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The Sunday Spot 4.17.16

Sometimes it’s hard to enjoy the weekend when you’re constantly thinking about what’s next. I know for me this weekend has been full spring cleaning & next week will be full throttle at work. That’s why I’m bring back “weekend links” posts. These Sunday posts are a last pause before the next week. Panoply’s Happier Podcast discusses how […] Read More

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ICP: Caffe Streets Review

caffe streets review

Caffe Streets Review Last cafe review in Wicker Park- Caffe Streets. I still stand by my claim that Wicker Park has the cutest shops & coziest cafes. But, Caffe Streets had a lot to live up to after Buzz: Killer Espresso. If you’re new to the blog or Indie Coffee Passport, hop on over to this […] Read More

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Gudetama Phone Wallpapers

Phone wallpapers Sometimes you think you have a great idea, you start the project, and lose motivation halfway through. This week I was going to create a desktop wallpaper based off of Jane Bordeaux’s gorgeous Ma’agalim music video but… it just wasn’t coming together. While looking for apartment inspiration, I came across Gudetama. Let me introduce my […] Read More

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2 DIY COS Inspired Necklaces

I saw two COS necklaces online and fell in love with the minimal stone look. But for a total of $74+ shipping? Mm, hard pass. The necklaces themselves looked pretty basic and I still had granite clay left over from the Easter egg holders. So what would any good DIY-er do? Make them herself at […] Read More

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Citrus Breakfast Bowl

Citrus Breakfast Bowl

Confession: Being a Florida girl, I thought tangerines and navel oranges were the only citrus worth having. A sort of provincial citrus snob. But, diving more into healthy eating and plating art, blood oranges kept cropping up. The color & flavor profile definitely intrigued me. Easter & citrus season actually coincide well, and we volunteered to […] Read More

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