Did you know that I’m originally from Minnesota? Born and raised! That’s right I haven’t always lived in the Windy City. I grew up trudging through the long Minneapolis winters and wearing shorts as soon as it’s 40 degrees. I grew up eating Dairy Queen dilly bars, swimming in one of the many 10,000 lakes and eating plenty of casseroles.
I’ve been back in Minnesota for the past week and it’s more than nostalgic, especially during the summer months when the weather isn’t 0 degrees F. Abra and I flew in Tuesday for a new video series (after I did an amazing wine tasting in Chicago). We began filming with Just Bare Chicken on Wednesday and it was SO much fun. As I’ve mentioned before getting more into video has been one of my biggest blog goals for 2017. For me, it’s very fun to be on camera and challenges me in new, exciting ways. This blog has given me some of the most incredible experiences, and I am forever grateful for this journey as it continues to grow and change me.
To get a little more personal (hey, that’s what weekend favorites are all about), yesterday was even more exciting because I was able to try on wedding dresses and have one of my best friends there with me. She lives in New York, so it’s always tough for us to schedule time together, but as soon as we’re together it’s like not a moment has passed. After all though, that’s what a true friendship is.
I actually said YES to the dress but now I’m kinda freaking out about my decision. Did that ever happen to anyone?! AHHHHH. Seriously the dress isn’t actually what I envisioned myself wearing at all.
Anyway, I’m excited for the week ahead because I’ll be back in the kitchen making recipes for summa time.
Now, let’s get to weekend favorites:
Caprese pesto pasta salad is JUST OMG!
I AM SO obsessed with these blue block heels. Perfect for summer!
Ahh, smells like Spring…did you know THIS is what you’re really smelling?
This cute grey + pink workout tank is perfect for summer.
I’m a big frosting fan, but these cake decorating ideas look awesome!
 NEED this jacket for the rainy Chicago weather.
Get your grill on indoors with one of these cute stovetop grills! (Hint: it’s on sale AND comes in 14 colors)
Use this naturally cooling jade roller for your under eyes bags & dark circles. It was recommend to me by a makeup artist and actually works!
This strawberry skillet pie is everything you need for Memorial Day weekend.
What your go-to breakfast says about your personality. Which one are you?
Hope you guys have the BEST weekend! Heading back to Chicago tonight and I can’t wait.
I would definitely have to say that committing to the dress is one of those things where you feel one foot in, one foot out for awhile! My breakfast go-to would be eggs and fruit normally, but lately because I’m busy AF….I’m a straight up coffee girl. Working on it!!
I felt one foot in one foot about a dress so I tried on just a couple more, then I found one that committing to was absolutely easy to be 100% in. I say if you feel one foot in one foot out, it isn’t the dress.
Lol YEP about the wedding dress. I get really indecisive and even though I felt confident with my decision, my friends made me delete all of the other options and pictures from my phone so I wouldn’t second guess myself! I’m sure the dress you chose is perfect 🤗
I had a similar experience with my dress!!! I did love it (and didn’t have any last minute freak outs – but it was still nerve wracking), but it was NEVER what I imagined I would wear. It was form fitting and just a tiny bit mermaid-y at the bottom, which I never ever expected to like/think would look best on me. Sort of crazy, but go with your gut! 🙂
xo
I just picked my dress last week and it was very different from what I expected as well – there have definitely been a few freak-out moments since then! Thanks for sharing about your experience. It makes me feel better to know that I’m not the only one!
Ditto on the dress! I had pictured myself almost completely in lace for my wedding – I was dead set on it. Then I tried on a dress my sister chose – a completely clean white sheath dress, and that was my dress! It was not what I envisioned at all – it was better! If you keep looking, you will always second guess because there are a million beautiful dresses, it always helped me to remember how I FELT in the dress when it was actually on my body vs. what I was seeing in the plentiful look-books.
I second guessed my dress choice up to the last minute (eek!), but in the end the style of the dress didn’t matter at all. The day was magical, I was the best dressed girl in the room, and I married the man I loved.
I’m sure your day will be the best no matter what beautiful dress you choose!!
Where did you get your outfit from in the above post? Beyond cute!!!! Is it a jumpsuit or a dress?
Congratulation on picking out your wedding dress, I am sure whatever you chose is the perfect dress for your big day! 🙂
Love your maxi! So cute!
I’m getting married in October and my wedding dress is not what I originally thought I wanted either!! Don’t panic…I don’t think this is uncommon haha 🙂
Oh I’m totally with you on the dress! I keep second guessing myself too! My friends ALSO made me delete all the photos of the other dress I loved. The one I chose isn’t what I would’ve dreamed of choosing in a million years but I’m sure it’s just right for me 🙂 congrats on your second YES!
Lets hear about this dress…………….You are enticing us with the dress, but not telling us anything about it.