ellipsis review I’m still doing a lot of work from home, so a good work cafe is essential for getting out of the house. Ellipsis Coffeehouse strikes a good balance of inviting and productive work space. They have a great alternative rock playlist and really great service. If you’re new to the blog or Indie Coffee Passport, hop […] Read More
10-minute Lunch Bowl: Healthy Stir Fry
stirfry Does cold weather drive you to sugar? It always makes me crave tea, & of course, a dessert to go with it. Everyone in the apartment has been slacking a bit with brownies & cupcakes constantly coming out of the oven, so we decided to do the Under Armour ‘Rule Your Nutrition Challenge‘ this month! Shifting focus […] Read More
The Sunday Spot 4.24.16
This is my last week as a freelancer! It’s an incredibly transit time right now and these little Sunday moment help me slow down. Or at least kick back with lots of drinking and shopping… I’ve been working on a cocktail recipe, and Food52’s French press infusion has me looking at even more kitchen gear. Chicago […] Read More
Minimalist Nail Art: The Wave
This year I’ve been obsessed with vector wave patterns- they’re the perfect in between of playful, clean, & minimal. Eventually I want to play around with crazy Memphis Movement patterns on a large canvas, but for now I can wave hello to the trend with this mani design. The main secret behind this design is […] Read More
Spring Cleaning & Organizing for Small Apartments
I can’t wait to throw open the windows and spring clean! It feels like a seasonal reset. Finally putting winter coats in storage (Chicago, don’t you pull another snowy Spring weekend on me) and dragging out the shorts feels amazing. But, if you’re not as enthused about the process, hopefully this post helps take some of […] Read More