The beauty of blogging, or for that matter, posting on any social media site, is that you can literally create your own little 'reality show' of your life. We all have the ability to portray exactly what we choose and edit out the rest.
One of the points of this blog is to filter out the doldrums of everyday life and offer a medium for beautiful ideas in fashion, design and lifestyle; as well as share parts of my life that I hope you'll find interesting or inspiring. The downside to this is the risk that people may think I'm shallow and not living in the real world. Let me reassure you that I, like you, am a regular wife and mom. I don't like the way I look when I wake up, struggle to maintain my weight, love to eat, get sensitive to criticism, worry over issues with my kids and family, want to hide under my covers on a rainy day....should I go on?
The point here being this: There is no perfect life. We all have our packages, our ups and downs; but if we choose to focus on the positive gifts in the precious moments we have sharing our lives with loved ones and friends and appreciating the beauty in everything, we will live our best lives. Lives far from perfect but perfectly amazing!
Here are some highlights from my recent trip to Chicago. I wish I had taken more pictures, but I was too busy enjoying the 'shared moments' with my daughter!
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| All items from Home Goods |
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| Faux Fur Jacket: Forever 21 |
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| Hat: Topshop, Top: Forever 21, Bangle: Topshop, Iphone Case: Nordstrom, Bag: TJ Maxx, Skirt: Express, Booties: Bakers |
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| Beige Bootie |
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60'' Wide Giselle Stretch Lace Floral Black Fabric By The Yard
15 comments
OMG, this chandelier is amazing!
ReplyDeleteso hard to leave the kids....
ReplyDeletelooks like such a wonderful trip!! your daughter's place looks fantastic and I LOVE your outfit!!! oh, and great pictures too :)
ReplyDeleteMy sister is moving to Chicago soon! I can't wait to visit!!
ReplyDeleteLove that chalkboard! You could totally DIY that :)
ReplyDeleteIvory xx
I want your daugthers' apartment it looks wonderful what we can see. Mom looks stunning and very fashionable and you make me dream. Due to arthritis from running for years I can't wear high heels any more...bummer. Looks like you had a fabulous time in the windy city!
ReplyDeletewow so many gorgeous pics- I would love to be in NY:D I just watched the Bill Cunningham movie!! Love it!
ReplyDeletexx Followed you darling :)
I did something like that with a booty too! I was not trying to copy anything but I had a pair of plum colored Jessica Simpson suede booties that I felt need more. So I glued on a large black crochet flower on each one at the ankle area and it looks amazing! So many people ask me where I got them! I love your blog feel free to check out mine http://baublesnbabbles.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteSharon, looks like you had a great time. From what I see if your daughter, she has great taste like her mother! I was in Chicago only once with a girl friend and loved it. It is such a fun city. Lots of great shopping there.
ReplyDeleteLove Chicago!
ReplyDeleteLuv this post, so personal. LOVE the booties with the mustard socks and bangle.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! You ARE living in the real world - but you are BEAUTIFYING it (among many other contributions). What is so wrong with that?
ReplyDeleteThat light fixture is so fun!
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing all these people taking trips to NYC....makes me so jealous. I want to go there again so bad!! Hope she had a great time!!
ReplyDeleteDaisy~
Sharon it seems like you had a blast - love sara chandelier - now I want to see those boots you are making - great idea
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