Three for a Memorial Day BBQ

the sun is shining in chicago and the forecast is perfect for this weekend (finally)! what better way to kick-off the summer season than with a memorial day bbq with friends & family. here's what we'll be cooking up...

k's salad - raw corn and radish salad

easy & delish side-dish to prepare for your bbq or bring to a friend's

s's drink - painkiller

nothing like a tropical drink, 70+ degrees and a little poolside bbq!

c's veggie - green city market asparagus

i've been shopping at green city market on saturday mornings -

the asparagus is great right now and super easy to throw on the grill!

have a safe & happy holiday weekend!

xx,

k, s, & c

(photos via food & wine / liquor.com / green city market's insta)

Tried & Tested

after testing many hair products through the years- we find ourselves always coming back to kerastase products. we all go to salon buzz for our hair cuts and treatments... and they use kerastase products as well. it's just one of those (many) things that we let ourselves justify spending a wee bit more on since they really work (real hair magic happens when you mix some of these together too)! have you tried them? here are some of our favorites. in this case salon buzz told you so...#sbtys-

elixir ultime

lait vital

you can mix the exilir (above) with the lait vital pre blow dry and put it on your ends while your hair is still wet... helps tremendously with a fab blow out!

bain chroma riche

s's go to for color treated hair. must use both the shampoo and conditioner!

oleo relax masque

c has curly hair and this masque helps to the extreme to put moisture back into the hair to help with dryness and frizz.

xx,

k, s, & c 

(pictures via kerastase)

Add An Avocado

who doesn't like avocado? we're not sure we trust people who don't like avocados (kidding, sorta). but a couple weeks ago we were intro'd to this new product by kiehls. it's been such a customer hit that it's been tough for them to keep it on their shelves. luckily c snagged a pot of it last week. we all got the chance to try it this past weekend when we had a sleep over for mother's day. we've gotta tell you, this is the best eye cream we have found yet! it's non-greasy and super moisturizing. it's difficult to put it into words, but it feels like you are putting a concentrated water under and around your eyes. it's creamy to touch, but then turns into almost like a liquid when you are smearing it on.

trust us and add an avocado!

xx,
k, s, & c

(picture via kiehls)

Three Spots For Mom

we covered mother's day gifts last week and now we'd like to suggest spots to take your momma this sunday! here are our picks-

k's pick - cocello

brand new and we love the other spots in the hogsalt restaurant group. 

we will definitely be taking sb here!

c's pick - le pain

rumor has it they have the best scones and tartines in town. can't wait to check out the new location in the west loop with sb and the sisters!

s's pick - yum cha dim sum parlor

dim sum in lakeshore east? we're in. 

xx,

k, s, & c

(pictures via cocello, le pain, yum cha)

Daily Reminders For The Wrist

each of these bracelets are hand braided and knotted by an artisan in rwanda. we (obviously) love each inscription on each too. total delight in the details and great daily reminders whether it's looking down at your wrist to be reminded to live fully or to be bold. this may just be our next go to gift for all our gfs. learn & see the work of kate spade's new supplier here. for the full collection of these bracelets, go here.

xx,
k, s, & c

(pictures via kate spade)

Three For Mother's Day Gifts

mother's day is next weekend, and what better time to treat your mom to something she wouldn't normally do for herself? whether it be a unique gift, a bouquet of her favorite flowers or something you can do together... the important part is letting her know how much you appreciate her. here are a few gifts we've been thinking about...

c's pick - winifred grace necklaces

 

we've blogged about wg's jewelry before, but i am quite in l.o.v.e. with her designs. perfect personalized gift for your momma!

s's pick - flywheel chicago

the skinny buddha has always inspired us to stay fit and workout,

no better gift for mom than a gc to flywheel, spin it out together this mother's day! :)

k's pick - bliss chicago

the skinny buddha introduced us to bliss a few years ago, which immediately
became one of our favorite escapes for a little r&r. nothing better than their triple oxygen facial followed by a massage and mani/pedi! perfect gift for mother's day.

xx,

k, s, & c

(photos via k's insta / pinterest / winifred grace )

Deal Breaker

he might as well have told me he has a tattoo of jesus covering his a**, a crazy sexual fetish with stuffed animals or heck, that he lives with his parents still...but it wasn't any of these things.

it could not have been a better first date...great chemistry, conversation was easy, he was charming, fun, made me laugh...overall, it was everything you hope to have when you first meet someone. by the end of the dinner, i was already thinking about the second date. but then it happened. the deal breaker. 

he is a smoker.

ugh, really?! my face said it all. for anyone that knows me, i am not one to hide how i feel, it's normally written all over my face.

so when he asked about date number 2, i had to break it to him in typical s fashion, "'not going to lie' smoking is a deal breaker, kind of a game changer, you're great but yea, smoking, not going to work for me..." after many relationships, numerous first dates, i know what i am capable of, i know what i want and a guy that takes a break for anything but a cup of a coffee or a great make out is not one i want to be dating. too harsh? ya know, i don't think so. 

i am all for compromising in relationships and like to think i'm open minded but, BUT some things are just deal breakers. whatever those things are to you, make a list. no one is perfect but the perfect person for you will be. 

so i received a text message this morning...game changer or deal breaker? we'll see...

xx,

s

(picture via s's iphone)