Holiday Sign Off

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I'm off to the 'burbs for a weekend of over-eating and way too many presents! I hope you all have a fabulous holiday :) See you next week!

Hot Package // Point G

Can't get this simply adorable packaging out of my head! The bright colors against the stark white are so enticing... or maybe it's the yummy contents that are making my mouth water :)

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Pick Two Tuesday { ENGAGED }

Sorry for the break from your regularly scheduled program, but a little somethin' happened this weekend...and it involved Jake tricking me into going to a tattoo shop and proposing :) I am now engaged (sorry for the many wedding posts to come)!

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okey doke, you asked for it.

First off, I always told Jake that an engagement ring wasn't important to me. I went back and forth between wanting a simple ring (like this post) and wanting a tattoo (like this). A while back I finally settled on a tattoo engagement and a wedding band for proof... at the bars, ya know?

So, about a month ago my best friend asked me if I would please please please come with her when she got a tattoo. I said of course and then proceeded to ask her a billion questions and talk to her about it incessantly up until the date.

When we got to the tattoo shop Jenn (my bff) asked the artist to sketch her designs. He brought back a sheet of paper covered in swirly symbols, not what she had asked for. I was about to bitch the guy out when Jake said, "oh, looks like a J and an S, like Jake and Sarah are getting married!" I responded cleverly with, "yeah, or Jenn and Sarah!"—dumb I know.

At this point Jake was fed-up with my cluelessness and asked, "will you marry me?", which of course I didn't hear. But something must've clicked (finally) and I said, "wait, really?" And we kissed then got inked and here we are. Engaged.

Some of you don't know me as well as others, but if you do you'll also know how perfect this was. Both for me and for us as a couple. The symbol is special not only because it was designed by my best friend, but it is something that Jake used to doodle in high school, when we first started dating. This is obviously a prettier version, which makes it that much better :)

Oh, and then we went to lunch/brunch at Pauline's in Andersonville, Chicago. It was adorable and delicious. A perfect day :)

New-To-Me Blog // I Like Nice Things

This new-to-me blog, I like nice things, is packed with, well, nice things. Designer/Blogger Alyssa Yuhas has a great eye for fashion, design, photography and overall pretty much everything. Since you're checking out her blog, you might as well click over to her portfolio too. It's a must-see. Tons of pinnable goodies in there!

Latest Obsession // Leather Leggings

simple, sexy, chic. leather leggings can really amp-up a casual outfit.

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Etsy lives in my office.

If you've read my bio or seen my facebook you know that I work at a pretty kick-ass design agency in Chicago. And so far all I've been able to do is talk it up, but now I have proof. 

Heather Kintner's etsy shop is chock-full of beautiful print pieces. Like this 2012 calendar... amazing. And how adorable are these bachelorette party invites?! I can't believe she's been hiding her shop from me for so long!

Pick Two Tuesday { NOTHING TO WEAR }

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Latest Obsession // Moto Boots

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My latest obsession: moto boots

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Holiday Hangover

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Today is my office holiday party, and when I say party I mean it. Mimosas for breakfast, mojitos for lunch, wine for dinner and tequila shots for dessert. omg. Mix in a little secret santa and karaoke and you have a clear picture of my day. Wish me luck :)

Happy Weekend, friends!

Those Darn Nagging Wedges

A coworker came into work last week sporting these wedges and I had to share with you guys. Even if you forget her constant begging for me to blog about her, I still can't stop thinking about them. And guess what, lucky ducks? They're at DSW for only $80. Get 'em here.

Cold Weather Goodies

Winter gloves tend to get in the way of looking fashionable, but there's really nothing worse than ice-cold fingers in the morning...well, maybe an empty coffee pot in the morning is worse, but cold fingers is up there. So, I rounded up some cute and functional gloves/glove-like hand warmers to keep you toasty this season :)

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leather gloves are pretty, pretty expensive, but usually really warm. Hard sell, but they're a classic that will last forever.

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I'm really into the fingerless gloves, especially when they have a mitten component, and of course mittens are always a cozy favorite.

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And the newest trend in cold-weather accessories is the texting glove. These gloves are made with special touch screen compatible patches, which make the morning commute oh-so-much-easier.

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Pick Two Tuesday { CELEBRATE }

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Guest Posting on BIA

I'm heading over to Because it's Awesome today while Tobe is moving into her new house! Check out my post here :)

White Walls

Cool idea for a design studio or home office — why not make your white walls functional for your business? Brilliant.

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Fashion Crush Friday 05

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