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It’s the last few weeks of summer, when the sun is starting to set earlier but the days still feel long + lazy. Today, I’m bundled up at my desk (thanks, A/C) and daydreaming of flowing summer dresses, tasty summer sips & wandering off on a few more summer adventures. These late summer nights are just the perfect kind. Now, if only we could all just jet off to Venezuela for a little while…     
This August has been full of moving. A lot of moving from one city to a new one. A lot of moving in a plane from place to place. And I can’t say that I can complain (except maybe about the constant state of packing my life has been in – as much as I love to pack, this month has been just a little over the top). So this weekend, I’m off again – to Texas to visit my brilliant PhD student sister. The fact that I’m in College Station during the last weekend in August braving the 105 degrees + 80% humidity should be more than enough to prove my love, right? Yesterday on the plane, I sketched this round’s travel attire: Toms that are super-easy through security, a simple + stretchy pencil skirt, a baggy owl tee with personality, a scarf that doubles as a blanket for the plane, and a gym-bag-turned-weekender. A combination of comfiness + classiness, which is pretty much my fashion life goal. BOOM.
Well, I took a little bit of an unintentional hiatus that included a little traveling, lots & lots of piano-playing, and lots & lots of packing. Since we’ve last chatted, I visited Chicago, attended the wedding of a dear friend, and moved up to Denver! Phew! Here’s a quick recap of the Chicago part of that adventure: 1. Love the ivy-covered walls on Northwestern’s campus. Perfect backdrop for a little outfit photo action after the wedding rehearsal. 2. My view from the piano at Northwestern’s chapel. So guys, I played my first wedding and didn’t die…but I don’t think I’ve discovered a new career path. Holy nerves, batman. Happy ending, though, because my lovely friend is married now! 3. This summer has had it’s ups and downs and crazy curve balls – but a few hours staring at this view and all is right in the world. I’m caught up in the middle of an overall crazy-good life. 4. The most insane seats ever at my favorite baseball field (and although I’m not “a cubs fan,” exactly, I’m definitely a huge fan of Wrigley Field). 5. One more skyline shot, this one from the wedding reception. Ok, National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame – you may be random, but I can’t argue the winning combo of sangria and your stellar rooftop deck. I think we can be friends. Chicago is one of those cities that I fall in love with over and over again. Sweet home Chicago, indeed. Want more Moments of Pretty? Follow along on instagram: @bellatheball Erin and Lexy just hosted the summer edition of Eat Drink Create on a lovely evening at a park in Denver – and the weather was perfect. I mean, who would complain about spending your time in a park with a bunch of other creative people eating the best pie ever? I was lucky enough to be the videographer for this sweet event (check out the spring recap) and you can catch a glimpse of all the fun in the video above! If you want to see photos and get more details about the sponsors, check out Erin’s post and Lexy’s post. Working on this project got me thinking about how blessed I am to be able to do what I love – even if it’s just part time right now. Even if it means working nights & weekends. These are the projects that make me happy. And I’m gonna keep doing the stuff that makes me happy, even if it means a little hustle.
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…Kristine DeWitt! Congratulations, Kristine – look for an email from me today! I had so much fun with this series – I’m a little sad to see it end. Let’s reminisce a bit, shall we? We visited France, Australia, Spain, and Japan and chatted about the awesomeness that is the travel journal. I hope you are inspired to take better records of your travels, because I know that I am! These photos are from our camping trip to Priest Gultch, and I’ll also be taking my journal with me on our trip to Chicago in a few weeks. Hooray for all the sketching and jotting opportunities of a new adventure. – This post was sponsored by Minted, but all content and opinions are my own. I only support what I love – promise. Thanks for supporting the sponsors that help me do what I do. |
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Ahh watermelon mint limeade!! 🙂 I heart that dress… and I heart you, little lady. Let’s hang out soon! xoxo
Is that dress not the best? And yes, we’re practically neighbors now, woot! xo