintage, right? Zoe overheard me telling The Boy I was running to Woodfield, and she begged to tag along. H&M, Zara, and Spencer's were high on her must-visit list. Here are a few things I loved at the mall and also a few things I bought online.[...]
Disco balls are no longer strictly dancing; adding one to the corner of a room adds a bit of whimsy. While disco ball decor is not a new idea, the crowd goes wild every time I post one on social media. Popped in the old shop's window — a moth to the flame. Every customer gravitated toward these magical balls. Maybe 2023 will be the yea[...]
This year faux olive trees have surpassed the fiddle leaf fig tree in the interior design world as a favorite home decor plant, but finding the best faux olive trees that look real can be tricky. You don't want to see plastic seams on the olives or droplets of glue "fake water" on the leaves. That will quickly turn your olive tree into a[...]
Yesterday, I shared all the things hot girls are obsessed with, according to TikTok, and had a few giggles while writing it. But there are real things I buy and want to share with you, but then I ask myself, is a lettuce crisper and spicy mayo all that interesting? Meh, let's roll the dice and see, shall we? Today I'm throwing caution to[...]
I'm cackling over Esther Povitsky's new series, "things hot girls living in LA are obsessed with," on TikTok. I like Esther, do not identify as hot or rich, and more often than not, I'm tired and unshowered, but that is beside the point. Esther is the self-proclaimed Jane Goodall of hot girls. She is friends with them, studies them, and[...]
When this leather backpack caught my eye. The Boy just shook his head and asked, "do you really need another bag?" Dude, I always NEED another backpack, and yes, definitely this one. Besides, this isn't just a backpack, it's a rucksack, and everyone needs a rucksack. What if I spontaneously decide to go on a bougie hiking adventure? It w[...]
When it saves me money, you know I love a good dupe, so if you're looking for the best Anthropologie mirror dupe, this post is for you. This oversized gold mirror has been a coveted piece of home decor that's all over Instagram (yes, it's so wildly popular that it even has its own hashtag), but the price tag can legit take your breath aw[...]
Christmas in Chicago can be incredibly cold, so when we are cooped up for the holidays, we play board games and sometimes put together a puzzle or two. If you're looking for holiday gift ideas for game and puzzle lovers, here is a gift guide of the best board games of 2023 that my family absolutely loves. If you're looking for more holid[...]
Recently I was invited to a favorite things party, and let me tell you, it was so much fun! Similar to a white elephant party, yet different because guests only bring their favorite things. Today I thought I'd give you some inspiration by pulling together a gift guide filled with favorite things gift ideas under $25. These also make great[...]