31.8.11

Alex and Remy are Married!

Happy Wednesday! Today I’m really excited to share Alex and Remy’s wedding with you. You probably remember them from their fun engagement pictures. They’re a super sweet couple and I really have so many fun things to show and tell you about from their wedding. For starters, the venue. Oh my gosh. The Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet is absolutely stunning. So much so that Marshall Fields was actually married there. Yep, the Marshall Fields! So cool. Also, they did a first look!! Which makes me really happy inside… you can see the pictures in a second. She and her bridesmaids had a little dance party of their own right before the ceremony. Pretty much she’s just a super fun bride. OH! And did I mention their signature drink was the “Rosemarry Me” a gin and tonic with rosemary and cucumber? (I won’t lie with a signature gin drink I had a really hard time just taking pictures and not taste testing) The bar itself was basically an old hunters clubhouse complete with animal trophies hanging from the walls (don’t worry you’ll see it in a second). And then they had a rockin dance party… right okay just scroll down to see the whole thing.


A million thanks to Alaina Rau Bos for second shooting :-)






























Best wishes you guys!! xoxo

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30.8.11

My Day Maker: LANVIN Fall/Winter Ad

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We interrupt the regularly scheduled programming with this little bit of joy...

Back with a wedding tomorrow I swear!
I just couldn't stop smiling watching this...so I thought I'd share :-)

PSL: It's Back

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For the record, I know I'm ridiculous. And this is crazy. But I am SO EXCITED!!!!!!
Every year the first Pumpkin Spice Latte is a moment of bliss.
This year, I'm sharing it with you...




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Happy Tuesday!

29.8.11

Trying New Things: Truffle Oil Makes Everything Better

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Growing up, my sister and I had different responsibilities around the house. Anytime we were going to a pot luck or a church picnic, or similar social event during the summer, one of my jobs was to make the deviled eggs. This is interesting because I despised them. Honestly they made me want to gag every time I tried them. Everyone else always loved my recipe though!

Last week I had dinner at Sable with my friend Meghan. Sable has these amazing looking deviled eggs with truffle oil. And, since I recently found out I no longer hate cottage cheese (with tomatoes or other yummy things) I thought I'd see if my taste buds have changed in other areas as well... and honestly I sort of liked them :-) I don't think I'd go so far as to say that they rocked my world or anything... but I'm making progress. Trying new things.

What was the last thing you went out a limb (even a silly minuscule limb) to try?

Okay seriously aren't they so pretty? If I start making these again I'm going to have to step up my game with some icing tips for sure.



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Happy Monday!

26.8.11

all things Emilia Jane: a Very Vogue Giveaway

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So, it came this week. It being "the bible" as Elle Woods would say. It, that has it's own awesome movie. It is the September Issue.

For those of you that don't know, this edition is monumental for shaping fashion for the coming year. I love it for the creative inspiration, and for feeling of the slick pages, but who am I kidding, it's definitely mostly for the fashion.

As I was walking home yesterday I was thinking about how excited I was to blog about this today...and I realized that I should share the love. So, I'm giving away a years subscription to Vogue. Go comment on my facebook page with your favorite designer! I'll announce the winner next week!






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Happy Friday all :-) I'll be back with more wedding pictures on Monday!!

25.8.11

Calling All Pumpkin Spice Latte Lovers!

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It is almost that time of year! I can't tell you how excited I am.
I wore a scarf today to stay warm :-)

So here's the thing... the Pumpkin Spice Latte is always my favorite part of the beginning of fall. And this year Starbucks is doing something different. There is literally an online competition to bring it to your city first. Thank heavens Chicago is winning right now. But if you like the PSL as much as I do, or you just want to support my insanity... you should come play!

Okay people. Let's make it happen!




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Happy Thursday all :-)

24.8.11

Heck Yeah New Headshots!

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I have to intro this post with a million thanks to Lauren of Lauren Wakefield Photography. She is a dear friend (we gchat allllll day). And she took these new pictures of me!

I won't lie, I'm way less comfortable on the being photographed side of the camera. But Lauren was awesome and worked with me! I'd kind of been procrastinating getting new headshots, but with the new branding and website coming together, it was truly necessary.

These are my favorites...I can't wait to hear what you think! xoxo













I want to hear your favorites so I can narrow down for the website, so let me know!!
Happy Wednesday all!