13 Apr 2012 This N That 2 comments

Blog-cation

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Happy Friday everyone!
I apologize for my absence this week. I guess you can say I took a bit of a blog-cation. I have been spreading myself thin as of late and realized I need to focus on only a few things at once (especially the ones that pay the bills!). Does this ever happen to you? But the nice thing is I have lots of fun things in the pipe line to share!
First off, I tried Nellcote with some girlfriends last night. It is the only restaurant in the United States that makes their own flour. 
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Chandeliers pepper the ceiling and they have a wall of vases containing sprigs of lilac. It is incredibly romantic and the perfect date spot for cocktails and small plates to share. If you live in Chicago or coming to visit, it is definitely worth a trip.
Secondly, I have a stylist! Liz Schneider, from Sequins & Stripes is coming over this weekend to style me up. (I love how fancy that sounds by the way!). I adore her blog, she is such a cutie pa-tootie and I cannot wait to share with you my experience! 
{Liz Schneider featured on The Everygirl}
She is going to tell me what looks good on my body shape and create outfits of the clothes I already own. Her prices are incredibly reasonable and I know it is a lifetime investment. It is like getting a whole new wardrobe but not having to purchase any clothes. My closet is an absolute mess too, so she is in for a real treat. But I figure it’s best to see animals in their natural habitat. You can check out her services here if interested.
Tonight I am going bowling at 10 Pin with some co-workers. I haven’t been bowling in years!! Don’t tell my co-workers, but I am more in it for their cookies and milk.
Tomorrow I get to see my two friends that have little buns in the oven. They have been friends since they were 4 years old and they are pregnant at the same time!
Then Sunday I am checking out the Dose Market. Have you ever been? I am looking forward to eating yummy treats and maybe come home with a pretty bauble or two. And guess what? Nellcote will be there passing out complimentary cocktails!
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What are you up to this weekend? Do tell!
xoxo