Back to Basics. Back to Beachin'

So back to me posting on this on a regular basis... 

Let's try it again :)

You may have noticed the blog got a facelift- and I absolutely love it. I wanted to simplify the template while still keeping it as girlie as ever. I love clean lines, white space and light grey. So, I was pretty much sold on it the moment I spotted it.

Let's rewind say to mid July. Yes I realize that was a month ago, but there are some amazing memories and hilarious moments too good to leave out. I'm gonna try to squeeze a bit in through the next few posts.. so bear with me. Pour a glass of wine, coffee or tequila shot...

{the time of day shouldn't affect your choice of beverage. I don't judge.}

>>nail polish is blu via Zoya (my absolute fav. brand)<<

mojito me.

I feel like I've been covering the exterior quite a bit. 

Figured it's time to bring it indoors, and show a little of our place.

There are still so many projects, and I'm going to do reveal posts as they completed if they ever get there!

Let's start with the best part of the house, shall we?

just around the (chicago) riverbend

I have successfully crossed an item off my bucket list. 

It only took me half the summer :)

We drunkenly booked this adventure with Kayak Chicago- for July 5th. I'm glad we at least knew not to do the early afternoon tour. To our friends who came, you're welcome.

my name is amelia and i love america.

So before we get started here, I'd just like to say that you always have the absolute best time when you least expect it.

I'm terrified to plan my birthday (even though i do it every year), plan a trip's itinerary too much, in general I just don't like to set expectations because you'll always fall short on what you were hoping for.

god forbid i ever get married.

Point is: the least pressure,  inevitably the more fun.

To say this 4th was epic would be an understatement, but I'll try to describe it to the best of my memory.

Lincoln Park Photo Dump

>>kickin' it on the rooftop<<

Well, I'm the literal worst at keeping this up to date, clearly that summer bucket list mentioned two months ago isn't gonna cross itself off. I need to get my shit together.

Summer Bucket List

I'm starting to get really restless for consistent warm weather. You know, those perfect mornings that seem to last all afternoon and you just want to spend the day outside? Cab in hand, obv.

We got a small taste this past weekend and I really wasn't ready for the snow and rain today. Luckily, I'm off to fl this week to see my amazing friends and family, and hopefully be greeted with perfectly warm weather.

Is it weird I miss that feeling of a sunburn and salt in my hair? I think it's the best feeling in the world when my freckles pop up across my nose and my hair gets just a little blonder...for free. 

The Optimist's List

It's pretty crazy to see how optimistic people are here in Chicago.

After a hell of a winter, and still with not much end in sight, everyone I meet is so optimistic for the summer, they all tell me I won't believe how amazing it is. I'm holding my breath, but the beach bum in me is getting restless.