Loyal Luxe

Canadian Cabin



Original Bow Tie



Original Bow Tie

Loyal Luxe makes super cute accessories for pets that not only have a creative design but are eco-friendly and affordable. Pablo had an unfortunate accident several months ago when his cat tower toppled over with him inside and he hasn't gone near it since. I think the Canadian Cabin would be an excellent replacement and as much as I would love to put him in a bow tie, he would never tolerate it!

Bicycle Love

  

    

1. Nutcase helmet $55
2. Pashley Poppy bicycle $995
3. Ally Capellino Alice Belt $169
4. Suzu Lever Strike Bell Alloy $10.99
5. Bicyle Diaries, David Byrne $25.95
6. Bensimon sneakers $55
7. Grocers Basket
8. Mini Flask

9. Rucksack

Chicago Food Map



Vidhya Nagarajan via {Chicagoist}

Love this map showing some of Chicago's best restuarants. Many of these are on my list of restaurants I still need to visit.  



Quotable



"There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate."
-Charles Dickens




via Real Simple

 

The Ditty Bops

I was introduced to these talented ladies several years ago when I was working at the Ravinia Festival and they were on tour with The Prairie Home Companion. I was dissapointed to miss their recent live show at The Old Town School of Folk Music. I guess this video will have to do for now. Enjoy!

A night of Music and Art

 

Last Friday, The David Adler Music and Arts Center, held an opening night gala for an exhibit showcasing local artists. My violin group class had an amazing time performing for the event!

Zara Lookbook

Some of my favorite looks from the March Lookbook. Love the pops of bold color!

Meet Pablo

Pablo's Foolproof Method* for Waking Owner up to be Fed:

Tactic #1: Find any important documents left on desk and proceed to chew and tear to shreds.

Tactic #2: Create more noise by knocking valuable items off of dresser, desk, nightstand, ect.

Tactic #3: Sit close to owners face and paw at them until they respond.

*Should any of these tactics result in your being tossed from the bedroom, simply cry and scratch at the door relentlessly until owner gives in.

Coffee Love



Photo Via Chicagoist


















This is awesome! The Tour de Cafe card entitles you to 20 cups of coffee at 20 different local coffee shops in Chicago for only $20. What a great way to explore Chicago's neighborhoods, support local businesses, and drink some pretty darn good coffee.

Flower and Garden Show

Well, it's officially Spring although it doesn't feel like it here in Chicago with a wet and snowy forecast this week. My Mom and I spent the afternoon at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show a couple weekends ago. This years theme was the Sport of Gardening. The tulips were my favorite! To keep in line with the theme of the afternoon we stopped for dinner at Harry Caray's Restuarant. Looking forward to warmer weather and bike rides, baseball games, and picnics in the park. Happy Spring!  

28 Before 28

28 little life goals before my 28th Birthday

1. Try a Hot Yoga Class
2. Visit Megan and Ryan in Norfolk, VA
3. Read all unread books on bookshelf
4. Go to an Andrew Bird concert
5. Learn a new viola piece
6. Ride my bike in Chicago
7. Have a party
8. Visit the French Market
9. See a concert at Lincoln Hall
10. Pay off credit card
11. See a movie at the Music Box Theatre
12. Start a dinner club
13. Sew a dress
14. Volunteer at PAWS Chicago
15. Stock my home bar
16. Cook a meal from scratch
17. Eat at Publican
18. Run a race
19. Take a class at Flirty Girl Fitness
20. Watch the Godfather
21. Take a cooking class
22. Organize sheet music
23. Memorize Suzuki Books 4 and 5
24. Purge old shoes
25. Eat at Grimaldis Pizza
26. Go to the opera
27. Go to a CSO concert
28. Buy myself something nice from Kate Spade