Chicago!

Our family just took a recent trip to Chicago three weeks ago... and we had an amazing time. I wanted to share some of my favorite pictures and the places we went.

Our trip to Gino's East, Love the Graffiti on the walls... and some Deep Dish!

Jake Melnick's for beers! | Love this saying...Why go home? You're Here!

My adorable Niece Lily on the Architectural Boat Tour | Marina City

A view of the City close to Navy Pier... Wonderful!

Cubs Game vs. Giants | Us at Wrigley Field for the game

To Hopleaf after the game, to try out beers we can't get in Idaho

Steps at Art Institute of Chicago | Maharam Kvadrat Exhibit

Millennium Park Cloud Gate and The Crown Fountain

Ledge Glass Box at top of Sky Deck, Sears Tower | Chicago Dog

Tiffany Glass Tile Ceiling, Macy's at State Street

Torta via Frontera Fresco (Rick Bayless) | Chicago's Theatre District

Publican, Out and In (where we saw Thomas Keller dining!!)

Beers we tasted or brought home; Brooklyn Brewery: Brooklyn Brown / Local 1, Brouwerij Contreras Valeir Extra, Jolly Pumpkin Bam Bière, Dogfish Head: Punkin Ale /Sah'tea, 3 Floyds: Alpha King Pale Ale /Moloko Plus, Saison Du BUFF (Victory), Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale, Goose Island: 312 Urban Wheat / Green Line / Honkers Ale / IPA / Demolition.

Blog Favorites

I know that I haven't kept this up in awhile, but I wanted to share some blogs I enjoy reading lately. They are all from Australia and I love their take on design, fashion, and art. They are all so inspiring with their visuals and captivating content.

Mitchell & Dent (Leederville, Western Australia) | Are artists who have a blog for designers and crafters alike. They also create and sell amazing stationary and artwork. twitter / facebook

Future Shelter (Perth, Western Australia) | Is the husband / wife design team of LittleDesignHorse who are textile designers who create designs for their shop and for the masses. They utilize their blog as a way to reach out to others on what inspires them. twitter / facebook

Yellowtrace (Sydney, Australia) | Interior Designer Dana has an amazing sense of style. She loves historical and modern aspects of design. I like that she can write about meaningful accounts of every day work-life. And check out her amazing apartment here. twitter / facebook

Henry Road

I was glad to finally discover this shop...Henry Road. They have a great collection of housewares, paper goods, etc. The textiles were designed by Paula Smail, who has an amazing eye for pattern. She has also recently designed a tile line for Modwalls.

Images from Henry Road and Modwalls.

Scintilla Limited

Linda Björg Árnadóttir is a great designer from Iceland who started out as a fashion and textile designer, she also helped create the look for musicians such as Bjork and Sígur Rós. Scintilla Limited is her company with a great collection, and below are some examples of her work.

Pillow with silk velvet appliqué.

Digitally printed duvet cover with pillowcase.

Beach towel. Orange.

Jacquard woven pure wool blanket. Red.