We are two sisters who love cooking, DIYing, entertaining, traveling, a good glass of wine (or two or three), photography, and pretty much anything where we can use our creativity. Our main mission is to keep an online journal in hopes of inspiring ourselves daily. If we happen to inspire others along the way, it would be an added bonus.
I am a 25 year old recent newlywed to my husband, Brian. I live in the suburbs of Chicago in a 25 year old condo. Yes, my house and I are the same age (my house being the one needing redecorating and updating). I love trying out new recipes, DIYing works of art to decorate my home, working on my photography skills, and above all making time for my family and friends (particularly my big sister Cortney). During the week you can find me wearing kaki’s and cardigans, as I am a second grade teacher. My goal is to use the creativity I use in my classroom on a daily basis in other realms of my life.
I am a 29 year old Chi-Town city gal living in a cozy condo with my boyfriend, Jeff. Monday through Friday I go by Miss Schmitt, as my main gig is working as a speech-language pathologist at a school in the burbs. Beyond my day job, I adore decorating, finding treasures at flea markets, seeking new adventures in the city, laughing, indulging in anything sweet, and spending time with friends and family (especially my lovely sis, Kali). Read along as I share my hopes, dreams, and outcomes (the good and the bad!).So Christmas has come and gone…how did that happen?! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday spent with loved ones. Ours was a whirlwind filled with great friends and family, phenomenal food, festive cocktails, and lots of laughter. But apparently now it’s time to think about New Years Eve. Personally it is not my favorite holiday. I know I know, I need to get in the spirit of the season… but I just can’t help but want to relax after the craze of the holidays. This year Jeff and I are keeping it casual by going to a friends place where we will all be sporting some comfy pajamas come midnight. But if we were going all out with a fancy schmancy party, these would be my pics for festive decor.
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sparkly sparklers, I heart fringe curtains (and here) as a fun backdrop, cupcake toppers/drink stirrers, I’ve been obsessed with these Gironimo balloons since I first laid eyes on them, fun confetti poppers, cool New Years themed photo booth props, a delicious champagne cocktail
Anyone going to start a resolution for the new year? The gym always becomes crazy packed right after the holiday due to the whole “I’m gonna lose weight” resolution and then slowly tapers off. I’m still trying to decide my resolution. Thankfully I still have a few days!
Those photo booth props are too cute! I wish I was throwing a party so I could have a reason to order them!
I haven’t come up with a resolution yet. But I’m thinking it will be travel related! Can’t wait to see what you come up with for yours!