The lake
Small town parades
Fireworks
Patriotic cupcakes
BBQ
Happy Birthday America!
ECM
The lake
Small town parades
Fireworks
Patriotic cupcakes
BBQ
Happy Birthday America!
ECM
Viceroy Palm Springs


Kate Spade


J. Crew Stripe Beach Hat
It's pedicure time again... Has anyone tried Essie's Funny Face? It looks so pretty (online that is). You know I had to leave you with this! Because if you've gotta think, think pink!
I hope you all have a great Memorial Day weekend! I will be at the lake, it's Kilwin's time! Of course, Martha has some fabulous patriotic ideas. Enjoy!
I really appreciate a beautiful table setting and LOVE all the preppy linens at Pomegranate. So many great choices to choose from. I can't wait for warmer weather and dining alfresco! Some of my favorites. So fun!




My family's ancestry dates back to one of the oldest clans in Scotland originating from the Isle of Colansay. In celebration of National Tartan Day, the family tartan.
Spring in Chicago isn't all that warm but we are on the downhill, right?!? Some people think flowers for spring and since I don't have a yard or garden, I think sandals! Makes sense, right? It's time to get prepared for summer! Let's see... what combo do I need? Better yet, what combo don't I need! ;-) Lunch and drinks poolside
El Morro Fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Our home for the week on the Serenade
Our cozy but very comfy accomodations
My favorite towel animal of the week
A view of superyacht Octopus from our cabin balcony in San Juan
View from Trunk Bay, St. John (AMAZING) View from Paradise Point, St. Thomas (the Bailey's Bushwacker was yummy, I plan on recreating at home)
A view of the planes coming in over Maho Beach, St. Marteen
A view from Orient Beach, St. Martin (the non-nude side) ;-)
View from Shirley Heights, Antigua
A view of the Pitons, St. Lucia
View of the piton from the beach
View from the 18th hole at Sandy Lane Country Club in Barbados (this is where Tiger Woods got married- it's amazing!)
The shopping in the Caribbean is fabulous (duty free) and I think the shops are so cute. Here are a few of my favorites.
Burberry
Cartier
Longchamp
Tommy Hilfiger
Ralph Lauren
Tiffany
Back to reality!
To the islands! I'm so excited to see my family! I'm looking forward to 10 days of warm weather and can almost see the clear blue water, hear the calypso music and taste the rum punch (and other fruity concoctions). Take care!
It's bloody dreary here in Chicago and I'd much rather be somewhere else with a Bloody in hand, if you know what I mean (and I know you do). It's times like these that I dream of summer and having fun in the sun (of course, with spf)! Which takes me to Nantucket, it's my most favorite place. When I lived in Rhode Island, I went all the time... it was a hop, skip and a ferry ride/uber small plane ride away. Good times, good times. I really need to plan a trip, it's been waaay too long. In my book it's the perfect place-preppy, patriotic (4th of July in Nantucket is amazing) and fun!








Are too cute! I'm ordering the navy today (on sale). FYI-I'm sure all of you know this but if you're near a Sears, you can use their computer (at the Lands' End section) near the register and get FREE shipping on your LE purchases! I do love FREE shipping.
I love almost anything & everything in the green/navy combo and the Maine Isle Canvas Sneakers are no exception! Too cute!
I have SO many LLB totes (I can always use another-right!) but I love the fact that this Patchwork Madras Tote comes in the large size (to lug stuff to Ravinia, parades, the beach, etc.)!