mother's day weekend recap

Monday, May 14, 2012

when I booked my husband's seminar a few months ago, i didnt realize it fell on mother's day weekend. we didn't have big plans but certainly we want to spend the day with loved ones especially with my mother and our little family. so, the trip was quick ~ we left friday and back home sunday afternoon just in time to spend mother's day celebration with my folks, having an early dinner out by a lake. it was pleasant and nice. 

the whole weekend was delightful. hanging out with my sister who lives in chicago ~ sharing Gino's East pizza and stopping by a local lego store with the little guy. the weather was cooler last saturday and it rained a bit. but by the time we were getting ready to head to the airport to go home, the sunny weather was out for a perfect mother's day! 

here are a few snapshots from our weekend :

Traveling
packing for a quick trip to the windy city
Ohare chicago
arriving at chicago's o'hare airport
Hotel lobby
at the hotel's cool lobby
Saturday
dressing comfy for the weekend
Mother's day breakfast
mother's day breakfast with my sweet buddy


I hope all mothers get to have a wonderful Mother's day last Sunday!

travel style

Thursday, May 10, 2012

travelling is always fun but getting to the destination can be exhausting especially if you have a few hurdles along the way such as flight delays, kid tantrums and re-routed flights. this friday we are going out of town
for a quick trip. it's far from a vacation getaway but nevertheless, it's still a whole production with a 4-yr old in tow. i have to make sure our flight and hotel reservations are in order, pack enough clothes for the weekend and pray that everything else is running on schedule. 

this brings me to the topic of cozy travel style. i envy those moms who strut around the airport looking so put together in their oversized cashmere sweater, leggings and ballet flats toting their designer handbags in one arm and a baby on the other. they just make it look effortless and chic with no single hair out of place. 

i think the key to looking great yet still feeling comfortable while travelling is wearing the perfectly fit classic piece of clothing mixed with an easy fun accessory such as a colorful scarf or a pair of leopard flats. black leggings and skinny jeans with ballet flats is always chic topped with a cardigan or tunic. take cues from the following shots below for a few travel style inspiration. 

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have a great weekend everyone!


wednesday's words

Wednesday, May 9, 2012





hahahaha....ain't that the truth!