Happy Monday my friends! Did you have a nice weekend?
I haven’t touched base in awhile, so thought I’d give a little life update.
Life Lately
Sean and I’ve stayed put this month. We’re spending lots of time in Elmhurst. For awhile we were straddling both the city and suburb life. We tipped over to the latter and it’s been awesome! We’re hosting more and going out around our town. I was just telling Sean the other day how settled I feel in Elmhurst and part of the community. Moving from the city was a BIG adjustment for me. I definitely struggled in some aspects of it. Now I can’t imagine living anywhere else.
So random, but I LOVE this top I’m wearing. And it’s ON SALE! It dropped from $98 to $69 and it’s the cutest going out top. I wore it in Paris and I’ve worn it out to dinner a lot. Super comfy and the choker look is on trend.
My Family
Sean’s mom just moved to Lake Geneva – which is the bomb dot com. We were up there last week and cannot wait to explore the whole lake town. Any suggestions? I can’t imagine what the summer will be like!
You guys, my dad, Tom, started his own business! Grouse Hunting Tours. I know! I know! You’re ecstatic. But you can meet my dad and my dog brother, Rebel if you’d like. Just note – it is hunting, so if you’re sensitive to that topic you may want to stay clear. However if you know of anyone who wants to go bird hunting, you should send ’em Tom’s way.
Tomorrow I’m treating my mom to her Christmas present – a day in Chicago! A few highlights are lunch in Greek Town, Tiffen at the Langham and a spa night at AIRE Ancient Baths. Have you been yet? It’s inspired by the traditional Roman, Greek and Ottoman ancient experience of baths. I’M SO PUMPED.
February’s right around the corner! This month will mark me and Sean’s FIFTH YEAR anniversary – holy cow! It’s also my birthday month – and Larry’s too.
Some Cedar & Rush Announcements!
As for Cedar & Rush, I have a little update for you as well! You’ve probably noticed a big change in my content lately. Less fashion and restaurants and more entertaining and home tips. I planned to do a big announcement but I’m randomly just going with it now. Ha! Why not right? I can’t wait to elaborate on this more. There’s a personal story behind the change – so it needs to be a separate post. It’s all about how I overcame a big struggle after moving to the suburbs. It’s also my WHY for the blog too. Coming soon.
Lastly, did you see the announcement I made over the weekend? I hope you like it as much as I do!
Okay, this got lengthy but you guys told me you wanted more personal content. So here you are! Is this what you had in mind? I’m open to answering any questions you leave in the comment section below too for next time! Also, would you like this to be a weekly thing?
Lot’s of good stuff for you this week too – How To Aprés Ski at home; My Trip to the Beverly Hills Hotel and some other exciting things. Can’t wait!
Love the update Nicole!!!! You look adorable in that top and I hope you still sometimes come to the city so we can meet up 😉 or at least in Oak Park like last time! xxx, Nikki
Nikki, I would LOVE to meet up! I have some city visits in the hopper, so I’ll keep you posted! And I’m always in for an Oak Park date too 🙂