Where in the World?!

Unlike Ms. Sandiego, I haven't dashed off to parts unknown.  I'm still right here.  It's just summer.  And I've found myself with a second full-time job (planning our wedding).  That's not an excuse, more of an explanation :/  I'm going to try a little harder going forward to share at least one thing of interest per week.  And I am sorry for the silence.  Hope you're still here.

And here's what I've been up to over the last month:

Glimpses.

{We bought tickets through How About We to the Museum of Contemporary Art's Tuesdays on the Terrace and it was so lovely.  

Outdoor jazz music, dinner & dessert by Wolfgang Puck and a bottle of wine.  It was an amazing summer evening}

{We walked home through Lincoln Park after}

{Putting the panoramic setting to good use at the ceremony of longtime family friends and neighbors}

 {Blondes having more fun at cocktail hour}

{Gorgeous Lovett Hall at the Henry Ford & Greenfield Village}

{Having way too much fun}

{Crary-Picmann-Flemings at Alissa & George's Wedding} 

 {Parents cleaning out basement = photographing old school projects so they can finally be disassembled and thrown out :)  

I was a big Little House on the Prairie fan}

 {Childhood bed got a major upgrade.  That "F" pillow was a handmade gift received at my shower.  
Until I have the right place for it where it won't be damaged, it's fitting in beautifully here}

{Is this invite not completely amazing?!}

{Our gift to our shower host - I went for a summer BBQ theme :)}

{Superhero theme rendered awesomely; Accidental twinsies!  Brother-in-law and Fiance}

{Our fabulous hosts' amazing book wall for their daughter.  I'm in awe.}

{ZOMG Doughnut Vault}

{Last of the season?!}

 {New beautiful towels received at showers :)}

{WHAT?!}

 {4th of July sangria!}

{Whole family at our friends' annual 4th of July BBQ}

{Sis & brother-in-law finally finished reading the Harry Potter books, so we all got to watch the final movie 

together with homemade Butterbeers in hand}

{Practicing wax seals for invite purposes}

{Team Deutschland!  What an awesome World Cup (and yes that is my Gryffindor scarf repurposed and put to good use hehe}  

Links Still Worth Sharing.

How to Prep a Week's Worth of Smoothies in 10 Minutes by Henry Happened

Elie Saab's collections are always incredible.  But the Fall 2014 Collection is o.m.g. amazing.  via Tom & Lorenzo

Long Distance Loving gives a step-by-step on How to Write with Sparklers.  Can't wait to try it!

Besotted Blog put together an amazing lettering supply and resources list.  Bookmark for later.

Here's how these Iconic American Photographs were made.  via NY Mag

Ann Street Studio explores the Culture of Bali.

A Summer DIY Flower Arrangements from Style Me Pretty

Henry Happened has an Eyelash Conditioning Serum that I must try!

Visit Santorini, Greece through the lens of Fig + Honey

Have a wonderful week.

xo. di.

*images property of Diane Crary

Showered With Love.

Just under the wire on the week, here's my hometown shower post thrown by my mama and sister.  A tea party theme with special little details (like favorite books used as centerpieces!) and lovely ladies to catch-up with.   

And there you have it :)  

Have a wonderful weekend.

xo. di.

*images property of Diane Crary

Life Last Week | June 10, 2014.

What a weekend!  I still need to catch up on sleep.  I'll have a full post of pictures from my gorgeous bridal shower, but in the meantime, here's some highlights from prep-work, family time and wonderful gifts.  

Glimpses.

{Watching my sister arrange the florals for my shower.  They were gorgeous!}

{Final preparations for one of our shower games: who has C-Rex?}

{High school girls at the showa}

{Thank you gifts to mom and sister for a gorgeous shower}

{"LOVE" books, a gift from the shower :)}

 {Amazing basket of new bathroom decor from my sister}

{Triple Crown hopes, dashed again}

New & Noteworthy.

Clementine Daily put together a great little Guide to Essential Oils.

This editorial from Harper's Bazaar UK with Emily Blunt is just stunning.  She always is, but these are extra fabulous.  via Dustjacket

On Happiness via A Cup of Jo

The Wall Street Journal has an incredible slideshow of D-Day Invasion Photographs and Their Present Locations.

Have a wonderful week.

xo. di.

*images property of Diane Crary

Summer Fridays | Tea Time.

As you can see above, my bridal shower, hosted by my mama and sister, is this weekend!  So looking forward to seeing so many special ladies in my life all in one room.  

Have a wonderful weekend.

xo. di.

*invite design by Peace Love Design

*images property of Diane Crary

Life Last Week | June 2, 2014.

Happy June!  It's going to be a busy but very fun one.  To lead into it, we had another beautiful weather weekend here in Chicago.  Got in some wedding planning, lots of errands, a 5K run for the zoo, MALEFICENT in IMAX (which was pretty darn great, give or take the 3 good fairies.  WTF was happening with them?!  But Angie just killed it), and finished the week with The Red Viper v. The Mountain.  Oof.    

Glimpses.

{To always have peonies in your home is to know happiness}

{Girl has problems, but Gwyneth's Avocado Toast is delish}

{Running in 80 degree weather, washed down with an 8:30 a.m. beer :)}

{On my cool-down out of the zoo, I got to see the polar bear for the 2nd time ever.  He's a recluse!}

 {A WICKED good time before Maleficent}

{My favorite recipe from Inn at the Crossroads' Game of Thrones cookbook}

New & Noteworthy.

Tom & Lorenzo did us all a favor and documented their trip to the Downtown Abbey Costume Exhibit at the Winterthur Museum in Wilmington, Delaware.  Here's Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.  I can't believe how many gorgeous details just don't show that well on camera.

For the paper obsessed (me), Oh So Beautiful Paper took us inside the annual National Stationery Show, sharing with us outsiders all kinds of awesome paper designers.

Speaking of paper, my wedding invitation designer shared the beautiful wedding shower she threw for her brother and future sister-in-law on Peace Love Design.  Love the hot air balloon theme.

"Try to be the type of people who give advice to celebrities and not the other way around."  Did you watch Mindy Kaling's Harvard Law Commencement Speech?  via Warming Glow

Clementine Daily gives inspiration on How to Decorate With Souvenirs (always makes a house feel more like a personalized home!). 

Have a wonderful week.

xo. di.

*images property of Diane Crary