If you are planning an upcoming trip to Chicago, check out our roundup of some our favorite highlights in the windy city.

If you’re traveling with kiddos, we highly recommend the Omni Chicago Hotel.

Photo courtesy of www.omnihotels.com

It’s an all-suite hotel located on Michigan Avenue in the heart of downtown Chicago.   …

Summer is just around the corner!  We love all of the decked out straw bags floating around Instagram right now with pom-poms and fringe, but even though they are easy on the eyes, many of them are hard on the budget.  We spotted these straw clutches at Michaels and decided to jazz it up ourselves to create a DIY version of a similar bag that runs close to $100.…

This weekend we trucked out to Lucketts to check out their Spring Design House.  Their “vintage hip” farmhouse style never disappoints.  We absolutely love seeing what the amazing team puts together each season.  The fun thing about this unique experience is that you can shop directly from the interior design house as your walking through. …

I don’t know about ya’ll, but I’m ready for summer.  Bring on the warm sunshine, pool days and sandy toes.  Whether you’re planning a beach getaway this spring, a poolside girls’ weekend (you lucky ladies!), or a summer family beach vacation we have found a bunch of different options to up your goodie toting game this summer 🙂 From canvas beach bags and splashproof pool bags to straw summer totes, I’m having a hard time deciding on just one 🙂

Lands End Canvas Tote Bags  – available in different sizes and color combinations

Hat Attack Luxe Tote

Herschel Bamfield Mid Volume Tote – available in different sizes and color combinations

Herschel Bamfield Tote – Large– available in different sizes and color combinations

Straw Studios White Canvas Tote

Straw Studios White Canvas Tote 2

BOGG Bag XL – available in lots of different colors

Scout Beach Bum Tote Bag – available in different sizes and color combinations

Scout Deano Large Tote Bag – available in different sizes and color combinations

 O’Neill Heatwave Tote Bag

Amuse Society Goodie Basket

Roxy Gimini Tote

Roxy Folk Singer Tote Bag Blue

Roxy Folk Singer Tote Bag Pink

Roxy Act Together Tote Bag

Roxy Tropical Vibe Beach Bag – Marshmellow

Roxy Tropical Vibe Beach Bag – Black

Roxy Tropical Vibe Beach Bag – Black Floral…

We created a super simple whitewashed farmhouse sign that features the GPS coordinates of our favorite vacation spot.  You can make this to add to your own decor, but it also makes a really neat gift.  A wedding gift with the GPS coordinates of where the couple got engaged or where they got married, a birthday or holiday gift with the coordinates of their vacation home or favorite ski slope… sooo many options. …