I'm pretty sure West Elm + Etsy is the best combination since peanut butter & jelly. I'll be attending the event at my local store in Oak Brook, IL on Thursday and I'm pretty excited. Can't wait to get my craft on for a great cause (all ornaments will be donated to a local charity!!) and meet local…
I've been long searching for the perfect jewelry hanger. I have a lovely mirrored jewelry box but everything seems to end up a tangled mess if I use the hooks on its lid. I'm lucky enough to have a walk in closet in my new apartment and wanted a pretty way to display my necklaces. So, I made…
This is what my trip to New Jersey looked like - it was a trip full of a lot of driving (27 hours total), time spent with family, food, and catching up with friends. I took my brothers to see The Muppets and got to celebrate my little sister's 19th birthday with her. There were two diner trips…
{ elise's junior prom, 2010 } Since my sister's birthday fell on Thanksgiving this year and we've been talking about what we're thankful for, I figured today's post could cover both. I am thankful for my sister, Elise - we may be total opposites, but that's okay with me. Thank you for always being there, sissy. I still…
Yes, this is the lovely drive I'll be doing twice next week. Callie and I are packing up the car and heading back to New Jersey to spend some time with the family for Thanksgiving. It's going to be one busy week and I have some lovely blogger ladies helping out and guest posting for me. I…