Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Maison Gray


discovering these series of photos that gray malin took of a model never revealing her face in a vintage oscar de la renta dress was like coming across a pair of spring heels s knows she must make hers (even if that means she misses sbux for a week). i was so excited. not only did i feel like i was the one photographed in the photos (c'mon can't you see the resemblance?!) but they are a perfect series for me to build on over time. as much as i want all of them!!... i've got a lot of sbux lattes to give up before the whole collection is mine! which one is your fav? for me it's a total toss up on all the ones above... oh this one too. #stys 

xx,
c

(pictures via maison gray)

Monday, March 17, 2014

12.29 at The Thompson Chicago

just til' this thursday, world renowned company 12.29 is selling their one of a kind, sumptuous candles at the lobby boutique at the thompson hotel chicago. usually only available online, this will be the only spot in the city you can shop and purchase in person. having created scents and candles for celebrities and brands like prabal gurung & zac posen, these scents are surely going to sell out (and fast!). escape the cold this week and go warm up & shop 12.29 at the thompson! #stys

xx,
k, s, & c

(picture via 12.29)

Friday, March 14, 2014

Three for St. Patrick's Day Weekend

another year has come and gone... now it's time for the sea of green to hit chicago once again! we'll kick it all off with the green river dyeing on saturday morning, a wee bit of guinness, jameson and of course green eggs and bloody marys! to top it off, we'll hit up a few of the many irish bars that line the streets of our great city (butch mcguire's, the kerryman, fado... just to name a few!). here are three of our picks for the weekend, whether you're entertaining or hitting the town... we have something for everyone. slainte!

for the past few years, we've hosted a st. patty's day party. you've got to know that after
the breakfast stratas and hash browns disappear, you're going to need a round two. this is the
perfect afternoon snack to satisfy your guests. it's absolutely delish and goes great with a guinness! plus, it's super easy to whip up! check out the recipe here.

s's pick - lucky charm cupcakes
i am making these sweet festive treats to continue
the celebration of c's birthday...

c's pick - butch mcguires
as my dad says i have a hollow leg when it comes to drinking. a true irish gal! when i got home from living in rome for 5 months... my first stop? butches. it's been open for over 50 years and holds not only memories for us three, but also for our parents! you surely can find me here tomorrow for st. pats and really any weekend of the year;)

xx,
k, s, & c

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Audrey

in honor of c's birthday, there is no better tribute to make than one to audrey hepburn. here are 13 of our favorite audrey quotes to celebrate this very special 13th day of march!

1. "if i’m honest i have to tell you i still read fairy tales and i like them best of all."
2. "why change? everyone has his own style. when you have found it, you should stick to it."
3. "i was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it."
4. "the best thing to hold onto in life is each other."
5. "let's face it, a nice creamy chocolate cake does a lot for a lot of people; it does for me."
6. "i believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls."
7. "nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'i'm possible'!"
8. "i love people who make me laugh. i honestly think it's the thing i like most, to laugh. it cures a multitude of ills. it's probably the most important thing in a person."
9. "i have to be alone very often. i'd be quite happy if i spent from saturday night until monday morning alone in my apartment. that's how i refuel."
10. "remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your arm."
11. "for beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."
12. "i never thought i'd land in pictures with a face like mine."
13. "pick the day. enjoy it - to the hilt. the day as it comes. people as they come... the past, i think, has helped me appreciate the present - and i don't want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future." 

happy birthday c! you too are a beautiful lady of iconic style, charisma, and class. we love you!

xx,
k, s, & sb

(picture via pinterest)

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Cookie, shots?


we will take three please! we're wishing we were in nyc this friday when these cookie shots are officially launched. chocolate chip cookie organic milk shots? mmm, yes. these shots will retail for $3 each and dominique ansel bakery is working on having 8 for $25 to be able to take home. the organic milk is made in upstate new york at swede farm and cold-infused with vanilla beans for 24 hours. can someone in chicago work on getting these here?!

message to all our loved ones in nyc: get your hands on these shots. bottoms up!

xx,
k, s, & c

(picture via grubstreet)

Monday, March 10, 2014

ciao! ciao!


JUST when we thought we couldn't fall any more in amore with kate spade- they strike yet again and in a big, BIG way. the sp/su '14 kate spade campaign was captured in one of our favorite destinations, capri. it was love at first tagline, "there can only be things to love in a country shaped like a shoe." we know sjp would have an appreciation for that lil' gem of a tagline too.

besides the obvious of these amazing campaign photos above... as you can all probably guess, we are head over heels for everything in the collection! including this and this (ahem, looks like c!)... oh and this dress screams spring to us.

thank you ks for bringing the magic of italy to us through this campaign. tutto bene!

baci e abbraci,
k, s, & c

(pictures via kate spade)

Friday, March 7, 2014

Three for Brunch

k's pick - summer house
i was here for dinner last weekend and absolutely fell in love. how could you
not adore a california-inspired menu, complete with a "vitamin d room"?
reservation for brunch this sunday, check! peach bellini, please.

s's pick - frasca
per my gf's rec, kd says it is her all time favorite brunch spot...
italian style bloody mary's? when are we going?

c's pick - three aces
the italian countryside meets the american farmhouse... va bene!

xx,
k, s, & c

(pictures via / dining chicago / summer house / three aces)