HOT.

Endure the Elements

I want.

This is the sexiest grill I have ever seen! The grill is by Fuego, who makes higher end grills and outdoor patios. It's snazzy design is by Robert Brunner, who used to be the Director of Industrial Design at Apple.

Element will be available in a few weeks and will run between $399 and $599.

Talk about grill envy!

Erin Ever After posted some dresses by Net A Porter.

I'm with her. I'm gonna need a second income.

I love getting a mani/pedi during lunch on a Friday.

I love it almost as much as a liquid lunch on Fridays.

But not quite as much.

Today I got a fun fuchsia color for a fun upcoming weekend.

Pool Parties, BBQ's, and Send Offs.

This is Ms. Sarah.
She is leaving tomorrow to finish her Masters in Architecture in Europe.
Let us all wish her many London, Berlin and Barcelonian lova's.

I will miss you S.

Have a great weekend everybody. It's finally nice in Chicago! Yippee

THE icon.

You will be missed.

this makes me want to get married tomorrow.

{photos by Mark Brooke Photography}

more photos here.

an icon.

recycle vintage cans

{ via erin ever after: via lake jane: via design to inspire }

a GOOD way to be

I just subscribed to Good Magazine.

What is Good Magazine?

'GOOD is a collaboration of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward.Since 2006 we've been making a magazine, videos, and events for people who give a damn.This website is an ongoing exploration of what GOOD is and what it can be.'


You can name your price on the subscription and you will receive a match donation to a charity of your choice at Global Giving!


Sounds pretty fantastic to me.

Alice in SCARY Land

Holy Crap.

Disney just released these photos of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.

Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen and Anne Hathaway as the White Queen.

It does not come out until Spring 2010 but I am already shitting my pants.

This is sure to give me nightmares just like when I was a kid.

Young+Sustainable

An evening of discussion, ideas, inspiration and community around sustainable design.

Guests are young entrepreneurs who have chosen to explore and strive for sustainability within their industries. Come share stories, ask questions, hang out and connect.

Featured Guests :

Annie Novtony, Frei Designs – clothing design & production

Crystal Grover & Linsey Burritt, Indo – display & interior design

Ted & Sharon Burdett, Tree Theory Bags – product design

Window installation by Indo with Frei Designs

Snacks by River Valley Kitchens

Wine

I hope to stop by after softball.

Learn more about Pivot Boutique here.

Find me here tonight...

I'll be at this event tonight. Come and find me!

Sharon and Ted of Strand Design are launching their first product line of sustainable bags made from salvaged materials. The talented duo over at INDO will be providing the window display.
Local eats & drinks provided

Raffle to win bag!

1008 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL

FLOR

I went to FLOR's Store Opening Reception last night. Can I tell you how much I love this stuff?

I'll spare you. But I am going back this weekend to pick me up some squares.

Twitter is at capacity. OH NO!

At least they give you cute pictures. Oh Twitter, you so silly.

I am an auntie, tía, zia!!

Welcome Olivia Mae !!

born 10:22am pacific time. 6 pounds 14 ounces. 19 3/4 inches long

{photo via bippity boppity boo }

Yep, its NeoCon again. It ranks as one of my favorite times of year for free parties all week long. Right up there with the Holidays. Sadly, this year I am just not into the mood. Perhaps it's the drab weather getting me down. That, or the fact that my party partner in crime is now, infact, an ex-partner in crime. Either way, not in the mood. I might however stop by the Guerrilla Truck show at Morlen Sinoway Atelier on my way home. Perhaps...and depending on the pending rain.

The NO MORE rain dance

{via bippity boppity boo}

Something to brighten yet another gloomy day.

{florals via the amazing Saipua}

Brilliant

{via oh so beautiful paper}

May I have your attention please

i make a point not to post anything political on my blog, even though i am a very political person.

however, this M. Rowe article must be noted or i would not be true to the very fiber of who i am.

please read.

Floating House on Lake Huron

my summer home. {please}

designed by mos in nyc. click here for details.

Poo Poo Weather

I'm sorry for the lack of posts. It's just that I am rather uninspired right now. This Chicago weather has got me seasonally depressed. Wait, what? Seasonal Depression? It's June!! How is this possible? I don't know, but I can't take it anymore.

This weather better shape up or I'm shippin out.