All I can say is that we are so, so lucky to have a friend in Bridget down at Mahonia Studio. When we settled on a Chicago elopement, I knew Christmas was the perfect time- the city lights up, the skies turn a silvery blue-gray, and Champagne becomes immediately appropriate for every day. ...

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I realize that some folks may think that spending money on paper is ridiculous, but I love good stationery. I write an average of 10 notes a week, always send birthday and anniversary cards, leave love notes for the Hubbo, and have personalized notecards for every day use. To me, the paper I use ...

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It makes any bride giddy to hear folks compliment her wedding day attire! Bryan and I have gotten so many compliments on what we wore for our big day- I wanted to share a few details. My dress was Joanna August from Nordstrom. Sadly, the website only had a teeny size I couldn't have ...

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Oh, sweet readers, I can't tell you how long I've been waiting to post something like this! December 23rd, Bryan and I had the best day of our lives, waking up in our Chicago hood to walk to brunch at Hashbrowns before spending an hour or so wandering around book shopping. At 2:30, however, we met ...

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There's something to be said about the men in our lives. The ones who held our hands as we learned to walk, who handed us the keys to an old Oldsmobile on a Sunday afternoon when we were 14. There's a strength in an opinion unmarred by fluff, and heart-to-hearts against a stubbly cheek. There's ...

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I'm not sure how it started. A couple of us thought we may need a quick outside-the-office meeting every few weeks or so to discuss our goals, air any grievances, and encourage one another through life. After so many months, we brought on a couple more members, changed our group chat name to a ...

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A full baker's dozen. Happy March, big man. ** photo by Don Lehman ** ...

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