Happy Weekend!

Here's wishing you a lovely weekend filled with beauty and maybe a little adventure!

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Simple Joys

What a nice weekend this was! My husband and I made no plans so we could do whatever we felt like in the moment. We ended up with two days of simple pleasures: Watching the Olympics. Taking the pup for a walk. Making a breakfast of fresh strawberries and yogurt. Settling in with a stack of new magazines. I hope you had a lovely weekend too!

Photos by me. 

On the Lake

This weekend was wonderful. It was so nice to spend time up north, in this land of forests and lakes. And I'm excited to say my parents just bought a house up here. It's right on a lake and came with a big pontoon boat. I can't wait to come up to enjoy the water and woods peacefulness, and to keep our connection to this beautiful area that means to much to my family.

Photos by me. 

Family Time

This weekend, we're headed up north to visit family. I've spent a lot of time here, especially at my grandparents' home, which has always been a natural -- and very lively -- gathering spot. We often came up in early July to celebrate my grandpa's birthday. He would have been ninety this week, but he passed away a few years ago. Still, when my grandma, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, sister, and all the spouses and kids come together like this, we tend to feel like he's still with us. Here's a photo of my grandparents in their younger, carefree days. Weren't they cute?

Have a great weekend!

Away from it All

Wouldn't it be nice to have a weekend retreat? A place you could escape to with the purpose of unwinding, relaxing and literally getting away from it all? This Hamptons home, featured in Architectural Digest, would be pretty nice. The only problem is, I don't think I'd be able to leave that amazing pool and patio come Sunday!

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Happy Weekend!

This week has been hot, hot, hot, so I'm thinking of ways to stay cool this weekend. Maybe popsicles or some chilly drinks -- and definitely a dip in a pool. Have a fantastic weekend!

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Baby Love

This weekend was lovely, and filled with so many baby celebrations and preparations!

My husband and I had a wonderful time on our babymoon at the spa. We got a couples massage and then swam, read and relaxed outside by the pool. Our suite was luxurious, from the fluffy bed to a whirlpool tub to the fruit salad, chocolate cake and a bottle of chilled non-alcoholic champagne waiting for us. All this pampering came at the perfect time.

On Saturday, my sister threw me a baby shower at our parents' house. She and my mom went all out -- pink flowers, baby photos of Will and me on display, pink champage and fruit punch, cupcakes and frosted cookies in the shape of hearts and baby feet. Both of my grandmas, as well as aunts, cousins, neighbors and my best girlfriends came, and it was amazing being surrounded by such important women in my life. Their love and support has meant so much!

Photos by me. 

Fun on the Farm

Whew, was this a full weekend! My husband and I had our first baby shower, thrown by my coworkers. Spouses and kids were invited, and the party was held at our favorite brewpub, so the vibe was really fun and relaxed. It was such a nice time! We spent the rest of the weekend working on the nursery and doing tons of projects around the house. But Saturday night, we went to my friend's family's farm, where they were having a cookout and playing outdoor games. When it got dark, we pulled up chairs, told stories, laughed and roasted smores over a bonfire. It was a perfect summer night.

Photos by me. 

Happy Weekend!

I'm so glad the weekend's nearly here, and I think it's going to be a busy one! It's often hard to know what path to take on a weekend: Do you relax, get a lot of work done or go out and do something fun? These gorgeous paintings by Erica Kirkpatrick make me think about paths and choices. I love her moody and atmospheric landscapes and how they suggest a route to take or a place to go. I hope you have an equally beautiful weekend, no matter what you do!

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Happy Weekend!

This weekend, the weather is supposed to be gorgeous. I hope to spend some time doing nothing other than lounging by my parents' pool. I recently bought a maternity swimsuit and will try to feel glamorous, not huge, while wearing it.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Happy Weekend!

I have lots of plans for the weekend. I'd like to spring clean the house, tackle some organization projects and plant flowers outside. I may swing by some garage sales with my mom, and my husband and I have a party to attend. Or ... I might end up taking the next two days to simply relax. That's acceptable when you're pregnant, right? Hopefully come Monday, something -- my house or me -- will feel refreshed!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Milwaukee

Our long weekend to Milwaukee was wonderful. We walked along the river and by Lake Michigan, ate at cafes and a historic German restaurant, popped into shops and museums and strolled through the public market. We stayed at two hotels -- the elegant Pfister, where we had high tea one afternoon, and the rustic-modern Iron Horse. It was a great time!

Photos by me. 

A Little Getaway

Today my husband and I are headed to Milwaukee for a long weekend. It's for a travel story for my work, but we're looking forward to exploring the city and simply getting away together.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Happy Weekend!

This week has flown by. But I'm looking forward to the weekend. My grandma will be in town so I hope to spend a lot of time with family and enjoying the nice weather. Have a beautiful weekend!

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Mad World

This weekend was really nice. I got to hang out with girlfriends, relax at home and go on walks. But I have to admit, a highlight was watching the premiere of a new season of Mad Men last night. I love that show and am so glad it's back. I can't get enough of the sixties style!

Did you watch too?

Happy Weekend!

I'm so excited for the weekend to start. I'm getting together with some of my best girlfriends, and other than that the next few days are wide open. Who knows what they'll bring. I can't wait!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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A Rare Mix

This weekend was a truly unusual mix of elements. On Saturday afternoon, we headed downtown with no plans other than to walk from one lake to another. Nearly everyone out and about was wearing green, either coming to watch the St. Patrick's Day parade or grabbing a beer at a pub. But the strange part was all this was taking place with sunny, eighty-degree weather instead of the unusual snow and chilly temps! The trees were still bare but city dwellers were walking, biking and lounging by the lakes in shorts and sundresses. It was an odd juxtaposition, but wonderful to experience!

Photo by me. 

Irish Spirit

A few years ago, my mom, dad, sister, her husband, my husband and I took a trip to Ireland. We spent a few days exploring Dublin, took a train ride across the country to Galway, and then rented a van (we looked like a traveling family band in that giant green VW!) and drove down the coast to Dingle. It was an incredible trip! We loved the energy of Dublin and the beauty of the countryside. We had so much fun popping into pubs for Guinness, music and conversation. We'd all love to go back one day. This St. Patrick's Day weekend, I'm going to be thinking about those perfect days and all that gorgeous green.

Have a great weekend -- and happy St. Paddy's Day!

Photos by me.