Kichaa Loves: The Weekend

Just a little view of my weekend.   Saturday involved a relaxing day getting buffed and shined at the salon.  I am happy to report that my old winter skin has been scrubbed off and my tootsies are nice and shiny with a new coat of paint.  Went to a fabulous movie theater Saturday night, the kind that serves cocktails and dinner while you watch in your reclining chair (blanket and popcorn provided).  My friend and I saw "My Week with Marilyn".  Michelle Williams is fabulous as Marilyn.  Loved it.

Sunday was a beautiful, sunny day.  So I went to the store and stocked the house with flowers (roses are in for Valentine's Day!).  

While at the store I picked up a few groceries -- you all don't know what a big deal this is -- I NEVER seem to have food in the house!

I also whipped up a batch of Dark Chocolate Brownies with Caramel and Salted Peanuts.  I saw the recipe here and just had to try it.  Alas, my friend who was visiting at the time took the entire pan home before they were cool enough even to cut into!  Nothing says love better than a batch of brownies!

I hung some new artwork.  I love it, by the way.

But I also love my old needlepoint vignette in the hallway upstairs.  A good mix  of old and new.

And since the day was a sunny one, I started contemplating my little garden.  Planning has to start early.  I have four little raised beds and usually keep them full of herbs, tomatoes, and veggies.  Not sure what I'll plant this year but it's fun to start thinking about warmer days and summer bounty.

And as the weekend came to a close, I lit some candles, listened to music, and read until bedtime.  

I hope all of you had a lovely, sunshine-y weekend.  As always, you know I'd love to hear about it!

XOXO

Image here.

Relax

Life has been crazy lately.  Have you had the same experience?  Full of projects, gatherings, errands, preparations.  I'm looking forward to a weekend of total (in reality, probably more like partial) relaxation.  My weekends always involve yoga and climbing, but this weekend also involves a trip to the spa for a much needed tune-up.
 
In the spirit of peace and calm, don't you love this fabric print by Quotes and Notes?  Simple and sweet.  It made me smile the moment I saw it.  Full of imagination, which is just what should happen when you re-charge that battery, and vintage charm.

So take time to relax this weekend, Kichaas.  Have a lovely time!

XOXO

You are Greater Than Bacon!

Is this the best Valentine's Day card you have EVER seen?!!  I love it!  There is no greater compliment.  It's from Cotton Flower Press, where they hand press these darling cards using only eco-friendly inks and 100% tree-free papers.   Check out all of their fun and unique cards and invitations here.


I think my heart would soar (and my stomach growl) if I were presented with this on V-Day!   Who will  you be giving it to???


XOXO  

Weekend Runway

This weekend I attended a friend's birthday party and had the opportunity to wear another RTR ensemble.  The party required cocktail attire so where else would I go but RTR?!

I chose this Badgley Mischka pink sequined dress -- pretty fabulous, don't you think?  I always worry when I opt for sequins-- you never know how worn the dress will look.  But this one was in perfect condition and looked like new, which has been my happy experience with RTR.  I received two dresses, one in the size I ordered and one in a back-up size (at no extra charge).   I paired it with these bling-y baubles, which I have worn before (I think I should just buy them).   They came on Friday, I wore them on Saturday, popped them in the mailbox on Sunday.  Could not be easier.

It's February in Chicago, so it was a little chilly.  That's why I wrapped it up as the evening wore on in my own J Crew cover in the perfect color.

The party was at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts and included cocktails, dinner and performances by talented guests and the Birthday Boy himself!

I hope all you Kichaas had fun this weekend!  I'd love to hear about it!

XOXO

Kichaa Loves: Going Under Cover

I just love my new iPhone and iPad covers by Iris + Lily!  So fun and pretty.  I have received compliments every time I pull them out.  You can customize fabrics, details, just about anything you want.  And you can cover up all your gadgets -- any smart phone, tablet and kindle.  Iris + Lily also creates lovely custom photo albums and journals, too.

Check it out and look good under cover!

XOXO

Fascinating Fascinators

These past couple of weeks have been incredibly busy at work.  Back-to-back meetings and calls.   On the home-front, I'm getting ready to take a trip to California soon to celebrate a very special event.  So, I've been thinking about what I'll be wearing and dressing up a bit.  That's when I came across these lovely creations by Arturo Rios, a fabulous young hat designer in L.A.  My short pixie haircut would look great under one of these beauties!  I just love them!   Don't you agree?

It's February!

"When I saw you, I was afraid to meet you . . . When I met you, I was afraid to kiss you . . . When I kissed you, I was afraid to love you . . . Now that I love you, I'm afraid to lose you."

Oh, it's February! That month that has a holiday devoted only to celebrating love (it also has one devoted to celebrating groundhogs, which I kind of prefer). We are having unusually lovely weather for February. So enjoy the sunny, warm start to this LOVE-ly month!

XOXO