Snow day

Chicagoland finally had it's first snow! After numerous days in the 50's, the January we are all familiar with has finally arrived. Sweetpea and I are having a lazy day under the covers watching the winter wonderland swirl around outside :]

Side note: No matter how comfy, cozy, and toasty you are in your pj's, I do not recommend shoveling the driveway in them - I instantly froze. Is it hard for anyone else to get out of their pj's some days?



Isn't she just the cutest?

Thrifted Thursdays

Like a lot of you, I LOVE thrifting! I have been thrifting for about 6 years now - it is sort of my addiction. I love never knowing what you will find and the savings. I thought it would be fun to share with you some items I have found either that week or some favorites I have found in the past. This post is a combo of the two. The Floral coat, Ralph Lauren coat, and sweater were found earlier this week. The skirt, mug, and squirrel/nut container were found on past thrifting excursions.

Floral coat - I absolutely adore this piece. When I initially saw this coat on the rack I thought it was a bit over the top, but I had to try it on. It fit me perfectly and I fell in love. It makes quite the statement. I can't wait for it to get warmer so that I can wear it. I also have a future wardrobe post with me wearing it - so stay tuned!

Patterned sweater - I found this sweater with the floral jacket - I guess I was in a colorful mood that day. This sweater is so comfy and extra large so it goes well with jeans or leggings.

White Skirt - I found this piece awhile back. I love the squared pattern. I like to let this piece stand by itself so I typically pair it with a solid top and tights.

Ralph Lauren jacket - I lucked out completely on this one. It still had the tags on it and I bought it for $3! I had been looking for a jacket with elbow pads for awhile so when I saw it I had to snatch it up. It looks a bit large on the hanger but fits well.

Mug & Squirrel/nut container - These are just some fun finds I found in the past for home decor. I love them!

Wardrobe Wednesday - Lil red riding hood

*Takes deep breath* I thought I would try an outfit post. So here goes nothing...

I had to take advantage of the last day of warm weather here in Chicago. Snow is finally on its way! Although the warm weather has been nice - and I will kick myself for saying this later, I really am looking forward to winter and it's snow storms. Winter weather - bring it on!!

I picked up this fun red coat at Urban Outfitters a week or so ago on the sale rack as well as the lace top. I paired these pieces with my black Juicy Couture dress that I have had sitting in my closet for quite some time now. The dress is a nice fit but needed to be jazzed up and I think the lace helps accomplish this. This outfit is nice for a day out and about around town.

Outfit Details: Coat - Urban Outfitters, Dress - Juicy Couture, Lace top - UO, Cameo necklace - Etsy, Tights - Target, Boots - Steve Madden.

Hope you all are having a wonderful Wednesday :]

Tattoo love - Rik Lee

Rik Lee is an incredible artist from Melbourne, Australia. I came across his work a while back and instantly fell in love. To see more of his wonderful artwork please visit his site here: Rik Lee's wordpress.

"He works with grey lead pencils, textas, watercolours and his computer." I find his quirky subject matter, clean lines, and bold colors absolutely stunning. And to top it all off he does commissions for tattoo designs!! Once I save up enough funds I would love to contact him for commissioned piece.

I hope you all enjoy his work as much as I do :]
You can also purchase prints, apparel, etc. at his shop - HERE.

Most wanted Mondays - prints

I am a major fan of anything overly cutesy/beautiful to hang on my walls (who isn't though - am I right?). Here are some recent prints that I have stumbled upon and fallen in love with. I just may have to add some to my collection...

ParadaCreations. Astrological Signs Modern Print Art / Poster "12 Signs of the Zodiac" 8x10 Original Hand Illustrated Birth Signs Drawings.

ruffhouseart. Kitchen Utensils Letterpress Art Print.

ashleyg. Clementine.

Paper Parasol Press. Illinois Letterpress Folk Wycinanki Woodtype Print.

annie bach. Whale nursery art. Cute pink sea creature on blue. 8.5 x 11 art print.

Gingiber. Quilted Fox Print by Gingiber.

I bought these BA lovelies for my boyfriend for christmas :) (I love Frank Kozik <3)

Alan Forbes - 1997 - Misfits.

Frank Kozik - 1996 - The Nomads.

Weekend round up - zoo excursion.

Hi all. Yesterday the fam and I decided to take advantage of the unusually warm weather - 50 degrees in January! - and headed to the Brookfield zoo. In January and February four days out of the week are free to visitors (saturdays included), which ended up being an extra bonus. Below are some of the photos I snapped on our zoo excursion.

If you live in the Chicagoland area I highly recommend visiting the Brookfield zoo.

Later today I plan on hitting up some of my favorite thrift and antique stores with my momma. I plan on starting a new thrifting segment which I am pretty excited about in the upcoming week.

Hope you all had a lovely weekend :)