how lovely

just strolling on one of the last warm days before the fall and winter chill cover the trees and streets in chicago. thought this street was just so pleasant and what a wonderful place to live!

reminiscing

part of moving to a new city gives an excuse to change what you didn't like about your last apartment and stock up on new and old decor magazines for inspiration. i left cali with a book load of new designers. i hope to slowly incorporate these talented designers within my new apartment and hopeful home someday! its always fun to visit their websites for the new seasonal collections.

a few of my favorites include:
john derian
dash and albert (check!)
natural curiosities
soicher marin
raoul
emissary
cindy cskowski
julie young
schumacher
tozai
palecek
robert allen
chris stone
serena and lily
oily
drexel heritage
hickory chair
roost
red egg
and...
john robshaw -(check!) who i had the absolute pleasure of meeting!

this is from the june 2009 issue of sunset magazine - almost all the listed designers above pictured as well as custom pieces

farmers market finds

this morning i wandered into a marvelous farmers market after feeling sassy from a new haircut! in california i used to get my farmers market fixes every tuesday- always a beautiful array of fresh flowers, sweet seasonal fruit and appetizing lunch assortments. today i was a little overwhelmed as this farmers market was larger than my usual tuesday spot in mb. after lapping around each stand once, ok twice..., i decided upon fresh flowers that fit perfectly into my favorite juice cup, a tomato and chicken delicious wrap (not picturerd because it was too good to save), spicy pickled mushrooms (to die for), and a carton of fresh ripe raspberries. unfortunately i was rushed because it was closing down, so im looking forward to the next visit!

walking to a new cd

the other night after work i downloaded the new pete yorn & scarlet johannson cd, put on my sneakers, and walked outside not knowing where i would go. as i walked towards the water i stopped and watched the sunset along a baseball field then walked along lake michigan, almost reaching the navy pier. (a good 5 miles there and back!) a new cd is the best form of exercise, my butt was sore for days!

river tour

i am currently reading "devil in the white city" a true story about the history of the 1893 chicago world fair that intertwines the history of the city's architecture and a serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims. nonetheless i am really into the story so i decided on thursday i would go on the architectural river tour. i got to see the buildings in real life the book talks about, and it was incredible. not too mention it was a great way to take advantage of the beautiful september day!

first post

ive currently moved to a new city, which means new people, new places and new experiences. my husband and i have different days off which has challenged me to take advantage of the city, mainly solo. the birth of this blog was a way for me to share the accidental and planned happenings i will experience in my new home, chicago!

nice view on my drive home from work :)