{afternoon project} honeycomb mirror

Oh, hello there! Today I am checking in to share a recent project I completed for our apartment. Check it out after the jump!

spring knits

Hi hi! Although we are still getting blasted with snow and cold weather in the Chicagoland area, I have spring on the mind. I am definitely over thick winter knits, dark dreary colors and bundled layers. Over the past few days,  I have been dying to tuck away all of my winter gear and pull out my spring and summer staples: swingy, bright tanks, floral sundresses and cut-off shorts. Unfortunately, this lovely midwestern weather won't quite allow it. In order to brighten and freshen up my wardrobe in preparation for spring, but still keep warm during this transitional period, I picked up a few cheery knits. These pieces definitely scream "spring" in their color palette, yet are still chunky enough to be appropriate for this transitional March weather. Details after the jump!

my beauty staples

If you follow any beauty blogs or vlogs, you have probably heard the question: If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have 5 beauty products with you, which ones would you choose? Setting aside the fact that beauty products would be the absolute last thing on my mind were I actually in that situation, it got me thinking. I went through all of my skincare and makeup products searching for those never-fail-me items that I can't (well, don't want to) live without. The following 5 products are my tried-and-true beauty staples, some of which I have been using religiously for years. At this point in my life I have come to rely on these products as an integral part of my skincare and make-up routine. Let's have a look!

{playing house} my cleaning schedule

Hey there! I am checking in today to share my cleaning schedule with you. Like most people, I don't always enjoy cleaning, but I do love having a sparkling clean apartment. I personally just don't function well in a space that is not tidy and organized. If my place is messy, I often find myself feeling frustrated and unproductive, which is why having a cleaning schedule has been so important. I have always been a tidy person in general, and I naturally am always straightening up my space. However, you don't need to have a cleaning bug in order to adopt a routine. The most important factor is to find what works for you. You know better than anyone else what your preferred level of cleanliness is, so don't set unreasonable expectations for yourself. Today I will be sharing what works for me. The purpose of this post is not necessarily to tell you that this is the RIGHT way to set up a cleaning schedule, but is rather meant to inspire you to create your own system. However, if you do think that my schedule will work for you, PDF files will be provided at the end of this post. Let's get to cleaning :)

a little kitchen inspiration

Hello again! Today I am sharing a little kitchen inspiration with you. Let's jump right in!

mini ulta haul

Hello, hello! In this quick post, I am sharing a haul from my most recent trip to Ulta. My fiancé took me shopping earlier today as part of my gift for our upcoming two-year anniversary, and this is what I picked up! More pictures and links to all of the items can be found after the jump.

summer must-haves

Hey everyone! Today officially marks the first day of summer, and although the weather in my part of the country has been overcast and grey, I am celebrating my favorite season with the first post in my summer beauty series. In todays post, I am sharing the 10 beauty products that make up my summer must-haves. Let's jump right in!